It is confirmed..I need my hip replaced

[Marie5656]

Yep, my Ortho confirmed my left hip has got to go. But, I knew that going in. We are going to wait until spring, as I want my niece up here (she is in Florida now) before I do it. Plus I want my recovery time to be in the good weather, so I can walk outside for exercise. He wants me to spend the next couple months losing more weight as well, as it will make recovery better for me. I will keep every one posted.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Good luck Marie, I will be thinking of you and wishing you the best. Good that you're waiting for spring and will have your niece near, she's a caring young lady. I hope you're able to lose the weight necessary to make the surgery successful. Walking around with your new hip in the spring time will lift your spirits and help with your recovery. Hugs.

 

[Gaer]

Don't be scared, Marie! Medical procedures are so advanced now. I think you will sail right through it!

 

[Signe The Survivor]

Good Luck and these surgeons really know what they are doing. Once you have this new hip you will be bopping around like you are 30 again.

 

[Marie5656]

Thanks. I can say, been there, done that as I had the right hip done in 2008. So I have an idea of what I am in for

 

[john19485]

Best wishes Marie, keep us updated

 

[Mike]

Your great attitude will see you through Maria, before you
know it, you will be dancing again.

Mike.

 

[Warrigal]

Do you have a date yet? I'm having mine on April 6, Covid willing.
We will be able to compare notes.

 

[terry123]

Sounds like a plan, Marie. Praying everything goes well.

 

[1955]

He wants me to spend the next couple months losing more weight as well, as it will make recovery better for me.

Some very good advise. Usually they want you to perform a series of exercise to help tone up the muscles before surgery. The more you do up front the better your recovery will be. Good Luck!

 

[Alligatorob]

I know a few people who have done it, all recovered fine and felt the better for it. I am sure you will too.

I have heard that exercising and building your muscles up a bit before the operation helps with recovery. Can't hurt.

Good luck with it!

 

[Marie5656]

Do you have a date yet? I'm having mine on April 6, Covid willing.
We will be able to compare notes.

I am going to wait until spring or early summer. So I can do a lot of my recovery walking out side.

I have traveled this road before, with my right hip. A great thing is, no rehab facility. I will go right home and have PT, and home care services here. Plus I will have my friends here in the building for support