Feel like a ninny who can't decide

[CatLady1]

@gardengal -- Keep us updated with how your recovery progress goes. Yes, I had a difficult time accepting that I 1) actually have arthritis (I can't possibly have arthritis... that's for old people; I'm still active, it just hurts when I do it) and 2) there wasn't an interim option (OS: "your hip is shot, I'm surprised you didn't come in here in a wheel chair or crutches. You need a new hip" - me: "Disbelief. I'm not in that bad of shape. This can't possibly be the right diagnosis."
I found bonesmart.org after the first OS visit, and reading through everyone's experiences has been the best resource. It helped me come to terms with my 'condition' and realized lots of people my age have had the same issues.... and helped me with making the decision to go forward.

 

[gullimac]

@CatLady1 and @gardengal good luck to you both. I will be about 4 months behind you. I have had one of those limps you both mention. I have had people telling me for a year that it hurts them to watch me walk.

I am with you on wishing I could keep that old ball of the "ball & socket" as a souvenir.

 

[Widge422]

@gardengal good luck for tomorrow, sending you big hugs and lots of lucky luck!
X


Becki

 

[Constanze]

Hi @gardengal
Good luck to you tomorrow! Your bone-on-bone pain will be gone by tomorrow. And I'm sure that - if you feel so strongly about it - you'll even run again (come and stand, you're gonna run again as Lenny Kravitz says in his song). Best wishes - Constanze

 

[Nana757]

@gardengal
Best of luck to you for a successful and uneventful surgery tomorrow. Before you know it, you'll be cruising down the hospital hallway with your keen little walker!

 

[gardengal]

@Constanze When I read that you did a half marathon at ~ 6 months I was thrilled for you & maybe a little hopeful for myself too. I really don't know about the running, it'd be nice to just go my easy routes nearby on the soft shoulder of the road. It's not something I'm pushing for at all, but it'd sure be nice to go for an easy 3 or 4 miles if the mood struck. I'm set for tomorrow. Thanks @Nana757 and others with the nice comments.

 

[CatLady1]

Good luck tomorrow, @gardengal Let us know how it goes.