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.
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