The Waiting Game

Are you as sick of hearing about my surgery as I am talking about it? I am sick of talking about it but I get questions daily from people about how my hip is feeling and asking details of the surgery. The thing is right now. I don't think that there is a day I am not in pain. I wake up in pain every morning. It doesn't really matter how I sleep. It happens. It is especially bad if I wake up on my right side. Which happens more often than I would like. I cannot control the rolling over that I do at night.

What a difference a year makes! A year ago I was worrying about the wedding. I was droning on about the wedding blahs.... believe me I checked! I was complaining about my messy house and all that I do is wedding stuff. One year later same story different event! Except my house is messy because it is difficult for me to clean it. I can do some things but I pay for it later. So sometimes I feel like why even do it? I called and checked on the couch. Slumberland said that it should be arriving there around the middle of the month. Which is in a week or so. Hopefully they keep up their end of the bargain.

Anyway. Have a good weekend. We are attending game night at a co-worker's house tomorrow and not really doing much on Sunday. We shall see. The Slackers play at noon. Maybe we will watch it! Maybe.....

A Little Light Reading

Since Josh worked last night I did some reading up on my upcoming surgery. I also think that it is important to be well informed about what people are doing to your body. So, I did what any scientist would do and did some research. I found several papers. I found a handout from a Dr in California that is an expert in the field. The handout was written VERY well. It explained the surgery, the recovery. It confirmed that yes I would have a catheter (something I have dreaded since being a CNA. Thank God I am not a man!!). I also found out that after surgery they leave a epidural catheter in your back to help with the pain management for 1-2 days post-op. Sometimes they put you into ICU post-op to watch you in those delicate hours after surgery. The pamphlet says that the 3rd day you should be up and walking. This really comforted me. I thought WOW! 3 days I really won't need the help at home I will be fine. Yeah!

Well this morning I decided to complete my search while wasting some time at work. I am having a slow week! I found a website that scared the shit out of me! It is a forum for people who have and will have Ganz Osteotomies or Periacetabular Osteotomies as they are called. The people on there are real. They aren't some doctor trying to sooth you. They feel that you should know the truth to prepare yourself for this surgery. There was one woman who has a horror story to tell and she told anyone who would listen. You tell yourself that she is the exception not the rule. She had an awful doctor to begin with. All I know is that everyone says the first week is the worst pain that you can imagine. You are unable to lift your leg into bed on your own accord. That a toilet seat is a must. We are getting the handheld shower head and chair. They were all 8 weeks not weight bearing. Some drove in 3 weeks. I am hoping for the best! I am not sitting here crying about it. I feel as though the knowledge that I have gained is a weapon. I am aware of it and can prepare myself for it as best as I can!