Heather, when my hip was removed I was very sick from bacteria all over my body from a cat bite. I could not get up to bath or do anything I was so weak. My husband had to help me do everything. Don’t give up....have your doctor order therapy for you...may need to be in home first (but try to push yourself to go in as soon as possible. The longer you wait the more difficult it will be. I hope you start improving soon....I know it is difficult but don’t give up.

Heather, you must keep doing physical therapy for the rest of your life especially after any illness. It's the only way you can maintain your functions. I had physical therapy at home then moved into the outpatient facility to continue. I now have a home program and I do follow it because if I don't, I lose functions. It sounds like your illness set you back so please call the doctor to get a order for physical therapy. Unfortunately the infection colonizes inside the weakest point in your body and whenever you get sick it takes a toll on your body. There are exercises you can do while in bed then proceed to a chair then standing at a firm counter or even just walking around the house. Later at a outpatient facility there is equipment that helps strengthen your body. Just don't give up... Do the exercises in increments and add as you find it becomes easier. The one thing about exercises for those of us living with post infection surgeries... it keeps building our immune system and our bodies.

When I was hipless, I managed hopping with a walker to get around small areas. I just had to recognize my abilities. My physical therapist helped me learn my abilities. You please recognize your abilities and don't give up on your situation.