Cares and Prayers

[rguer]

I know a few people who have had both hips replaced, and they all say the recent one was much easier than the previous one.

[gallahadesquire]

I'm still hanging around, but I want to thank you all for your kind words. I know a little too much medicine, especially regarding preoperative evaluation and intraoperative anesthetic care. I have had to promise not to interfere, except when my requests are being ignored on a "we don't do that" or a "I'm not comfortable with that" basis.

 

If anyone has recent experience with a hip replacement, I'd love some feedback. They told us at "hip class" that the traditional Precautions need not be followed any more. Anything for me to get back to my life.

 

Meanwhile: I wish you all well. I hope this improves my mobility to a point where I can safely SOLO to the DC event in January, and then PS later next year.

 

Again, thank you for all your kind words.

[+ deej]

1. Happy Birthday!
   
2. Many happy returns!
   
3. Good luck!
   
4. We expect to hear about all the cute orderlies you flirted with (at least).
   

Seriously, man, flirt with those orderlies. It can take your mind off whatever else is going on.

[BigK]

Enjoy your new hip. Thinking positive thoughts.

[wearytraveller]

All the best Gallahad! Best wishes for many more years of challenges, successes and indulgences!

[+ Charlie]

One of my regular tennis partners had such serious hip problems that she could hardly walk. At 60, she had both hips replaced; within a few months she was back on court, and has been running down every ball for the last five years. Here's hoping the same sort of results for you.

[american executive]

Best wishes and a very speedy recovery!

[Diverdan]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY... and don't sweat the tests. My sister has had both hips replaced and you would never know she had anything done. If anything she moves around better than before. Also she had shoulder surgery and she is back golfing, so there are not many limits anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with you for successful surgery and a speedy recovery. We look forward to your future postings to keep us up to date on your recovery.

DD

[gallahadesquire]

I appreciate all your support! Just as a general background:

 

I had a condition called "avascular necrosis" in my other hip in 2010, and had a spontaneous, septic fracture. I had a pulmonary embolism the first day after surgery, and that took out the circulation to 3/5 of my lungs. I was in hospital and / or rehab for three and a half months. I never recovered very well, and went out on total disability in mid-2012.

 

That might help explain my apprehension. I can only hope and pray that I don't repeat that experience.

[Diverdan]

Ahh... that explains a lot more about your concerns... my only other advise would be to get a second opinion given your history with the previous surgery. But, a lot has changed in the last five years, so hope the surgeon you are seeing is keeping up on the latest techniques. My sister's two hips were done about ten years apart (she is now 82) and she said the second surgery was so much better than the first. She also said that the physical therapy she had with the second one seemed to be better and more focused on what she needed. But, as I said before, my thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy and total recovery and that you will be back on your feet shortly.

[gallahadesquire]

Ahh... that explains a lot more about your concerns... my only other advise would be to get a second opinion given your history with the previous surgery. But, a lot has changed in the last five years, so hope the surgeon you are seeing is keeping up on the latest techniques. My sister's two hips were done about ten years apart (she is now 82) and she said the second surgery was so much better than the first. She also said that the physical therapy she had with the second one seemed to be better and more focused on what she needed. But, as I said before, my thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy and total recovery and that you will be back on your feet shortly.

 

I had a second opinion: "You're ugly, too."

 

 

My first surgeon was a medical school classmate. He usually doesn't do hip replacements, but recommended the fellow who is doing it. He addressed my issues succinctly and I feel confident that he'll remember items.

 

Your advice, DD, is not only appreciated but spot-on!

[Diverdan]

Glad you still have your sense of humor... but, I am quite sure you are not ugly !!! You may not be as hot and studly as you were at 21... but what ever your outside appearance may be now , you certainly are a studly dude inside and in so many other ways. Thoughts and prayers continue to go your way for successful surgery and a full and speedy recovery. Glad you got that second opinion !! I keep forgetting that you are also a physician... so you know the ropes very well.