3 Months Post-op: Icing on the Cake

The walls at Dr. Byrd's office and physical therapy area are covered in pictures & jerseys of atheletes, olympic medalists, dancers and professional players who have been treated there.  Today one stood out, I don't remember whose it was, but a signed photo of an athelete thanking Dr. Byrd for a miracle.  Honestly that's how I feel.  Six months ago I wouldn't have allowed myself to hope for such great results.

If you've kept up with my blog you know that the decision to have the surgery was a long and painful one.  I had a lot of fear and uncertainty.  I basically put it off until I was barely able to walk.  Those months were very dark.  I suffered chronic pain in my hip as well as depression.  I felt hopeless.

The first few weeks post-op were up and down.  And although it seemed I was getting better I still had the fear of not improving, the what-ifs and what would I do's? 

Today I was RELEASED from physical therapy.  I will go back for a follow-up with Dr. Byrd next week and have a follow-up with my PT at the end of the month to be sure I continue to improve, but as of now I officially have a pain free, healed up, works great & ready for cardio right hip!!

And it's a great feeling to walk around pain free.  It's been close to 4 years since I've had NO pain in my hip at all.  Yesterday I really pushed my limits to see what would happen.  I attended 2 Zumba classes, worked out at the gym AND attended a mat pilates class and guess what?  Nothing.  No pain, no problems...a little stiffness, but that will improve with time.  Any and all improvements from this point on are simply icing on the cake.

I will return to spin class tomorrow!  This blows my mind.  I won't be running, keeping in mind I have my left hip to be cautious of...but my right hip is healed.  The floor never got swept out from under me.  I have to say thank you thank you to those of you who have supported me, brought meals, watched the kids...prayed.  I am so thankful to Dr. Byrd and his staff.  I feel like the luckiest girl alive to have had such an expert surgeon.  I have no doubt it has made a world of difference in the quality of care I have recieved. 

I will let you know how spin class goes...but cheers to ZUMBA!!

Take Care,
Vanessa:)