First snow/ cold weather

Since my surgery in May, there hasn't really been any bone chilling weather or snow worth mentioning until now. The cold is definitely making me feel stiff, but the more I move the better I feel. And as far as walking in snow and ice, I'm managing. I'm making sure to take baby steps and watching for any really slick areas. 

It was a huge fear of mine, the snow and ice, but so far it's not so bad. I've been working on balance in PT lately and I think that really helped. I've hit a milestone and I can stand on my right leg without leaning towards the right. I can keep my body centered! That's huge! It means the muscles are holding the joint in place and are strong enough to keep me stable. My waddle is going away little by little, day by day. I am definitely feeling stronger and feeling less and less like I have to use other muscles to compensate. I haven't felt that weird dislocation feeling for probably a few days now! So I'm excited about that! 

For anyone who is considering this procedure (Ganz or PAO), don't let my setbacks keep you from it! Everyone is different and even though I still have six more months of physical therapy until I can really get back to being fully capable of working out/ jogging and such, I'm so glad I was able to have the procedure done. 

6 months...

Hey everyone!! I am so happy to report good news finally! I just left Dr. White's office and physical therapy is doing its job! The doctor says six more months of physical therapy and I should be as good as new. He said there is still some stability issues but they should all be worked out through a well rounded physical therapy regimen. I will be able to work on all the muscles now and not just the one butt muscle. I will also be working on core strength, so the "sweating for wedding" work outs can start soon! 

It was nice to hear the good news. He did say my case in particular was a tough one but he is confident I will come out of it just fine. So until then I'll just work my butt off, pun intended, and in another six months I'll update you all again.

Oh, before I forget, he also said the ganz part is pretty much 100% healed! Yay bone growth!!