Mike drove me to Glenbrook Hospital later this morning. My check-in time was 10:45. I was taken to my own room where a nurse took me through all the pre-op prep and paperwork. I was impressed with the hospital and the staff who took care of me. They wheeled me into surgery a little before 1 and I was leaving the recovery area back to my room around 3. We left the hospital around 5 to head home. All I remember of the surgery is being wheeled into the OR. Then the next thing I knew I was in recovery. My hip is a little sore, but I have no real pain to speak of (and I am not taking any pain meds).
When I met with the physician yesterday, he had no opposition to doing this as an outpatient procedure when I asked about that option. He said I was certainly one of the healthiest patients he has operated on and there was no reason why we couldn't -- just what I wanted to hear. To not have to spend nights in the hospital and to be in my own home has made this such a better experience.
I will be on crutches for 6 weeks but can partially bear weight on my left leg (last year I was non-weightbearing for the 6 weeks). The break wasn't as bad this time and will hopefully heal quickly. And now that both hips are done, I don't have to worry about this type of stress fracture in the future (silver lining).
The doctor has also not ruled out my fall marathon (of course I asked about that). He said we will see how I heal but it is not out of the question. I know that it may or may not happen and it will certainly not be a PR attempt -- but having that hope to be able to do it has kept my spirits up throughout this process.
Now to let the healing begin...
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| My hospital room for the afternoon |
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