Since my last entry and a lot of information has come my way. I am scheduled for a right hip arthroscopic procedure 10 August. It is for a femoral osteochondroplasty used to correct impingement. I developed the impingement after the RPAO because of bone overgrowth and new bone position. Hopefully, reshaping the femoral will provide some relief and restore some function. When we were discussing the level of function and pain relief I may get from the surgery will be at best 80%, but more realistically in the 70% range. I was afraid to ask, but I asked if it would never be realistic to run again. Dr. Maiers told me because of how my right hip healed after the PAO and the continued pain and problems it would only have a negative effect on the joint causing more problems in the future. It is unrealistic to think that I will be at the level of activity I was prior to the RPAO. It was heartbreaking because I was told all along that I would be able to run again and it would just be a long recovery process, but I would get back to it. After the latest appointment it just feels as if all hope has faded. I love running and its been a part of me for so long that I can't imagine my life without it. On the other end, I don't want to be crippled or have a THR when I am 30.
I have been stressed a lot lately with the upcoming surgery and the bills that don't seem to stop coming. I have been applying for jobs whenever I get a chance, even if it's a part time job, anything would be helpful right now. I also am pursuing a graduate degree or two! As of right now I will be doing a Masters of Public Health Certificate this next year and will be in law school the following fall. I am taking the LSAT this October and my top choices for law school are: Indiana University-Indianapolis and University of Arkansas-Fayetteville...Go Razorbacks! It would be nice to get my JD from the same place I grew up! I would also be able to watch Razorback football games on the weekend and enjoy the beautiful Ozark scenery. There is a different air to the south. Southern hospitality, cooking, football and southern accents...I miss it! Keeping my head up and trying to keeping searching for jobs! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
What's Next...
Sorry for it being so long since the last post, but life has been a little crazy lately. I graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Political Science in May. I have also applied to a graduate program at IU Medical school for a Masters of Public Health, which I found out was not accepted, but I will be in the certificate program and can reapply in 6 months. I will be doing a 15 credit hour certificate, which means I can transfer all the credits and will not have lost time. Basically, its almost like having a probationary period. That's what I get when competing for the same slots as doctors and lawyers! My older brother, Michael, is getting married in 3 weeks to his fiancée Danelle. I am so excited for them and wish them all the best.
I spent most of June at Camp Atterbury doing annual training with my National Guard Unit. It was a good time, I learned a lot, but the food sucked. It was so bad they even screwed up the fruit, which is sad because you don't do anything to fruit! I was able to train with the medics and keep up on my skills. It was really cool to put in IVs and draw blood. It pushed me outside my comfort zone and I learned a lot. I have been thinking about reclassing to medic for my Army job as well as patient administration. I am not sure what I am going to do, but I definitely have to take my hips into consideration and think about my physical limitations and long-term effects. I did get cortisone injections in both hips prior to my training and my left hip felt fantastic, but unfortunately my right hip did not get any relief. I will see my doc tomorrow and will find out if a scope will help clean it up and give me more function and relief.
I just spend Independence Day weekend in Wisconsin with family and friends and had a great time! I brought my pup Chloe with and she did great with all the new people, places, and things! She was a great travel buddy too! My parents celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and they are going strong!
I have been training hard lately and have been getting stronger, but the hip pain is holding me back. I am proud of the fact that I was able to run 2 miles today coming in right under 22 minutes. It is about 6 minutes slower than my fastest time, but feels good to have the running shoes on!
I spent most of June at Camp Atterbury doing annual training with my National Guard Unit. It was a good time, I learned a lot, but the food sucked. It was so bad they even screwed up the fruit, which is sad because you don't do anything to fruit! I was able to train with the medics and keep up on my skills. It was really cool to put in IVs and draw blood. It pushed me outside my comfort zone and I learned a lot. I have been thinking about reclassing to medic for my Army job as well as patient administration. I am not sure what I am going to do, but I definitely have to take my hips into consideration and think about my physical limitations and long-term effects. I did get cortisone injections in both hips prior to my training and my left hip felt fantastic, but unfortunately my right hip did not get any relief. I will see my doc tomorrow and will find out if a scope will help clean it up and give me more function and relief.
I just spend Independence Day weekend in Wisconsin with family and friends and had a great time! I brought my pup Chloe with and she did great with all the new people, places, and things! She was a great travel buddy too! My parents celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and they are going strong!
I have been training hard lately and have been getting stronger, but the hip pain is holding me back. I am proud of the fact that I was able to run 2 miles today coming in right under 22 minutes. It is about 6 minutes slower than my fastest time, but feels good to have the running shoes on!
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