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Last day at HipHab. Hard to believe it has gone so quickly. Didn't feel so great this morning, they warned us there would be roller coaster days and that it is perfectly normal. Not sure why I felt crummy but it was kind of disappointing since I'd felt so terrific the day before. After morning… Continue reading Every Step I Take
Every little thing is such a production. From standing up to going to the bathroom, it seems to take forever and I am not one to take my time doing anything. So this is forcing me to slow down which I guess can be a good thing. Maybe it's a lesson I can… Continue reading Baby Steps
After the hospital PT session, I was sprung! It will be nice to get back to the apartment at the rehab center where I can have a little space and privacy (and be out of a stupid hospital bed!). I guess they deem the car transfer and getting to your room enough of a workout… Continue reading Moving On
After all the hoopla, travel and what seemed like waiting longer than a full-term pregnancy, surgery is over. I am officially a Bionic Woman. I was scheduled first up at 7:30 on Valentine's Day, what a way to get that little sparkly something. We'd scheduled a cab for 5:20, since the forecast was for snow… Continue reading Bionic Woman
They really don't mess around after surgery. The first PT session was held in the bed, apparently after my stellar performance with the pass-out/vomit combo. They had me sit for quite awhile on the edge of the bed and finally did get me up on the crutches to walk out into the hall and back.… Continue reading Bionic Woman Walking
Finally arrived in Wisconsin, now 12 hours till surgery. I am VERY ready. I think Gus is more nervous that I am although he wouldn't admit it. But I know him too well. The HipHab facility is incredible! The room is so pleasant and has everything we need. They appear to have thought of everything.… Continue reading T-Minus One Day and Counting
The parental unit arrived late Sunday night to take care of and shuttle the kids while we are gone. I have to just let go (i.e. not worry that it will snow and they won't be able to get around, or that it is too overwhelming for everyone). For a control freak like me, it… Continue reading Departure Day!
Well, here's a dandy little glitch in the works. The Husband (who is leaving with me to be my caregiver) skiied with the kids yesterday and woke up in the middle of the with a knee this size of a cantaloupe and screaming pain! Can you say nervous breakdown for me? I was in tears… Continue reading Glitch
I am so busy running around trying to get everything finished before I leave - I didn't realize I did so much each day. Just typing up the list of the daily stuff for the kids was exhausting but was a hearty rationalization and answer to that age old questions "what do you do all… Continue reading The Countdown Continues
Surprisingly, I'm more than a little embarrassed to start a blog. It's particularly surprising since I write a monthly column where I recount in detail the goofy things that seem to happen to me and my family. But with hip resurfacing surgery coming up in one short week, I thought it might be helpful… Continue reading 8 Days and Counting
Denise Malloy 