Today is 4 months with my new hip.
Have been working 4 hour days, going to therapy 3 days a week and saw a chiropractor this week. It was a Groupon deal for a pain evaluation with a massage. I bought it for the relaxing massage. The pain evaluation revealed that my pelvis is out of alignment which may have attributed to the AVN in my right hip that was replaced. He said he could help me fix it with some treatments and possibly avoid having to replace my left hip someday.
He seemed very knowledgeable about hips since he had one replaced a year ago & is getting the other one done in a couple weeks.
I’ve also been house hunting looking for a smaller home. I’m not sure I can take care of my big 4 bedroom colonial myself. There is a ton of gardening & yardwork on top of housework to keep this place in order. As much as I dread packing boxes and selling the house it would be better for me to downsize.
We found a house my daughter loves. It has a large treck deck going to a big pool in the back yard, a fire pit & cute shed. Not much land left to mow. The pool would be great to exercise these hips and cool off in the summer. The bathrooms are quite small and the laundry is in the basement. It’s another colonial but is smaller with only one family/ living room and newer kitchen. It’s listed just over my max. price to purchase and list my current house for sale after I move out. If I have to pay the list price I’ll need to make an offer contingent on the sale of my current home, so it’s not likely the offer will be accepted.
I’m also considering buying land and building a modular home. Everything would be new and my choice. I really want a ranch or cape cod with a bedroom & bathroom on the first floor.
Lots to think about.
The divorce is moving slowly. I started the paperwork with an attorney today. We are trying not to spend a fortune to dissolve the marriage. This lawyer does it for a reasonable price and we will just have a divorce agreement notarized that outlines how we will split assets etc. At least we aren’t arguing anymore. There haven’t been any blow ups. I wonder how long this will last.
The hip continues to progress with therapy, massage & stretching. Hope you’re all doing well on your recoveries too.