September 10, 2019
I Become Bionic
Behold my world for the next few days.
Monday morning at 5:30am I reported to the hospital for total replacement of my right hip. Anesthesia came via a spinal, but I slept through the procedure anyway. The surgery was brief and trouble free, and I was alert and chatting in the recovery room, and on into my hospital room. The first physical therapy session was a few hours later, and I nailed it.
I was in considerably less pain after the surgery than before it, although loads of painkillers might have had a little to do with that.
Today, Tuesday, I had a couple more PT sessions and an occupational therapy session, after which I was sent home. (For hips, they want you on your feet as soon as possible.)
I am surprised at how mentally alert I am despite the opioids. I might even do some writing later.
They gave me a walker and told me to use it for the next couple weeks, but I really don’t need it. I walk funny but I’m in no danger of falling over. But still, they told me to use it so I will.
Otherwise, I’ll be alternating TV with various sorts of physical therapy.
So far, so lucky.
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