Re: Moving slowly (correction)

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Lari(?)

I, of course, meant talk to your surgeon - not mine!!

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> > Hello, Everyone,

> >

> > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I

am

> > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to

> me.

> > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a

long-

> > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a

> > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went

> > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what

everyone

> > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation,

> > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the

surgery,

> > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising

in

> > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I

felt

> > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left

leg

> > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required

> > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly,

deeply

> > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is

> > there anyone out there who has not come through this as

expected?

> > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through

it

> > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for

> coping?

> > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement!

> >

> > Many thanks!