Are you living with arthritis? Have you lived with arthritis? Arthritis used to be a large part of my life! I wish I knew more about it when I suffered from it but I got diagnoses long after it started to be a problem for me, and is one of the lucky few who was [...]
There was a lot of prep and organization that went into my birthday party. Honestly, I almost didn't even do anything (didn't necessarily feel up to it) but my boyfriend encouraged me otherwise and ultimately I'm glad he did. Side Note: the feature image above is from the previous years birthday cause honestly I didn't [...]
After my first physio sessions it was time to go to Costco. I headed in with both crutches and the guy at the entrance recommended (and encouraged) that I use a buggy. I was hesitant. I don't see myself as someone who requires it (even though I've had two hip replacements... may not make sense [...]
I woke up excited to start physio with Mark! This got me motivated to do my videos of the hospital physio exercises I've been meaning to complete (on Instagram and YouTube). It's now been 1 month since surgery. Leading up to my left hip replacement I would only dream of getting to this point. Having [...]
Monday, June 12 Got fully dressed all by myself. I've done that a couple of times in the past week but it's been getting easier and easier. The struggle of putting on underwear and pants is losing it's comedic effect and becoming more functional. Today was a trip to the Chiropractors. I will be happy [...]
The weekend of June 10-11, during Week 4, was when I started to feel comfortable and had my first outings without the boyfriend/nurse. Saturday First of all Saturday started with me sleeping in! Without any assistance of drugs or being awake part of the night. I actually slept in based on sleeping comfortably and not [...]
Sunday, June 4 The first thing I thought of this morning when I woke up was how useless I would have been before my hip replacements. All I could hear was rain. For most it's calming and soothing and makes you not want to get our if bed. Well, it does the same for me [...]
Friday evening (June 9th) was a first for me this spring/summer. We went to the drive-in! A girlfriend organized it to help get me out of my place and do something new. A few friends came and I was able to sit in my zero gravity chair and relax for two hours comfortably. Great [...]
Being back at home was wonderful! Week 4 was off to a good start except for the shower situation, that would be an annoyance for a little while still. I did a lot of the preparation and organization in the home prior to leaving for the hospital, even though I knew I wouldn't be back [...]
On June 5 I had my initial assessment with my physiotherapist and was going to be able to go back home! So much excitement!! After breakfast and a shower I headed to Brant 730 in Burlington for my initial physiotherapy assessment. It was great to see people again. I always enjoyed physio (even the harder [...]