Thank you all for the encouragement, positive thoughts & prayers. I'm still nervous but one of the major hurdles is over - making a decision. When I asked the surgeon how bad my hip was, he said "BAD BAD" lol. One good thing the hospital I'm having surgery at requires is attending a Joint/Hip...
Thanks so much Jamie! I have talked to my insurance company & they will cover in home care, if ordered by the surgeon. So that helps with one of my worries! I know that I have to get " out of my head" about things and think of the benefits. My mother had both knees replaced & waited alot longer...
Thank you! Things have gotten worse so quickly that I know physically it's time for surgery. But mentally, I'm not there. The thought of being put to sleep & the recovery afterwards are overwhelming. I will not have alot of help available after surgery because my sisters have to work and I have...
I need a THR but am scared...I found out in June that I need a THR. I decided to put off surgery due to my age & some personal things I had to take care. The pain has gotten worse & my hip is "locking up" fairly often now. I had another Xray last week and things have gotten worse since June. My...
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