Sen. John Kerry Undergoing 2nd Hip Replacement

[babylonsister]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=9471729

Sen. John Kerry Undergoing 2nd Hip Replacement
Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts undergoing 2nd hip replacement; 1st hip surgery was in August
BOSTON January 4, 2010 (AP)


The 2004 Democratic presidential nominee will have his left hip replaced Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital. His right hip was replaced in August.

Kerry spokesman David Wade tells The Associated Press that Dr. Dennis Burke achieved such good results the first time that Kerry decided to have his other hip replaced. In both cases, the joints had become arthritic and inflexible from age and athletic activity.

Wade says the 66-year-old Kerry decided to have the operation now to ensure "he'd be back on his feet for the legislative period later this month."

That could include a vote on a national health care plan that will require all 60 Democratic Senate votes.

Kerry's wife, Teresa Heinz, is scheduled to resume breast cancer treatment this month.

[femmocrat]

1. Wishing Senator Kerry a speedy recovery.

And the best to his wife.

[karynnj]

9. Same here

They really are a very impressive, caring couple.

[Deep13]

2. Too much sail-boarding.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to a solid liberal.

[blm]

5. sail-boarding, hockey, cycling, skiing, motorcycling, snowboarding, soccer....all adds up.

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[AspenRose]

3. Where have I been...didn't know he had a previous hip replacement

And didn't know Mama T was getting treatment for breast cancer...

Speedy recovery wishes for both of them!

[karynnj]

10. THK's oped on that, if you are interested

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09358/1023263-109.stm

Teresa has worked for decades to further research on women's health issues and environmental toxins - including breast cancer.

[blm]

4. So recent claims that Kerry was rejected entry into Iran WERE planted just as some of us suspected.

Scratch that. Just as some of us EXpected. We've been watching establishment power use its control of various press outlets against Kerry for nearly four decades now.

His enemies should have paid closer attention - It was quietly reported in the fall that Kerry would be having a second surgery during break.

[BlueIris]

6. ((((( Senator K ))))) nt

[midnight]

7. A quick recovery for both Sen and his beautiful wife....

[Lochloosa]

8. Not to hijack your thread but this pisses me off...

It's 58 DEMOCRATIC SENATE VOTES

1 INDEPENDENT

AND ONE ASSHOLE

On Edit: Get back at 'em soon Kerry

[ObamaKerryDem]

11. Wow, another one (though I think I remember reading that he would probably have another..)

Again, ouch. :( Though he seems to have recovered quite well from the last one. I wish him a full and speedy recovery from this one and to Teresa as well, as she undergoes her treatment this month. May they both make a fast and full return to health! :)

[YvonneCa]

19. Ditto...

...Feel better soon, Senator and Mrs. Kerry.

[karynnj]

12. Boston Globe article after surgery

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/01/04/sen_john_kerry_undergoing_2nd_hip_replacement_1262608760/

[ProSense]

17. Wonderful. Thanks. n/t

[politicasista]

13. Kick. Best wishes to the Senator and Momma T

:kick: :patriot:



Happy New Year too. :hi:

[karynnj]

14. Happy New year to you

[politicasista]

15. Thanks,

You too. :hi:


P.S. Happy 5th Anniversary to the DUK group too. :)

[PopSixSquish]

16. Best Wishes to the Senator and Momma T

They're both in my thoughts and prayers...

[jillan]

18. Sending him the best wishes.

That family is really going thru hell right now.