My 85-year-old father is having hip replacement surgery

[MineralMan]

today at 2PM PDT. He's very healthy, so it should go just fine, but if you can spare a minute around then, think a good thought for him.

I'll be flying out on Saturday to stay a few days and help out as I can. Fortunately my sister and brother live in the same town.

He's a WWII B-17 pilot and a granite pillar in my life.

[commander bunnypants]

1. good vibes for pops

those Bombers were a sight I saw one fly before

CB

[MineralMan]

13. Thanks a bunch!

[NJmaverick]

2. Good vibes

:grouphug:

[MineralMan]

14. Thanks. I appreciate it.

[SeaLyons]

3. sending good thoughts for your father....

:hug:

[MineralMan]

15. Thank you very much.

[Deep13]

4. Must be in progress now.

Good luck, Captain. Thanks for killing those Nazis.

[MineralMan]

5. He's in California, so it's still a while before it starts.

[Deep13]

6. I'm glad he didn't forget that the world spins when flying his airplane.

Duh! :evilgrin:

[State the Obvious]

20. I'm in California, too...surgery at St.John's in Santa Monica. nt

[State the Obvious]

7. I've had two total hip replacements...

...and the new technology in hip replacement is amazing! Not to worry. They will probably start him taking small steps the day of surgery. As long as he does his physical therapy exercises....and paces himself....he will be fine.

My doctor always reminded me that Mother Nature heals at her own pace....so don't try to get better FASTER...just let the healing take place on its own. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to be pain-free. (And do not compare your healing to anyone else's healing!) We are all unique.

Make sure he gets plenty of rest, too. Therapy can be exhausting in the beginning.

It is wonderful that he has his family's support. :hug: I'm sending good thoughts to all of you. :hi:

[MineralMan]

8. Thanks for the info and the good wishes.

[Heidi]

9. Sending tons of good vibes

for your dad's quick recovery and your peace of mind. :hug:

[MineralMan]

11. Thank you!

[Swede]

10. My dad had both hips replaced.

The operation is over very quickly. Vibes going to you and your father.

[MineralMan]

12. Thanks!

[mix]

16. Please give him my appreciation and good vibes.

He will be in my prayers.
:hug:

[MineralMan]

18. Will do. Thanks!

[Tangerine LaBamba]

17. That surgery is routine now,

and they can get the whole thing done in 90 minutes or so. He'll be up and working with physical therapists in a couple of days. The recovery from that procedure is speedy to the point of being unbelievable. He'll be walking with a walker in a week, and he's gonna be just fine. Some time with a cane, but the more he walks, the faster he'll heal.

A good 81-year-old friend of mine had the surgery a year ago, and he was back at his medical practice - he's a dermatologist, and on his feet all day - within two months.

So, here's to your Dad, with every good wish in the world!!!

:toast:

[MineralMan]

19. Thanks! Good to hear that.

[MineralMan]

21. Surgery's over, and everything went fine.

He's in a regular room and Mom, brother, and sister are there with him. I'll be there Saturday, and he should get out of the hospital that day or Sunday. Good stuff.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Good news, my dear MineralMan!

I'm sure you're relieved!

All the best to him, and you and your entire family...

:hug:

[Lars39]

24. Glad all went well...continued best wishes for a quick recovery.

:hug:

[hippywife]

23. A little late but

throwing in vibes for an excellent rehab. :hi:

[Bossy Monkey]

25. My 88 year old dad's 88 year old fiancee just had it about a month ago. Went great.

Good luck and good vibes to him.

Edit: Got here too late, but so glad it went well.

[applegrove]

26. He'll be fine. And once he recovers from the operation his hip will not hurt him at all.

It is amazing what they can do these days.