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Broken stem

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candice57475
candice57475

Hi, I'm new to the forum but I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm 46 years old and need a third hip replacement due to prednisone use for chemo when I was 21. I have had 3 surgeries postponed due to weird blood tests but finally discovered it's because I had my spleen removed. I found out today that my stem fractured, probably at least a week ago, but my new surgery, just scheduled today, won't be until next Monday. It's quite painful and I've been on Vicodin for close to a week. My family is upset, worried that this could be dangerous. Am l OK waiting a week? Not sure I have any choice. Thank you for any help.

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  • candice57475
    candice57475

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    Well, my operation was postponed for the fourth time because a needed machine to remove the cement was unavailable, first time every unavailable for my surgeon, lucky me! Hopefully will get in soon. Very tired of myself. This forum has been a blessing!
    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo candice57475

      Posted

      I am so sorry, as if you haven't had enough to deal with, so if I dare ask when are you having it now, tell them to buy a new machine :-) its not good enough, are you coping OK well as good as you can

    • candice57475
      candice57475 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Thank you, doing even better since I just got a call that I'm back on the schedule for Friday. It'll be nice when I know the pain is from recovering and also a lot less stressful if we don't have to start all over with our deductible.

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo candice57475

      Posted

      That's good news, I'm sure Friday will go as planned and no more cancellations and by Monday you will feel great, no dancing though, wait till Tuesday LOL

    • brenda92532
      brenda92532 candice57475

      Posted

      Hi Candice

      So sorry to here about the 4th postponement.  Glad to hear you've got another date, I bet you are getting used to the routine better late than never.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and think about you on Friday.

      When you start dancing I hope to join you ha ha ha.

      All the best Brenda C

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