It's A Go!

I had my six week check up with the surgeon yesterday. Actually it has been 7 weeks, but this was the soonest I could get in. They took radiographs of my hip and the surgeon showed me how well my bone is fusing to the implant. Great news!
The news I really wanted though was whether I could start riding. I relived a little of what happened years ago when I originally injured my pelvis. I was a very active teen, lettering in cross-country and track my freshman year before the accident. I also had just gotten my first very own, long awaited and dreamed about, horse just two months before. Then bang, I'm on crutches all summer, no running, no riding. I can still feel the disappointment I felt leaving several of my dr. check-ups back then, crying in the car, no, you can not ride, no, you can not run. I did not want to leave yesterdays appt. feeling like that. My surgeon did not disappoint me. When I asked if I could start riding, he didn't even hesitate with his answer 'Sure'. And he added 'Especially if that's what makes you happy'. Oh, if he only knew (I think he does).
Seeing the radiograph of my pelvis with the implant in there was a bit surreal. I certainly don't feel like there is a big chunk of titanium in there. I don't feel like there is a bunch of rough bone grinding together though either. My hip feels like it's 14 again.
I'll try to get out for my first ride this Sunday. A slow, safe ride. My dog, my horse and I are all a bit out of shape. I'll definitely post a picture of my first ride with my new hip (and a big smile).