Medical Update

It is officially 5 weeks from my date of surgery. I would say that week 3 was the utmost worst!!! My hip hurt and I thought I would not ever walk right again (this is where they took the bone graph from for the fusion). It finally worked its way out after many afternoons of tears. I finally started sleeping halfway decent and things were looking up. At week four I was starting to act like myself again. Week 5 I am actually leaning over now without grunting, the evenings get a little rough but after all I do throughout the day that is to be expected. Occassionally I get on the floor and get stuck and cannot get up...Ken tends to find this funny and laughs before helping. What a trooper! I went for a check up with the doctor (first time I have seen him since released from the hospital). He was amazed at how well I was doing. He says I am a week ahead of schedule for recoup time. Ken says I always have been an over achiever. I am at a 10lb weight limit, no running, or weight type excercise. I guess cross country skiing is out this winter and so is the gym. I still get tired about mid day but feel good the rest of the time. This should all to update right now.


Love to all
Theresa