Today was my post op visit with Dr. Safran. After the stitches were removed, the doctor came in and showed me pictured of the surgery. I was shocked at how much damage there was. I had 8mm of exposed bone on one side; however, after he removed part of the overhang (pincer) I only had approx 5mm which he said did not need micro fracture and would be fine for the rest of my life. He said there was only one side of exposed bone with cartilage on the other and he had created enough room in the joint that they would not even rub in the future regardless how I moved my hip with kicks, stretching, etc..
He reattached the labrum and removed a cyst. The doctor said I was on the upper end in terms of healing time and released me from the hip brace, CPM, bunny boot and crutches (when I'm ready). YES!
Afterwards, I went to PT where they stepped up the drills. Many leg lift, clamshell exercises. Afterwards I had a nice Ice and strarted walking around on my own? Crazy, I didn't think I would be doing this well 12 days out - Dr. Safran is the MAN!
Happy Halloween!
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