OK I need some Lounge hugs and vibes.

[sarge43]

Tuesday I'm going in for a hip joint replacement. The degenerative arthritis finally did its voodoo and I can't put it off any longer.

And no mods I'm not mooching around for medical advice, have plenty of that.

So starting Monday night, I'll be off line at least until next weekend.

Wish me luck; I'm going in.

[LeftyFingerPop]

1. Strong good wishes and healing vibes, sarge.

:hug:

[sarge43]

2. Thank you, sir.

Never have enough good vibrations

[Callalily]

3. Sending good vibes, and

wishing you a swift and complete recovery. Don't forget your PT! ;-)

[sarge43]

8. Thank you, ma'am

I understand my physical therpist, the Comte de Sade, will insist upon staying on the PT.

[Call Me Wesley]

4. Good vibes coming for you.

It'll be an easy ride. :hi:

[sarge43]

9. Thank you, sir

From your monitor to the Big Guy's eyes.

[blogslut]

5. May it all go better than expected.

Take care of yourself. :hi:

[sarge43]

10. Thank you, ma'am.

I will. I'm not ready to throw in the towel quite yet.

[Old Troop]

6. Good luck Sarge. You'll be back to doing PT in no time.

[sarge43]

12. Thank you, sir

Doc tells me most people are back in action very quickly. 97% success rate. Thems good odds.

[ThomCat]

7. I hope it goes well for you.

Good luck with the physical therapy afterward. Hang in there. :hug:

I hope you are up and walking around better than ever afterward. Full Mobility! No Pain! :)

[sarge43]

14. Thank you, sir

I should be. I'm looking forward to that no pain thing. That'll be a refreshing change.

[Ikonoklast]

11. You'll be playing handball in six weeks.

And kicking ass.

[sarge43]

15. Thank you sir

The handball - meh. Kicking ass - yesss.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

13. good luck, peaceful vibes and healing energy

:hug:

[sarge43]

16. Thank you ma'am

The good thoughts - much appreciated.

[av8rdave]

17. Best wishes for a trouble free procedure and a speedy recovery

[sarge43]

19. Thank you sir

Everything should go well and I'll be back to terrorizing the peasants and annoying the gentry fairly quickly.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear sarge43...

All my best healing vibes and hugs for you, sweetie!

I know you'll feel much better and soon...

Try not to be scared...

And we'll be right here, waiting for your safe return!

:hug:

[sarge43]

20. Thank you, ma'am

I'm not scared, at best a touch nervous, mainly about the spinal. I don't do needles well.

Either it works or it doesn't. If it does, great. If not, deal with it.

I'll be back.

[femmocrat]

21. Best wishes and healing vibes, sarge!

Hope everything goes well and you will be back soon! :hug:

[sarge43]

22. Thank you

I'm sure it will go well and I'll be back ASAP.

[JoePhilly]

23. I have a friend who's had it ... runs in his family.

He's walked with a hitch for years ... he handled the entire thing very well.

Recovered relatively quickly. He stuck to his PT after and he says that was key.

And he is very, very happy that he had it done.

Good luck.

[sarge43]

24. Thank you, sir

That's what I understand, keep on the PT to build up the muscle strength. I'm looking forward to getting back to walking more than a few feet at a time ... and the gardening.

[JoePhilly]

27. Good deal .... I had a very unuslayy surgery a few years ago ...

I dislocated BOTH knees at the same time. Basketball. Snapped both patella tendons (they help hold the knee cap in place).

I spent ~4 weeks in a rehab faculty, in which, most of the folks were getting either a new knee, or a new hip. Most of them weer older than me ... I was 45. Most of them 60+.

I suspect that you are headed for a week at a rehab facility like the one I went to.

Some of the folks I saw there were emotionally "broken" ... its bad enough to be "physically" broken, but for some, the need for the new hip or knee seemed to pull them down emotionally. They saw the decline (which we all face).

But some, they were ready for the fight. And I could tell which was which, and so could the PT folks. A big part of their job was to get those who were emotionally broken to fight. And they liked the fighters, because they could pair them, create buddies who would work together.

Now ... my injury was a surprise. Sounds like you've known you need the new hip for a while.

I have small kids. So I needed to get out. They had told me initially that I'd be there in the rehab place for about 8 weeks. In a wheel chair for 2 or 3 ... and 8 weeks away from my kids??

Once I was there ... I began to plan my exit. What do I have to do to get home. Goals, goals, goals.

Some of the others ended up being there longer because they didn't try. They had no goals.

Others, I noticed "wanted out". They wanted to "get back to life". I'm not saying that anyone tried to find "short cuts". But my impression was that those who set goals did better and recovered faster.

It'll be tough. So set goals.

"I want to be able to shower standing up by date X" (that's a big milestone).
"I want to be able to go UP stairs one at a time by X"
"I want to be able to go DOWN stairs one at a time by Y" (this is harder so it is a different goal).

You mention gardening ... what physical positions do you have to be able to do to do your gardening?

Make a list, from those that were easy before, to those that were hardest. Then, us PT to help you set goals to get you there.

[sarge43]

30. If all goes well, I'm told my PT will be out patient.

Either go to the hospital X number of days a week or the therapist comes to the house.

I'm well aware I'm getting old and the only thing that bothers about it is losing my independence and self sufficiency so I have the perfect goal. And no I won't try to cut corners. After the PT briefing I'll set specific goals.

Re gardening -- there's a lot of kneeing involved and of course walking, but by next spring either I'm back up to speed or not.

Thanks for the good advice

[hippywife]

25. Sending best healing vibes to you and your

surgical team. Wishing you a successful procedure, speedy recovery, and a changed life soon after for the better with all the freedom of movement and from pain this can bring.

:hug:

[sarge43]

31. Thank you

I am looking forward to being a bionic woman.

[nuxvomica]

26. Sending vibes...

I hope it all goes smoothly and you recover quickly. :hug:

[sarge43]

32. Thank you, sir

I'm confident it will and I will.

[handmade34]

28. ((((good vibes)))))

:hug:............. best of luck and don't let the nurses give you a hard time! :D

[sarge43]

33. Thank you, ma'am

More likely I'll give them a hard time :evilgrin:

[foxfeet]

29. Good vibes en route!

I wish you a successful procedure and complete, rapid and comfortable healing!

EDIT: Spelling. D'oh.

[sarge43]

34. Thank you, sir

Much appreciate the good wishes.

[JohnnyLib2]

35. Heal!

Heal well, heal fast. Then make your way to a computer and update, please.

Many good wishes.....

[sarge43]

38. Thank you, sir

As soon as I'm homeI certainly will update.

[MiddleFingerMom]

36. When MiddleFingerMomMom had her hip replacement (in her late 60's - early 70's...

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[sarge43]

44. Thank you sir

"more hip" like that.

Hubby said I should tell the surgeon to save the bone bits so I can make soup stock. Yeah, he's sick, but then so am I.

[Gormy Cuss]

37. Vibes for a smooth operation.

:hug:

[sarge43]

40. Thank you, sir

Those vibes are most welcome.

[Odin2005]

39. YIKES! Take care!

[sarge43]

45. Thank you, sir.

I certainly will.

[lightningandsnow]

41. Best of luck!

My aunt had a hip replacement a few years ago, and it really helped her in the long run. Keep us posted when you can, okay?

:hug:

[sarge43]

46. Thank you, ma'am

Yeah, arthritis doesn't get better, so it has to be done. I know it will help. Yes, I'll update as soon as they boot me out of the hospital.

[Aristus]

42. Stand tall, sarge; hip replacement or no hip replacement.

We're here with you, and for you.

Carry on...

:patriot:

[sarge43]

47. Thank you, sir

All these good wishes mean so much.

Returning salute.

[Dystopian]

43. Best wishes to you...

I'll keep you in my thoughts.
I know two people who had this surgery and both are free from pain...changed their lives.
Sending you a hug, sarge:hug:
Warm thoughts ...happy future.


peace~

[sarge43]

48. Thank you, ma'am

Yeah, constant pain is no way to live. After awhile it imprisons you. Looking forward to my freedom.

[proteus_lives]

49. Good luck. I hope all turns out well.

[sarge43]

51. Thank you, sir

I'm sure it will. As noted up thread, 97% success rate. I'll take those odds.

[Terra Alta]

50. Good luck!!

Sending my best vibes your way!!

[sarge43]

52. Thank you, ma'am

And lovely vibes they are and most welcome.

[GreenPartyVoter]

53. Good luck! *hugs*

[sarge43]

54. Thank you, ma'am

Can't have enough *hugs*.

[applegrove]

55. My mother had one done. After she recovered she had no pain whatsoever. Good luck!

[sarge43]

57. Thank you, ma'am

That's good to hear. I hope I copycat her.

[Quantess]

56. Best wishes! Get well!

:grouphug:

[sarge43]

58. Thank you, ma'am

Getting well is the mission objective.