Well I continue to heal every day and am starting to return quickly to normal…no, normal was lots of pain and discomfort in a worn-out hip. The new normal is painfree and active.
Yesterday I went swimming with Mel and the kids and it was so nice to be able to play with them in the water…they are both so confident in the water, altho Jett had a little opps! episode. Family arrived at the pool and the boys all immediately jumped in…and Jett did too…forgot that he needed Mum to catch him!! I saw him jump in my peripheral vision and it took a couple of seconds before it registered that no-one was there to catch him. He was kicking madly and floundering until both Mel and I grabbed him at the same time. Scared him a bit and he was very clingy to Mel for the rest of the day.
After lunch and Mateya had a sleep at my place we all headed out to Kevin and Renee’s “ranch” where the kids had fun riding on the 4 wheelers and motorbike…they are all such dare-devils and just love being on the farm. While out there Renee, Mel and I picked a bucket of delicious apricots and so last night I made apricot jam…there really is nothing like freshly made apricot jam.
I ditched my crutches on Sunday and am now walking crutch-free. It feels so good…still keep the crutch handy during the night and if I go on rough terrain, as I DO NOT want to have a fall. The wound has healed so well and the soreness is gradually easing. Of course, for all those who have hip replacements, the biggest challenge is to stop limping. I limped for so long prior to the surgery it has just become a habit, but I am determined to break the habit.
On Monday I sent off an email to book another trip for Lyn and myself….to Vietnam and Cambodia in October. So looking forward to being able to travel painfree.
Weather is warming up…just hope it does not get too hot…but suspect it will at some time.
