11/10/2024
and then i said “it’s buy one, get one, right doc?”
and he turned, gave me the biggest smile and said “hip hip hooray!”
and then insurance said “gotcha!”
when i was told my hips were destroyed, i didn’t know what to expect. I surely didn’t expect to hear that I needed bilateral hip repairs and relatively quickly as to not cause more damage.
im well versed in the world of joint surgery, unfortunately. s/o 4 shoulders and a knee surgery.
i can honestly say, this was something else. I can mentally prepare all day for the pain and aftermath of post op. but the thing i didn’t really mentally prepare for, due to lack of time and truly not even considering it, was the loss of my independence.
for nearly 3 months i was relatively homebound. and everywhere i went so did my crutches, making it difficult to carry and do just about anything other than walk.
the need to constantly ask for help is not something im used to yet had to familiarize myself with quickly.
this recovery process has taught me that strength isn’t just about pushing through pain; it’s also about learning to accept help, lean on others, and embrace patience.
i’m beyond grateful for those who lifted me up! i’m finally beginning to feel myself again. here’s to healing, humbling lessons, and every little step forward.
