jerseygirl
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hello,
I am 20 years old and I had a total hip replacement about 4 weeks ago. It was caused by rheumatoid arthritis/osteoporosis. It was a decision i had been putting off for about two years because of age but pain was unbearable. I am a fulltime student and live on campus at my university and am supposed to move back in 2wks (making it 6 wks after surgery). I dont want to skip a semester because I feel like it is very important for me to stay in school, but I am very nervous because although I am going to PT 3 times a week and dont feel any pain at all, im still walking "crooked" and with the help of a cane, and just a little confused as to what I wont be able to do. I'm not worried about stairs, I live on the first floor and my classes are close by. But at that point will I be able to bend over and put on my shoes or reach for things, change my clothes without aids, sleep without a pillow between my legs or on my side? I mean I know I cant be playing volleyball anytime soon but just simple everyday activities. I'm having second thoughts about if it's a good idea or not for me to go back to school this semester. Any advice would be greatly appreciated =)
I am 20 years old and I had a total hip replacement about 4 weeks ago. It was caused by rheumatoid arthritis/osteoporosis. It was a decision i had been putting off for about two years because of age but pain was unbearable. I am a fulltime student and live on campus at my university and am supposed to move back in 2wks (making it 6 wks after surgery). I dont want to skip a semester because I feel like it is very important for me to stay in school, but I am very nervous because although I am going to PT 3 times a week and dont feel any pain at all, im still walking "crooked" and with the help of a cane, and just a little confused as to what I wont be able to do. I'm not worried about stairs, I live on the first floor and my classes are close by. But at that point will I be able to bend over and put on my shoes or reach for things, change my clothes without aids, sleep without a pillow between my legs or on my side? I mean I know I cant be playing volleyball anytime soon but just simple everyday activities. I'm having second thoughts about if it's a good idea or not for me to go back to school this semester. Any advice would be greatly appreciated =)