Post-op FIVE WEEKS! Five weeks ago, Oli took this photo haha. I was so out of it due to anesthesia and strong pain meds - one second I'd be typing on my laptop and the next I'd be sleeping. I was even texting friends and not remembering doing so the next morning. I'm happy to confirm I'm now alert. My long AND short term memory are on spot. lol
Where I'm at right now - Still on two crutches - ALMOST normally walking around the house without crutches - so hopefully I can transfer to a cane sometime soon - Now doing weight bearing PT exercises, focusing on getting my hip strong and ready for walking like a normal person - Main weak points are well...my weak glutes. And tight hip flexors - but I'm happy that they're better than a few weeks ago. Also my lateral femoral cutaneous nerve that's being a jerk and making me NOT feel my thigh. Luckily the unbearable pain only happened twice and I hope it stays that way I booked my flight to see Dr. Nho for my 6 week follow up. I also took an appointment with Lindsay (yay!) so she can have a look at where I am in the rehab protocol. I was hesitating to go at first as I knew many of my fellow Canadian hip buddies skipped this appointment, but I also knew that the insecure person in me would be reassured by this visit. I found a cheap flight and will be staying at the Guesthouse, so I'm happy it won't be too costly :) Hesitating between deep dish pizza, chi-dogs or fried chicken for my dinner there...what would you go for?
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Sherry Dickson
12/3/2015 18:14:35
Congratulations on another great milestone in your recovery. I saw my family doctor just an hour ago and he'll be sending off a referral to Dr. Nho tomorrow. Thanks for your inspiration and encouragement. Hope to be following you "in your footsteps". ☺
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MC
12/3/2015 18:16:21
Wow good for you! Will your government cover for the costs since your family doctor is sending you? Or do you have to pay out of pocket? Let me know how that goes! xox
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AuthorMy name is Marie-Christine. I'm 34 years old and live in Montreal, QC, Canada. I have had two failed hip scopes on my right hip to do undiagnosed hip dysplasia. My amazing surgeon, who is in Quebec City, performed periacetabular osteotomy in November 2017. He also did one left hip scope (non dysplastic) in February 2017. Archives
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