We are in transition here. The putting away of Christmas has begun.
The Santas are packed up and the pottery collection is back in place.
The only things left are the tree and the garlands in the kitchen. They will go tomorrow
Monday I will go to out patient surgery to get my right hip replaced. Monday evening I will come home. Tuesday a physical therapist will make the first of four visits. I have phone numbers to call if we need help.
Yes, both Tom and I are a little scared, but we are preparing. I got this bed tray for Christmas.
Amazon has delivered two of these.
My check lists are getting checked.
It's not going to be fun being grounded, but I haven't been able to do much lately anyway, although I still manage to walk 1.25 miles almost every day.
I know recovery will be hard work, and painful.
Come July I'm hoping for hip-hip-hooray!
One sentence made me wonder about things when you said, "you were going to outpatients for hip replacement!" Okay , I got it. I wish you all the best in your hip replacement.
ReplyDeleteI wondered about that, too. Outpatient? Hip replacement? Is the hospital too full of Covid patients? Down here, there is no choice to have elective surgery, it is denied; all beds are full. I think you are wonderful to go through all this without complaining. There must be so much pain and discomfort. The toilet seat with arms and riser is the best purchase I've made in years. Keep writing your blog if you can and we'll show you photos of life outside so you can get better faster. This comment sent with love and concern.
ReplyDeleteI did not realize that hip replacement was done as an out patient. This amazes me. Best of luck to you and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteYour forward looking positive attitude will pull you through with flying colors. May 2021 be your best year ever!
ReplyDeleteYou will weather this just fine. You are healthy and hardworking and motivated. It will take time but others I have seen work their way back to a more normal life. It is just so hard when we know our years are numbered to have to look forward to downtimes.
ReplyDeleteJust a bit stunned that hip replacement could be done and home in one day. Wow. Praying that it all goes smoothly and your recovery is as quick and easy as possible. I second that toilet riser with arms. Best purchase I ever made.
ReplyDeletebest wishes for a speedy recovery...you sound prepared!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best in your upcoming surgery and recovery. I'd say you've got things figured out.
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay well!
Keeping you in my thoughts for a speedy surgery and recovery. I'm sure you're looking forward to regaining your strength and mobility and will be ready to go this summer. Please tell Tom to take care of himself too as I'm sure he'll be helping you.
ReplyDeleteI have a few fellow yoga participants who have had hip replacements. They are doing just fine, and I know you will, too. You are quickly becoming the bionic woman! :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are well prepared. I will sure be thinking about you and wish you the best. I love Christmas decorations but also love how neat and clean everything looks once it is packed away again. Your dining room is so pretty! Happy New Year to you and Tom
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking about you! You are one strong lady and I know you will do well. Just know that you have many blog friends that care about you and will be sending you healing thoughts! Happy New Year to you both and Happy New Hip to you!
ReplyDeleteMy husband had hip replacement a few years ago - outpatient, too. He was so relieved to have it done and out of the pain! The biggest thing was being confined for a while - guess that won't be much of a thing now! You will be so glad you had it done and in retrospect you will see it wasn't that much to worry about. Happy walking next year!
ReplyDeleteYou are well prepared. Happy new year, Linda! Aloha from Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a good Christmas and I hope this New Year will be very happy.
ReplyDeleteI had a knee replacement 8 yrs ago and I survived---haha. My Mother had a hip replacement in her 80s and recovered wonderfully and you will too. I don't remember her even using a walker. Good attitude is all important as you know. As you remember she lived to be 95 and in good health--physically and mentally----I see a good outcome for you. Her favorite thing was a gismo to help her put her sox on---imagine that. You will be fine--believe it!!
MB
I hope that the surgery goes well and your recovery is speedy! You will feel like a new woman before long. I know Tom will take good care of you!! Outpatient surgery is becoming more common. I think my Mother In Law was in the hospital for 10 days with hers back in about 1990. A friend at Bingo has his as same day and he is just thrilled to be rid of the pain. I am sure your check list is long...and you will be well prepared! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and Good Luck, Linda! I have a friend who had hip surgery also and she's able to move much easier now and could do tai chi again. I'm so glad you have your family (especially Tom) to help you in everything.
ReplyDeleteYour house always looks so amazing!