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imanamerican63

(16,194 posts)
Wed Apr 24, 2024, 11:24 AM Apr 2024

Update on my mom #3.

The ortho doctor is going to do surgery at noon, they are inserting 3 pin into the hip bone and should be all get is needed, hopefully. Rehab is going to take place in a week or so.

Thank you again for your concern and comments.


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Warpy

(114,616 posts)
4. Rehab starts in the hospital
Wed Apr 24, 2024, 12:40 PM
Apr 2024

They want her able to get out of bed by the time she goes to rehab, bare minimum.

niyad

(132,499 posts)
5. Sending vibes for sucessful surgery, and swift and complete recovery
Wed Apr 24, 2024, 12:43 PM
Apr 2024

and healing. Huggs for you. Now... deeeeeep breath. We are all here for you and your family.

Backseat Driver

(4,671 posts)
8. Medical science has made great strides in orthopedics...may all go well and recovery be easy and fast...n/t
Wed Apr 24, 2024, 01:16 PM
Apr 2024

Raven

(14,275 posts)
10. I had a couple of those pins and a rod going from the top of my hip to my knee. I'm 78 and
Wed Apr 24, 2024, 01:59 PM
Apr 2024

I was out of the hospital in 3 days. Rehab is very important and your Mom needs to get out of that bed and be sitting up as soon as possible. She is going to do fine!

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