My Hip Replacement #4

It’s been almost a week since my hip replacement and, gosh, I’m not running marathons yet. Actually I wouldn’t be running them anyway so it’s no big loss. Actually I’ve never liked running. Period.
All kidding aside I’m doing pretty well. On Friday I had my first PT session and it went very well. My PT person, who is someone I’ve worked with before, is impressed and happy with my progress so far. In fact, he even let me ride on a stationary bike, something he said he normally wouldn’t do this early without the progress I’ve made. I rode for five minutes at about 80 RPM with no pain. None. He had to make me get off the bike. Then he bribed me by saying if I did my exercises between Friday and Tuesday when I go back he’d let me ride it again, maybe for longer.
I was pretty beat after that so after a quick trip to the drug store, more cane tips, and coffee it was time for a nap. I did go out for a walk in the evening and did about four blocks with a break in the middle, rather a long one, but hey, I’m in recovery.
Saturday I had planned on getting out early but that didn’t happen. I’d forgotten that everything takes longer than you expect, especially in recovery. I did get in a shower which was much needed and even washed my compression hose. By the time I got out it was time for lunch so that ended up being more or less the entire plan for the day. I did a few emails, had some coffee, and ate a nice light lunch at a sushi place on Keeaumoku. Then home.
[While writing this at Starbucks on Ala Moana near Kakaako Park the fire alarm went off and we were all asked to evacuate the building. That’s a first for me at Starbucks. I don’t know the outcome because, having already finished my coffee I simply went home for yet another nap. Strange though.]
On Saturday night I was taken out for a celebration by some of my best friends. We had Chinese food in Niu Valley then had a bit of a get-together. It was good fun, not too stressful, and really helped show me how many friends I have. I’m grateful.
Sunday, today, seemed a bit hot and muggy and by the time I’d exercised and gotten myself together I was sticky and, while not really tired, just wanted to sit somewhere cool. I went to Dole Cannery Theatres and took in the latest Captain America flick. Not bad for a Sunday matinee. It was just mindless enough and cool enough to pass the afternoon. I did have to move though as it seems some folks don’t care to keep their kids from talking through a movie. I’m not a parent, what do I know?
Then it was off to try to write this post and, as noted, I survived a fire alarm evacuation!
That’s been it. I’m headed to the shower now and then will figure out if I’m headed out this evening for a bit. I think so, I’m not really in any pain so I’m not concerned that I’ve overdone it today.
So far so good.
Aloha!