Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

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  • Physical therapy started

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    After almost a week of being at home, I finally had a visit from my in-home physical therapist last Friday. As far as exercises, there were no surprises, since I’ve been through this a few times already. My hip has been feeling pretty good, except after my exercises when my entire thigh aches with deep…

  • Total hip replacement surgery today

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    Woke up this morning around 5:30AM, covered in sweat. I got up and cracked a window, but it wasn’t particularly hot in my bedroom. I then remembered the last dream I was having, where I was running a race. I remember struggling terribly and having the urge to quit with every step. It has been…

  • Pre-surgical screening, clearance, & workshop: Part II

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    Had my pre-surgical screening, clearance, & workshop yesterday at Hospital for Special Surgery. Things went very well. I arrived a little before my scheduled 9AM start time. After meeting with patient registration, they took some blood for labs, did a chest x-ray, and did a urine screen. Things went very smoothly and everyone was very…

  • Latest hip x-ray

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    An x-ray comparison of my left and right hips from my appointment at the Hospital for Special Surgery: (click for larger image) Look painful?

  • TDRL periodic physical examination

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    Reported to Bethesda Naval Hospital as ordered for my the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) periodic physical examination (PPE) today. I was told to arrive at 7:15AM. As soon as I got there, I was checked in, and sent to the orthopedic department. After they took my vitals and a few x-rays of my hip,…