We are at WEEK 4 since my surgery!
Today I had PT, so of course I’m a little sore. But before each appointment they ask, where are you at pain level wise: 0-10. Today, I said: zero!
And it’s true. I mean I do have some general soreness still in my butt and back thigh region - sort of like a general ache, but no pain. Honestly, miraculous, after what it felt like just a month ago.
I try not to push myself, but if you have known me for any length of time, you know that is very hard for me. AND it is! 😂
My physical therapist told me I was doing outstanding, she added 3 more exercises, (one of them very hard), where I slide my leg up and then pull my knee to my chest 🥴
And I get to begin practicing walking up and down the stairs normally instead of step up, bring my other leg up, then step up, bring my other up. I get to start trying to go one leg each step, then stopping if it starts hurting.
I’m also walking at least 1/2 mile each day and adding more distance every 2 days.
For 4 weeks out…I’m thinking I’m doing good and it’s always good to have that validated by a professional.
We are hopping along here as you can see:
Hanging out with our friends…
Twinkle toe stepping as jolly as can be….
And getting little prizes because we are being good girls…
That’s a Frozen (Disney Movie) fuzzy blanket she saw in Kohl’s and couldn’t live without 😂🤣
So much to be thankful for…
So very much ❤️
Love to all 😘
Happy you are doing so well!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see your post that you feel so much better! So
ReplyDeleteHappy for you! Cora is adorable 😍
Happy to hear the good news. Holy moly, Cora is growing so quickly.
ReplyDeleteGlad everything is going well for you.
ReplyDeleteLove the peppermint background of the blog, Vonna! I am thrilled to hear your progress during the recovery period. I am glad you are able to do and move accordingly as your body heals. Soon you will be twinkle toe-sing with Miss Cora. Continued prayers and good thoughts!
ReplyDeleteYay for zero on the pain scale! Keep up the great work, Vonna! I'm sure you're looking forward to the Christmas season with little Cora. (and Happy Birthday to your twins today--I remember because my middle son is turning 40 today (gasp!!!!).
ReplyDeleteNeed to see some dance moves in that red skirt!
ReplyDeletewonderful news!! that's something to be proud of for sure. Praying for your continued recovery :o) your peppermints are so festive!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are doing so good with your therapy. Cora is such a cutie. She is really sporting her girly girl outfit. ❤️
ReplyDeleteVonna, I'm so happy to follow your new blog and read all the updates. You have been in my prayers daily and it's wonderful news you are doing well post surgery. Keep up the great work with your physical therapy. I love seeing the pictures of Cora and all your family news. And of course seeing your lovely stitching. Have a blessed day !
ReplyDeleteVonna I'm so happy I found you again! I've missed your posts! Love to hear you're doing better. I'm preparing for a total knee replacement at the end of January and hope it goes as well as your hip. I need to keep up with my grandkids and chuckled when I saw Cora walking now! Enjoy your holidays!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are doing well. I had mine done in 2020. Best thing ever! My mobility was so low. May you have a blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI am happy that things are going so well for you. And happy to see Miss Cora. She is growing so fast.
ReplyDeleteIt’s wonderful to hear that you’re doing so well! Your stitching is beautiful. I was thinking of you and your beautiful finishing for me as I put up my Prairie Schooler tree last night. I hope your recovery continues to go so well!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're doing so well. Working hard in your assigned rehab makes all the difference. Knowing you, I knew you'd be working hard. I have a friend who had a total hip replacement in late Oct. She's also very determined and walks with our group regularly and even hiked with us a couple of weeks ago. (Can you imagine the pressure on the rest of us to keep up with her?! lol!)
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