I ran on the treadmill for 10 minutes straight!!! NO WALKING!!!
That was a HUGE accomplishment for me! There was no pain and not even any tingling that I have been feeling every time I ran after surgery. I'm finally getting better and doing this helped me realize that. Before I did this, I felt like I was platoeing and didn't seem to be getting any better or any worse. But FINALLY I saw some improvement! It meant a lot! I just can't wait until I get to run on the road again. I think about that all the time. When I finally am able to, I am definitely not going to take that for granted. I don't even take walking for granted any more.
So the next big accomplishment...
I walked 3 miles today!
I know I've done this after surgery before, but this time was special. It was on the marathon route. I haven't walked the marathon route by myself in almost 2 years.These little accomplishments aren't little at all to me. There are so many things I am thankful my body is able to do. I am thankful I can walk, run on the treadmill, put my shoes on, walk up stairs, drive the car, sit cross-legged, sit on the ground and be able to get back up, and so much more.
I saw a man walking with his wife in the park today. There was something special about this man...he was using a walker. He inspired me because I know how difficult it is to do. He made me smile and I just wanted to tell him my whole entire story. I'm back to blending in with the public (something I wanted so bad in the past) and now I want someone to know about my hip! It's only natural to want to talk to someone sharing the same experiences as you. I didn't talk to him. But I am proud of him. I am proud that he went out for a walk and is working hard at recovering. Watching him struggle made me think about everything I've been through and how far I've come. I'm so thankful that I have progressed so much over the past year. I've worked really hard, been through really tough times, and right now I only have positive things to say about my hip. Something, I thought I would never be able to say.
To all those reading this that are going through hip dysplasia, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm just starting to see it now, but it is there. Be patient, work hard, and keep family/friends close to help you get through. Never give up.
Photo by: One Hip World
