i got to see the 4 huge screws that are holding my hip together yesterday when i went in for my 2 week post op appointment. i really love my surgeon. he's kind and explains everything. he said everything looks good and i'm progressing as i should be. my next appointment is on march 22nd and hopefully at that appointment i'll get the go ahead to slowly start putting weight on my left leg.
i'm still not able to do much. i can get around fine on my crutches but i'm s l o w. and i get exhausted fast. yesterday it felt good to get out of the house for the first time in 2 weeks! i went to my appointment in detroit, to trader joes and to lunch with casey + steve. i'm usually the one who walks fast and has to slow down to keep pace with jim. so it was funny to watch jim have to keep slowing down to not get too far ahead of my turtle pace.
it's really frustrating to not be able to help with anything around the house. and i hate not being able to do very much with the kids. but i am BEYOND grateful to every person who has helped us and who will be helping us in the next couple weeks.
i am very, very lucky to be surrounded by such amazing friends + family.
that's a crazy cool pic! so how much hardware is under your skin now with your knees? :o)
i'm glad the appointment went well + hope the next few weeks get easier and easier for you!
love you! :) and happy birthday a day early!
Posted by: amy | February 17, 2012 at 12:13 PM
What lovely hips you have.... :)
Posted by: kellyj | February 17, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Oh my! That is crazy! Glad you had a good appointment! Hang in there...you will pick up speed! I'm glad you have such great people around to help you! I can't wait to help you myself...3 weeks + a couple days! Love you!
Posted by: mom | February 17, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Wow! Sexy hips there! I'm grateful for all your wonderful friends too! ! Can't wait to be there
Posted by: mindy | February 17, 2012 at 03:14 PM
So frustrating, I'm sure! I am so glad you got to get out of the house! I hope you get out tomorrow for your bday!
Posted by: Lindsay | February 17, 2012 at 03:39 PM
@amy, in her will we will have to have the kids decide if she goes to the crematorium or the metal recyclers...depends on the price of scrap metal when the time comes i suppose...
and i second the awesomeness of our friends and family who are helping us get by. you are a great person jilly, in case you've ever wondered.
i love you jilly, titanium deck screws and all!
Posted by: hubby | February 19, 2012 at 08:30 PM
Happy Belated Bday Wishes!!!
I was going to text you on your bday. I did actually....but I dont think i have the right number. :[
I hope you had a great day!
Posted by: jennifer flake | February 21, 2012 at 02:28 PM