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I had double hip replacement surgery!

November 10, 2017 By Laura Leave a Comment

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That’s quite a title of a post: I had double hip replacement surgery! Yes, that’s where I’ve been the past few weeks. Here’s an update.

I had a double hip replacement

So way back in 2012, I wrote about my hip issues here.

It’s hard to believe that was five years ago, and I must admit: I’m quite impressed with my level of sharing back then too!

Here’s an excerpt:

summary of hip pain

So yes, I finally had a double hip replacement in mid-October, and it was a success!

Now I’m in recovery mode, and this stage will take much longer.

And yes, you did see craft projects from me over the past few weeks here, but those I created before the surgery.

How to Make a Wonderful Farmhouse Thanksgiving Wood Slice

Thanksgiving Wood Slice DIY

Tricky, huh?

A Pretty Mason Jar Sign for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Mason Jar Sign DIY

Here’s the only shot I have of me at the hospital:

first steps post surgery

My husband took this photo to document my first steps with a walker.

Where I’m at right now — three weeks later — is I’m able to walk with a walker, and although I’m still on a schedule of pain meds, I’m on track with the exercises and rehab I’m doing here at home.

Fall 2017 mantel

Our Fall mantel, which I set up before the surgery, includes my handmade Sunflower Banner.

I’ve got a ton of exercises that were prescribed for me by the physical therapists at the hospital, and I’m also hooked up to my doctor’s office via an app they use to track my progress.

I simply log in with my mobile phone and there are videos of what I need to do, plus a timeline of my progress, all kinds of good stuff.

Plus they call me to check in. I love that!

How to get brilliant Fall color in your garden

Love this burning bush shrub in our backyard!

Today I was excited to venture into my craft room and begin going over my Christmas supplies, so I can begin to create projects.

Today was supposed to be an excellent day of crafting.

It was a nightmare.

First of all, Otto the cat — who’s been the best sidekick I could have every day — decided he was going to whimper and cry almost the entire time I was in there. Not easy to craft with that as a background.

Otto the ragdoll cat

Our boy Otto

Secondly, I stupidly stood in place with my walker for 40 minutes while attempting to paint something.

Bad idea, as I could barely move after that, and realized I overdid it.

My husband — who has an amazing amount of patience with me — reminded me I was supposed to be crafting while sitting down.

I know, I know. And apparently I thought I knew better.

Lulu the Ragdoll cat

Lulu has also been great medicine for me!

So now I’m in bed with some ice, and I’ve got my computer up on a perfect hospital-style table that my husband found on Amazon, so I can use it while in bed!

So Day One of Crafting didn’t go well.

I cried over it.

And I think Otto was probably whimpering because he knew I was pushing the limits of what I should be doing right now.

I’d ask him if I’m right, but he’s currently curled up at the foot of the bed sleeping!

~Laura

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Pet Scribbles is where I share my craft tutorials, home and garden projects, and occasional stories about my cats. I can never have enough pretty craft paints to work with, and I love to make things look time-worn with distressing and aging. Gardening is my therapy!

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