Dr. Mont Hippies

Well folks, I am finally looking forward to the surgery date. My iPod is loaded; I just bought a Playstation Portable to have in the hospital with me; and I picked up two new books -- I suppose it's wishful thinking that I'll have time for all of it. I continue to exercise so I'm in prime shape (can't say it feels good, but mentally it gives me some control over the situation). My initial plan was to bring my laptop into the hospital with me (so I could blog to my heart's content), but I'm leaning against that option, so you'll have to wait until I'm home to get the rest of the report.

I have just returned from my pre-op class at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, and for the first time in years feel fairly confident that I will be pain free and active in the foreseeable future. The patient advocates at Sinai were outstanding, the class informative, and the entire staff most supportive. One week from now I will most likely be in my hospital room, done with post-op recovery and simply watching TV on pain medication. The path that brought me here is a long one starting with hip displasia, years of martial arts and running, a very painful hip injury, steroid injections, and lots and lots of Advil. Will keep you updated as things progress...