Week 3...2 Functioning Hip Replacements making all the difference in my life already.
Why did I wait so long for [HASH=125]#2?[/HASH] Work and kids, and I wanted to go on vacation as a family first.
It has been a week of huge changes: walked outside, discharged from home PT, first follow up appointment -xrayed and staples removed, cleared to one crutch walking in the house, driving short distances, this weekend have gone to 2 kid activities (sitting for 30 minutes then standing as per doctor's orders). Need to not overdo and keep being a snail ...was tired and sore after sitting and driving the first time.
Pain level 2/3 well addressed by acetaminophen, naprosyn and aspirin. Noting some very mild discomfort in the other hip as my muscles adjust. Low back pain I was having pre-op is gone!
Week ahead: First outpatient PT appointment; will be going twice a week for gait training since it was so off. Phasing back to working remotely 6 hours/day. No Thanksgiving travel but very thankful for a smooth recovery.