Subj : HIP SURGERY
To   : ALL
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Thu Aug 23 2018 09:11:00

  Unfortunately, I have impending surgery on my left hip. I've heard
that it's less difficult afterwards than knee surgery...but I've also
heard that like with all surgeries, there's a chance of failure...but
the worst thing is the downtime...no driving or heavy lifting for 3
weeks to 6 months...and for me, that's way too long.

  The thing is, while I am using a walker wherever I go now, I have to
have it eventually, or my hip is likely to fail. But, being caregiver
for my elderly Mom, she has no one to fall back on if I go down (no pun
intended), and I have no one to take care of me.

  If anyone in here has had experience with hip surgery, or knows of
those who have, your comments would be appreciated. I saw my PCP
yesterday, and will see my orthopedic doctor on Monday. I would like to
delay it until November, if possible, though.

Daryl

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