Sorry it's been so long since the last update, I have been soooo busy with school work! I am counting down the days until graduation!
Okay, first off, I had my MRI-A, I must say the contrast part was very traumatic. I think it was half that I was overwhelmed at the thought of it and half the odd pain/pressure feeling of the needle going in so deep. I teared up a bit :( The nurse was really nice though and touched my shoulder to console me. The MRI part was fine, I mainly slept, I'm not bothered by the tight space as long as my eyes are closed.
I received the results from my MRI-A, I do NOT have a labral tear; this is good news for a faster PAO recovery, however, it confused me because I have been in so much pain. Dr. Schrader says I do, however, have a hypertrophic labrum, or enlarged labrum; this is caused by my labrum overcompensating for the lack of bone coverage. He also said I am most likely in pain from the constant lack of bone coverage, overcompensating, and acetabular rim syndrome due to my dysplasia.
I have finally set up all my appointments. May 16th: over the phone pre-assessment with Northside Hospital. May 17th: Appointment with Dr. Schrader to finalize everything and get blood work done. June 1st: arrive at 8am for a 10am surgery!
I spoke with Yolanda, Dr. Schrader's nurse; I have to have two of my family members donate a pint of blood each for my surgery. I have asked my sisters... they are not too happy. Haha, I wouldn't be either! First, however, we have to check to see if we have the same blood type. Of course, none of us know our blood type! Not even our mum... maybe it's in our baby book?
I have ordered my crutches, they should get here any day now. I figured I should practice a bit before surgery since I've never used crutches before.
I've been talking with my mum on where the best place to stay is and the things I may need. We've decided my room is the best place, even though it's on the second floor. I have my own bathroom, my own shower, and my own bed. We have decided to get a recliner and replace my desk with it for an alternative place to sit besides my bed. I am going to need to find lots of things to do! We are fixing the cable in my room before then and buying lots of puzzles, books, and coloring books! I'll have to start a new hobby.
I wonder how long I'll be stuck upstairs until I feel safe enough to go down the stairs? I better learn quick! I heard scooting down the stairs on your bum may work. I joked with my parents that they need to get me one of the chairs that takes you up and down the stairs! haha... We'll just convert the whole house to suit a geriatric! Maybe then Grandma can visit! haha. We'll be hippies together, scooting around with our walkers! ;)
