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Ready for 2nd THR Thursday

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kristen888
kristen888

Hello all,

I have been sitting on the sidelines reading all of your tales and issues as you deal with your 1st or 2nd, even sometimes 3rd total hip replacement. I am going in for my 2nd hip replacement Thursday morning - 2 years to the day after my 1st. This time it is my right hip.

I can tell you that I'd most definitely waited too long for this surgery. I have only been able to walk with a cane for the last month and my gate is horrible.

I've spent the last 2 days cleaning and preparing my home for post surgery. I have my basket ready with snacks, water, note cards & postage, a few books, and my meds! Comfy & convenient clothes are hanging nearby for quick access. New jammies, slippers, and robe await me.

I am ready for a new hip, and ready to turn 60 the following day! My sixties have to be better than my fifties! Best of luck to you all.

Kristen

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  • PierinaAnn
    PierinaAnn kristen888

    Posted

    Hope all is well tomorrow, its my first on Friday just had my last day at work for a couple of months

    Ann

    • kristen888
      kristen888 PierinaAnn

      Posted

      Best of luck to you as well! You will be amazed at the relief!

  • rose0000
    rose0000 kristen888

    Posted

    good luck and a very happy birthday!!拾

    I had my second hip fixed last week and it is fine. Much less daunting the second time around. Do you have some help?

  • judith12644
    judith12644 kristen888

    Posted

    All the best with your op, and hope you can celebrate your 60th a bit!

  • pathenryd
    pathenryd kristen888

    Posted

    hi Kristen

    i had my new hip last AUGUST and am doing well so far. I too turned 60 last year and had planned on having a big party bur with the pain so bad in my right hip I couldn't face one. Plus, I wouldn't have been able

    to wear heels!

    Planning on having a belated 60th party soon, new hip allowing!

    fingers crossed!

    good luck with your new hip

    all the nest

    PAT

    • kristen888
      kristen888 pathenryd

      Posted

      Thanks Pat....so true about the celebration and heels! Also I just want to dance with my hubby and be free of pain.

  • kay1119
    kay1119 kristen888

    Posted

    I guess this means youre all done! Hope all went well and you are now on the voyage to recovery. well done.

    • kristen888
      kristen888 kay1119

      Posted

      So glad to be done and on the other side of the pain !

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