Learning to Pace Myself

Nine weeks out from my hip surgery, I wish I could say I’ve learned to pace myself. My recovery seems to be largely about taking it slowly, treating myself gently but alas, I’m still learning that, and all kinds of other things:

Listening to my body. This is what my surgeon told me to do at my six-week check-up when the brace came off (hurray!). He said that “the hip clings to inflammation and therefore, pushing through pain is not what you should do. Listen to your body. If an activity prov...