Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

[Guest guest]

Hi Lari

I am glad your Xrays are fine and water exercises help.

I am not in good mood these days: after 7 weeks I have more (than last week)

pain in the groin and hip flexors day and also at night; I am not sure I am

doing too much. It seems I have even slowed down in the last few days. I also do

exercises in a pool with a post op group; I wonder if this is too much for my

hip: I get sometimes sharp pain in groin muscles while doing some of the

exercises especially the abduction ones. I try to stop right away when I feel

that but maybe I " re-injure " the muscle.? the physio there does not seem to know

why I have that and here in Vancouver Canada I cannot get an apointment with a

OS before April! I will email De Smet in Belgium but it is hard to describe the

situation.

I feel a bit at a loss. I was hoping that at 7 weeks I would be in much better

shape.

Hearing Eleanor is not encouraging either...!! it is really moving slowly for

us!

About standing straight with my 2 feet together: I can with effort in lower

abdomen muscles to keep me straight but I am slightly lopsided cause my operated

leg is still slightly longer so it does not feel comfortable at all; I cannot

stay there more than a few seconds.

I hope there will be improvements soon for all of us!

Sunita

Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

Dear Eleanor, ine and Sunita,

Yesterday, while at physical therapy, I think I triggered worry in

the therapist, and she in turn called my surgeon. It's because I

look horribly exhausted and when I put my feet together, I sway a

bit to the right. I've been so nervous about this myself. So my

surgeon's secretary called today and summoned me in for an

unscheduled visit and an exray. I thank the therapist for following

up so aggressively.

The exray looked perfectly fine. But he, too, seemed worried when

he examined me. I know I'm not healing the way anyone hoped, but he

assures me it will get better. My gait was so " off " for so many

years. That, coupled with the surgical assault on my muscles, and

I'm all off kilter.

I think I'd asked you, Eleanor, in our chat, whether you could

manage to put your feet together. Maybe not. Well, I'll ask all of

you that question: Can you put your feet together and keep your

upper body very forward and straight? Just curious.

The nighttime pain situation was better last night. I think my

husband's pre-bedtime leg massage helped immeasurably. I was only

up about three times instead of five or six.

How I want to move along with the program! I'll go back into the

pool on Friday, and thank Claire for her observations to the doc.

In the meantime, I'm searching out a dive shop so that I can buy a

neoprene top to protect me from the cold in my healthclub pool.

That water therapy is the best!

What's happening with you?

Best,

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!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Lari

I am glad your Xrays are fine and water exercises help.

I am not in good mood these days: after 7 weeks I have more (than last week)

pain in the groin and hip flexors day and also at night; I am not sure I am

doing too much. It seems I have even slowed down in the last few days. I also do

exercises in a pool with a post op group; I wonder if this is too much for my

hip: I get sometimes sharp pain in groin muscles while doing some of the

exercises especially the abduction ones. I try to stop right away when I feel

that but maybe I " re-injure " the muscle.? the physio there does not seem to know

why I have that and here in Vancouver Canada I cannot get an apointment with a

OS before April! I will email De Smet in Belgium but it is hard to describe the

situation.

I feel a bit at a loss. I was hoping that at 7 weeks I would be in much better

shape.

Hearing Eleanor is not encouraging either...!! it is really moving slowly for

us!

About standing straight with my 2 feet together: I can with effort in lower

abdomen muscles to keep me straight but I am slightly lopsided cause my operated

leg is still slightly longer so it does not feel comfortable at all; I cannot

stay there more than a few seconds.

I hope there will be improvements soon for all of us!

Sunita

Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

Dear Eleanor, ine and Sunita,

Yesterday, while at physical therapy, I think I triggered worry in

the therapist, and she in turn called my surgeon. It's because I

look horribly exhausted and when I put my feet together, I sway a

bit to the right. I've been so nervous about this myself. So my

surgeon's secretary called today and summoned me in for an

unscheduled visit and an exray. I thank the therapist for following

up so aggressively.

The exray looked perfectly fine. But he, too, seemed worried when

he examined me. I know I'm not healing the way anyone hoped, but he

assures me it will get better. My gait was so " off " for so many

years. That, coupled with the surgical assault on my muscles, and

I'm all off kilter.

I think I'd asked you, Eleanor, in our chat, whether you could

manage to put your feet together. Maybe not. Well, I'll ask all of

you that question: Can you put your feet together and keep your

upper body very forward and straight? Just curious.

The nighttime pain situation was better last night. I think my

husband's pre-bedtime leg massage helped immeasurably. I was only

up about three times instead of five or six.

How I want to move along with the program! I'll go back into the

pool on Friday, and thank Claire for her observations to the doc.

In the meantime, I'm searching out a dive shop so that I can buy a

neoprene top to protect me from the cold in my healthclub pool.

That water therapy is the best!

What's happening with you?

Best,

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!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Lari

I am glad your Xrays are fine and water exercises help.

I am not in good mood these days: after 7 weeks I have more (than last week)

pain in the groin and hip flexors day and also at night; I am not sure I am

doing too much. It seems I have even slowed down in the last few days. I also do

exercises in a pool with a post op group; I wonder if this is too much for my

hip: I get sometimes sharp pain in groin muscles while doing some of the

exercises especially the abduction ones. I try to stop right away when I feel

that but maybe I " re-injure " the muscle.? the physio there does not seem to know

why I have that and here in Vancouver Canada I cannot get an apointment with a

OS before April! I will email De Smet in Belgium but it is hard to describe the

situation.

I feel a bit at a loss. I was hoping that at 7 weeks I would be in much better

shape.

Hearing Eleanor is not encouraging either...!! it is really moving slowly for

us!

About standing straight with my 2 feet together: I can with effort in lower

abdomen muscles to keep me straight but I am slightly lopsided cause my operated

leg is still slightly longer so it does not feel comfortable at all; I cannot

stay there more than a few seconds.

I hope there will be improvements soon for all of us!

Sunita

Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

Dear Eleanor, ine and Sunita,

Yesterday, while at physical therapy, I think I triggered worry in

the therapist, and she in turn called my surgeon. It's because I

look horribly exhausted and when I put my feet together, I sway a

bit to the right. I've been so nervous about this myself. So my

surgeon's secretary called today and summoned me in for an

unscheduled visit and an exray. I thank the therapist for following

up so aggressively.

The exray looked perfectly fine. But he, too, seemed worried when

he examined me. I know I'm not healing the way anyone hoped, but he

assures me it will get better. My gait was so " off " for so many

years. That, coupled with the surgical assault on my muscles, and

I'm all off kilter.

I think I'd asked you, Eleanor, in our chat, whether you could

manage to put your feet together. Maybe not. Well, I'll ask all of

you that question: Can you put your feet together and keep your

upper body very forward and straight? Just curious.

The nighttime pain situation was better last night. I think my

husband's pre-bedtime leg massage helped immeasurably. I was only

up about three times instead of five or six.

How I want to move along with the program! I'll go back into the

pool on Friday, and thank Claire for her observations to the doc.

In the meantime, I'm searching out a dive shop so that I can buy a

neoprene top to protect me from the cold in my healthclub pool.

That water therapy is the best!

What's happening with you?

Best,

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!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Eleanor, ine and Sunita,

Yesterday, while at physical therapy, I think I triggered worry in

the therapist, and she in turn called my surgeon. It's because I

look horribly exhausted and when I put my feet together, I sway a

bit to the right. I've been so nervous about this myself. So my

surgeon's secretary called today and summoned me in for an

unscheduled visit and an exray. I thank the therapist for following

up so aggressively.

The exray looked perfectly fine. But he, too, seemed worried when

he examined me. I know I'm not healing the way anyone hoped, but he

assures me it will get better. My gait was so " off " for so many

years. That, coupled with the surgical assault on my muscles, and

I'm all off kilter.

I think I'd asked you, Eleanor, in our chat, whether you could

manage to put your feet together. Maybe not. Well, I'll ask all of

you that question: Can you put your feet together and keep your

upper body very forward and straight? Just curious.

The nighttime pain situation was better last night. I think my

husband's pre-bedtime leg massage helped immeasurably. I was only

up about three times instead of five or six.

How I want to move along with the program! I'll go back into the

pool on Friday, and thank Claire for her observations to the doc.

In the meantime, I'm searching out a dive shop so that I can buy a

neoprene top to protect me from the cold in my healthclub pool.

That water therapy is the best!

What's happening with you?

Best,

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!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Eleanor, ine and Sunita,

Yesterday, while at physical therapy, I think I triggered worry in

the therapist, and she in turn called my surgeon. It's because I

look horribly exhausted and when I put my feet together, I sway a

bit to the right. I've been so nervous about this myself. So my

surgeon's secretary called today and summoned me in for an

unscheduled visit and an exray. I thank the therapist for following

up so aggressively.

The exray looked perfectly fine. But he, too, seemed worried when

he examined me. I know I'm not healing the way anyone hoped, but he

assures me it will get better. My gait was so " off " for so many

years. That, coupled with the surgical assault on my muscles, and

I'm all off kilter.

I think I'd asked you, Eleanor, in our chat, whether you could

manage to put your feet together. Maybe not. Well, I'll ask all of

you that question: Can you put your feet together and keep your

upper body very forward and straight? Just curious.

The nighttime pain situation was better last night. I think my

husband's pre-bedtime leg massage helped immeasurably. I was only

up about three times instead of five or six.

How I want to move along with the program! I'll go back into the

pool on Friday, and thank Claire for her observations to the doc.

In the meantime, I'm searching out a dive shop so that I can buy a

neoprene top to protect me from the cold in my healthclub pool.

That water therapy is the best!

What's happening with you?

Best,

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!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Eleanor, ine and Sunita,

Yesterday, while at physical therapy, I think I triggered worry in

the therapist, and she in turn called my surgeon. It's because I

look horribly exhausted and when I put my feet together, I sway a

bit to the right. I've been so nervous about this myself. So my

surgeon's secretary called today and summoned me in for an

unscheduled visit and an exray. I thank the therapist for following

up so aggressively.

The exray looked perfectly fine. But he, too, seemed worried when

he examined me. I know I'm not healing the way anyone hoped, but he

assures me it will get better. My gait was so " off " for so many

years. That, coupled with the surgical assault on my muscles, and

I'm all off kilter.

I think I'd asked you, Eleanor, in our chat, whether you could

manage to put your feet together. Maybe not. Well, I'll ask all of

you that question: Can you put your feet together and keep your

upper body very forward and straight? Just curious.

The nighttime pain situation was better last night. I think my

husband's pre-bedtime leg massage helped immeasurably. I was only

up about three times instead of five or six.

How I want to move along with the program! I'll go back into the

pool on Friday, and thank Claire for her observations to the doc.

In the meantime, I'm searching out a dive shop so that I can buy a

neoprene top to protect me from the cold in my healthclub pool.

That water therapy is the best!

What's happening with you?

Best,

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!

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Today, on my one-month anniversary of the surgery, I summoned up

everything I had, and walked over to my daughter's school, which is

about a block away, to watch her participate in a class show. I was

very conscious of how much it hurt while walking, and felt very

shaky and sad-- even though the sun was shining and the sky very

blue. I'd had a rough night, but was determined to make my way

there. Eleanor, I took your advice and took a warm bath to begin

the day. It felt wonderful, but how I wish I had a bathtub like

yours! There's no room to navigate whatsover in mine. Felt nice

anyway.

Anyway, I scrapped the sweats for real clothes, and put on some

makeup. My daughter's face just lit up when I toddled into the

classroom, and I know I caused quite a stir amongst the moms. It

was nice to have the support, but some were actually a bit strange.

One blurted out, " I guess this really isn't your year. " Ugh!

I didn't last long. The pain became unmanageable, and I had to get

home. I literally could not hold one more conversation with another

soul. I slept for almost two hours afterward, and now I ache like

crazy. But it was completely worth the hip aggrevation because my

daughter had worked so hard on her presentation about the Normans.

What I took away from the effort was that sometimes it's important

to have someone/something so incredibly important to " do " for that

it tugs you away from your own personal circumstance. Now tomorrow

evening she wants me to attend the all-school show with her, and I

think that might be pushing it! She's not doesn't have a role in

it, afterall...

Let me know how you're doing. I'm going to risk sleep now. Is it my

imagination, or do you see an increased volume in people who are

posting about slower recoveries? I am so relieved to see this. It's

so comforting to have this place to come to when everything feels

dark--or light!

Best,

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!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Today, on my one-month anniversary of the surgery, I summoned up

everything I had, and walked over to my daughter's school, which is

about a block away, to watch her participate in a class show. I was

very conscious of how much it hurt while walking, and felt very

shaky and sad-- even though the sun was shining and the sky very

blue. I'd had a rough night, but was determined to make my way

there. Eleanor, I took your advice and took a warm bath to begin

the day. It felt wonderful, but how I wish I had a bathtub like

yours! There's no room to navigate whatsover in mine. Felt nice

anyway.

Anyway, I scrapped the sweats for real clothes, and put on some

makeup. My daughter's face just lit up when I toddled into the

classroom, and I know I caused quite a stir amongst the moms. It

was nice to have the support, but some were actually a bit strange.

One blurted out, " I guess this really isn't your year. " Ugh!

I didn't last long. The pain became unmanageable, and I had to get

home. I literally could not hold one more conversation with another

soul. I slept for almost two hours afterward, and now I ache like

crazy. But it was completely worth the hip aggrevation because my

daughter had worked so hard on her presentation about the Normans.

What I took away from the effort was that sometimes it's important

to have someone/something so incredibly important to " do " for that

it tugs you away from your own personal circumstance. Now tomorrow

evening she wants me to attend the all-school show with her, and I

think that might be pushing it! She's not doesn't have a role in

it, afterall...

Let me know how you're doing. I'm going to risk sleep now. Is it my

imagination, or do you see an increased volume in people who are

posting about slower recoveries? I am so relieved to see this. It's

so comforting to have this place to come to when everything feels

dark--or light!

Best,

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!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Lari,

Congratulations!!!! What a feat! How difficult.

One month on---time is moving and will continue to do so. Nothing will

stay the same.

Think you are right to be wary about the second school outing. Sounds

like your hip pain is saying to you both that really/really important

events are possible and that you and your daughter will have to decide

which these are, or there will too many and none will be possible.

Delighted to hear you made it into the bath. Have you tried one before

bed yet? These often (not always) help with my sleeping.

Must get to work----am going to work late as you can see by the time of

this e-mail. Had a great sleep last night after an exhausting part-day

at work. Feel so refreshed.

Eleanor

Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

Today, on my one-month anniversary of the surgery, I summoned up

everything I had, and walked over to my daughter's school, which is

about a block away, to watch her participate in a class show. I was

very conscious of how much it hurt while walking, and felt very

shaky and sad-- even though the sun was shining and the sky very

blue. I'd had a rough night, but was determined to make my way

there. Eleanor, I took your advice and took a warm bath to begin

the day. It felt wonderful, but how I wish I had a bathtub like

yours! There's no room to navigate whatsover in mine. Felt nice

anyway.

Anyway, I scrapped the sweats for real clothes, and put on some

makeup. My daughter's face just lit up when I toddled into the

classroom, and I know I caused quite a stir amongst the moms. It

was nice to have the support, but some were actually a bit strange.

One blurted out, " I guess this really isn't your year. " Ugh!

I didn't last long. The pain became unmanageable, and I had to get

home. I literally could not hold one more conversation with another

soul. I slept for almost two hours afterward, and now I ache like

crazy. But it was completely worth the hip aggrevation because my

daughter had worked so hard on her presentation about the Normans.

What I took away from the effort was that sometimes it's important

to have someone/something so incredibly important to " do " for that

it tugs you away from your own personal circumstance. Now tomorrow

evening she wants me to attend the all-school show with her, and I

think that might be pushing it! She's not doesn't have a role in

it, afterall...

Let me know how you're doing. I'm going to risk sleep now. Is it my

imagination, or do you see an increased volume in people who are

posting about slower recoveries? I am so relieved to see this. It's

so comforting to have this place to come to when everything feels

dark--or light!

Best,

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!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Lari,

Congratulations!!!! What a feat! How difficult.

One month on---time is moving and will continue to do so. Nothing will

stay the same.

Think you are right to be wary about the second school outing. Sounds

like your hip pain is saying to you both that really/really important

events are possible and that you and your daughter will have to decide

which these are, or there will too many and none will be possible.

Delighted to hear you made it into the bath. Have you tried one before

bed yet? These often (not always) help with my sleeping.

Must get to work----am going to work late as you can see by the time of

this e-mail. Had a great sleep last night after an exhausting part-day

at work. Feel so refreshed.

Eleanor

Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

Today, on my one-month anniversary of the surgery, I summoned up

everything I had, and walked over to my daughter's school, which is

about a block away, to watch her participate in a class show. I was

very conscious of how much it hurt while walking, and felt very

shaky and sad-- even though the sun was shining and the sky very

blue. I'd had a rough night, but was determined to make my way

there. Eleanor, I took your advice and took a warm bath to begin

the day. It felt wonderful, but how I wish I had a bathtub like

yours! There's no room to navigate whatsover in mine. Felt nice

anyway.

Anyway, I scrapped the sweats for real clothes, and put on some

makeup. My daughter's face just lit up when I toddled into the

classroom, and I know I caused quite a stir amongst the moms. It

was nice to have the support, but some were actually a bit strange.

One blurted out, " I guess this really isn't your year. " Ugh!

I didn't last long. The pain became unmanageable, and I had to get

home. I literally could not hold one more conversation with another

soul. I slept for almost two hours afterward, and now I ache like

crazy. But it was completely worth the hip aggrevation because my

daughter had worked so hard on her presentation about the Normans.

What I took away from the effort was that sometimes it's important

to have someone/something so incredibly important to " do " for that

it tugs you away from your own personal circumstance. Now tomorrow

evening she wants me to attend the all-school show with her, and I

think that might be pushing it! She's not doesn't have a role in

it, afterall...

Let me know how you're doing. I'm going to risk sleep now. Is it my

imagination, or do you see an increased volume in people who are

posting about slower recoveries? I am so relieved to see this. It's

so comforting to have this place to come to when everything feels

dark--or light!

Best,

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!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Dear Lari,

Congratulations!!!! What a feat! How difficult.

One month on---time is moving and will continue to do so. Nothing will

stay the same.

Think you are right to be wary about the second school outing. Sounds

like your hip pain is saying to you both that really/really important

events are possible and that you and your daughter will have to decide

which these are, or there will too many and none will be possible.

Delighted to hear you made it into the bath. Have you tried one before

bed yet? These often (not always) help with my sleeping.

Must get to work----am going to work late as you can see by the time of

this e-mail. Had a great sleep last night after an exhausting part-day

at work. Feel so refreshed.

Eleanor

Re: Moving slowly/ TO ELEANOR, PAULINE, SUNITA

Today, on my one-month anniversary of the surgery, I summoned up

everything I had, and walked over to my daughter's school, which is

about a block away, to watch her participate in a class show. I was

very conscious of how much it hurt while walking, and felt very

shaky and sad-- even though the sun was shining and the sky very

blue. I'd had a rough night, but was determined to make my way

there. Eleanor, I took your advice and took a warm bath to begin

the day. It felt wonderful, but how I wish I had a bathtub like

yours! There's no room to navigate whatsover in mine. Felt nice

anyway.

Anyway, I scrapped the sweats for real clothes, and put on some

makeup. My daughter's face just lit up when I toddled into the

classroom, and I know I caused quite a stir amongst the moms. It

was nice to have the support, but some were actually a bit strange.

One blurted out, " I guess this really isn't your year. " Ugh!

I didn't last long. The pain became unmanageable, and I had to get

home. I literally could not hold one more conversation with another

soul. I slept for almost two hours afterward, and now I ache like

crazy. But it was completely worth the hip aggrevation because my

daughter had worked so hard on her presentation about the Normans.

What I took away from the effort was that sometimes it's important

to have someone/something so incredibly important to " do " for that

it tugs you away from your own personal circumstance. Now tomorrow

evening she wants me to attend the all-school show with her, and I

think that might be pushing it! She's not doesn't have a role in

it, afterall...

Let me know how you're doing. I'm going to risk sleep now. Is it my

imagination, or do you see an increased volume in people who are

posting about slower recoveries? I am so relieved to see this. It's

so comforting to have this place to come to when everything feels

dark--or light!

Best,

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!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >