The time has come for my second post-surgical doctor's office visit! The weather in the Greater Pittsburgh area has experienced the last thrashing from Winter Storm Titan and the Polar Vortex and it seems like things are finally on an uptick! My appointment was set for 9:00 am and the weather was forecast to be clear and in the 20's for the drive into the city. Not tropical, but not a treacherous snow-laden trek with temperatures and wind chills below freezing. I WILL TAKE IT !
For four days prior to my appointment I had been feeling like I was hit by a truck carrying a flu virus. Not just any virus, but one that seemed to come out of nowhere, get get worse within 36 hours to a full blown head cold in which it became my job to constantly keep Kimberly-Clark in business and blow my nose. Whenever I get sick I also always develop this really "sexy" cough that sounds like a large Rotweiler. Not exactly what you would expect to be coming out of my 5'4" petite frame!
The night before the appointment I took my invalid's shower and successfully put product in my hair ( I was leaving the house after all!), broke out the hair dryer WITH DIFFUSER, picked out my outfit (which consequently I think was the same one I wore last time), and went to bed feeling confident.
March 5, 2014
The day has arrived-the forecasters WERE RIGHT-no major weather catastophe had happened overnight and all had started out wonderfully.David and I set out on time and I was dropped off at the door of the AGH Medical Building while he parked the car. I checked in and was called back within 10 minutes. A record! In fact-I would probably say that this was even a record for any appointment that I have ever had that wasn't the first appointment of the day! Woo Hoo!
The first stop was X-Ray. I was greeted by another X-Ray technician. This time she had me STAND for the X-Ray. I tried to tell her that I was non weight bearing on my left leg. But she just didn't quite "get" how that could be possible if I was upright and using the walker. So what will be will be and I was able to power through the x-ray with it being done on the first try and using my walker for stability.
The Resident came in first and he said that the healing was progressing, but it looked like I may need to be another two weeks. We would have to "wait for the boss for the final decision" I really liked this Resident and have had contact with him at prior office visits and he was also present at my surgery and had visited me in the hospital too. I really like how he, like my surgeon take the time to listen and make sure that I have all of my concerns and questions addressed.
VERDICT: Two more weeks non-weight bearing. However, I have been cleared to start a limited outpatient Physical therapy. Due to the work that was done to my rectus femoris muscle I was and still am instructed not to lift my leg up or disturb this muscle. It is still going through a healing process from the PAO surgery. After surgery I was visited by a physical therapist and was given isometric exercises which will work my hip abductors and also do some quad sets to strengthen and help with some of the knee pain I have been experiencing.
In the meantime, my energy levels have gotten better and I am definitely feeling like I want to engage my brain. With that said-It is in the United States (I have found that this blog has an international audience), it is a time of year called "tax time". I am an accountant, and i also have a small business in which I prepare a small number of clients tax returns. Not exactly a party for most people-It is keeping me busy. I must say that I have the best clients and this year they are extremely kind and loyal. I usually go to them and meet to pick up their information. Instead due to my medical status, I am being treated to many visits and even the occasional Starbucks!
In addition to this yearly endeavor I have taken this opportunity to catch up on A LOT of reading. I have several books loaded onto my e-reader. I have already gotten through a few with some more to go. it seems like I get the most of my reading done in the early morning hours, late afternoon, and late night hours. I enjoy reading from all categories and would welcome suggestions from my audience! I will post an email address below for any and all blog related correspondence.
My current book in progress is Catching Fire-The second Hunger Games Book
Some other Exciting News is that my X-ray is currently being featured on a t-shirt!
The shirt is available through GONE BIONIC Apparel on zazzle.com
Thank you SO MUCH to Bill Cicio of BC Teez for not only taking my suggestion for a PAO series of tees, but for using my images! Stay tuned also for other shirts that will be available.
Lastly-As I continue to blog I have set up an email to get feed back from he readers who would like to send questions or comments on a more private level rather than leaving their information in a comment on the blog or on Instagram.
THE Hip-Possible Email : Jennifer.hippossible@gmail.com
~DRIVE SLOW~
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