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The musician Prince & hip replacement

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Soos2016
Soos2016

At first, it was a surprise to read that from time to time Prince needed a cane to walk. When you think about it, with all that jumping around athletically, it is NOT surprising.

We are in Minneapolis, & Prince was THEIR native son, so the news is still full of stories about him, & the vigils continue.

It is speculated that he'd had or needed THR, & from reading a lot in this forum, as well as helping my own son in his own journey of recovery, there is a lot of pain, painkillers, & dealing with it.

All the money & fame can't buy you health. Sad.

 

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  • Loral
    Loral Soos2016

    Posted

    Said he had hip surgery in 2010, and has been in pain for years...Percocet drug of choice, that's what my surgeon gave me....I'm in MI and the radio constantly playing his music.  Sad, music of my life...
    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 Loral

      Posted

      Yes, supposed but unconfirmed on the HR, Loral. Percocet is an opioid and has side effects and, I'm sure, similar withdrawal to the painkillers my son was prescribed.

      Loral I was just in Target, and every other song was Prince. ~waving hello to you from MN~

  • khippie
    khippie Soos2016

    Posted

    Like I always say money cant buy you happiness and certainly cant buy you health - you must be seeing amazing sights right now in your home town -he was a talent

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    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 khippie

      Posted

      Aloha, Khippie - I'm actually from Honolulu & here in Minneapolis where Prince is from. I thought it was both ironic and sad when I read about Prince's possible hip problems while I'm here helping my son recover. Paisley Park is 25 miles away from Minneapolis in Chanhassen. I'm going to watch the excitement on the news! Everywhere I go, they are talking about Prince - he is THAT amazing.

      I do hope you continue to recover without more hiccups! Thinking of you.

    • basia58126
      basia58126 Soos2016

      Posted

      Lighting up the landmarks in purple was shown all over the world 💜
    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 basia58126

      Posted

      I forgot to look out the window last night - I can see SOME of the city of Minneapolis from here - but I will tonight to look for purple lights. The sky was purplish, though, Basia. 
  • renee01952
    renee01952 Soos2016

    Posted

    Hi Soos, 

    So sad ... I am afraid that we will never know what really made him stop breathing - same as with Michael Jackson - 

    R.I.P

    Big warm hug

    renee

     

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 renee01952

      Posted

      Aloha, Renee! He was seen waiting in the parking lot of Walgreens (!) waiting for a prescription. I wonder if, sadly, this was either an overdose or complication... Hope you are doing well Renee. Take care.
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