Sunday, November 25, 2012

Yoga=FAIL

Happy Sunday Everyone!

I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed my Thanksgiving weekend with amazing family and friends.  I hope you all did as well.

I have some bad news; a "bump" in the road to recovery if you will.

I received the green light from my surgeon's physicians assistant to try a hot yoga class again.  I went last Sunday (11/17) and felt great!  When I saw my physical therapist two days later, he even commended me for being the most open and flexible in my hips since surgery!

Since I was feeling so open and great, I decided to try another hot yoga class on Thanksgiving morning (11/22).  During and after the class, I continued to feel great!

**PLEASE NOTE**
During BOTH of these hot yoga practices, I was extremely careful by taking many breaks, sitting out on many poses and not going as deep into poses as normal.

Ever since Friday morning, I have been dealing with AWFUL pain in my lower right back, right groin and the pain is shooting down my right leg.  I have not felt these sensations since BEFORE my surgery.

I am very worried that I damaged or re-injured something... :/

I emailed my surgeon's physicians assistant, Kira, letting her know what happened.  I also have an appointment already scheduled with Dr. Coleman this coming Wednesday....

I reallllyyyyyy hope everything turns out alright...

XOXO,
Ashley Girl

Friday, November 16, 2012

12.5 Weeks Since Surgery!

Hi Everyone!

Wow, I can't believe it's almost 2 months since I last updated everyone on my recovery. Time really has flown by!

UPDATES:
Physical Therapy: This week started 1xWeek of PT and acupuncture!  I can not believe I am almost done with my entire PT protocol.  Crazy.  However, Dr. Jim O'Rourke says that I almost have COMPLETE range of motion back, but that it takes up to a full year for a body to recover from a major surgery.

Elliptical:  Back to normal.

Pilates:  Back to normal with slightly less range of motion.  However, with my awesome Pilates instructor and friend, Elly Mandarakas, I know that will all come back with time!

Hot Yoga:  I was just cleared to SLOWLY and CAREFULLY try my first practice in 13 weeks!  I signed up for a class at Garden State Yoga in Bloomfield, NJ.  I can't wait to start practicing again, although I'm pretty nervous...

Running:  Not happening yet.

I see Dr. Coleman, my surgeon, for my second follow-up on Wednesday 11/28.  I'll let everyone know how that goes!

Overall, I am 200% happy that I repaired my labral tears in my hips and I am so thankful that my recovery has been going so smoothly.

Best,
A