Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement (April 2006)

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Sunday 4/30/06 - 27 Days Post Surgery

7am: I slept long and well last night. Sleep is a major focus in my life right now. I feel good this morning except that the incision site still looks ugly. And I do have some increase in aching of the hip area. When I have new or increased aches and pains at this stage of recovery, the first thing that comes to mind is, "maybe my body is rejecting the hip... maybe I've got a major problem..." You get the picture. I seem to be going through a period when I'm being overly concerned and doubtful of my recovery success. Maybe this is normal. It really doesn't matter if my thoughts are normal or not.... they just are.

11am: I wanted to see the arts and crafts fair going on at a local shopping center about a half mile away. I decided to use my cane and walk the distance. I didn't feel any worse when I returned home. I don't feel a tired today as I have the last 3 days. Maybe I won't need a nap today.

3pm: Well, yes I did take a nap. My body obviously needs it, but it's not the norm for me and I would have expected to require a nap more in my first 3 weeks post-surgery rather than to start requiring them in my 4th week post-surgery. But I'm awake now and feeling well.

10pm: I visited with some friends earlier and then watched Sunday evening t.v.... I'm pleasantly ready for bed.

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