Tag: mobility challenges

A Walker, a Reacher and a Little Ingenuity

It seems Piper is adapting too — and ready for cuddles again.

By Weeks 5 and 6, my hip pain was improving, but femoral nerve palsy was still affecting how I moved. With a walker, a reacher and a growing collection of workarounds, I was learning how to regain some independence safely.

Kick Me When I’m Down

Sometimes an early-morning trip to the backyard doesn’t go quite as planned.

Sometimes recovery is challenging enough on its own. Add an urgent digestive problem, a CRA review of your medical expenses and a Labrador with unfortunate timing around a skunk, and you have one very memorable week.

Hip Replacement Recovery, Weeks 3 & 4: Finding My Way Forward

By Weeks 3 and 4, getting out of the house was still a process, but I was gradually finding ways to manage the walker, the car and my recovering leg. Photo by Glen. Background edited for privacy.

Weeks three and four after my hip replacement brought less pain and swelling, but little change in the femoral nerve palsy. As I learned new ways to dress, move around the house and manage everyday tasks, small steps toward independence began to feel like real progress.