Re: 2 weeks to go

[Guest guest]

Try not to push it, but do take it to the

edge, that is what always worked for me. What’s nice about PT is you have

people there who know your case, and will not allow you to cross the boundaries

of what you should not do. Try and do what they say, but if you feel your not

ready to do something tell them about it. They are a huge help, I know mine

where =)

From: Kathy [mailto:katmarieb@...]

Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004

9:28 PM

Joint Replacement

Subject:

2 weeks to go

I fractured my acetabulum in June of 2002 which went undiagnosed for

8 months. My left side was terribly

atrophied and I have the typical

loss of mobility and pain. In March, I was

scheduled for surgery in

June. My surgery was cancelled due to

workman's comp claims that it

was pre-existing. Went to court in Oct. and

won. So, Jan. 14 is the

big day for my LTHR. Since March, I lost

almost 60 lbs. and have

built back the muscles on my left side through

extensive PT. Right

now I am in better shape than before the fracture.

However, I am getting nervous, more about the

rehab than the

surgery. I have never been one to take

things easy and the

restrictions on movement scare me a bit. I

am afraid I will

dislocate the hip. Any encouraging words

about recovery?

[Guest guest]

,

Welcome Home! I am glad to hear you are still looking ahead to your

surgery with a positive attitude. I do think it will help you stay

ahead of the curve if you are somewhat well rested and relaxed.

Keep going to your " happy place " whenever you start to get nervous and

before you know it you will have the big day behind you.

Take Care, Cam