Second Hip Replaced Today

BriggsiePeawiggle · ‎03-09-2010

In December I had my right hip replaced. Today I had my left one replaced. I was SO scared both times. Wouldn't you think that after already having it done that I would just chill.......but not me.....I was petrified. But here I sit in my hospital bed, in my room on the joint replacement unit at Henry Ford Hospital/Macomb.....very little pain. I am so relieved, and now I can really work on getting totally better. The physical therapy on the right leg was good and it got nice and strong, but I couldn't get it totally fixed because of limitations on my left leg. I think they are going to get me up for a short walk in a little while......we'll see. Tomorrow I'll have group PT twice during the day, and I expect to go home Thursday or Friday. Whew!!!!

Briggsie

butterfly123 · ‎06-27-2013

@BriggsiePeawiggle

Take care of yourself and wishing for a speedy recovery😊

kelsey17 · ‎04-10-2012

I too get so scared facing different procedures....glad yours went well and hope for you a quick and successful recovery!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

You're doing well to be up and posting so soon after surgery. I hope you have a speedy and uneventful recovery.

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karol59 · ‎03-10-2010

I'm glad it worked out for you, my first at 48 had me in hospital 2 weeks, my second 2 days, it was easier the second time except they made my leg almost two inched longer, not happy but i need my knees done next, my hips are so much better after surgery. I'm sure yours are as well. good luck

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

Sounds like you're doing great already. Hope your recovery continues to go well.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@BriggsiePeawiggle I had both hips done as well. My right in 2014, my left in 2015. Now you can get on with living again! Best wishes in your recovery!

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

@BriggsiePeawiggle, hello. Aren't you happy you only have two. LOL

Seriously, congratulations on being brave enough to do it again. I hope everthing goes well in PT.

Julie928 · ‎04-08-2013

I don't blame you for being scared ~ heck, I get scared when they have to take blood, lol!!!!

I wish you a speedy recovery ~ take it easy and take good care of yourself! :-)

Trudey · ‎03-11-2010

@BriggsiePeawiggle I'm glad the surgery is over and you are doing well. I would have been scared too. Take care of yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.