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michelle48397
michelle48397

Went to see the surgeon today and the surgery is set for November 7.  So now I can stop freting over getting a date to fretting over the surgery iteself lol!  Two 1/2 weeks is probably good to limit my amount of fretting and compulsive list making.  The surgery will be the posterior approach and its done on an outpatient basis.  A nurse and a Physical Therapist will come the very next day to check on me and then come 3 - 4 times during the week between the two of them.  Thanks to everyone here for their encouraging words!  It does help to know what to expect.

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  • erin1958
    erin1958 michelle48397

    Posted

    Hi Michelle. I am scheduled for outpatientTHR left side posterior approach on Monday the 24th. I am 58 , and motivated to recover at home.
    • michelle48397
      michelle48397 erin1958

      Posted

      Nice to hear that someone else is scheduled for outpatient!  cheesygrin  I was beginning to wonder about the approach a little.  Hope all goes well!  Let us all know how you are doing!

    • hazel14263
      hazel14263 michelle48397

      Posted

      Yes hope you all do well .. Never heard of outpatient approach here in UK .. Minimum 2 night stay . I could never have gone home as outpatient .. No way . Hope all goes ok for you X
    • renee01952
      renee01952 erin1958

      Posted

      hi erin, 

      warm welcome to this wonderful hippies forum ....

      good luck today and please come back here to share your experiences with us -

      sending you love, light and healing rays - Just know that you are not alone 

      big warm hug

      renee

      P.S. start your own discussion darling, so we all can support you

    • Polly2016
      Polly2016 michelle48397

      Posted

      Hi Michelle and Erin. I had posterior approach 11 weeks ago and recovering well. I had my other hip done this way 2 years ago. I think the healing time is longer than anterior. I am in the UK.  All the best to you both. Polly
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