I'll call this my Hip Camino.
Today was my 3 month anniversary of walking into Santiago.
Upon my return home I attempted a return to water skiing, promptly dislocating my L hip. After a 7 week wait for a M.R.I. I was informed it was a labral tear from 12 to 8. Today I finally had an appointment with a surgeon to see about a repair. He states it's not torn... but shredded. He gives me a 50/50 prognosis of a successful repair...but states he feels ??? As he hasn't seen one this bad. This is one time I wish I wasn't an over achiever . Trying to keep my sense of humour. So we are going to try a three step process. First we try ultrasound directed injections to help cushion the joint to alleviate pain.( but it could take a month to get in ) 2nd step ...try to repair. 3rd a probable hip replacement. Damn now I really wish I did that final walk from Santiago to Muxia and Finisterre. Please no worries I refuse to believe it's as bad as it sounds. Ok Manchu Picchu may have to wait...but I refuse to believe I won't conquer this.
So guys I encourage because I'd hate you to have regrets. I dream of my return. Never....Ever limit yourself. June 6th of 2015 I was diagnosed with M.S. One week later Skin Cancer which was removed four times from then to December. Prompting two topical Cemo treatments. Between those two treatments was when I decided I would do my Camino leaving for Paris May 27 2016. I booked my tickets one week from that decision. My Cancer Specialist cautioned me. My Neurologist strongly cautioned me encouraging my husband to convince me not to go. Well I went, and it was hard as my M.S. Pain and spasming targets mainly my feet and legs. I completed my Camino in 37 days which included two rest days. I found if you smile ...you feel better...if you laugh ...you hurt less. If you have long held dreams...do them...
Buen Camino