by emilyliv | Apr 1, 2026 | Recovery Guides
Having surgery as a mom can completely throw off the rhythm of your entire household. In my home, I’m the main person responsible for meals, so I knew that if I wanted my recovery to go smoothly, I needed to plan ahead. I wanted easy, nourishing options ready for...
by emilyliv | Mar 31, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
Monday PAO recovery week 7 has officially arrived, and this week marked some of the biggest milestones since surgery—first steps, first drive, and my first real taste of independence again. According to my physical therapist, this is when I could start putting weight...
by emilyliv | Mar 30, 2026 | PAO Journey
If you’ve had a PAO, you probably know the experience of being asked:“What happened—did you get your hip replaced?” But what actually IS the difference between a PAO and a hip replacement? Let’s compare. Hip Replacement What is a hip replacement? According to...
by emilyliv | Mar 23, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
I struggled to sit down and write this week’s update because, honestly, there hasn’t been a whole lot to share. I had a lot of visitors this week, which was so nice and definitely helped pass the time—but I’ve also felt really unmotivated to do much of anything...
by emilyliv | Mar 18, 2026 | PAO Journey, Recovery Guides
Before Surgery About 7–14 days before your surgery, you will likely have a pre-op appointment. This appointment is typically done at the hospital or surgery center—not with your surgeon, but with a designated pre-op team. They will draw blood, check your basic health...
by emilyliv | Mar 16, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
5 weeks today!!!! I’m so close to weight bearing I can taste it!...