7 weeks post op and driving

At this point in the recovery I truly don't have a lot to tell. Left hip is holding up pretty well, a bit achy at times, and I occasionally get that anterior "bulging" feeling again. I have only felt minor giving out in the left hip but it's tons better than it used to be. The knee hurts. A lot.
The right hip is still sore around the incisions but thankfully the screws really aren't as bothersome as they were on the left. I'm still not sure how I feel with this hip. I'm really achy. I mean it's a bone deep ache, and it's pretty constant. The right knee also just hurts. My whole lower body hurts!

But aside from complaining, I have been able to do a few things more since last week. I have been cheating on weight bearing a little bit. I'm putting about half or more of my weight down on my right leg when crutching. It isn't too bad. The muscles are sore from non use and I had some issues with pin prickles/tingly feelings in my foot for a bit but it goes away with more use.
I also went in the pool over the weekend for the first time and "walked" in the water! Weightless weightbearing is heavenly! I just wish it was my own pool. I am going to go to a new PT (per my PT's recommendation) at a new place that does pool therapy. I'm very excited for that!
I wasn't sure if I was ready for driving yet but I wanted to try, so with Todd in the jeep with me, I drove to his dad's house, which is about 10 miles away. My practicing in the recliner has helped a little with muscle memory and strength. It felt weird though, like I had to actually think and tell my brain to lift and move my leg to go between the gas and brake pedals. I did just fine but I had Todd drive home. That was enough for me. But now I know I can do it if I need to! And I didn't even need to use my left foot on the brake.
I haven't needed to use the shower bench too much anymore. I still use it for shaving, but thats about it. My strength is getting better.
Today I visited my PCP for a checkup and he gave me a script for Mobic, which is a stronger NSAID than motrin and it only has to be taken once a day vs 4 pills of motrin 3-4 times a day! I started it today and hope to see results soon.

I thought I'd update about my orthotic inserts too. They don't help my knee pain. They do keep my feet from rolling in when I walk but that's about it.

I see Dr. Z next Monday for my 8 week checkup so I'm sure I'll have great things to report! (no word yet on the job I interviewed for).