Congratulations Dad! You are on your way to a pain-free life.
My dad successfully underwent hip-replacement surgery this morning. Everyone I talk to is shocked that he had to have such an operation. He's not very old, is he? He's not an over-weight guy, right?
No and no.
I guess all of the years of running up and down soccer fields, running around baseball diamonds, climbing up and down ladders, and hauling fire hose have caught up to him. Obviously he's not a guy who likes to sit still, so the six weeks on crutches will be the most difficult weeks for him.
Still, all of the woes of recovery will be worth it when he is able to sit in a movie theatre, drive his car, or simply have dinner without having to stand up every five minutes in search of a painless position.
Thanks Jess.
ReplyDeleteI would not have changed a thing all those years. For anyone out there that is not sure about doing it, discuss with your surgeon as to which procedeur is best for you, check out the info available on the web and go for it.
It's been 2 1/2 weeks since the operation and all is going great. I was actually on my feet (with a walker) the following day and with crutches only in one week.
PT is a little painful at times, but no big deal. Goal = back on the golf course July 1st.
Dad