16 June 2016 - One month Post Op

Some day being stuck at home doing rehab is hard. HA!

16 June
-my efficiency of movement is extremely high. If you have a pedometer, try for a day doing everything you normally do with half the normal steps. That is my life. No wasted movement. especially in the kitchen.

They like having a friend beast home during the day. So they can sleep on the deck instead of the couch. 

-   So last Saturday while sleeping I twitched in my sleep and was awoken by a strange pain. I would about a 5-6 on the pain scale but it last for about 20 sec and then disappeared. All i can figure is that i drove my heel into the bed, while dreaming of doing leg swings (NO idea why) and managed to slightly strain /sprain my glute?
    This is /was not a huge stopper for me. It was something to be expected post op and at least happened while I was in bed. The side effect is that glute is a little stiff and sore in certain directions of movement. I could still walk and do all my rehab so I count that as a win.
  The take away from this though as today comes and goes I am not quite ready to come off the crutches as prescribed /authorized to do. I am able to single crutch and walk very short distances unassisted (kitchen) so I know things are headed in the right direction just a little slow(er). I am maintaining my patience, everything is going to fall into place.

20 May- 1 day Post Op

-I can raise my leg fully to 90 deg so I have hit my full range of motion until week 6 Post Op
- I see a physiotherapist on Monday for the first time. Any residual issues I am sure they can clear up and get me moving freely.

26 May -1 week Post Op

-Weather was wet and cloudy last week. The Sun is back and it is warm so I am back to working on my tan.
-Everything just feels like routine.

2 June -2 weeks Post Op /Staples removed

-I managed to snap some scar tissue in my scar. nothing like a loud pop to freak you out. No bruising or residual pain.
- I see the surgeon in a week's time. I am positive he will be happy with my progress.  

9 June -3 weeks Post Op

-After I see the physio I will probably go to the gym for the first time next Tuesday. First week is going to be a lot of feeling out to find out what I am able to do.
-The next month some things are going to come back quickly. I am excited and ready for the challenge of a long slow rebuild.

16 June - 1 Month Post Op

-as you can see from the pics the lower part of the scar is healing well. The upper part at my hip crease is understandably taking a little longer to settle. No pain or itchiness. I do lightly massage it a few times a day to keep things supple.
-In a completely piece of U.F.I. I have been craving pancakes for about a week now.
-I am cleared to drive as of yesterday. I do not have anywhere to go other than the gym. Maybe the mall so I can walk around with all the other seniors. Realistically I will not be driving to far any how, i need to keep moving and sitting for longer than 10 min right makes things stiff and achy

Off to enjoy the sun.

Keep Moving Forward, Keep Getting Strong(er)