Bilateral THR Grateful Double Hippy

[Gone again]

Parents are a pain in the hips. Just ask my kids.

 

[Mojo333]

Lol...I'm sure mine say the same about me, although I mostly leave them alone and as one is 21 and one 25 they do the obligatory every other day call...the only time I get major attention is when they have a "problem"
So at this point, I'm not the thorn in their side...they still torture me periodically.
I just hope when I get old, I realize it.

 

[mcopt]

Hi totally get where you are coming from just had a really traumatic 2and a half years after my father died leaving so many things to be sorted out and having to try and sort out my mother who has dementia finally got her into nursing home last year but it was very difficult and caused all sorts of family conflict I am sure the stress caused my hips to deteriorate quickly before all these problems started I don't remember having any hip/leg problems that concerned me it always amazes me what stress can do like you I try not to put on my kids think you have to try and learn lessons from how things have been you really don't want to cause them problems but hope they will be there if you really need them. After all that hope your day goes as well as possible

 

[Mojo333]

Dealing with ANY crisis AND chronic pain is the worst.
I am grateful that physically and mentally I am certainly better equipped to handle it vs last year at this time.
Seeing your parents decline is no fun.
Thanks for the insight...we all go through different yet similar issues.
Such is the circle of life.
Hey, Today Will be a GOOD day!

 

[mcopt]

Got to keep the positive vibes

 

[Mojo333]

Fell down went boom today.
Hyper extended my right lateral muscle and my groin and behind hurt.
Mainly scared me silly.
Plus was on phone with better half and he was up at the food bank in 5 seconds.
I'm okay, but sore. Guessing didn't cause any major damage.
I'm icing and wishing I wasnt so klutzy.
Honestly I've never been this paranoid.
I like my new hips and my new pain free life.
Don't want to sabatoge it by doing something stupid.
And...it's only Monday.

 

[MammaT]

I had a good day!

 

[Susan209]

Uh oh, @Mojo333 . Luckily it was "only" a scare. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease take care. :reindeer:

 

[MyAussieGirl]

Aww so sorry @Mojo333

 

[MammaT]

Totally missed the fall earlier, so sorry! I live in fear of my own klutziness. Hope ice and rest gives relief from pain and soreness. Hopefully that is as bad as your week gets.

 

[Alfie888]

That sounds painful, I do hope you are ok. Try and take it easy for a few days.

 

[Gone again]

Hope you’re ok. We all have that fear of falling and breaking our new parts.

 

[MyAussieGirl]

Status of pain from fall? And ability to walk etc @Mojo333

 

[Mojo333]

@MyAussieGirl Sore, but I'm okay...sore.
But grateful..just didn't know how scared small incident made me.
Like my first pre-op Ramen noodle incident. I envisioned a whole scenario of revision surgery before I ever hit the ground.
I'm officially a wimp.

Shared this with a few ...but still makes me smile. My mom and I took my great-niece Alexis to mall for mandatory picture with Santa.
As she crawled on his lap, Santa asks if she had been a good girl this year. She sheepishly looks at me, then my mom...and quietly answers "I can't lie. I have had my moments!"
classic....

 

[MammaT]

Wonderful story! And you are not a wimp! Perfectly normal to have a fall scare you. It scared me and I wasn’t even there!

 

[Layla]

We're not safe from falling anywhere. You're a perfect example.
Some of us are paranoid over the ice and snow.
Hope you're feeling a lot better!
I can only imagine how scary it was when you realized you were going down
@Mojo333

 

[MyAussieGirl]

I don't think you're whiney I think you're normal to be scared of falls for a long time.

Mega funny on kid I loved it...I'm rushing again but..I love you
@Mojo333

 

[GrannyC]

Just reading back on your thread as I’ve been off the forum for a bit. Sorry about issues with your dad but it sounds like you are a very understanding daughter and I know you will find the right way to handle everything. I imagine he mostly just needs to feel useful, needed and appreciated which can be tough since he isn’t able to do much and then he forgets some. Anyhow, I know you will do the right thing for him. He is truly blessed to have such a fantastic daughter!

Also sorry to read about your fall. I can imagine all the crazy things that crossed your mind as you were falling! Ouch! You must be very sore so take it as easy as you can to let those bruises heal. Probably a bit of ice might help when you find time to sit. You are definitely NOT whiney, that is for sure.

Thank you for all you do at the food bank. That is such a wonderful service. We have one in our town and apparently it is much needed as there are many low income farm workers, etc. in this area.

Stay warm and enjoy this Christmas season. Dress in layers to stay warm. It was minus 2 here this morning and that feels cold! Even the dog couldn’t stay out long as she started limping when her feet soon got cold. Luckily the snow has stopped for today and the sun is out for the first time in nearly a week. If I don’t post again, have a very Merry Christmas and no more falling :tree lights::snows:

 

[Mojo333]

@GrannyC .
Hope you have a great holiday.
It will be super busy here so I may not have the energy to keep up with all as often too, but please know I wish you a Merry Christmas.:tree:

 

[MammaT]

Same to you Mojo. Don’t overdo!