Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I had the same thing. MRI, AVN, two new hips. You will feel like a completely new person. The post-surgical pain isn't half of what you are going through now, and each day will get better and better. Hang in there, you will feel better soon !! Best, > > > > Hi, everybody! > > > > I just turned 58, and a couple of weeks ago found out that I have > > SEVERE osteoarthritis in both hips and so need bilateral > > replacements. It's really a relief to know why I've been in so > much > > pain and why I can't walk straight! I was thinking maybe muscle > > atrophy or something, but never dreamed of OA! > > > > It's very helpful to hear some other experiences; I'm planning to > > get some bed risers and move to the chair from my sofa which is > > really low now after being collapsed underneath lol. I already > got > > a raised toilet seat (yesterday) because mine is already too low > for > > me. It helps in maneuvering, but it's a little strange to get > used > > to!! > > > > And I have 5 cats that are like my babies, so I'm hoping I won't > > have to be in the hospital long, because I have no one to come > feed > > them. They can go a couple of days, but wouldn't leave them much > > longer. I know I'll have to put feeding dishes and litter boxes > up > > on something higher - I'm going to try it ahead of time to see if > > they will adapt to it! > > > > Thanks for having me in the group. > > Carol in NC > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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