from Sarah Runs the City
Today I am two weeks post-op! Yesterday I had my first in home PT session. Friday I returned to HSS for a post-op appointment with Dr. Allen. My stitches were removed and my brace extended from 60 degrees of flexion to 30! I will be getting back to work this week, but before I do I quick how-to guide:
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Did you think I was going to teach you how to rupture your hamstring?! In all seriousness, there are very few resources available online to help prepare for a hamstring repair: before, during hospital stay, and after. I was lucky to find a few good ones here, here and here, and am so grateful for extensive and ongoing communication with surgery veterans Michelle and Heather. Hopefully these ridiculous lists serve as a resource for others facing similar procedures!
Shopping List:
- Amazon Dot/Alexa
- Heavy Duty Crutch Tips
- Crutcheze: Crutch Pads + Crutch Bag
- Slippers/No-Slip Socks
- Body Pillow: essential for sleeping in the brace
- Slip-On Shoes/Hickies
- Elevated Toilet Seat with Arms
- Hip Replacement Kit: 26″ Grabber, Contoured Sponge, Sock & Stocking Aid, 18″ Plastic Shoehorn
- Shewee
- Ischial Tuberosity Pillow
- Baby Wipes
- Dry Shampoo
- Bed Pads
- Nathan Power Shower
- MedMobile Bathtub Grab Bar
- Safety Grab Bar
- Side Snap/Velcro Thongs
- Thin Tapered Workout Pants: make sure you really like these because you won’t be taking them off for 10 days. Wear/bring these to the hospital
- Walker/Crutch Cup Holder
- Razor Extension
- Backpack
- Side Snap Warm Up Pants
- Waterproof Band Aids
Note: These are the need to haves. Nice to haves not included!
To Do List:
- Archie Bunker Chair (Couch)
- Line up six weeks of assisted living (babysitting!!)
- Move everything you might possibly need to high shelves/cabinets
- Clean
- Do Laundry
- Mani/Pedi
- Grocery Shop
- Do Hair: you won’t be washing it anytime soon!
- Wax/Shave: same concept as above
- Prep ice packs
- Cancel all outings/trips within six weeks of surgery date
- Make a work from home plan
- Brace (yourself!) for the visuals below
10 Days Post-Op
24/7 with this rib to ankle monster for four more weeks!
The long crutch is the new long run!
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