Made it

Got up before the chickens this morning for 7:15 am flight to SFO! Kind of busy for Monday but it is Spring Break. My Luggage was to heavy by 7 pounds!! They wanted to charge me $125!! Stuffed 7 lbs of stuff in Cams backpack.

We got to security and Cam got searched because he had toothpaste!! Oh well, at least I didn't get charged the extra cash. Flight was very very full! I had a guy sitting next to me that at first seemed like a Meth head. He was sweating and nervous. Turns out he was afraid to fly. Drank two whiskeys at 8:00am!!

Other than that it was fairly quite and we got in no problem. Met my brother who flew in Boston at the same time and now we are crashed out in his house!

It is a very nice day. My leg hurts but what ever. At least we are out doing something and kids are happy to be hear.

Check in later......

Hump Day THANK GOD!!

So far I am getting through my PT. Except yesterday, I missed because my legs hurt too bad and I was driving the boys around to activities.

Based on my issues I would imagine its normal but it hurts like hell every exercise I do. Particularly when I put all my weight on my left leg. It aches real bad which I am guessing shows how weak it is. My right hurts also but my left is the worst.

I know its early and I don't want to be negative but it is not doing anything. I have been having to take my vicodin before I do my PT exercises just to get through them.

Sorry for not posting the exercises yet but I will. Like I said they are Grandpa exercises!!! I never thought I would break a sweat with such "low impact" movements. However, it is the hardest work out I have had in a very long time. I would much rather be running 10 miles. I hate doing them and quite frankly it scares me every time I have to do them.

I know if I don't, its only going to get worse and be harder for me to recover after the surgery.
I just have to bear down, suck it up and get through them every single day!!! (TWICE A DAY)

We are less than a week from going to San Francisco! The kids are very excited. They deserve a fun vacation. They don't get the opportunity to go anywhere so it will be a fun change.

There is a lot we want to do. I am determined to not slow everyone down no matter what. I think I will be fine but I get worried every time I go somewhere. I am afraid of getting stuck somewhere and my legs freak out. I don't want to have a public display of emotion if I can help it.

Trying to focus on the positive and not think about what may happen. It will be great to see my brothers again and spend sometime with them.

Hopefully the weather will be nice. NO RAIN!!!PLEASE!!! I want sunshine!!!

Finally Started PT

I started PT yesterday. I have 6 exercises to do twice a day. I am thinking I will do them first thing the morning and then after dinner. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to do them all.

They are fairly easy but somewhat painful. I will post the workout sheet I was given to follow. They are a leg lifts, hip lifts and resistance exercises. Interestingly, after I am all done my left hip which has not had surgery is the one that hurts the most. As you may recall, that's the side the doctor wants to reconstruct first.

I need to force myself to keep this up EVERY DAY!! Long term I think it will help me prepare for surgery and hopefully recover quicker. I don't think it will keep me from having surgery however you never know.

I got my pre-authorization approved and it is good for 90 days. That gives me time to see how successful the PT program will be.

As far as daily pain management, I started taking 1/2 a vicodin at 8am and another 1/2 at noon. It is helping me better manage my day and I am able to sit for longer periods of time. The last few days the drive home has not been quite as bad. It is also allowing me to cut down on the amount of Ibuprofen which was a huge concern of doctor.

Going on vacation a week from this Monday. I am looking forward to a fun week in SF. Keep your fingers crossed my painis more manageable. I don't want to ruin every ones time as we don't have very many opportunities as a family to go on vacations. Its important to me everyone has a good time.

We got a great deal on a Resort in Monteray. The second night is 1/2 price. The only bonus to a bad economy!!!

Also, Happy Birthday to Aaron turned 13 on Friday the 13th!!!

Off to get a haircut and lunch....

Happy Rainy Saturday!

Its been a lazy day today. Tre is at her grandmas funeral today so the boys and I are on our own.

Cam and I went to see the Watchmen last night. Not a kid movie. Very graphic, lots of blood and swearing. GREAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS!! I was embarrassed but he was with friends and they chose to see the movie.

I read the book so I new what I was in for but I was very happy that he went with some friends.
YES I ACTUALLY READ A BOOK BEFORE SEEING THE MOVIE. FIRST TIME EVER!!!

I made it most of the way through the movie before my left legs started hurting. I was rubbing it like crazy and changing positions constantly but I made it!!

I was up until about about 12:30 as I could not sleep due to the pain. Today I have been able to get some work done around the house and go swimming. Felt good again to be in the water. But as usual I always pay for it later.

I took my medication after my swimming and leg is OK . Still limping and using my cane.

I am traveling to Texas tomorrow afternoon for a one day Monday meeting. I am praying my legs don't freak out on me. I am very very nervous about traveling. I will be unfortunately traveling with my cane and I hope it helps me get through the trip.

I start Physical Therapy on Friday. The therapist seems nice and I am praying it does some good.

I checked with my insurance company and I am getting closer to meeting my out of pocket. This will make it a lot easier to stomach the bill from my surgery coming up. Having said that I am trying to hold off as long as possible as I want to catch up on my other medical bills.

However, I still had my doctor get a pre-authorization for the surgery. That way everything will be ready when the time comes.

I also don't want to wait too long in case the worst happens and I need to have the right side done. If I can get everything done this year it will save me a ton of money!!! Then I am hoping the Years of Greg will be over for good!!

Now, off to dinner with my Mom.