skigirl
Former BoneSmart staff member
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- Minneapolis, MN
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I had my knees replaced in 2009 and 2010, now I just had an appointment with a very petite female orthopod who told me I need both hips replaced!! She does not do them at once and really, I would not want them done at the same time---an infection would be a catastrophe with both at the same time.
I am still in shock and really kind of mad!! I don't want fake hips it is bad enough having fake knees. I have to get up like a two year old as it is. When I am in Pilates and yoga, i think my knees are a pain! With fake hips will I even be able to go to Pilates?
But, I ususally walk my dogs two miles per day and lately, I have been going a shorter distance. I am also limping---only when no one is looking!!! I just grit my teeth and go on when I am with someone else. I use tylenol for pain, anti inflammatories make me retain water and i feel terrrible after two days. I have a high pain tolerance and frankly, it is not that bad right now. Mostly aching in my groin. I notice it now while I am sitting!!
I am still in shock and really kind of mad!! I don't want fake hips it is bad enough having fake knees. I have to get up like a two year old as it is. When I am in Pilates and yoga, i think my knees are a pain! With fake hips will I even be able to go to Pilates?
But, I ususally walk my dogs two miles per day and lately, I have been going a shorter distance. I am also limping---only when no one is looking!!! I just grit my teeth and go on when I am with someone else. I use tylenol for pain, anti inflammatories make me retain water and i feel terrrible after two days. I have a high pain tolerance and frankly, it is not that bad right now. Mostly aching in my groin. I notice it now while I am sitting!!
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