12 Weeks and 2 Weeks Post Op

My flexibility is improving! :)

It has been 12 weeks since my right hip surgery and 2 weeks since my left hip surgery. It has been interesting to work on rehabilitating both hips at the same time. I have had to back off a little bit on the strengthening exercises on my right hip so that I do not put any unnecessary strain on my left hip. But, I have been able to really work on regaining my flexibility in my right hip. The initial weeks of recovery on my left hip have been much easier than they were for my right hip. I think that this is partially because I know what to expect. It is also very relieving to not be worrying about when the FAI in my other hip is going to become a major problem, because I don't have FAI in my other hip anymore! When this recovery period is over, I won't have to worry about another surgery any time soon!

My right hip really feels great, and I am sure that the surgery was the right decision. When I stretch and exercise my hip, it feels normal; not like there is something grinding inside of my joint. I still have a little ways to go on gaining full external rotation, but when I work on it, it doesn't feel like there is something on the inside that is blocking the movement.

I have enjoyed making ballet skirts in my free time. Below are pictures of a pink cheetah print skirt that I made. I also had fun trying a few ballet poses to model them :). I still have two more weeks until I can turn out my left leg, flex my hip past 90 degrees, and walk without crutches. But, I know from experience that the time will go by quickly, and the outcome will be well worth it.