Saturday, June 22, 2019
Friday, June 21, 2019
Walking Assessment
I asked at physio today if I could get my walking looked at because something felt wrong. Like it felt like my torso and ribs were moving when I walked. After I described the feeling the clinic had the head physiotherapist look at me instead of just the physio assistant who monitors me.
It took like an extra twenty minutes at the end of the my appointment but I think it's going to be worth it.
It turns out that the big issue with my walking is in my lower lumbar region. He said it's all stiff and tight and pinching nerves from the years of correcting for my hips before. He said that it doesn't move well it's forcing all of my movement to come from my hips instead of flowing naturally through my body. Without asking me about pain he identified exactly where my back is always hurting and described the nerve pain I've been getting.
So starting next week, the head physio is going to work with me on my back doing some chiropractic adjustment (he trained as a chiropractor and physiotherapist) to help loosen up my low back.
It took like an extra twenty minutes at the end of the my appointment but I think it's going to be worth it.
It turns out that the big issue with my walking is in my lower lumbar region. He said it's all stiff and tight and pinching nerves from the years of correcting for my hips before. He said that it doesn't move well it's forcing all of my movement to come from my hips instead of flowing naturally through my body. Without asking me about pain he identified exactly where my back is always hurting and described the nerve pain I've been getting.
So starting next week, the head physio is going to work with me on my back doing some chiropractic adjustment (he trained as a chiropractor and physiotherapist) to help loosen up my low back.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Recovery Blues
I think I've hit the recovery blues period. I feel like I'm not making enough progress, even though I know I'm making similar progress to my left hip. I went down to my cane on the weekend, and have been practicing stepping up with my right leg. Even if I'm not climbing with it forward yet. In physio I'm still taking things easy, as are they. Without the goal of the second hip coming shortly after starting physio, it feels like we're taking things slower this time too.
I didn't need a nap today for once! My night sleep is still messy, but I've accepted that it's gonna be shofted towards a late schedule with a nap instead of an early one without a nap.
I didn't need a nap today for once! My night sleep is still messy, but I've accepted that it's gonna be shofted towards a late schedule with a nap instead of an early one without a nap.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Laughs With Mom
I laughed with my mom this week that she's gonna be an orthopedic care taking specialist by the end of this year because my dad booked his knee replacements for July and November earlier this week.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Walking Stability
So I think I have finally figured out what feels the most stable way to walk right now. My left hip wasn't liking the one crutch supporting my right hip with nothing supporting the left so I've been relying on 2 crutches a little more even though I've been using them more like Canes.
I tried one crutch supporting my r hip and my urban walking pole supporting my l hip. It worked alright for outdoors but was awkward indoors. Finally I tried my crutch supporting my r hip and my cane supporting my L hip.
These 2 different stages of healing are AWKWARD. Especially since I feel like my left has been set back in trying to rebuild muscle and has less muscle stamina than before.
I tried one crutch supporting my r hip and my urban walking pole supporting my l hip. It worked alright for outdoors but was awkward indoors. Finally I tried my crutch supporting my r hip and my cane supporting my L hip.
These 2 different stages of healing are AWKWARD. Especially since I feel like my left has been set back in trying to rebuild muscle and has less muscle stamina than before.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Home Again & Weight Loss Goal
I'm back from my country vacation. It was a well needed relaxation period and honestly got me walking on uneven surfaces which I can tell re ally helped strengthen my legs.
I start physio tomorrow and boy am I ever glad. I need the gait training so badly.I 'm off 50% weight bearing, and have been doing my day at half on two crutches and half on one crutch. I'm noticing how bad of a "waddle" or a wobble I have without using 2 crutches.
Things have pretty much just been progressing but I'm still dealing with some swelling and incision site issues. I bought some compression shorts because the swelling is so high up, and I'm icing 2-3 hours a day. I also bought some non-prescription compression socks because from using the TEDs I learned that the compression reduces the pain I get in my ankles and knees.
Sleep is still an issue for me {see posting time lol)}. I think some of it is actually my mattress though. I went from the nice mattress in the guest room at my parents house back to mine and cursed at how uncomfortable mine is and how much it hurts to lay on.
I really can't believe that I'm 3 months and 1 month out from my new hips. They're literally life-changing just in how much more supported my body feels.
On a non-hip related achievement I hit half of my total weight loss goal! And let me tell you having the knowledge that I've reduced the amount of pressure on my joints and hit my lowest weight since I was 15 feels amazing.
I start physio tomorrow and boy am I ever glad. I need the gait training so badly.I 'm off 50% weight bearing, and have been doing my day at half on two crutches and half on one crutch. I'm noticing how bad of a "waddle" or a wobble I have without using 2 crutches.
Things have pretty much just been progressing but I'm still dealing with some swelling and incision site issues. I bought some compression shorts because the swelling is so high up, and I'm icing 2-3 hours a day. I also bought some non-prescription compression socks because from using the TEDs I learned that the compression reduces the pain I get in my ankles and knees.
Sleep is still an issue for me {see posting time lol)}. I think some of it is actually my mattress though. I went from the nice mattress in the guest room at my parents house back to mine and cursed at how uncomfortable mine is and how much it hurts to lay on.
I really can't believe that I'm 3 months and 1 month out from my new hips. They're literally life-changing just in how much more supported my body feels.
On a non-hip related achievement I hit half of my total weight loss goal! And let me tell you having the knowledge that I've reduced the amount of pressure on my joints and hit my lowest weight since I was 15 feels amazing.
Friday, June 7, 2019
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