Day 4 Post Op

It's now 4 days post op and things are going better than I expected.  I am cutting back on the pain med dosage but still taking them around the clock.  Certain movements hurt more than others, especially the ones that activate the psoas.  I am obviously missing a lot of strength, but it is even improved from day 1.  I am doing really well on the crutches and have been awake more than sleeping which is also a step in the right direction.  I am definitely getting use of my Netflix account and have watched more episodes of "Scrubs" than I can count.  I've also been able to stay on top of my online algebra homework.  I am definitely glad that I dropped the A&P2 class that was supposed to start tonight. Without being able to drive, there is no way I would've made it 4 nights a week. I'm having a hard enough time asking for help to get to PT and Remicade on Friday.... unfortunately my parents both go out of town tomorrow and Thursday, so I won't have someone with me 24/7.  My mom is making sure I'm stocked up on the essentials and that my apartment is set up crutches friendly for doing the necessities.  I decided I am probably boarding the dogs this week because I don't have anyone who can help me with taking them out all day.  It will be one less stress to worry about.

Yesterday I got a bath in and got to change the dressing. The bath was interesting... definitely glad that I got the shower stool and loofa on a stick (and raised toilet seat for that matter).   I was surprised to see how little bruising there is around the two incisions.  The incisions are still covered with some steri strips, but from what I can tell they're very small.  The inside is definitely worse than the outside looks!

I've been doing my "tummy time" and that does not bother the hip at all, it actually feels pretty comfortable so hopefully the scar tissue is not bad.  I set up my first PT session for Friday which I'm looking forward to, even though I'm sure it will hurt! It will be 2-3x/week from there.  Post op appt with the surgeon is set for 6/18 so I assume I won't go back to work until after that.... a little longer than I wanted, but I am just trusting the timing and taking things slowly.  I want to heal properly and if that means using all my PTO, that is ok.  Trying to be a good patient :)