I Made It!

My surgery went really really well. It is one day later and I am in no pain. It is wonderful. I really did not expect to feel as well as I do and I am pleasantly surprised. I am using crutches, but can put weight on my right leg without any pain. I have been taking the pain meds, but haven't really needed them. Right now I am just taking them to prevent the pain.

I started my physical therapy exercises and only one of them is painful. My hip does not hurt at all, but using my quad muscles can be a bit tough at times. Overall, I cannot believe how amazing I feel and unless something changes, I think this surgery was a big success. Thinking back to how much pain I was in just a few days ago amazes me. I really do not know how I made it through twelve weeks of walking on a bum hip.

Not being able to do everything for myself is a bit hard. Just getting a drink of water requires some help and I hate asking my family every few minutes to get me something. I wish I could just crutch over to the sink, fill up a glass, and carry it back to the couch with me. Unfortunately both of my hands are tied up with the crutches and I haven't figured out a way to carry a glass while on crutches. Maybe that will be my goal tomorrow; to find a third arm!!!