Just got a call from the surgeon that my wife of 37 years did well with hip replacement surgery..

[Permanut]

Sharing that with you guys because:

A. We can use all the good news we can get;

and

B, I'm sitting here by myself in the hospital cafe eating Cheetos by myself.

Hope she's good for another 37 years; I'll check the warranty.

[Scrivener7]

1. That's great! Here's to another 37!

[Permanut]

4. Hey, I'll be 125, but who's counting?

[Scrivener7]

12. Long may you reign!

[MIButterfly]

2. YAHOO!

That is good news. Here's to a swift recovery. I wish your wife all the best. Keep us posted.

[Permanut]

5. Thanks MIButterfly, going to see her in recovery right now.

[SheltieLover]

3. Ty for the great news!

Healing vibes on the way to her!

[Permanut]

6. Thanks, SheltieLover, I'm going to deliver them right now in the recovery room.

[Karadeniz]

7. Glad to hear good news!

[Permanut]

48. Thanks Karadeniz!

[LoisB]

8. That is great news.

[Permanut]

49. I was sure glad to get that call from the doc!

[riversedge]

9. Glad to hear that.

[Permanut]

50. Hey, even better..

The physical therapist had her up and walking a couple of steps.

[Tanuki]

10. Thanks for sharing this happy report!

Best wishes for her full and speedy recovery, and many more blessed and joyous years together!

🥰🌷

[Permanut]

51. Thanks Tanuki, she's back home and in recovery mode.

The whole thing is amazing to me.

[NewLarry]

11. Woo Hoo!!!!

All the best to both of y'all, and hopes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Tell her to put on her dancing shoes, and take her out!

[Permanut]

52. Ya know what, that's exactly what I'm going to do..

She should be ready in a few months, say August.

[Figarosmom]

13. Hip replacements have come a long way

My sister broke her hip and had a replacement. She limped for a while but didn't even have to take therapy.

[walkingman]

15. Wow, that's amazing. It seems they recommend PT for everything these days.

[Figarosmom]

18. It depends on how you do w/o it.

My daughter is a physical therapist and she says hip replacements are not as bad as knee replacements. Use a cane or walker until you are comfortable walking without. Be mindful of every step and where you are placing your foot as you walk.

[soldierant]

122. Nothing, including shoulder replacement, is as bad as a knee

replacement. I was told that by a PA at the orthopedic clinic which serves the Olympic Training Center when I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the left knee.

[Permanut]

55. Boy, ya got that right. Mind boggling that it can be done.

[walkingman]

14. Yahoo...she will be up and about in no time. Great news!

[Permanut]

56. She's done a few steps at home with the walker..

Delightful to see her up already

[3catwoman3]

16. I've had both mine done - R in 2013 and L in 2021.

2 night hospital stay the first time. Home same afternoon and walking up the stairs unassisted with the second one - yikes!

Wishing your sweetheart an uneventful recovery.

[Permanut]

57. Thanks 3catwoan3..

Sounds like you're on the way to being the Bionic Woman!

[iluvtennis]

17. Woohoo

[senseandsensibility]

19. So happy for you and your wife!

I wish her a speedy recovery!

[Permanut]

58. Okay, this is good..

She just said "Hip, hip hooray!"

[niyad]

87. snicker!

[senseandsensibility]

111. Sounds like she has your sense of humor

and that will serve her well during her recovery.

[jrthin]

20. Good news. And now, you can breathe. Speedy healing to your wife.

[Permanut]

59. Thanks jrthin..

You're right, I wasn't breathing right while I was waiting.

[rubbersole]

21. Wonderful!

But instead of Cheetos try Funyums. It speeds up the recovery. 😜

[Permanut]

60. Now that's a home remedy I can get behind!

Might take several doses.

[leftieNanner]

22. Excellent news!

That means that you are her recovery coach. I did that for my husband twice. Be fierce with the exercises and she will get strong and able quickly.

[Permanut]

61. Excellent advice .

She wants to live life at a hundred miles an hour. I may have to put in some speed bumps.

[Phoenix61]

23. Yeah! Thank you for sharing the good news. Wishing her a speedy recovery. nt

[Permanut]

62. Thanks Phoenix61!

[surfered]

24. Great! Encourage her to do all the physical therapy.

[Permanut]

63. I'm on it!

I'm retired, and so is she, so there's no escape!

[wordstroken]

25. Thank you for sharing the good news about your wife's surgery, Permanut.

You are not alone. Your DU familiar is right there beside you cheering you on.

Sending love and hugs to you both.


🦋 wordstroken

[Permanut]

64. Thanks, wordstroken, your words made me smile.

[Amaryllis]

26. THAnks for sharing happy news!

[Permanut]

65. Hey, had to tell my DU family!

[Srkdqltr]

27. I had mine done 20 years ago. It's still going strong. She will be happy with it.

[Permanut]

67. I'm gonna tell her about your experience .

She'll be glad to hear your experience. Okay, just told her. Very reassuring, Srkdqltr.

[Fla Dem]

28. Excellent News! Now you both can take a deep breath.

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[Permanut]

68. Zackly! That's what we're doing right now

[gademocrat7]

29. Great news!

Wishing you ur wife a good recovery. Take care🤗

[Permanut]

69. Thanks, gademocrat7!

[Tetrachloride]

30. 237 years

[Permanut]

70. Warranty expires in the year 2262!

Now that's a great warranty!

[joanbarnes]

31. I had one too...

Two years ago, pain is 100% gone. Best wishes to your wife.

[Permanut]

71. She does have some pain now but manageable..

But it hasn't been even 24 hours yet. She will be very glad to hear your experience.

[TommieMommy]

32. That's fantastic 👍 excellent news

[Permanut]

72. Hey we need that kind of news these days.

[malaise]

33. Happy for both of you

Heal quickly wifey😀

[Permanut]

73. Thanks malaise!

[OldSWODog]

34. good to hear!

P, greetings. You're correct: good news (even from others) is enjoyed. I trust the rehab goes well; your bride will likely consider the PTs to be Torquemada understudies but, once completed, may she enjoy a newly functional joint. Cheers, OSD

[Permanut]

74. I hear ya, she's motivated..

I'll be cheering from the sidelines.

[HeartsCanHope]

35. Sending healing vibes to your wife, and a big hug to you!

[Permanut]

75. Vibes and hugs received; smiles coming back at ya.

[Andy Canuck]

36. Yay!!

I hope she’s up and running soon.

[Permanut]

95. Thanks Andy Canuck..

I'm blown away by your response and all the good wishes on this thread. You have truly helped with her healing.

[Nasruddin]

37. The replacements last a good long time

Her career as a paratrooper, though, might be over

[Permanut]

76. Oh jeez you're right..

And skydiving and bungee jumping may be out too.

[aggiesal]

38. Great to hear. Now she'll be able to kick your @$$ all over the house. She's probably looking forward to that. ...

Just teasing.
Again, good to hear.

[Permanut]

80. Hey, she's the brains of this household..

I'm just the muscle. I'm not gonna mess with that

[NCgayguy]

39. I am so happy for you both!

May You Both Be Healthy, Safe and Happy!

[Permanut]

102. Thanks NCgayguy!

[ShazzieB]

40. Great news! 😃

Happy to hear it! I hope your wife has a fast and smooth recovery!

I've been nudging my husband to look into having a hip replaced. Not sure it would be the right choice for his situation, but I'm trying to get him to at least see an orthopedist to find out. Wish us luck, lol.

[niyad]

42. All extremities crossed!

[Permanut]

83. niyad the human pretzel!

[niyad]

86. If it helps!

[niyad]

41. Sending vibes for swift and complete healing, and energy and love

for both of you. Your DU family is here for you, lean as hard as you neeed.

Cheetos??? Could you go down to the cafeteria, and at least get something more closely resembling actual food? Or have sonething delivered? Will you be staying there while?

[Permanut]

84. No, back home now .

but the selection was nothing to brag about. Cheese pizza that looks like a doormat, you know the drill.

Thank you for your kind words, makes this challenge a little lighter.

[electric_blue68]

43. Great news! Here's to a Full Recovery on the quicker side!

From my 2 experiences w PT
•left shoulder [ripped rotators] in my late 30's (and Im a lefty)
•tri-frsctured right ankle [got metal] in late 50's

If she does her PT about 96% of the time she should have excellent results. A little slack off allowed, but that's it.

Good Luck!
)))healing✨️vibes(((

[Permanut]

85. Spoken like a true veteran and words to the wise .

Thanks electrc_blue68!

[electric_blue68]

93. YW 👍

[LQ_Dem]

44. Move Move Move

Had my right hip replaced four years ago. Use a walker for a few days. Then go to a cane. Then quickly toss it and start walking and ASAP bicycling. I rewarded myself by growing a beard. Don't stop...this is a long-term recovery. Hardest part was getting my golf swing back. Just didn't feel right for the longest time. I eventually changed my swing (for the better) and am now on track.

[Permanut]

94. Right hip for her as well..

I'm going to read your reply directly to her, it's like you know her. She's really just getting started on her recovery, but already frustrated about toddling around the house with the walker. She will be delighted with just the idea of using a cane instead.

We've spent a lot of time on the regular bikes; my brilliant idea about that is to get her an electric bike, maybe get her out on the road faster. I'm not telling her that part, her birthday is next week.

[Hope22]

45. Great news!

Sending love to both of you!💗💗🙏🏼

[Permanut]

96. Thank you Hope22!

[dai13sy]

46. What Wonderful news. Thank you for sharing. You should know you caused me to spray my tea

[Permanut]

82. Hey, glad to add something to your day!

[OldBaldy1701E]

47. Good deal, Permanut! (n/t)

[Permanut]

97. Thanks OldBaldy!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

53. That's wonderful news... glad to hear!!

[Permanut]

98. It really is, she was in pain before and it was getting worse.

[calimary]

109. Hopefully that's in the past now.

Thanks for the good news! We ALL need it.

[Permanut]

116. Amen to that.

[Bluethroughu]

54. I hope she's up and running soon enough!

[Permanut]

81. Thanks, Bluethroughu..

She has enjoyed running just recreationally, so I'm hoping a long with you. Looks excellent, for her to get back to it

[AllaN01Bear]

66. ""

[Permanut]

77. Now that right there is like a standing O on steroids.

Thanks AllaNO1Bear!

[webhead usa]

78. Hip Replacement Rehab

I had my surgery 9 years ago. No problems.

Make certain your wife does the rehab exercises.

[Permanut]

79. Roger that..

She's committed, and we're both retired, so no distractions, no excuses.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

105. Welcome to DU

[Clouds Passing]

88. Good news! Happy healing 💚

[Permanut]

99. Thank you Clouds Passing!

[lark]

89. Excellent news! Give my best wishes for a speedy and fully recovery to your wife please!

Hope I do as well with my upcoming shoulder surgery.

[Permanut]

100. Thanks lark, I will your message to her when she wakes up.

It's mind boggling to me as a non medical person that these joints can be replaced.

Best wishes back at ya for your upcoming surgery; let us know results! Just a side question about right or left, dominant side?

[Erda]

90. That's wonderful!

Here's to another 37+ years!

[Permanut]

101. Thanks Erda!

[Peacetrain]

91. Oh that is wonderful!!!! make a gazillion plans for your next 37 years

My husband and I were married 37 years when I had a knee replacement.. and we did lots and lots of planning... and took those awesome trips (and are planning more) it seems like yesterday.. time flies.. Best wishes to your wife .

[Permanut]

103. Thank you Peacetrain..

We want to follow in your footsteps; number one on her bucket list is Paris, and we will be able to do that now.

[femmedem]

92. Wonderful news! I had a hip replacement just over a year ago.

The recovery took a while, but now I feel as if there was never anything wrong. It sure feels great to be able to walk all over town again without limping.

[Permanut]

104. Thanks femmedem..

She will be delighted to hear your experience. She has the same question you probably had, about how long the recovery would take. Your perspective is great as someone who's been there.

[femmedem]

107. Two things affect how long the recovery will be.

First, did the surgeon use the anterior or posterior approach? Mine used the posterior approach, partly because of a congenital hip abnormality and partly because it's what he's more experienced at. This approach slows the recovery time, but the outcome ends up being just as good.

Second, does she have any conditions that would make her recovery slower than usual?

I know one person who had the anterior approach who was walking on the beach with no walking aids within a few days. It took me over a month to ditch the cane, but again, I have an abnormality that slowed my recovery.

However long it takes, she'll be happy she had it done!

[Permanut]

115. Good info, thanks - I'll check with her.

No pre existing conditions, and health generally good.

[Dorothy V]

127. Good news indeed!

Make sure she goes to all her PT!

[spooky3]

106. Won't be long before she puts this on the record player:

?feature=shared

[Permanut]

117. OMG this is hilarious..

I'm gonna play this for her immediately.

[FemDemERA]

108. Good news!

Hope her recovery goes smoothly.

[Permanut]

121. Thank you FemDemERA.

She's off to a good start. We have that kind of house where you can loop around through the kitchen, dining, living room and hall back to where you started, so she's doing laps (well, only one so far).

[ailsagirl]

110. Great news!!!

[Duncanpup]

112. Fantastic

[Permanut]

120. It really is .

when I was a kid people had a bad hip they just had to live with it.

[Ford_Prefect]

113. Still alive and kicking, eh?

[Permanut]

119. Not kicking very hard today .

but she'll get it back.

[Vinca]

114. Hip replacement is truly an amazing surgery. I guarantee she'll feel a million per cent better.

[Permanut]

118. Amazing is exactly the right word..

And she was in surgery less than two hours.

[Emile]

123. Sounds like you made a good investment. 37 years

[Permanut]

124. I married up..

but my wife says all men do.

[IbogaProject]

125. Happiness shared is doubled

Sorrow shared is halved
Native saying

[Permanut]

128. It has been my good fortune to share both with my best friend.

[dem4decades]

126. Great news, treat yourself to anything you want.

And thanks, we here can use all the good news we can get.

[Permanut]

129. Hey, I'm in!

It has been recommended that my wife increase her protein intake during her recuperation.

So, even though we don't eat much beef, we decided that tonight we're going with the Applebee's $9.99 burger special.

Of course, I'm going for the bacon cheese version because, oh, reasons.