My left hip has been bothering me for several years. Physical therapy has helped strengthen it but there has been something going on there that nothing has helped. Honestly, I was wondering if I would get diagnosed with some type of hip dysplasia but part of me didn't really think it was going to be significant. But when I saw a hip surgeon a week ago, x-rays did in fact show I have hip dysplasia in both hips. Hip dysplasia is when your hip sockets are really shallow. The joint doesn't sit in the socket correctly so subluxations, dislocations and labrum tears are common (I also have a tear). A Ganz osteotomy (loosely translated, as major hip surgery;) has been recommended. My doctor encouraged me to make a decision of when to do it within the next three years. We are thinking sooner rather than later but haven't made a decision yet. The recovery is challenging. A week in the hospital, two months with no weight bearing on the operated leg and six months of rehab.
The day I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia I didn't really know what to think. It was a mix of emotions. I couldn't figure out if I was scared or what I was thinking. What was I afraid of? What was expected of me? I suddenly remembered you can look at it in two different ways and which way was I suppose to see it? Simple as that. You can view obstacles or what seems like a terrible thing as the end of the world, or you can realize that sometimes those are the times for the best opportunities to show up. It really isn't anywhere near the end of the world and with all honestly theres a whole lot more to life than a bum joint or a major operation. A WHOLE lot more!
Resources:
- How Stuff Works
-Hip Dysplasia
Sunday, September 30, 2012
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Verse of the week
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverb 13:12
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Missing the ocean
Finally home after a week of vacation! Its good to be back but at the same time I miss the ocean, waves, sun, and salt water.
I'm completely hooked on surfing now. Getting up on the board was actually really easy but it was the balancing and standing part that was hard. I was expecting the complete opposite so it was really satisfying to nail the getting up part but kinda disappointing about the standing. I only had a hour out there so leaving was hard. I had an itch to get out there and do it until I got it. But I left with more goals and a hankering to get even stronger for next year.
The paddling wasn't a problem, Just walking through knee deep water with strong currents was really hard. Next time I'll just paddle. My instructor was really helpful and understanding. For the lesson he pushed my into the wave.
Besides surfing I had lots of fun. We went shopping in lots of little art and craft shops. Got to see tons of birds and a few dolphins!! And went swimming whenever I could.
Since the weather has cooled down POTS has become a bit easier to handle. Which is a nice relief to say the least. I'm hoping to get a few projects done this week.......we'll see how that goes!
I'm completely hooked on surfing now. Getting up on the board was actually really easy but it was the balancing and standing part that was hard. I was expecting the complete opposite so it was really satisfying to nail the getting up part but kinda disappointing about the standing. I only had a hour out there so leaving was hard. I had an itch to get out there and do it until I got it. But I left with more goals and a hankering to get even stronger for next year.
The paddling wasn't a problem, Just walking through knee deep water with strong currents was really hard. Next time I'll just paddle. My instructor was really helpful and understanding. For the lesson he pushed my into the wave.
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| Beautiful sunsets! |
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| Saying goodby |
Since the weather has cooled down POTS has become a bit easier to handle. Which is a nice relief to say the least. I'm hoping to get a few projects done this week.......we'll see how that goes!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Verse of the week
"I am the one who helps you, declares the LORD; your Redeemer is the Holy one of Israel." Isaiah 41:14
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The Super Sweet Blogging Award!!
The rules are:
The nominee has to
thank the person that nominated them, answer the 5 Super Sweet
Questions, and nominate a bakers dozen of other Super Sweet Bloggers.
A BIG thanks to Jaibirdcat for nominating me!!
And The Questions Are:
1. Cookies or Cake?
Cake, of course ;)
Cake, of course ;)
2. Chocolate or Vanilla?
CHOCOLATE!!!
CHOCOLATE!!!
3. What is your favorite sweet treat?
Ice cream cake, ice cream, ice cream and more ice cream anything:)
Ice cream cake, ice cream, ice cream and more ice cream anything:)
4. When do you crave sweet things the most?
After I've had something spicy and mostly after a meal.
After I've had something spicy and mostly after a meal.
5. If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be?
Sweetpea ;)
Sweetpea ;)
My Nominees:
Monday, September 3, 2012
Verse of the Week
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Isaiah 43:1-2
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