Today marks the 3 week anniversary since my double hip arthroscopic surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery with Dr. Struan Coleman, the most awesome hip surgeon around! ;)
Here are my updates:
1) I have been going to physical therapy 3 days a week at Focus Physical Therapy (Montclair, NJ) with the best PT around (Dr. James O'Rourke)! I HIGHLY recommend this facility and doctor to anyone who needs physical therapy work. They are the most kind, intelligent and supportive experts around.
2) I tried the elliptical machine for the first time on 9/7 for 35 minutes. I rotated between levels 6, 7, 8 on a 0% incline. The next day I was SUPER sore in my hip joint, so I took the day off to rest. I was back at it with Sunday morning Spin class for 45 minutes though and felt fine!
I attempted the elliptical again, yesterday, on 9/10. I rotated between levels 6, 7, 8 and between 0, 1, 2, 3% inclines. I stayed on for 35 minutes and was NOT sore this morning!
I have decided that I will do the elliptical on days that I do NOT have physical therapy. The days I do? The bike it is!
3) Dr. Jimbo told me that I could try Pilates class starting next week. I am going to see if he will let me go tomorrow!! Fingers crossed!
4) I am on my last day of antibiotics for my infected incision. The redness has gone away, the puss has cleared up and I hope that this dose of medication will keep me infection clear!
That's it for now folks!
Keeping 9/11 and everything about it in my thoughts and prayers today,
Ashley
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