Been away from BS for a few days so time for an update. First I was having some internet issues, that seemingly came on right after the FCC did away with net neutrality, so I was thinking, great, now I'll be asked to pay $9.99/month to access BS - argh! But all seems to be ok now, which means I need to get that on-line shopping done today!
I'm off the oxy since Thursday, and only took about 1/2 of the prescription, so I've got some available if I have some significant pain flare up. I'm still taking 2 Tylenol 500 mg 3x day, but I'm going to start tapering those off as well. I'm doing all the at home PT exercises I was given with no pain/problems (including the dreaded heel slides) two times a day. I made a decision to park the walker too - it seemed to be holding my walking back more than it was helping and I've been walking very well with just a cane. It was a big psychological boost too, since I didn't have to bug my husband when I wanted to go up/down the stairs, etc. He's been feeling increasingly non-useful, poor guy, but he's going back to work on Monday so I need to function during the day without him.
Had my first outing from the house yesterday...to my trainer's house. My husband went to work out and I tagged along. I walked on her treadmill for 10 minutes, which felt great, and did some upper body exercises while seated. I never really felt the "energy drain" post surgery, so have been kind of itching to burn off some energy. No complaints from my hip today - yay! I don't have a treadmill at home, but might try a few minutes on my elliptical (with no resistance) or stationary bike since walking around in the small circle available at my house is getting dull.
Looking forward to my follow up appointment on Tues - I have to say so far I am ecstatic with the results of my surgery!
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I'm happy to hear you're feeling well after
