Re: Moving slowly/Chris

[Guest guest]

Dear

Thanks for giving me the best opportunity yet for deep, belly laugh!

When you told me to keep my " pee-pee " up, I thought, uh-oh, I'm back

to people confusing my gender because of my confusing name. I'm

female, and was named for my grandpa. Believe me, it's caused me

lots of very amusing moments in my lifetime, but it's been a while

since anyone's advised me in the way you have-- probably first time,

actually!

Anyway, it's nice to hear that the swelling issue is not at all

unique to me. When I awaken in the morning, and after resting for a

while, the burning is so intense that I want to gnaw off my leg.

Eventually, after quite some time, it does subside. This whole

ordeal is one that I'd never expected to be so difficult. I knew

I'd be challenged, but come 'on already!

Anyway, I do hope that your second experience goes smoothly. And I

hope you're enjoying your time in London, and that you'll keep in

touch. Thanks for making us all giggle.

Cheers,

Lari

> > 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!