So the nurses said, the doctors said, and all the residents continued to say: "follow the post -op requirements!" Your hip revision replacement will stand a much better chance of long term success - With the amunt of pain these types of surgeries create, please be aware that I will be following the regs 'to the "T". and probably more!. A 7-year difference in age, and a more complicated surgical procedure does make a difference...yes, it hurts.
But there's lots of help, to get through it all, meds to to start: and there are three booklets, three handouts, several lists of do's and don'ts- etc, etc; but the best are the toys - remember those plastic lobster claw grabber gadgets they made as a kids' toy? Well they are solid occupational therapy rehab items now; to help get on the socks, shorts and the like. Had several lessons while in the klink - also have a very snazzy sock-and shoe ' puller-onner' gadget, a sharp long handled shoe horn and a brand new set of forearm crutches... Whoopie.
Uh Oh, just heard the 10 pm alarm and nurse Newell has appeared, very sweetly reminding me that energy is precious - at least I'll get a start on the night - but know that the foam wedge between the legs makes for mighty difficulty sleeping.
Night night all - the dreams have been amazing, too!
more about the inside journey another time...
LOVE Owlie
and thank you for all the incredible vibes of love and support - Newell witnessed me in a real meltdown, trying to take it all in...
always
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Allie - So glad you are home - but not as glad as you are, i am sure! Take it slow - the world will still be out there waiting for you. continue to heal and listen to nurse Newell as well as all the boklets, handouts and lists of do's and don'ts. We all want you up and hiking when the time comes!
Love, Margaret
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