Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Five Weeks Post Op

So who is absolutely LOVING this crisp, sunny, cool Fall weather?!  I hope everyone in my NJ area is, because it is GORGEOUS!  I am so thankful to live in a place that gets to experience all 4 seasons and Fall is my FAVORITE.

In other news, I can not believe that 5 weeks have passed since my hip arthroscopic surgery!  I am still on the road to recovery and it has definitely been a journey.  I am still going to physical therapy with Dr. Jim O'Rourke at Focus Physical Therapy in Montclair, NJ.

Some updates:
1) This is my last week of tons of PT, starting next week I will be dropping down to 2x per week!

2) I tried a different elliptical machine (with arms and a wider stride), that simulates the motion of running way more than the one I've been using.  I did it for 30 minutes this past Saturday and I was SUPER SORE Sunday and Monday.  I'm still feeling the effects today.  I think I need to apply my "less is more" mantra the next time I attempt this machine.

3) My incisions are all pink and healing.  I hope in the next few weeks I can start using scar cream to reduce them.

4) Due to the antibiotic I was on for my infected incision, I developed TWO "lady" infections, which I have been on medicine for.  Luckily, today is the last day for those, and boy am I thankful.  I have been dealing with such bad side effects from all the medication and I can't wait to get my body back on track.

Until next time,
The School Psychologist Intern with Recovering Hips

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