Adeline is 12 weeks post op this week! She has PT at CORE twice a week, plus does her exercises on her own nearly every day. Adeline over compensated for so long because of the pain - trying to learn to walk correctly is half the battle right now. She struggles with *feeling* like she's ready to do more, but letting her body ease back into it... she wants to do track and basketball so badly right now!
The girl has goals for this summer ... healthy eating (recipes galore), running (100 miles), shooting (10,000 baskets). She told me the other day... you know mom, this minor setback is truly GOING TO BE my greatest comeback. Yes, dear... we absolutely have no doubt! She also keeps talking about how excited she is to NOT have pain this summer.
The girl has goals for this summer ... healthy eating (recipes galore), running (100 miles), shooting (10,000 baskets). She told me the other day... you know mom, this minor setback is truly GOING TO BE my greatest comeback. Yes, dear... we absolutely have no doubt! She also keeps talking about how excited she is to NOT have pain this summer.
Will Adeline have the gigantic screws removed? We will leave that up to her. Dr. Novais thought she might want to because she will likely feel them poking out of her side and/or rubbing on her clothes. The earliest she could do that is September / October as the bone has to have grown enough together. Adeline would have to have them "drilled" out of her bone. Then, be on crutches for another six weeks.
What about the right hip? It isn't as dysplastic as the left. We are praying that it holds ups for her. If not, she will have to have the same surgery on the other side. They just like to have a year in between.
Adeline, you are an inspiration!!!! Totally agree, this will be your greatest comeback ever!!! Keep doing what you are doing and you will be back on the track and on the court stronger than ever before!!!! Look forward to cheering you and your teammates on!!!!!!!
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