Tomorrow I am having total hip replacement surgery

[sasvermont]

The surgery has been scheduled for some time now. I am a bit nervous, to say the least. There has been much preparation for this event and I cannot wait to get this over and done with.......

I will be in the hospital for three days, coming home on Friday. I suspect I will be on pain pills for a few weeks.....

So you will probably hear lots from me since I will be housebound for nearly six weeks while recovering.

The cats will be happy having me here 24/7!

[pomtzu]

Good luck. I had a fractured hip, but no replacement, and it was a long haul back to "normal" (whatever that is ). Won't you be going to a rehab for a week or so before they let you go home? I had about a 10 day stay in the rehab section of the hospital after 4 days in the surgical orthopedic section, and with intensive physical therapy every day, and then in home therapy once I got home.
Keep us posted. Hoping for the best for you and that you'll soon be better than new!

[sasvermont]

I am having M.I.S. (smaller incision and less cutting of muscles) so the recovery should be less than regular surgery. I will have the surgery at noon tomorrow and come home on Friday, same time. PT will come to my house.

Thanks for you good wishes. I am scared to death.

[Bengalz]

A dear friend has had both hips replaced and it has made a huge difference for him. His mobility is so much improved

The recovery time takes some patience and I do hope you have someone who can help you out from time to time. You need to be careful and rest and let those furry nurses do their job

Good luck with the surgery,
Betty

[Cookiebaker]

Best wishes, SAS! I hope everything goes so smoothly! {{HUGS}}

[Randi]

I hope all goes well! Just think how many times they have done this before.

It will be boring having to stay home and not moving around too much, but you have PT and your little furry nurses.

Sending best wishes for a succesful surgery! Fister sends headbumpies.

[Freedom]

Good luck to you! Prayers for an uneventful, and speedy recovery.

[Killearn Kitties]

Very best wishes for a successful surgery. The girls will have their paws crossed!

[Pinot's Mom]

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!

[Felicia's Mom]

I hope everything goes well.

[Vio&Juni]

We'll be thinking of you!

[Queen of Poop]

Wishing you all the best with the surgery, enjoy the recovery time with the fur nurses.

[Karen]

Oh, congratulations and good luck! I hope you have good, goofy slippers to bring with you to wear while you are there, it's always a good conversation starter, or at least makes people smiles.

I am sure the cats will be THRILLED to have you home all the time, but things may get a bit loud at feeding time, as they'll have to wait until you get back up to normal speed of movement! We'll be thinking of you!

[sirrahbed]

Wishing you the best Sallyanne! The people I have known who have already had this surgery are feeling so much better!! That will include YOU very soon. Yes and the campers will help nurse you back to full recovery

[Anikaca77]

Good Luck, I'll be thinking about you.

Melissa