Downhill From Here

If you have been trying to keep up with this blog, I am sure have noticed that it has been quite easy since I haven't updated in weeks!! I am not sure if that is a sign of good things or bad. I did not have much to report and did not want to blog the same info repeatedly. I was re-inspired to start blogging again after I was asked to answer some questions for a new patient who was also just wanting information of the unknown. Of course I can relate to that and know the importance of information. Any information. I am definitely in a better place. I am able to look forward and even consider doing the second hip in 6 months. Last I wrote I was a little over two weeks post op. I was frustrated at being house bound and helpless. Showers were a group event and I felt unproductive and useless. A burden. Now? I have only 6 weeks left on my non-weight bearing sentence. I never thought I would get here and I did it with most of my sanity in place. Truly the key to keeping my sanity was my amazing and constant support system. My parents and husband took me anywhere I wanted...Target (of course), Costco, grocery stores, even road trips. Brought me coffee, surprises, and takeout without me asking. Anything to make me happy, which I truly appreciate. I had visitors from all over the country, some still scheduled to arrive. Looking forward to visits and trips helped me immensely. I passed the time, initially (while I wasn't blogging) with online shopping, planning parties with Pinterest, and watching really bad Reality TV. The pain factor is not an issue AT ALL. I haven't dealt with pain since day 20 post op, where I was only taking an ibuprofen at night. I have started to sleep like a normal person, without pain when I turn in bed. I am able to take a shower without any help, as long as I have my shower chair. I have built amazing triceps, biceps, and back as a result of using a walker and crutches. I might frown at the scar on my calf now and then, but hey I love wearing tank tops and sundresses. Look at me being all "glass half full." Such a difference from the first post....or even the last post.