THR It’s the hip’s turn

[Layla]

Aww, what wonderful news! I'm so happy for you to read of this change in, Justice. May it only get better.
Prayers for strength, comfort and healing for you and your horse will continue. Not long now and you'll be on the Road to Recovery right along with your beloved buddy.
Happy Monday, JR!
@JusticeRider

 

[AllNat]

I'm so glad to read of Justice's rebound. I hope it helps alleviate some of your pre-op anxiety and inspires you on your own recovery. Thank you for sharing that beautiful photo.

 

[Layla]

Good Morning JR
I hope, Justice, continues to improve and you're ready to roll tomorrow. I have faith you'll do well and I will be watching for your first post op update.

Since your surgery is tomorrow, if you feel it will be easier for you to have your Hip Recovery thread set up, please feel free to do that today. I'm sure you'll receive well wishes there as well. Here's a link -> Recovery Area
Hugs and best wishes!
@JusticeRider

 

[benne68]

Sending best wishes for an easy day tomorrow, @JusticeRider. You've got this!

Looking forward to seeing you on the healing side in a few days when you are feeling up to it.

 

[JusticeRider]

Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes! This group is such a godsend. Trying to focus on my to-do list today and not dwell on the nerves. There is plenty to do trying to prepare the farm, horses, chickens, and dogs to be cared for by others. Not to mention getting myself ready and organized, food prepped, recovery nest set up, etc.

I will be staying the night this time, and if there are any continuing issues with fainting vomiting, etc they will keep me longer. This is a comfort to me…as much as I’d like to be in my own home, it was scary in the past having these things happen at home with just myself and my husband trying to cope. In the hospital I will be well cared for and they will be equipped and prepared to provide the appropriate care.

Not long now…

 

[JusticeRider]

Also, Justice continues to do well! I am so incredibly grateful

 

[PolarIce]

Well, I have a date for my left hip replacement. I’ll be having it done at OPA Orthopedics on September 23rd. I’m looking forward to getting it over with and also a little bit terrified.

My 4 previous orthopedic surgery recoveries have been longer and more difficult than expected, so this time I am preparing for that and mentally setting an expectation that this will be a long haul. I’m not being cynical, just realistic. I think mentally it will be a lot healthier for me to approach it this way.

I have an autoimmune disorder, Ehlers Danlos and POTS, which were not diagnosed until after my last surgery but which explain a LOT about previous recoveries. Hopefully this knowledge will help taylor both my surgery and aftercare more appropriately. And maybe I will be pleasantly surprised with an easier recovery after all. But I’m keeping my expectations measured. I have a lot of added challenges I will have to negotiate.

During my PKR, this forum really saved me, so I’m very happy to be part of it for this hip journey as well. The knee has been wonderful the last few years, so now it’s the hip’s turn to heal.

I am also a rider(I do eventing), have EDS-hypermobility and had my first replacement 4 yrs ago at 36. I see your surgery was today. Please let us know how you did-and welcome to the other side!

 

[Layla]

Hello JR,
I hope your recovery is off to a good start, your pain is well managed and either you are home, or looking forward to going home. Wishing you comfort and hope to hear from you soon!
@JusticeRider