Hey, hey, everyone! I thought I’d check in to update my status and to say thanks.
Firstly, I want to say that since my last post, I have been getting better slowly but surely. Obviously, there is more wrong than simply a THR recovery. I have my specialist doc still seeing me - now weekly because the benefits of frequent treatments as opposed to less often seem to be greater. He, as well as my osteopath, have said all along that I have somewhere along the road developed a twisted pelvis causing one side sacroiliac joint to be very tight, while the other is very loose. Apparently this could’ve happened as a child, or from giving birth, but the imbalance resulted in the hip problem as well as other spinal issues. We are working to loosen up the tight side - the opposite side to my THR - through physiotherapy, massage, exercise and holistic treatment.
The results since last I checked in are that I am now able to walk without any form of support, and can walk about 300 meters without stirring things up too much. Atm, though, I’m dealing with respiratory issues, so once that gets worked out, I should be walking further. I can sit for longer periods, ride in the car, go to appointments and have been able to do more around the house. (I was sort of thrown into the deep end since my husband had a total knee replacement three weeks ago).
I still feel I have a long way to go. Pain in my SIJs, upper and lower back (both muscles and joints) is ongoing, but for instance, I was able to mow our lawn using our ride-on two weeks ago. It took 2.5 hours as we live on acres. Anyway, considering that I was totally bed ridden for at least 7 years, and partially so for another 3 years, I’m thrilled to be on my feet, without crutches or sticks, and moving closer to independence weekly.
As to my squeaky hip, the surgeon ordered an xray and after review he said everything is fine....that it sometimes happens with ceramic. He also gave me the all clear - I don’t have to see him again.
Secondly, I want to thank everyone on Bone Smart who assisted me during the tough times, and cheered for me during the better times. I feel that joining this forum has helped me by giving me a place to vent, brag, compare and learn. I am especially grateful to Josephine for starting this tremendous resource. The articles are a super help, and her personal input is invaluable. And to the moderators, you do wonderful work here keeping peoples’ spirits up and directing people to appropriate areas for information - not to mention just being lovely, kind supporters.
I wish my husband would join, but unfortunately he’s not a computer person. So if anyone can tell me if it’s “ok” to be at only 60-65* knee bend going into week 4 post surgery, I’d be so grateful. It seems everywhere we look, it says he should be at the very least 80*-90* by now. We have PT coming twice a week for him atm. That will drop to once a week soon.
Thanks again and all the best to you all!