Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

One year since my total hip replacement

Openbah — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:07:09 +0000

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since my total hip replacement at Hospital for Special Surgery. The hip itself feels great. For the most part I experience no pain. Every once in a while I’ll move it in an awkward direction or lift something too heavy and it will hurt or feel uncomfortable [...]

I got married!

Openbah — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:44:37 +0000

Married the girl of my dreams on September 2nd.

Openbah gets a job

Openbah — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:01:49 +0000

Last Thursday I interviewed for a perioperative nurse position in my dream hospital. They emailed me after the interview and offered me the job. I’ll start in 3 weeks and could not be more excited. I am fortunate to begin my career in an area that I am interested in, and at one of the [...]

Before and after THR X-rays

Openbah — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:30:54 +0000

Here are the before and after X-rays from my total hip replacement. I lined up my pelvis in both X-rays so that you can see the 1″ that I regained through the hardware. (Click image for the high-resolution version) For those that missed it, check out the animation I posted showing how a total hip [...]

3-month post THR appointment

Openbah — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:00:35 +0000

Just got home from my 3-month follow-up with my surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He said that I looked great, and that I can end physical therapy when my authorization expires. He said that my continued recovery is now all up to me. Since I don’t like long distance swimming, he recommended I [...]

It’s official! I’m a Registered Nurse in NY State!

Openbah — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:51:04 +0000

I took and passed my boards (the dreaded NCLEX) on March 3rd, and just got my license in the mail today. Guess I have to get a job now!

6-week post THR appointment

Openbah — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:22:34 +0000

Had my 6-week followup with my surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery. The appointment went well. He said I still have about 6 weeks of recovery left. I was happy to hear that the hip precautions are gone, except for crossing my right leg over my left. That will make things easier. He also said [...]

One month after THR

Openbah — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:33:01 +0000

It’s been a month since I had my total hip replacement. For the most part things have been progressing slowly, but they are definitely moving in the right direction. The hip is feeling really good. It’s amazing to be able to sit on the subway or in a restaurant and not be in terrible pain. [...]

THR physical therapy

Openbah — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:12:59 +0000

Began my outpatient physical therapy yesterday. Their location is great, I can almost see the facility from my bedroom window. My therapist is very orthopedically experienced and I hope it will be a good match. I’m going twice this week, but will start going three days a week beginning Monday. The leg has been feeling [...]

THR incision photos

Openbah — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:13:45 +0000

Took a couple photos of my incision. It is much shorter than my FVFG incision, but follows the same path. In this photo, you can see the FVFG incision extend down the leg underneath the THR incision. It’s been two weeks since my surgery, so I can finally can get the staples removed today.