New Hip #2... bidding adieu to the pain UPDATE

[Dee Dee]

Isn't it great to feel better.  I can totally relate to your progress.  Mine is finally on the upswing.
Thanks for your inquisitive nature and finding out about the issues!


Merry Christmas!

Dee

[Miguelito]

Rob,

Lot of stuff on this thread. I am glad you are doing better. I am starting to dread the inevitability of the second time.

I just wanted to comment on your waking up during surgery. I didn't during my HR, but I did during hernia surgery fifteen years ago. I don't remember if my eyes were awake but I could feel this somewhat remote but firm tugging (no pain though). It went on for a bit before I finally spoke up and said, "I'm awake". Then they must have knocked me out again.

No idea what the reported percentage of people who wake up during surgery is, but I bet the real number is higher than people think.

Mike