I wasn't on here for about 2 weeks.
In 2016, I had total knee replacements - first the left then 4 months later the right. I knew I had knee issues for over 8 years. By Sept I was really enjoying life as the 2d knee had recovered enough for me to be 'almost' normal. By Oct, I knew I was in for more surgery.
Just home from hospital and rehab; left HIP total replacement! OMGosh, I have been living in post op recovery mode for 17 months! (Minus about 4 weeks last Autumn). I certainly hope this is it. Osteoarthritis is a bear to live with, it is inherited, and it is progressive. I am looking forward to living a normal life again . . . in about 6 weeks. Recovery is a full year, but those first 2 months are the hardest. Between hospital and rehab, I have the initial (worst) 2 weeks over with.
Grand reunion with the 5 dogs when I came in yesterday about noon. Cats of course are different. I've seen 4 of the 7; 2 came for cuddles while I was in bed. 3 are convinced that the pet sitters are here to make a meal of them, so still not coming out. I need the pet sitters to continue on a reduced basis for a few more days to a week.
In 2016, I had total knee replacements - first the left then 4 months later the right. I knew I had knee issues for over 8 years. By Sept I was really enjoying life as the 2d knee had recovered enough for me to be 'almost' normal. By Oct, I knew I was in for more surgery.
Just home from hospital and rehab; left HIP total replacement! OMGosh, I have been living in post op recovery mode for 17 months! (Minus about 4 weeks last Autumn). I certainly hope this is it. Osteoarthritis is a bear to live with, it is inherited, and it is progressive. I am looking forward to living a normal life again . . . in about 6 weeks. Recovery is a full year, but those first 2 months are the hardest. Between hospital and rehab, I have the initial (worst) 2 weeks over with.
Grand reunion with the 5 dogs when I came in yesterday about noon. Cats of course are different. I've seen 4 of the 7; 2 came for cuddles while I was in bed. 3 are convinced that the pet sitters are here to make a meal of them, so still not coming out. I need the pet sitters to continue on a reduced basis for a few more days to a week.
