In the age of social media, people usually show off their best, but this blog post is quite different. Before I dig into my vulnerable moments, I want to first notify you that I've put all "political correctness" aside. If you are wanting a watered down, superficial version, then you'll want to skip this post.
Instead of following through with the doctor's recommendation for a hip replacement, I decided to get a second opinion from another orthopedic. He suggested that I spend the next several months non-weight bearing to see if my hip might heal on its own. He also ordered a DEXA scan to evaluate the density of my bones, which came back shocking - I had advanced osteopenia in my lower spine and hips at the age of 22! The years I spent denying myself proper nutrition while exercising intensely took a big hit on my bone health. Finding out that your bone density is declining at such a young age is very troublesome. It is like discovering the framework of your house is infested with termites and is deteriorating!
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