Recent content by Eliana
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Left hip THR scheduled in October
My first THR is scheduled for October 14th. I was diagnosed two years ago. I'm 60. I put it off and tried to ignore it... Now can't wait to do it. Don't want to wake up at 70 and wonder WHY I let myself be completely miserable for ten years. And I AM miserable. Gave in and started using a cane...- Eliana
- Post #7
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Question about pets
I had bilateral rotator cuff repairs, broke my ankle in March, and now having both hips replaced. NO surgeon said anything at ALL about this. They all know I have a large Doberman and two cats. My Doberman is huge and bouncy... But he was gentle and careful around me through the other...- Eliana
- Post #34
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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Kind of Embarassing Catheterization Question
Wow. Thank you SO much for asking this. I have the same problem(s). And had been worrying about how in the world I would be able to get out of bed to use the toilet. Thinking about all the water I drank the last time I had surgery and then had to walk with crutches to the WC over and over...- Eliana
- Post #15
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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The Highs and Lows of the Pre Op Wait
I know how you feel. I was diagnosed two years ago... But vanity and denial go a long way. Now I'm in pain 24/7. Need bilateral THR's. First one is in October. Whoever said that pain can go from zero to horrible over night is right. I was still fine a week ago. Now miserable. But hopeful that...- Eliana
- Post #116
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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2015 October Feisties - Are you having hip surgery in October?
Bilateral THR First hip: October 14th- Eliana
- Post #30
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area