@Onestepatatime For goodness sakes! I've missed so much with your recovery. Well, I am so pleased to hear the fusion isn't failing, that is a huge relief. Huge!
You are right in saying that this has been the gift that just keeps on giving.
It will be very interesting to see how the epidural affects things. Hopefully it clears up some of the lingering issues.
I love your thoughts about practicing gratitude.. it is so helpful. I did that at the beginning of my first hip's issues and have continued it going forward. I think it is a necessity for coping in the world we live in today.
Has anyone in your medical care group suggested any exercises for you to do at home? I would suggest starting with them and ask them about the problems with lifting your leg? I'm saying this because of the dislocation risks..
I had my surgery on June 25th and I still have a little trouble lifting my leg to tie shoes.. everything improved quite a bit, though just within the past 10 days. When you consider just how much trauma you've had in and around that hip, it stands to reason that you would still have some limited range of motion.
Please take care. I know this is a very difficult time. Prayers for an easy resolution, soon!