by emilyliv | May 17, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
Day to day life At 14 weeks post LPAO, life is starting to feel more normal again. I’m still working through pain, physical therapy, and rebuilding strength, but this stage of recovery feels like a big step forward. I haven’t updated in a couple weeks because...
by emilyliv | May 5, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
Hip surgery recovery week 12 feels like a quiet milestone. Nothing dramatic happened this week, but I’m continuing to trend in the right direction. The ups and downs are still there, but I’m starting to feel more like myself again, and that feels like real progress....
by emilyliv | Apr 28, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
This is my week 11 hip surgery recovery update, and it was one I won’t forget. This week started with the room spinning at 3:00am and me wondering what on earth was happening to my body. Within a few hours, I went from celebrating my daughter’s birthday… to being...
by emilyliv | Apr 23, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
The week started off rough. I was in a lot of pain. But as the week went on, things really started to improve in my hip. Monday Over the weekend I had been feeling really good and so optimistic about my progress. But as soon as I got up Monday morning, I was in a lot...
by emilyliv | Apr 15, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
Monday The kids were off for a long Easter weekend, which gave us the chance to spend time with some old homeschool friends and just enjoy a slower day together. I was on my feet quite a bit in the first half of the day, so I definitely welcomed a more low-key...