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Jess McB

Christchurch, New Zealand
Blog: http://www.jessmcb.com
I am a 25 year young female in New Zealand. I have designed my blog to help others who might be looking for answers to their questions about hip impingement and labral tears. Going through the process of diagnosis and treatment myself, I know the run-around a lot of these patients get to find... Full Bio
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One Year On by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Yep, a whole year today since my FAI surgery!  How do I feel?…GREAT!  I am so pleased I had it done.  I am nearly 27 weeks into my pregnancy and my hip hasn’t bothered me at ... Read on »
Where Have I Been? by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine I have kind of neglected this blog for a while and I guess that’s because my life has taken a turn in another direction and I have more important and exciting things to conc ... Read on »
Two Of Every Animal? by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine KIRK HARGREAVES ~ THE PRESS ~ SNOW CONES: Porters Pass, on State Highway 73 between Springfield and Arthur's Pass, has been closed by snow. Oh my gosh, it has b ... Read on »
My Aching Feet! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine That's It? Another microscope moment brought to you by Jess's radiology Went to the podiatrist last week.  She couldn’t get in to see my xrays but manag ... Read on »
No Wonder It’s Sore by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Apart from showing up to my appointment too early this morning and having to sit in the car for half an hour it went well.  Mr R tried his hardest to make my hip snap and ... Read on »
Fun Times! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine It’s been almost two weeks since I posted, oops!  It has been a busy couple of weeks too!  I think I’ve finally caught up on all my email messages through here so sorry if ... Read on »
Acupuncture and Surgeon Appointment by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Well the ultrasound treatment really didn’t make a difference, I think it’s too gentle.  We tried some acupuncture last night which was interesting…five needles in a circl ... Read on »
Six Month Blues by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine My physio appointment could not have been timed better.  I had the day from HELL yesterday.  From the time I woke up I had nagging hip pain and an ache that ran the length ... Read on »
Back To Physio by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine I have finally given in and made an appointment to see my physio next week. I don’t know what is going on down there, whether it is scar tissue, muscle, tendon or someth ... Read on »
Easter And Birthday :-) by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine We changed our minds last minute to camp at the river instead of the DOC camping ground at Te Moana Gorge as Dad heard there was going to be a few people there. The ro ... Read on »
Happy Easter Everyone! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine The Grape Ride was awesome as usual, though I won’t lie, it would have been awesomer (is that even a word?) if I was racing.  The weather was great again albeit a little w ... Read on »
Spin Those Wheels by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine This week has been pretty much a normal week and by normal, I mean pre-op normal! I have been for four long road rides in the last week, two involving hills and I’ve m ... Read on »
4 Months Post Op by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine All things coming to an end.  I had my four month post op check yesterday and I’ve had the handshake and see ya later from my surgeon   He doesn’t think he’ll need to see ... Read on »
I’m Free! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Next week I will be four months post op, my how time flies!  I have been doing really well.  No long term negatives from the run on Sunday, just some achy muscles that got ... Read on »
Hip Hop by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine I went for my first real run yesterday!   I intended to do intervals, but I was able to run the full 3.5km stopping only at the single set of traffic lights on the way ou ... Read on »
Phew! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Ooops, so I’ve neglected you guys a wee bit!  It has been a pretty busy week for me so here’s a rundown. Monday: morning physio at the gym, then the relaxation class w ... Read on »
1st Glorious Bike Ride! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine I have done it! Nearly 14 weeks post op I have just come back from my first REAL road ride and it was great, I want to go again! My friend biked over to join me despite ... Read on »
I Got A Kick Outta This ;-) by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Also check out the other vids in the Old Spice channel Read on »
Hip Scope Recovery Week 13 by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Pain levels this week have been pretty minimal.  Have been having some issues with my IT band when walking but hoping that will settle as I get stronger.  I think it’s jus ... Read on »
Hip Scope Recovery ~ 12 Weeks! by Jess McB Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Well….I am FINALLY feeling like I am getting somewhere!  Everything seems to be easier this week.  I’ve been busy on my feet, swimming like a little fishy, even ... Read on »
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