Omg! It's been four weeks since surgery! How crazy is that? Last night I had a weird dream. I dreamt I just got out of surgery, and that Dr. Nho had operated on my left hip. But that during surgery, he had discovered that I had...a urinary tract infection? And that another doctor was supposed to come see me to run tests to make sure I can still have babies someday because of it? And I was all "No no no, but how much will this consult cost???!" I guess my subconscience is sorting things about eventual possible surgery on my left hip, me not drinking enough water, me someday making babies and my current budget? Ah, the brain is a weird thing. I'm currently working from home since I can't drive to work and I wouldn't be able to sit at my desk all day long. I have my little routine. I get up, make breakfast, sit on my couch and watch one episode of whatever series I have at the moment. Last week I caught up all Grey's Anatomy's so I'm all up to date. Today I started watching Orange is the New Black and I love it! So yes, one episode, then shower, then PT exercises, then work. I must say that I really enjoy it! So how are things? Slow, as expected, but good! Since this is my second surgery, and the injury dates over 4 years - I'm coming from a far, far place. My glutes have been hibernating for quite some time now. They're super weak, which is contributing to me still needing to be on two crutches. I'm also dealing with some nerve issues. My femoral cutaneous nerve was injured during surgery so I'm dealing with decreased/modified sensation on the side of my thigh. The area around my incisions either have no sensation, or TOO much sensation to touch (depending which one). And sometimes it really hurts...a crappy burning sensation. Luckily that doesn't happen often so it's not so bad. Plus this nerve only serves as a sensory nerve, so it doesn't affect the actual function of the thigh. I still voiced my concerns with Dr. Nho's PA (who always answers so quickly!) and she said unfortunately it's something that happens sometimes, but most patients have it disappear after a few months. Fingers crossed! Overall, pretty sure I'm on track with how things are supposed to be :) Today my parents came over to have lunch with me...it was so nice to see them! I missed them and I hope to see them soon (hi mama and papa, I know you're reading!) And then my sweet friend Sarah came over and Oli drove us to Starbucks, OUT OF THE HOUSE TIME!!!! And Sarah time! She's moving to Quebec City in a few days, so trying to get as much time as possible with her. Look how cute she is! One funny fact about Sarah is that she's the first person I replied to by text after surgery. Clearly texting and anesthesia awakening do not mix, as I do not remember any of her messages! And it wasn't just "hello, how are you?", she was announcing that her and her fiancé are moving to Quebec City for work. BIG NEWS. I texted her the next day saying "Did you say you're moving to Quebec City or did I dream that during surgery?" hahaha. I told my husband that if ever I need surgery on my left hip, he needs to film me. Fun times!
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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
May 2018
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