Today I had my 2nd post-op appt and 2nd set of XRays! But still no word from Dr. Millis about increasing my weight bearing or starting physical therapy. Dr. Buhr said he would put a call in and see if we can't get some PT going. He thought the XRays looked really good. He also asked if I was still doing the toe touch weight bearing. I was honest and told him that I think it is more weight. I will get to crutching and not even think about it and when I do I it is like oops. It isn't like I am doing it on purpose. And then he asked if I have tried walking without the crutches. I told the truth but not the entire truth. I just told him that this week I have walked from the fridge to get the milk to the counter. He chuckled. But that is about the distance that I do without the crutches. Ok I have gone a bit further (kitchen to bedroom) but I am not alone. It just was easier to get some things done. Dr. Buhr did tell me that the toe touch weight bearing is so the bone doesn't shift. He does think that I could do more but wants to wait for word from Dr. Millis.
I have been good and using my crutches today because yesterday I was lectured by my loving hubby on this. He was expressing his concern about not letting my hip heal and how we didn't travel to Boston to get my hip fixed just so I could damage it more by doing what I feel even it doesn't hurt. So until I get the ok to do more, I still have to be good and follow orders! Humph.
Yesterday I also had a meltdown over mayonaisse. For some reason food seems to throw me over the edge. I just want to do more but just haven't been given the ok. I feel like I am ready for the next step but I just need the orders. I can only get so much done in a day on 2 crutches and my house is really starting show it. And I am just feeling so frustrated and a bit down.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Week 9
This week I am on my own. It stinks is all I have to say. My mood has taken a toll for the downhill. I am struggling to keep that smile.
To begin I must say that my left hip is doing very well. There have been moments when I forget I have had surgery and am ready to just go.
It is just everything else that is crumbling down around me. My back just hurts. I am using a heating pad, which it does help. But I think a deep tissue massage sounds good. Also my feet just ache too. I really good nap or a goodnight sleep would help. My right hip is acting up. I do still have this numb spot on the side of my left outer thigh. It has improved drastically improved but this week it has flared up and really getting to me. I haven't heard back from either doctor at this point.
I did get a 2nd set of xrays on Wednesday. Dr. Buhr said he would put a call into Dr. Millis and hopefully I can get some physical therapy started. He thought I should be good but he was going to leave that decision up to the Boss, Dr. Millis.
To begin I must say that my left hip is doing very well. There have been moments when I forget I have had surgery and am ready to just go.
It is just everything else that is crumbling down around me. My back just hurts. I am using a heating pad, which it does help. But I think a deep tissue massage sounds good. Also my feet just ache too. I really good nap or a goodnight sleep would help. My right hip is acting up. I do still have this numb spot on the side of my left outer thigh. It has improved drastically improved but this week it has flared up and really getting to me. I haven't heard back from either doctor at this point.
I did get a 2nd set of xrays on Wednesday. Dr. Buhr said he would put a call into Dr. Millis and hopefully I can get some physical therapy started. He thought I should be good but he was going to leave that decision up to the Boss, Dr. Millis.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Week 8
Monday I picked up my xrays and had them overnighted. I received an email confirming they had been received. Perhaps now I will be able to do more without cheating.
I have had a bit of turn around with the groin pain. That is really good news. I now only notice the muscle pain if I do something too fast. I almost forget that I have had hip surgery sometimes and will do some movement without thinking about it.
His mom is off this week and taking 2-3 of the kids. Brady has baseball camp 9-3 this week followed by events in the evening. He has ball games on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A makeup game on Saturday and then Tuesday soccer tryouts and Thursday a swim test for Boy scouts.
Saturday were makeup ball games. Brady had his at 930 am and Hannah at 1030 am. Grandma Beverly took Hannah and I took Brady. Arianna was with me to help with Edgar. Dusty show able to get off work but was a little late. I am very happy to say that I managed to carry a diaper bag and chair across my back, and crutch through the lumpy uneven grass all by myself. Arianna pushed Edgar in his stroller and carried her chair across her back. Later that day I decided to babywear Edgar in my side sling. I could do it but my left isn't quite strong enough to go all day.
I also mopped the floors! It had been over a month! Gross is all I need to say. The cleaning water was no longer crystal clear. I also hung out my cloth diapers three times this week.
This week has been better.
I have had a bit of turn around with the groin pain. That is really good news. I now only notice the muscle pain if I do something too fast. I almost forget that I have had hip surgery sometimes and will do some movement without thinking about it.
His mom is off this week and taking 2-3 of the kids. Brady has baseball camp 9-3 this week followed by events in the evening. He has ball games on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A makeup game on Saturday and then Tuesday soccer tryouts and Thursday a swim test for Boy scouts.
Saturday were makeup ball games. Brady had his at 930 am and Hannah at 1030 am. Grandma Beverly took Hannah and I took Brady. Arianna was with me to help with Edgar. Dusty show able to get off work but was a little late. I am very happy to say that I managed to carry a diaper bag and chair across my back, and crutch through the lumpy uneven grass all by myself. Arianna pushed Edgar in his stroller and carried her chair across her back. Later that day I decided to babywear Edgar in my side sling. I could do it but my left isn't quite strong enough to go all day.
I also mopped the floors! It had been over a month! Gross is all I need to say. The cleaning water was no longer crystal clear. I also hung out my cloth diapers three times this week.
This week has been better.
- I was able to shower completely standing up
Monday, June 13, 2011
Week 7
I feel like I am going backwards on the recovery. I am sleeping terribly at night. I am so uncomfortable. My underwear just rubs on my incision. I am going to try a couple of different styles, high cut bikini and boyshorts. If I like either one I will go get me some more. Otherwise my next step is commando and I am not ready for that---watch out---eek!
This week Grumpa (Dusty's dad) has off so he will be taking 3 of the kids throughout the week. For Monday, it will be Brady, Hannah, and Emma. And then will vary each day after with the only consistency of Emma getting to go everyday. Grumpa can take her outside to play at the park or swim in the backyard. And for me I will have at least one of the older kids to help me with Edgar and be hands.
Bikini high cut didn't work---too big, boy shorts---too big. Why Target or Walmart doesn't carry a size XS I will never know but I did find low cut hipsters by Hanes that I like. So I just got me the smallest size they had. So no commando--hooray!!!
Now for the sleeping at night, still uncomfortable. I can sleep on my left side but not the entire night. I still need to wake up and physically adjust myself frequently. Laying on my right side is getting worse and worse. My right hip just says NO MORE! I do lay on my back but my tailbone gives me issues and has even before the surgery. I am not a stomach sleeper so that doesn't help. I think I just need a good night sleep or a really awesome nap. I would even settle for a relaxing massage at this point.
This week Grumpa (Dusty's dad) has off so he will be taking 3 of the kids throughout the week. For Monday, it will be Brady, Hannah, and Emma. And then will vary each day after with the only consistency of Emma getting to go everyday. Grumpa can take her outside to play at the park or swim in the backyard. And for me I will have at least one of the older kids to help me with Edgar and be hands.
Bikini high cut didn't work---too big, boy shorts---too big. Why Target or Walmart doesn't carry a size XS I will never know but I did find low cut hipsters by Hanes that I like. So I just got me the smallest size they had. So no commando--hooray!!!
Now for the sleeping at night, still uncomfortable. I can sleep on my left side but not the entire night. I still need to wake up and physically adjust myself frequently. Laying on my right side is getting worse and worse. My right hip just says NO MORE! I do lay on my back but my tailbone gives me issues and has even before the surgery. I am not a stomach sleeper so that doesn't help. I think I just need a good night sleep or a really awesome nap. I would even settle for a relaxing massage at this point.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Week 6
Monday I celebrated because it was my last lovenox injection! Monday I also talked to another hip chick, yes I am talking about you Marcie! I have been wanting to call her and last night I just didn't want to text her so we TALKED. I did ramble on and on. Sorry about that. But it was so uplifting for me.
I also found a couple of blogs that I have been wanting to read. Now I just need to attach them to my blog.
Monday Edgar had his 6 month checkup and shots. My cousin drove me and carried Edgar for me. My aunt also came over for the day to help out around the house. Having help just to manage the kids and keep them in order is so very helpful! Because when it is just me with my crutches puts me at such a disadvantage. The kids are much quicker on their feet.
Tuesday morning I awoke to my right side in pain. I lay either on my back or right side currently. I finally decided to take the plunge and turn to my left side. Dun dun dun. Especially since I managed to pull a butt muscle during my xray last week. Shockingly it felt amazing! And the relief it brought to my entire body was enough to say "ahhhhhhh" and toot twice. 5 minutes later I also had to go #2. That was the best #2 too since surgery. Gross I know but I felt so good afterwards.
I am starting to massage my scar. I am currently using coconut oil. I might look into vitamin E or bio-oil over the weekend as this recommended by another hip chick, Marcie. But I have to wait for my shopping adventure until Saturday. Yes Target I am headed your way again.
This week has been an interesting week. I finally made it completely on my left side but it comes and goes. I am getting there and one day I won't think twice about readjusting myself while sleeping. I am getting this awful groin pain. I am assuming it is a muscle but wow does it ever let me know. I can't wait to add some new exercises. I didn't hear back from Dr. Millis or Dr. Buhr this week. So I just sent Dr. Millis an email but still now word there either. I am starting to feel really disheartened. I don't know what is wrong with me. I just feel really blah.
I also found a couple of blogs that I have been wanting to read. Now I just need to attach them to my blog.
Monday Edgar had his 6 month checkup and shots. My cousin drove me and carried Edgar for me. My aunt also came over for the day to help out around the house. Having help just to manage the kids and keep them in order is so very helpful! Because when it is just me with my crutches puts me at such a disadvantage. The kids are much quicker on their feet.
Tuesday morning I awoke to my right side in pain. I lay either on my back or right side currently. I finally decided to take the plunge and turn to my left side. Dun dun dun. Especially since I managed to pull a butt muscle during my xray last week. Shockingly it felt amazing! And the relief it brought to my entire body was enough to say "ahhhhhhh" and toot twice. 5 minutes later I also had to go #2. That was the best #2 too since surgery. Gross I know but I felt so good afterwards.
I am starting to massage my scar. I am currently using coconut oil. I might look into vitamin E or bio-oil over the weekend as this recommended by another hip chick, Marcie. But I have to wait for my shopping adventure until Saturday. Yes Target I am headed your way again.
This week has been an interesting week. I finally made it completely on my left side but it comes and goes. I am getting there and one day I won't think twice about readjusting myself while sleeping. I am getting this awful groin pain. I am assuming it is a muscle but wow does it ever let me know. I can't wait to add some new exercises. I didn't hear back from Dr. Millis or Dr. Buhr this week. So I just sent Dr. Millis an email but still now word there either. I am starting to feel really disheartened. I don't know what is wrong with me. I just feel really blah.
My Personal Goals
- Standing in the shower (only sat down to shave)
- Left side lying (comes and goes)
- Massaging scar (currently daily)
Wishing a couple of my hip chick sisters safe travels as they make their way to Boston---Jill and Ashley.
Week 5
Another week has gone by and I am still crutchin'! Some of the spark is hidden from tears but that is ok. There are going to be rough patches with emotions too. And for me, it has been this week with the emotions. Not really sure why but I did have a few break downs of just feeling "alone".
But as too any cloudy day there will also be some sun.
I did go to see Dr. Buhr here in town. I was to see him earlier but he was booked and we decided(ok Dusty talked to the nurse back when we first got home) that since I wouldn't need xrays until 4 weeks that we could just schedule an appt for then. Well he was out of town that week so we ended up scheduling for the following week. It was really no big deal. I was excited to see how things were going. My appt was for Wednesday June 1, 2011. We got their 15 minutes late. I picked Dusty up from work and he gave me instructions how to get there. Only problem he led me to where we had taken my daughter. Oops. But we were close to the highway so I turned the car around and went a little further east.
They had me stop by xray first. And there they did 3 set of xrays. By the way xray tables are really uncomfortable. We then waited for awhile before being called back. In the room, the nurse asked me questions. Then she asked if I still take my pain meds. I told her just 1/2 in the morning and occasionally a 1/2 in the evening depending on what I did during the day. She asked if I took Advil or Aleve for the pain. I told her no and didn't think I could since I was on lovenox injections. And she said no I couldn't. But I told her all the meds I was given and what I take and how often. After she was done, we did some more waiting. When Dr. Buhr entered the room he said to me "So you found your way to Boston." He then said how Dr. Millis had sent him lots of notes and detailed followup orders of what he wanted. So Dr. Buhr looked at my xrays and asked if they positioned me like this or like that. I said no, no, and yes. He said it sounded like they didn't follow orders so he would send me back and explain to the xray tech that they needed to do the set the Dr. ordered.
Dr. Buhr showed me my first set of xrays and what he thought could be new bone growth. He did me tell that since I am petite and young that he wouldn't see a problem with bone growth. He also seemed very impressed that I went through with the surgery. I am not sure if he has actually seen one or not. But he did tell me that he was to send the xrays off Dr. Millis for him to view and get back to him about what to do next. So I have to wait a bit longer.
The second set of xrays were more uncomfortable. I was tilted to my left side and in the process I pulled a butt muscle. So afterwards I had pain the butt literally.
Dusty's aunt and cousins came down for the week to help with laundry, dishes, and the kids. For me it was a blessing and HUGE help. I can do all this but for me it takes a really long time to accomplish the everyday usuals. And sadly I would get far behind.
But as too any cloudy day there will also be some sun.
I did go to see Dr. Buhr here in town. I was to see him earlier but he was booked and we decided(ok Dusty talked to the nurse back when we first got home) that since I wouldn't need xrays until 4 weeks that we could just schedule an appt for then. Well he was out of town that week so we ended up scheduling for the following week. It was really no big deal. I was excited to see how things were going. My appt was for Wednesday June 1, 2011. We got their 15 minutes late. I picked Dusty up from work and he gave me instructions how to get there. Only problem he led me to where we had taken my daughter. Oops. But we were close to the highway so I turned the car around and went a little further east.
They had me stop by xray first. And there they did 3 set of xrays. By the way xray tables are really uncomfortable. We then waited for awhile before being called back. In the room, the nurse asked me questions. Then she asked if I still take my pain meds. I told her just 1/2 in the morning and occasionally a 1/2 in the evening depending on what I did during the day. She asked if I took Advil or Aleve for the pain. I told her no and didn't think I could since I was on lovenox injections. And she said no I couldn't. But I told her all the meds I was given and what I take and how often. After she was done, we did some more waiting. When Dr. Buhr entered the room he said to me "So you found your way to Boston." He then said how Dr. Millis had sent him lots of notes and detailed followup orders of what he wanted. So Dr. Buhr looked at my xrays and asked if they positioned me like this or like that. I said no, no, and yes. He said it sounded like they didn't follow orders so he would send me back and explain to the xray tech that they needed to do the set the Dr. ordered.
Dr. Buhr showed me my first set of xrays and what he thought could be new bone growth. He did me tell that since I am petite and young that he wouldn't see a problem with bone growth. He also seemed very impressed that I went through with the surgery. I am not sure if he has actually seen one or not. But he did tell me that he was to send the xrays off Dr. Millis for him to view and get back to him about what to do next. So I have to wait a bit longer.
The second set of xrays were more uncomfortable. I was tilted to my left side and in the process I pulled a butt muscle. So afterwards I had pain the butt literally.
Dusty's aunt and cousins came down for the week to help with laundry, dishes, and the kids. For me it was a blessing and HUGE help. I can do all this but for me it takes a really long time to accomplish the everyday usuals. And sadly I would get far behind.
My Personal Goals
- Did wear Edgar to carry him out to the living room but was uncomfortable
- Went into 2 stores all by myself
- Xrays
- Experimented with 1 Crutch
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