Thank you for your support. As I said, I do have a problem being dependent especially when I know how busy my daughter's family is. I guess I've always been the care giver so i guess I don't know how to sit back or how to ask for what I need. The other night my daughter told me the sound of me coming down the hall with my crutches during the night got into my son inlaw's dream and gave him a nightmare lol. I am trying to be more quiet.

I'm still waiting for the home services to start and am trying to be patient. I know Dr. Su is one of the best and so far no complications at all ;D. In so many ways I am doing better now with this surgery than when I had my labrum and impingement repaired a couple of years ago.

I did just get a letter and script from the doctor who gave me my presurgical clearance. (HSS makes you go to one of their doctors) Seems my vitamin D level is very low. Hopefully just a side effect of not getting outside to play because it used to hurt too much and my sunbathing days are over. Anyone else have this?

This weekend if all is well I am going upstate to visit my middle daughter to see her wedding gown. Wedding is a month away. I have pillows and drugs for the ride and if I can't get up the narrow flights of stairs at the fitting she plans on coming down to me in the dress. I didn't like the idea of being carried up. lol.

Hi again, I am glad to hear you sound like you're doing better. It WILL just get better and better. I am at 13 weeks today. I can almost forget aobut my hip, and am back to doing (gently) the things I love to do. Keep smiling, let others care for you, get axcited about the wedding! Luann

Hurray! the nurse finally came to do all the paper work, look at the site, check my vitals and pave the way for home PT to start. The steri strips are still mostly on due to misinformation regarding covering the stitches while bathing. The one stitch that can be seen looks like fine fishing line so we aren't sure if they are disolveable after all. A call to Dr. Su for Tuesday. My bp is still a tad low but since I'm not doing a whole lot these days I guess can be expected, all else seemed to be fine.Still having some pain but I've been able to cut pain meds in half.

Does anyone know if insurance will cover a Lafuma chair? Would a doctor write a script for one? My furniture at home is all pretty low and cushy so I'm concerned I'll be stuck in my bedroom most of the time without a decent chair I can get in and out of. I've heard good things about Lafuma and it sounds like it would help me get through more nights of sleeping on my back. I've tryed to sleep on the non operated side but only last about 10 minutes even with 2 pillows tucked between my knees.

The plan is on for going upstate tonight as long as we stop every hour to walk a bit and I promise to wear the TEDS - so says the nurse. I am so looking forward to the preview of my little girl in her wedding dress.

Hi

A lot of older people have low vitamin D levels even when outside a lot.  I did too.  I don't know if your insurance company will pay for a recliner, but I could not have lived without my lazyboy.  I am 4 weeks post op from open heart surgery and am still sleeping in it. I just can't breath right laying down in a bed yet.  I would purchase a nice recliner that matches your furniture because as you become older - it is great.  You will still find many nights that you want to sleep for awhile in the recliner.  I was able to get on my unoperated side quickly, but still used my recliner a lot.  It is more like a hospital bed being able to raise your feet and change the angle of your back.

Good luck.  Enjoy your trip.  Just remember to stop and walk every hour.

Pat

I went upstate for my daughter's fitting, managed the narrow and very shallow stairs, and she looked beautiful. I can't wait to see her veil and all on the big day. What a boost to my spirits. Took all the required breaks in the car wore my Teds and had an ice pack.

After being told for 9 months after THR sugery that everything was "picture perfect", I found out that my hip was placed at a wrong angle for my body.  I had never been out of pain, and was just continually in PT for the whole time.  Finally, I couldn't stand it anymore and nearly demanded that something be done or figured out.  I was sent to a surgeon who diagnosed the problem.  Needless to say, I was beside myself with fear, anxiety, and apprehension before the surgery, brought on by all the pain of many months and the fact that I felt I had been severely wronged by the surgeon and PT.  By the time I went for surgery, I had spent 3 weeks (and many more before that) in depression and panic attacks and crying continually.  I had surgery a little more than 5 weeks ago, and I have never in my life been so depressed and fearful, just waiting to feel better, to be able to walk, and to be able to say that this time it worked.  But in the meantime my days are anxious and my nights are filled with panicked dreams and thoughts of how I will never be normal.  This is the scariest time of my whole life.  I finally made an appointment to see a psychologist tomorrow and I cannot wait for 20 more hours to pass to tell someone else my sad story.  I have always considered myself a very upbeat person with a sunny outlook, but this has been overwhelming.  I have good family and friends praying for me, and I am trusting that God will see me through and I can once again be normal.  Thanks for listening.
Donna

Hi Donna

I am sorry to hear about your hip problems.  I hope that you will find a solution and peace of mind soon.  Consuling will hopefully help.  Maybe a few meds too.  It is terrible when a hip device is not properly placed.  Have you thought of asking several of the top surgeons what they think?  Dr. De Smet of Belgium, Dr. Gross of SC and Dr. Bose of India will all give you a free consultation if you send them an email and a copy of your x-rays in a digital format as a .jpg   They are the top resurfacing surgeons, but also do many THRs.  Dr. Su of NY has done a large amount of revisions of resurfacings to THRs due to other surgeons errors.  Many of the surgeons will work with you to give you a free consultation. My one piece of advice is that I would choose only one of the best surgeons to have a revision if it is required.  You need the top surgeons in the world to get your hip straightened out.  http://www.surfacehippy.info/listofdoctors.php

I will also keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very diffiuclt time for you.  PLease keep in touch with us to let us know how things are going.  I know a bit about fear since I had open heart surgery 5 weeks ago to replace my aortic valve.  It is really tough to face the thought that you could die or things could go very wrong.  You life hangs in the balance and you have to put yourself in the hands of the best surgeons and God.  A hip can be fixed, but first get your emotions and fear under control so you can make good decisions.

Pat

Hi Pat
Thanks for the encouraging words and prayers.  I saw the phychologist today and she suggested a psychiatrist also because I may be able to get a medication for temporary anxiety to get over this depression.  I just keep waiting to wake up and be all better.  The last year and even the few before that have zapped me of my ability to look beyond and have a hopeful attitude.  Donna

Hi
Since my last post, I have seen a psychologist, and a psychiatrist, and have been given medication for anxiety and depression.  I just started it 3 days ago.  The thought of this surgery not being right had led me to such bad panic attacks I could not function.  I am getting stronger, so that is helpful for my mental state, but the first time around I didn't know for sure something was wrong for a few months.  I am 7 1/2 weeks from surgery and still very nervously counting the days.  I know I need my right hip done also, and right now the thought makes me physically ill. Thanks for all the great letters on this website.  Sometimes I cry for others with such severe problems I forget about my own.  Sometimes I can't even read anything because I feel so sorry for myself.  I hope this gets better.
Donna