6 Weeks Post-Op and So Very Sore...

This week marks 6 weeks post-op and I am so sore. The weather is making my hips act crazy and I am hoping the warm weather stays to give me a break. Both my hips have been so sore and the more I work and the busier my schedule gets the more sore I am. I was given more exercises from my physical therapist and I wanted to scream yesterday after I got them all done. I think he might be trying to kill me, lol. I am getting anxious to run and feel normal again. I only walk with a slight limp and usually that is only when I am really sore. Dr. Maiers says I am doing great, but after asking him to run he replied "Don't even think about it!" I have about 2 more months before I can start. My hip is still raw and inflammed from the surgery and running is too much stress on it right now. I was prescribed a refill for voltaren which helps so much with the inflammation. I was called in a script for darvocet and flexeril from Dr. Scheid's office for increased right hip pain, but I hate taking narcotics so I have been managing with the voltaren, stretching and icy hot. I want to use as little medications as possible, but sometimes the pain wins the battle. My incisions sites still have not completely healed, but they are looking a lot better and each day are a little closer to being completely healed.

This surgery has been a lot easier than the RPAO and Dr. Maiers is convinced that I will NOT need a LPAO because it was borderline and the femoral osteochondroplasty brought me over the edge. I will probably pursue the right hip arthroscopy to clean up and release the iliopsoas tendon in the next few months, but both hips are so inflammed that I want that to heal a bit before adding more stress on the joints. I am very pleased with the results and am focused on recovering and looking forward to running this summer!

The World's Greatest OS!!!

These next few weeks are going to be crazy for me. There are a few birthdays to celebrate, moving to a different apartment in the same complex and graduating in May! After the dissolution of my relationship with Andrew, my dad and I have decided to move to a slightly smaller apartment within the same complex and it is also on the first floor which will be nice in case I need more surgeries, lol! I want a fresh start in a new place with no memories of Andrew and I. The apartment I currently have is about 1300 square feet and the new apartment is about 1100 square feet, which will save about $230 a month on rent and expenses. I have been purchasing new furniture for my new place and am excited for a good change and a place to call my own. We will also be able to have a grill because there is a patio, which I have cute furniture for and Chloe will be able to relax in her own little grassy backyard. Our move date is 17 April, so it is approaching quickly!

I am most excited about my commencement ceremony 9 May! I am so excited to get my first degree. I am currently in the application process for my master's and law program. I am also trying to find a full-time job in the political science arena and maybe pursue my graduate degree's part-time, so that I may gain some work experience and pay down some school loans. I have a lot of options and trying to do what is best for me and my future. Exciting times!!!