Here's the latest for the Sock 'n Glove Ministry, cosy gloves
from the same yarn as the cosy socks.
So the outcome or upshot of the ortho doctor is that the hip is now bone on bone, the cartilage is all worn away, and the most likely decision is a joint replacement. Meanwhile I'm getting a shot next week and have a physical therapy appointment set up.
The doctor did say improvement is very unlikely given the state of my union, joint, that is. So I'm considering getting the shot for some immediate relief, bagging the pt and getting set for the joint replacement.
Now I need to study what it's all about. Another reason not to delay, it occurs to me, is to get it done while Medicare is still in working order.
Handsome Son was wonderful, and will be helpful. I don't want to impose, because he's so willing.
So there we are. Evidently on the brink of another adventure, an unexpected one.
Happy day everyone, because you never know!
A friend of mine had a hip replacement in the morning, was home not long after lunch and was walking around. Now she is an extremely fit woman in her late sixties but zero complications and her pain was immediately gone.
ReplyDeleteThat's very encouraging, thank you.
DeleteAt least you now know and what can be done to help you.
ReplyDeleteOuch! Hope the shot helps while you wait to schedule the surgery. I have friends that have had hip surgery and it made a huge difference for them.
ReplyDeleteThat's my hope, too.
DeleteThere is help which is great news. Life is one adventure after another!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to see it that way.
DeleteOh my - that must have been a bit of a shock to get that diagnosis. I know of a lot of people who have had great success with a replacement so hopefully you will be the same. Good idea to get it done sooner rather than later - just in case Medicare disappears.
ReplyDeleteIt was a shock. I didn't think it was so advanced. But we'll get it done.
DeleteYou really knit those up quickly. I hope the shot helps with the pain and that you can have the operation soon and heal nicely
ReplyDeleteThe pain is less of an issue than the instability and weakness in the joint. But it will be nice not to hurt.
DeleteWonderful finish on your gloves. Sorry about your hip.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Thank you, they're well received, I gather. The hip is, oh well!
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