Every BODY is different, as is everybody's physicality and mindset. Im a 57 year old retired firefighter, certified Hatha yoga instructor and avid walker. Compared to some, I am an animal, compared to others, I am a lazy sloth. I have always had what most have called an extremely high tolerance for pain (or have I never endured the pain others have)? I suffered with right hip pain and pursued every non-surgical avenue including, but not limited to, decompression, chiropractic, electrode therapy, ART, CARS, yoga, cortisone injections, experimental injections, and at the end, was left with a bad attitude. One year ago my X-ray did not appear egregious enough to be commensurate with the pain and the increasing dysfunction. So, more of the same until I finally determined my "quality of life' was no longer representing quality. I was DONE. The next X-ray was clearly representative of suggesting a surgical intervention. Bone on bone with splintering occurring. THR scheduled, University teaching hospital, Orthopedic surgical staff comprised of lead surgeon, two Fellows and two Residents, as well as experienced operating room staff. I had a spinal block, anterior approach, a small surgical complication (4 hours attempting to get an implement in my apparently funny shaped femur), up and walking in 3 hours post surgery, left hospital the next day with no walking aides or pain killers, flew on a plane the next, rested and pouted the following, and walked two miles four days post THR.
Superstar, right? Hardly. Im very pleased with the surgical recovery, but even with my knowledge of common post surgical depression, I got a bit dumpy about it all. There is a vulnerability that comes to the forefront when you feel you are no longer in control of your body. I know what I am allowed to do now, two months post surgery, and yet I am limiting myself for no clear reason. It is all personal judgement and fears, but it can be a real bummer. Im starting to get more adventurous, but its a process. Physical and mental.
I love the question: "how does your hip feel, does it hurt"? No! The hip is brand new. I have this incredibly smooth joint created and phenomenally placed because of incredible surgeons and modern technology. The hip feels great. The rest... its a process. Would I do it again, knowing what I know? ABSOLUTELY. But... its a process to heal both mind and body.
Comment Reply
Every BODY is different, as is everybody's physicality and mindset. Im a 57 year old retired firefighter, certified Hatha yoga instructor and avid walker. Compared to some, I am an animal, compared to others, I am a lazy sloth. I have always had what most have called an extremely high tolerance for pain (or have I never endured the pain others have)? I suffered with right hip pain and pursued every non-surgical avenue including, but not limited to, decompression, chiropractic, electrode therapy, ART, CARS, yoga, cortisone injections, experimental injections, and at the end, was left with a bad attitude. One year ago my X-ray did not appear egregious enough to be commensurate with the pain and the increasing dysfunction. So, more of the same until I finally determined my "quality of life' was no longer representing quality. I was DONE. The next X-ray was clearly representative of suggesting a surgical intervention. Bone on bone with splintering occurring. THR scheduled, University teaching hospital, Orthopedic surgical staff comprised of lead surgeon, two Fellows and two Residents, as well as experienced operating room staff. I had a spinal block, anterior approach, a small surgical complication (4 hours attempting to get an implement in my apparently funny shaped femur), up and walking in 3 hours post surgery, left hospital the next day with no walking aides or pain killers, flew on a plane the next, rested and pouted the following, and walked two miles four days post THR.
April 17, 2019 - 9:20amSuperstar, right? Hardly. Im very pleased with the surgical recovery, but even with my knowledge of common post surgical depression, I got a bit dumpy about it all. There is a vulnerability that comes to the forefront when you feel you are no longer in control of your body. I know what I am allowed to do now, two months post surgery, and yet I am limiting myself for no clear reason. It is all personal judgement and fears, but it can be a real bummer. Im starting to get more adventurous, but its a process. Physical and mental.
I love the question: "how does your hip feel, does it hurt"? No! The hip is brand new. I have this incredibly smooth joint created and phenomenally placed because of incredible surgeons and modern technology. The hip feels great. The rest... its a process. Would I do it again, knowing what I know? ABSOLUTELY. But... its a process to heal both mind and body.
This Comment
Reply