Good Morning and Happy Friday Diane!
This new hip feels good, unlike the feeling I had before each dislocation
Wonderful and so encouraging!
You had some very generous words for all in one of your posts above. You’re very kind, Diane.
The X-rays showed the bone growing and healing.
Such fabulous news. This is what you want to hear. I’m happy for you!
I’m wondering about PT, questioning who recommended it and whether it can wait a bit longer? I do believe you’ll regain strength enough to lift your leg, but due to all you‘ve been through, you’re going to need to give it time. It’s only been about six week into a recovery that can take up to a year, even up to two years for some. But you will notice progress all along. Keep in mind something my surgeons PA shared with me - A prosthetic hip will never match your natural hip, but it gets pretty close. While I am three years post op, I find this to be true. My hip functions fine, I forget about it often, but then am reminded the flexibility is not totally the same as my natural hip. I’m all good with 90 some percent better because I’m no longer living with that horrid pre-op pain, or it’s limitations.
If you didn’t discuss it while there today, I’d call your surgeons office and speak to a member of his care team about adjusting meds. You don’t need to be living with pain which can be exhausting and depressing.
I’m so sick of laying around it’s just making me depressed, realizing I still have a long way to go.
I‘m going to suggest how I monitored my recovery. I did it by weeks, only. I didn’t look at the day to day, I felt it was too much pressure. I chose a weekday and for me it was a weekend day. THEN I’d look back at the progress I made since the prior weekend and would notice, I was doing something new, or something felt easier etc.
If you’re feeling down, it’s understandable. You could be experiencing Post Op Blues (reference article in the Recovery Guidelines you received) or you could be bored because you’re currently unable to do all you want to do. Try to keep your mind engaged since it's impossible to be as active (currently) as you’re wishing you could be. A few suggestions: crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, read a good book, research and plan your next vacation, Pinterest, Houzz...if you have any interest in perusing homes / decor, start a recipe collection, play online games, page through magazines, call an old friend, catch up on emails, organize a photo album, watch a Netflix series or some uplifting movies. All to help pass the time and occupy your mind. It’s so easy to hone in on physical limitations, or pain, when our mind is left free to wallow in negativity. I’m sure you agree.
Also, check out the BoneSmart Social Room here where you'll find a lot of interesting and entertaining threads to read -
https://bonesmart.org/forum/view/social-room.11/
Keep smiling and keep the faith that brighter days are coming!
Know we’re here for you and we care. Sending a hug