I've been wanting to blog about the end of my season, but then I was sick and tired when I got home, then I had surgery and they drugged me up and I'm pretty sure whatever I wrote, should not be published. So instead lets hear it for what I've learned 6 days post-op.
There are many things in life I have taken for granted and things I've since learned after having surgery. Here's a small list
Bending over to pick my pants up after going to the bathroom. #1 thing I have taken for granted prior to surgery. Seriously, when those pants fall past my knees it's like a 9 month pregnant women trying to tie her shoes (or what I would imagine it's like, because...I've never been pregnant). Or how about just putting pants on in general. A little help please?
Walking. Until you have to crutch around, ugh I miss walking, and bounding up steps, but thank goodness for ADL ramps
Getting in and out of bed. Really, I can't do it on my own...for at least another 3 weeks. All ROM in my right hip is PASSIVE. That means absolutely no muscle contraction (except for some slight isometrics with my PT).
My house is messy and dirty, and that's just how it's going to be. I'm OCD. My pants are dropped anywhere I can manage to get them off, my sheets are dirty because I eat in bed. I mean, Chris is just feeding the messy monster in the guest bedroom.
This one is personal, but it's REAL. Pooping. Seriously. If someone didn't tell you, pain meds keep the poop in your system. It's not very comfortable, I went the laxative route. In case you're wondering, they work.
When you've prepared yourself mentally to literally do nothing, doing nothing is actually a lot easier than you thought. 6 days in, and so far I'm okay.
I will never be a drug addict. Apparently I like to be in control? Those drugs do not make me feel good.
I seriously miss sleeping on my side. #2 thing in life I have taken for granted. My butt is sore.
Personal hygiene- showering isn't enjoyable when you're terrified of slipping and breaking your hip. It's a thing, they scared me at the pre-op appointment. Since the surgeon shaved the femur down, the bone is weak right now, and if you fall there's a possibility of breaking your hip. Also, since I'm non-weight bearing, trying showering on mainly 1 leg, and being terrified of slipping. It's no longer this enjoyable part of my day. So I've avoided it, and only showered 1x so far. :-)
I'm happy to report so far I'm doing okay, mentally at least. I've had 2 days of PT, my bruising is pretty minimal, my incisions look good, there is swelling, but I think it's not too bad. Today was the first day I haven't woken up in pain, so I think that's a good sign! I have an acupuncture appointment tomorrow and my post-op as well. It's going to be a big day! I hope the doctor has good things to say about my recovery thus far. Until then...happy reading!
