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Bilateral THR Aug.18 - a success!

Thanks @Hipster Girl, The first date on my calendar is the 28th. I think there may be work before then, depending on the days he is with his grandparents. We'll see. The other woman was already on the calendar for the 16th, 17, and 18th.
 
Yaay! I'm so happy for you. :) It sounds like this is a great, low stress job with people you know and trust. Awesome!
Any plans for this weekend?
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! I think you are in an ideal position now - you have a job lined up and a couple weeks beforehand to relax and finish up any projects and just prepare for your new job. When I find work, I am hoping to get a start date a week or two out so I can relax from the stress of looking for work before I actually begin work.

This "spring forward" time change is always so hard to get used to. I wish they would do away with it. If we absolutely have to change our clocks, why can't we do it in the middle of the afternoon on a workday instead of taking away an hour of our weekend? :heehee:
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! - This new job with the little boy sounds like fun! Congrats to you! Seems like the dad realized you would be great for his son and that you would be a good influence. :yes:

I looked up your surgeon a bit. Very impressive. His photo makes him look just like you describe him - kind of serene and wise. Will try to look up your conductor friend, too.

I'm thinking of those beautiful soaps you made. You must be so excited to try them out. A few more weeks now?

I'm glad the pilates and yoga are working well for you. I can't wait to start some pilates with my 2 new hips. I'm just trying to stay positive going through this "new to me" swelling and sciatic type pain in these initial recovery days for hip #2. I realize now I had it quite easy last time in terms of post op pain! This recovery may take more patience. I'm curious what PT will say this week to me. They will have seen me with hip #1 and may be surprised (or not!) to see the amount of swelling this time.

Hope you have a good week and are feeling relaxed and happy about this new job opportunity!! :)
 
DeepBreath said:
Yaay! I'm so happy for you. :) It sounds like this is a great, low stress job with people you know and trust. Awesome!
Any plans for this weekend?
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Hi @DeepBreath, Thank you. I think so, too. As for this weekend, nothing special, but still a fun couple of days. I did some gardening yesterday, and walked the dogs around the track at the nearby elementary school. I made a nice dinner. (pork chops, country gravy, broccoli cheese, and sauteed carrots.) Not the healthiest meal, but it sure was delicious! I also went to the gym and used the jacuzzi and sauna. I had a long talk with a man there in the jacuzzi. His brother in law had his hip replaced around the same time I did, and he's been having a very hard time. He regrets doing it, and is in a lot of pain. It was a sad story. The man I was talking to couldn't get over how well I'm doing. (He knew me before I had the surgery.) It really made me appreciate my surgeon and my outcome. He was really encouraging. He was saying, "Wow! You are getting around so well!" It was really uplifting to talk to him. He's very positive. I notice people tend to oversimplify why some people have excellent recoveries, and other don't. There are so many variables. I was trying to explain that to him. I really think people underestimate the surgical skill required to do this surgery, (especially the anterior approach.) It's so involved and exact. He seemed to think healing was all mental. I don't.

Hope you are having a great weekend. I'm off to my knitting group. I'm working on more slippers...
 
@Hipster Girl, I hope you get a week or two to relax, too. I actually posted a notice on Facebook, saying that I want to start a tap class for dancers in LA. I am going to use some material from a couple of famous master teachers/choreographers. I will also work on some of my own choreography. Several people on Facebook have already shared it. That way I can be proactive. It helped to take away the anxiety and worry. Now I need to book a studio and organize a group.

@Readysetgo, Oh, I'm glad you looked up Dr. Matta. Yes, he is very serene. I love his quiet confidence. Whenever I started to freak out I would remind myself that I had one of the top surgeons.

I'm sorry that you have swelling this time. Are you icing? I will have to catch up on your thread. Hopefully if you wait, the pain will dissipate.
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! your weekend sounded lovely...and that meal, YUM!
How sad about the brother in law of the man at the gym and his THR outcome. You are so right about having a skilled surgeon and also many other variables. I hate that he wishes he hadn't done it. It's a lot to go through just to regret the decision.
I am in total agreement with @Hipster Girl; if it is absolutely necessary to do time changes it should be in the afternoon during a week day. People would feel much less cheated out of that hour if it was taken off of a work day.
I hope you enjoyed your knitting class and that you have a terrific upcoming week! :)
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! What a fantastic idea to have a tap class! That was a good idea to post a notice on Facebook - it's amazing how fast word spreads via social media. That is a very creative way to get the word out there. I totally agree that being proactive helps to take away some of the anxiety.

I bet that was encouraging to hear the man in the jacuzzi comment on how well you are doing. It made me sad to hear about his brother-in-law who has been having difficulty with his hip replacement. This is not an easy process under the best of circumstances so it's a real shame when someone goes through everything that goes along with it, and then they end up still being in pain. :sad:
 
Hi @DeepBreath, Yes, I hope the man I mentioned still recovers from his surgery. His next door neighbor had her hip done, and she was doing great after two weeks. The man at the gym mentioned that his BIL had been taking Valium for two years. I don't really know what went wrong. Maybe the meds weren't working. They made such a difference for me.

@Hipster Girl, Thanks. I've had a lot of people like and share the post, but haven't had any pm's from people who want a class yet. Oh well. We'll see. I decided to bow out of the talent show. My friend came over today and showed me what he wanted to do. It was so complicated, and I just had a really bad feeling about it. The parenting is so different now than when I was a kid. It just sounded so disorganized and haphazard. I felt so "off" after talking with him. I went to the gym, and when I got there, I realized I had forgotten my swimsuit. I drove all the way home to retrieve it. Then, after I worked out and took a jacuzzi, I could not find my car. I had no idea where I had parked. That's not like me. I'm usually very organized and grounded. But, I was stressing out about the job the whole time, and started making mistakes. So, I sent him a message and explained. I felt like he kept wanting me to do extra things for free. (like come for an extra rehearsal.) I'm afraid I'd be spending money on gas and wear and tear on my car, instead of making it. Plus, they are very up in the air with his schedule at work. He "might" be off that day. That sort of thing. It's too stressful. I can't believe the changes in the work world now. I really don't have patience for it. I like to plan and be prepared. He kept joking about the disorganization and laughing. To me it's not funny. I think it really affects the kids, too. It just sounded like a disaster to me. They haven't even done the number together. I told him, "I'm having trouble remembering and understanding this, and I'm a professional." Also, it seemed like his main motivation was that he doesn't like kids getting cut from the talent show. He thinks everyone should be in it. Where as I think you should have talent, training, and discipline. (But I didn't tell him that...I just listened, with a strained look on my face.) I hope he won't be upset with me. The first pianist already quit. I'm afraid he won't be able to get a pianist. He seems to think that people will want to volunteer. (and that the parents will all pitch in to give the pianist money.) Oh well. Onward and upward.
 
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Oh gosh @Hip Hip Hooray! I'm sorry to hear that about the talent show. As I was reading your post about the disorganization and no clear schedule, I was nodding my head, agreeing with how chaotic that would be. I can totally relate to how the disorganization and lack of structure would be very stressful. I'm totally with you on liking to plan and be prepared. It sounds like you and I have similar personalities as far as planning and being very organized and a work situation like you described would totally stress me out too. And then for him to expect you to do some things for free?? That's ridiculous of him.

It also sounds like he has the "everyone gets a trophy" mentality which is something that we didn't have when we were kids. I agree that kids should have training and discipline. I think it teaches kids to work hard towards something and achieve a goal, which builds character and teaches life lessons that carry over to every aspect of life. In my opinion, in his quest for every kid to be in the show (every kid gets a trophy mentality), he is depriving them of valuable life skills which is a real shame. The kids might be happy in the here and now because they are getting to be in the show but in the long run, it is going to hinder them. These are the kids that grow up and think the world owes them something without them having to work for it, kind of like the millennials I mentioned in the other thread who enter the workforce and wonder where is their corner office and six-figure income. I think he is doing these kids a disservice. :no-fin:

You made the right decision to bow out in my opinion and now you are available when something better and more suitable comes along. You wouldn't want to be committed to this mess of a situation and then have it cause you to miss a better opportunity by not being available.

On the tap class, can you send a pm to those who liked your post? I'm not on Facebook so I'm not that familiar but I think maybe if you reach out to them, it might move things along. Right now they may be thinking it's a good idea but if they get a message from you, it may kind of solidify things that this is something you are serious about doing? And then maybe you can get a consensus on which dates/times are best for the majority and kind of go from there, having a starting point when trying to find a location? This class sounds like it is such a great idea - I would love for it to come to fruition. :yes:
 
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Hi @Hipster Girl, The people who shared and liked the post live in NY or out of state. If I get interest, I'll do it. Otherwise, I'll just keep doing my work at home. It keeps me busy, and prevents me from spending money. If I live VERY frugally, I can afford to stay home. Now that I have had my hips done, it takes more organization for me to keep up on the yard and housework. I have to space things out...I have a 7,400 square foot lot, and I need to take care of the weeds. The rain has been wonderful, but it's time to get out there with the weed whacker.

I heard back from my friend. He asked me if I still want to watch his son, or if he should ask one of the other girls. I told him I was comfortable with that, just not with the talent show. I agree with you about the "everybody gets a trophy" mentality. I think his son must have gotten cut from the talent show last year. Oh well. It seems like the strategy is "strength in numbers". At least I'm not responsible for it anymore. I was really stressing your about it. I think the one on one care with his son will be fine. If not, he has a couple of other women who are available. I'll try it. I feel much more relaxed and centered now. Also, I can bring my knitting. I love the idea of a job where I can knit. (after he's in bed...)

@Readysetgo, I forgot to answer your question about the soaps. I think they'll be ready at the end of the month. I'm still using up the last few that I made several months ago from a batch of the melt and pour kit. With the olive oil/coconut oil soap I made a couple of small heart shaped guest soaps. I'll try one of those first, since they probably dry out more quickly. I hope your sciatica is better and that you're healing.
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! I could actually feel your unrest regarding the talent show from reading your post. It's always good to go with your 'gut' and I'd say from the sounds of it that you made the exact right choice. No wonder people are dropping out of working on that project...it sounds like a mess!
 
Hi @DeepBreath, Yes, he even described it as a "hot mess". I feel so much better now that I'm not doing it. It would have been way too stressful.

I fixed the mistake I made on my sweater, and am finishing up the front. It's a good feeling to be back on track with it again. Tomorrow I can start the back...that will be easy and repetitious.

I took the dogs for a short hike today. My knee had some twinges, so I iced it when I got home. My hips are a bit stiff and kind of stinging, so I guess I'll ice them, too. I'm not sure why...maybe the second day after the gym causes more soreness. It's very mild.

I tried to upload a photo of some flowers on my porch for my avatar, but a notice appeared saying the file was too large. I'd like to size it down so I can use it. I'm not sure how...
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! I'm glad you're not taking the stressful job. All that stress is soooo not worth it.:nah:

Woot, glad you are back on track with your purple sweater! I bet it's gorgeous, purple is my favorite color; it's so vibrant.

I love the photo in your avatar - you look very pretty. Who is that in the photo with you?
 
Hi @Hipster Girl, Thanks. I agree about the stress. It goes right to my hips. I can feel when I'm off track. The sweater is coming along really well, thanks. I love purple, too. This part is straight knitting, so I'm going to cruise through a lot of it today. I need to finish it before it gets too warm to wear! It looks like there will be enough yarn left over to make some purple slippers! Silk and llama...how decadent!

Thank you for the compliment. That's my friend Jon in the photo with me. He and I danced together in Europe. He's a very sweet and sensitive guy. He's also a wonderful painter. It was taken at the 42nd Street reunion in NYC. He walked me back to my hotel and told me, "Get that checked," (meaning my hip.) I was wincing from sitting down at the restaurant and he told me quietly, "You shouldn't be in this much pain." He was right. Once I got the xray, I was told both hips were bone on bone. My friends could see it before I could. They all kept telling me about other dancers who had had hip replacements. I wasn't ready to hear it.

Today is a beautiful day. I'm going to weed whack the backyard. It's overgrown, thanks to all the rain.
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! I'm so glad you feel good about your decision regarding the talent show. You have plenty of intuition about performing and what it takes to do shows to have known immediately that this was not a good situation. Stress is definitely not something that is needed now (or ever...but especially not in this first year of healing, I think).
Yaay that you're back on track with your sweater! It will be gorgeous, I'm sure.
Ugh about that doggone 'large file' message. I don't know how to resize photos either. I absolutely cannot downlad any photos to this site if I'm using my phone. It's frustrating.
Iagree with @Hipster Girl, your avatar picture is lovely.
Enjoy this lovely day, friend. :)
 
Hi @Hip Hip Hooray! I'm glad Jon encouraged you to get your hip checked. He sounds like a good friend. It's funny how others were more cognizant of our hips than we were. I think we just got so used to dealing with the pain that over time, it became natural for us, but I know others pointed it out to me as well.

Woo hoo on the sweater! Sounds like you will be done with it soon. Hopefully you will have at least a couple cooler days this season so you can wear it before it gets too hot.

How did the week whacking go? I bet it was almost a joy to get out there and do yard work with your new hip, compared to last year.:yes:
 
Thanks @DeepBreath. The photo of flowers was from my ex boyfriend's phone, so that must be why. Maybe I can re-download it from Facebook. I don't know if that'll make a difference. This photo stuff with computers is all new to me. It is fun, though.

I did a lot of work on my sweater today. It's coming along well. I may have it finished in time to wear to my knitting group next week. Maybe not. I will still have to block it and sew it together. Oh, and I need to sew buttons on it, too.

@Hipster Girl, The weed whacking was a breeze! Yes, you are right. Last year I had to do small pieces, and it took me several days. Today I stopped after completing half of the backyard. (just to be on the safe side.) I could have done the whole thing, but I still need to walk the dogs.

The twinges from yesterday are gone. What a relief. My new motto is, "There's always tomorrow." (just like the song.) I noticed too, that when I'm around all of those young, fit guys at the gym, I start to push myself like I'm still their age. I've got to stop that...it's not wise.

I hope everyone is doing well. Back to my knitting...
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! is your sweater a cardigan? I was wondering because you said you have to sew buttons on it. For some reason I was picturing a pullover sweater. That would be so fun to wear it to your knitting group. :SUNsmile:

I'm glad your yard work went well and you were smart to stop halfway through. Your motto "there's always tomorrow" is spot on. :yes:

Sorry but I had to chuckle about what you said about trying to keep up with the young fit guys at the gym. It reminds me fo that commercial where the guy is trying to impress the girls next to him on the treadmill so he turns up the speed on the treadmill and it's going so fast he falls off! Sorry, I know that's not what you do but it brought that commercial to mind and I admit I did have to chuckle! :snork:
 
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