Re: Moving slowly/ To Eleanor, Sunita, ine

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Hello, Ladies,

I've not posted in a few days, but wanted to at least let you know

what's happening.

I've been trying to take as much hydro and physio therapy as

possible back at the hospital. The therapists are kind and mostly

caring, although some are definitely more knowledgeable and better

listeners than others. The compassion level also varies

significantly! The pool is so warm and comforting and I do as much

as is comfortable. It's a great excuse to get out of this house.

Today, at almost five weeks, I had a full hour-long assessment by

two therapists. I know that in many ways they're shooting at stars

when they try to diagnose why I have so much pain in my hip joint.

Yes, Sunita, we are the Smart Healers, who move with more

trepidation, let's say, than some of the others who post here. But

like ine, we will get though this.

I'm not having huge pain at night (the kind I experienced for three

weeks), but I am very uncomfortable and awaken about every two

hours. This is the norm, according to this website, I see.

The thing I'm really, really concerned about is the joint pain. I

can't bear weight, and feel even more lopsided and out of sorts on

one crutch (I use one around the house; two on the street). The

therapists feel that I must relearn how to walk properly; I've been

doing such a terrible job of it for so many years. When I attempt to

put my feet together, I sway to the right and lose my balance, but

that's also sorta normal, I've heard (thanks for your input on this,

Eleanor).

Tomorrow, I plan to accompany our babysitter to the market. Let's

see how I do! Never thought I'd be so happy to go grocery shopping--

ever. It's amazing how our priorities and perspectives change

during challenging times, huh? Anyway, shopping for food signifies

progress to me, but will likely put me in bed for most of the

afternoon! I hope that you're all doing well, and that you'll

continue to share your progress (ups and downs, please) with me.

Sunita, by the way, good luck seeking out help with number two. My

heart goes out to you. And, ine, I've replied to your e-mail.

Have you found it?

Cheers,

Lari

> > > > > > > > > Hello, Everyone,

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now

feel a

> huge

> > > > need

> > > > > as

> > > > > > I

> > > > > > > am

> > > > > > > > > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is

> feeling

> > > > similarly

> > > > > to

> > > > > > > > me.

> > > > > > > > > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip

resurfacing in

> > London

> > > > for

> > > > > a

> > > > > > > long-

> > > > > > > > > standing AVN (we're American expats living

in the

> UK).

> > I

> > > > am

> > > > > 46,

> > > > > > > a

> > > > > > > > > mother of three, and in very good physical

shape

> > > overall.

> > > > I

> > > > > > > went

> > > > > > > > > into the surgery strong, and have come out

far

> behind

> > > what

> > > > > > > everyone

> > > > > > > > > had hoped. My doctor, who is very

experienced in

> this

> > > > > > operation,

> > > > > > > > > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three

weeks

> since

> > > the

> > > > > > > surgery,

> > > > > > > > > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The

> swelling

> > and

> > > > > > bruising

> > > > > > > in

> > > > > > > > > my knee has come down, but only just

recently.

> For a

> > > > while

> > > > > I

> > > > > > > felt

> > > > > > > > > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear

full

> weight

> > on

> > > my

> > > > > left

> > > > > > > leg

> > > > > > > > > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm

doing

> all

> > the

> > > > > > > required

> > > > > > > > > exercises, but have so much pain day and

night

> and,

> > > > frankly,

> > > > > > > deeply

> > > > > > > > > worry that I'll never regain any mobility--

never

> mind

> > > > > full.

> > > > > > Is

> > > > > > > > > there anyone out there who has not come

through

> this

> > as

> > > > > > > expected?

> > > > > > > > > Can you share with me your experience(s)?

Have

> you

> > come

> > > > > > through

> > > > > > > it

> > > > > > > > > successfully--albeit more slowly than

expected?

> Any

> > tips

> > > > for

> > > > > > > > coping?

> > > > > > > > > I am in serious need of positive

reinforcement!

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > Many thanks!

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >