When I had surgery at the end of last year I was worried about my rehab as I wanted to be fit for our families' adventure around Australia this year. At the beginning of our travels in April (just over 4 month post op) I was still experiencing a lot of altered sensation in my right thigh especially after prolonged sitting - which was of great concern with lots of sitting in the car planned as we sight see our way around Australia.
I had diligently been doing my strength program prior to leaving home but on the road our routines were new and it was easy to forget about my rehab. After a few weeks I felt weak and less confident with my right leg. I also started to feel some pain in my groin similar to the pain I had experienced previously when I had a labral defect. I made myself a promise that I would make more of an effort to keep up my strength work so I commenced daily squats and got on my bike more often. I managed a 23km bike ride throughout Cape Le Grande National Park- it was a great way to see the park however I didn't realise how hilly the area was!!
I am happy to report that my hip has not been a bother on our trip since those early days. We are 3 months in and I have tested the hip out on multiple grade 5 hikes while also lifting / carrying children at times. The best past is that since I got back to my strength work I have hardly thought about my hip and have not needed to take anti inflammatories. I am glad that it hasn't stopped me from running around on the sand at the beach, swimming / snorkelling in the pristine turquoise water, climbing into gorges at Karijini and getting on the floor with my kids to play / muck around.
I have booked in to have the screws taken out a week after we return from our 6 months away (October 2019). At this time Jit may also look at and repair the labrum. Until then I will continue to enjoy our holiday and not fall off the exercise wagon!!
