Klayfish
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 19, 2016
All set for my third hip surgery, same hip, in the past six years...and second in two years. Getting up long before crack of dawn tomorrow to be at the surgery facility super early. Since I've been through this rodeo before, I know what to expect, but doesn't make it any more fun. This one is a bit more invasive, including labrum replacement and other grafts. I'll be on crutches for likely 6 weeks (potential for just 4, but unlikely), followed by using a cane until I can walk without a limp. Hoping that's only a few weeks after I'm off crutches. Goal with surgery is to reduce pain levels greatly and "buy" another 7-10 years before I do a full replacement. I'm a bit young to do a replacement now, as it comes with its' own set of challenges we decided weren't right for me yet, so one more attempt at repair.
Honestly, it's not the surgery that concerns me most. It's being a burden on my family. I don't want to make them do all kinds of extra work or have extra stress, especially DW. That's what gives me the most worry. However, I also know that if I try to do too much, that worries her, so I'm smart to try to find the right balance of letting my family help me yet still do things for myself.
Honestly, it's not the surgery that concerns me most. It's being a burden on my family. I don't want to make them do all kinds of extra work or have extra stress, especially DW. That's what gives me the most worry. However, I also know that if I try to do too much, that worries her, so I'm smart to try to find the right balance of letting my family help me yet still do things for myself.