Thursday, March 19, 2009

Good Report!

Mike and I just got back from the doctor's office for my 2 week follow-up. I had x-rays taken again and saw the proof that I actually have a new part inside me! :) The hip looks great and the incision looks really good too. I got the steri-strips taken off and just a few more put back on. No more bandage needed to cover it!

I will be going back in about 4 more weeks to meet with the surgeon. He will do an assessment to make sure that the 50% weight restriction can be lifted at that time. Once he gives me the green light, I'll be able to ween myself off of the walker and crutches!

In a couple of weeks I should be able to drive again or maybe sooner if I'm off the pain meds before that and I feel comfortable with it. Also in 2 weeks, I'll be able to ditch the stockings that I have to wear every day! YAY!!!

Overall, great report and it felt good to get out of the house for a little while. I am, however, tired now again and think I'll be trying to take a little nap here soon. :)

I am praising God for His healing power performed through me and I give Him all the glory for bringing me this far! His Hand has been on my hip throughout all of this and I am very thankful for that!

Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts offered up for me and my family too. They are so much appreciated... I can't even begin to explain the peace and comfort that comes from having prayer warriors lifting me up! Thank you again!!!!!

Love you all!
Diane

5 comments:

Cheri said...

That is such a great report! You'll be running marathons in no time!

Mari said...

Wow - what a wonderful report. I'm so happy for you!

Jennifer said...

Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work.
Smiles!

Nate and Brenda said...

So glad to hear that you got a really good report!! Wonderful news!!

A Stone Gatherer said...

OOHHHH I love to see those X-rays! Your like the Bionic Woman!!