Physio time, and hopefully see my favourite one too. As I’ve been to this physio department for many many years.

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Usually your first session is more of a chat, to explain what you’ve had done, how long and what your expectations are.

Then they work out a plan for Land physio and if you are lucky Hydrotherapy is offered too.

First off I have a new therapist, so we work through what surgeries I’ve had, listing the 2 X Triple Pelvic Osteotomies, and 2 X Femoral Osteotomies, 1 X Arthroscopy Labrum removal and Femoral Head Debridement, and now 2 X Custom Made Symbios Hip Replacements.

The leg length was measured and it’s coming up as 1.5inches difference, so I may have to have some ortho shoe raiser. But advised to ask the surgeon his advice in Oct at my 6 week post appointment (which really is near my 9 week mark)

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My new exercises have been given as they feel I’m quite strong in muscles to move on, but with sticking to the 90 degree restrictions.

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Clam exercises, always hated but always needed. 10reps X 2 if possible. Start with just 10reps per day at first.

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Step up with operated leg, and go slowly down. 10reps X 2 if possible. Start with 10reps per day at first.

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Following from small squats, now a little deeper into sitting squats, again 10reps X 2 a day if possible. Start with 10reps per day at first.

No appointments now for 5 weeks, so I will just focus on getting as strong as possible. Let’s hope I don’t have to have orthotics.

This week has been hard I won’t lie, it’s been a focus of funeral arrangements and the realisation of loss. The hip is taking a massive back seat if I’m perfectly honest. Grief really does suck all the colour from life, and your energy to do the simplest of things.

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Day 21 I’m starting to find some strength in doing the bed based exercises. The heel slides are no longer the pain they were, and the leg easily comes up as far as the opposite leg. So range of motion has improved 100% I just need to improve on the standing exercises now.

Day 22 With all the heavy sorrow we’ve been feeling, and many phone calls and decisions needed. We decided to take a day for ourselves. Run away so to speak and leave all cares behind us.

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Managed to hobble about on 2 crutches, hands ached a lot and back hurt more did than hip at least. Felt so good to be testing it out, walking as straight as I can. I did massively increase my painkillers for this day, I doubled it. Using 8 paracetamol and 4 tramadol.

Day 23 Recovery day from all that crutch walking in the sand, woke up feeling ran over by a lorry!! But it was worth it for sure. Literally feel like I can’t move today, so stiff and sore. Hot water bottle and 1 trillion phone calls needed to be made, who knew funerals were this hard to arrange.

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Day 24 it’s hair care day, I’m going to attempt to bleach my hair, so the pink I have will go on brighter and pinker. Going to be a real test, can I bend over the bath tub, will the hip allow me?? Well I managed!! Mr Moon helped me bleach the hair, and I just about managed the leaning over the bath tub. Soon got a huge bout of thigh muscle pull, so had to rest the rest of the day with a hot water bottle.

Day 25 Hair day again, but much easier, it’s the popping on the pink dye, so it’s more slapdash. I feel bad that I’m not doing much physio, but there are so many other chores to do, that I’m exhausted or sore by the time I get time to do them. Old familiar thigh/stem pain is starting. Thank goodness I wrote a blog back then, as reading it back I see I had the same issues. Feel more confident that it will go now.

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Day 26 Mary’s Day. It’s the day nobody wants to happen or be here. To prepare I’ve taken my injection out with me, my CBD oil, hot water bottle, and copious amounts of tramadol and paracetamol. A change of clothes, so I can get comfy later on, and essentially 2 crutches.

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Day 27 What a day yesterday, proud of the family and very emotionally spent. Hip coped well, and I used 2 crutches and 3 tramadol. Last day of injections, now the anxiety of every twinge and ache in the leg will mess with my head. But it’s a good mile stone to reach. Next is the stockings coming off at Six Weeks, so only Two more weeks.

Day 28 I’m here at 4 weeks and honestly it’s flown by for obvious reasons. So far I would say the thigh pain (end of stem pain) is not helping with progress, and inner knee pain. I guess I need to get into a physio routine again, as it’s been set aside.

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The Dark Moon isn’t as well known or celebrated as much as the Full Moon, but it is an immensely powerful reflective time. And as we are going through a period of loss in the Moon family, it’s the perfect timing to say our farewell but see you soon, on this moon cycle.

A time of inner stillness, to meditate and instill some calm in the stormy emotions. To take wisdom from the ancestors and walk the path knowing you are honouring them.

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The following day after we say our Goodbyes, is the New Moon which we know is the time to step forward into our new roles ( not a role we are personally ready for or want), and to start our new beginnings, a time to sow fresh seeds.

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So we have some beautiful wildflower seeds to scatter to honour our Matriarch, butterflies will love them. Sow in September for flowers in March/April. We added a candle to burn to have our quiet reflection, biodegradable glitter as our Matriarch was the most glittery whimsical fairy ever!!

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I’ll be honest I’m not sure how we will be able to move on, and live. I know we have too, it just takes time. But I know whatever I do I will be channelling her motto in life and trying to be the friendliest most positive person I can be to honour her.

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