I also traveled back to Virginia because my dad passed away. It was very sad, but I know he is not suffering anymore. He got to see me with my new hip, which is all he wanted.
I have had so many new experiences without pain! I can now walk without a cane at all. I can clean, shop, get up, and so much more! I went to my month check-up with the physician's assistant. She was very impressed with my progress. She reminded me of how difficult my surgery was for the surgeon, so I have to take it easy for another month. No exercising and limit my daily steps to around 4,000. I have to watch how I move my hip. She did clear me to swim!
I went swimming, and it was so crazy to kick with my leg and not feel any pain! It is so crazy! I still take Tylonel about every 6-10 hours for some muscle pain. I still walk with a slight limp, but the physician's assistant said that my muscles and ligaments will still be tight for awhile. I can't wait to cross things off my Kick the Cane list! Starting next month....it is ON!!
