NanaKP
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- Jun 19, 2018
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Wow! Is it really almost August? This summer has FLOWN by. We have been escaping to our Mountain Cabin as much as possible since we weren't able to get there last year with all of my 'troubles'. I was released from Hipster after my June visit and x-ray as I continue to move forward in the progress department (though I will definitely agree with you other hippies, recovery is an ebb and flow). My right hip is almost 9 months old and is doing everything it's supposed to be doing. My left hip continues to be a thorn in my side. I struggle getting out of any vehicle I drive, still need to push the seat all the way back, swing my legs out together, etc. The soft tissue on both hips is really sensitive and side sleeping for more than a few minutes is a rarity. I have attempted some light outdoor "jogging" to see how it feels. It doesn't hurt while I'm moving but the hours that follow bring me quite a bit of soreness (probably soft tissue/muscles not used to the activity). I do ice sporadically although that always alarms my husband because he's afraid I've regressed.
Question for everyone, do you find yourself going back in time mentally to "a year ago at this time, I learned that . . . ." about your hips? I don't know if I'm just now processing what happened last year or if it's just a normal part of the recovery? I find that I am still verrrrrrry cautious about sudden movements, placing my feet very carefully, etc because I am fearful of a fall/dislocation/break. Is that normal or have I turned into a hypersensitive nervous Nellie?
I've been swimming several times and that feels wonderful. My shoulders are the biggest problem when I swim - they HURT when I use my arms. They also both ache during the night and I find myself shifting positions constantly. What is up with that????? Perhaps overuse from the crutches, cane, walker? Gah.
All for now - warm wishes to everyone from this Colorado Gal, Hitch & Get-Along
Question for everyone, do you find yourself going back in time mentally to "a year ago at this time, I learned that . . . ." about your hips? I don't know if I'm just now processing what happened last year or if it's just a normal part of the recovery? I find that I am still verrrrrrry cautious about sudden movements, placing my feet very carefully, etc because I am fearful of a fall/dislocation/break. Is that normal or have I turned into a hypersensitive nervous Nellie?
I've been swimming several times and that feels wonderful. My shoulders are the biggest problem when I swim - they HURT when I use my arms. They also both ache during the night and I find myself shifting positions constantly. What is up with that????? Perhaps overuse from the crutches, cane, walker? Gah.
All for now - warm wishes to everyone from this Colorado Gal, Hitch & Get-Along