happy healthy hippy
A blog following my Triple Pelvic Osteotomy in January 2016
I can't believe I've spent a quarter of 2016 on crutches! The year is disappearing! To sum up my recovery so far... The first two months have been so much better than I had anticipated pain and mood wise. The third month has been been harder mentally with doubts creeping in, pressure I put on myself, and battling against fatigue and "brain fog".
The past week I've got my energy and enthusiasm back 😄 I started eating much more food and noticed a massive difference with how I feel. I've now realised although I had a healthy diet, I was eating no where near enough for what I was asking of my body. I've since upped my calorie intake, aiming for 30g protein at every main meal, and eat 6 times a day (1 of my new snacks is a protein shake!) Such a simple change that's had a big effect. I was so strict with getting the right nutrients in the first 6 weeks of recovery but then for some reason slacked off - and probably at the most crucial time when I'm trying to build muscle! I've graduated from hydrotherapy and now having weekly physio 1:1 on land. I have 6 strengthening exercises that target my specific areas of weakness (hip flexors and glutes) and I can feel the muscles firing and working hard with each rep! I'm more focused and positive about my rehab now. Before my 12 week land review, I felt a bit lost with what I should be working on outside of hydrotherapy and my pain was up and down. I was probably progressing myself too soon (bad patient 😂) with too many weight bearing exercises, not realising that my muscles weren't up to the job yet. In regards to bone healing, I'm allowed to do any type of exercise... but if my muscles aren't working efficiently during a particular movement, I will just irritate the joint and soft tissues. That's why the physios' role is so important - I know it's not possible to assess my own hip strength properly therefore I shouldn't prescribe my own exercises 😬 lesson learnt! My walking has improved a lot since the weekend - I had Andy video me about 10 times (no exaggeration) up and down the hall so I could analyse and perfect my technique. Very geeky of me 🤓 Well I have to stimulate my brain a way besides guessing who "A" is in Pretty Little Liars! Anyway, it's made such a difference, I'm now using mainly 1 crutch indoors. I'm getting there, even if it is taking a bit longer than I had hoped! Andrea x
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