6 weeks post-op

Been off the blog for a while -- too busy walking around! The recovery continues to go very well. The leg restrictions are behind me - at this point the only rules are: no jogging, jumping, lifting heavy weights. This is supposed to last until 6 months post-op. Not sure I'll be able to hold out that long, but I've made a firm promise to myself to wait at least 3 months, no soccer or running until next year.

I had my first physical therapy session this week and it felt good to get on a stationary bike and move my legs. The exercises from Dr. Gross are pretty easy to do, am hoping to move to more strenuous stuff soon if it makes sense.

There is still some inflammation around the wound and in the groin area, it is going away, but going away very slowly. I haven't been as consistent as I probably should be about taking ibuprofen -- trying to take 400mg a day when I remember to.

Since I'm not headed back to South Carolina, I will be getting my x-rays done locally and sending them to Dr. Gross. Hope to have that done soon and should have my followup with him by phone shortly after.

That's it for now -- don't know how many more postings I'll do here. Maybe one after talking to the doctor and one when I'm back on the soccer field next year!