Got news from the doctor finally

by orangefatcat 14 Replies latest jw friends

  • orangefatcat
    orangefatcat

    Well I fianally saw the orthopedic surgeon the other day and from the results of my latest tests and x-rays my left hip and right knee need to be replaced as soon as possible. My hip is so bad, and that explains why I have been in such tremendous pain.

    So this Wednesday coming up I am going to the hospital for a floroscopy with cortisone both in my hip and knee. Would you believe it that its the left hip and right knee that need replacing. Now why couldn't it have been in the same leg. Only me.!!

    And this surgeon is sending me to another surgeon who soully works on hips only. Due to the fact that I am a big orangefatcat I know the doctor is going to speak to me about my weight. However the other surgeon I saw said its pretty impossible to do any exercising when you can't even walk. I didn't know if I should laugh or cry...I cried. But if they can fix me up some what I will be very happy and as for the rest of my spine there is nothing they can do to fix the spinal stenosis.

    Well I just wanted to tell you all why I haven't been online as much as before as the pain is just too much. But today I am pushing myselt a little harder so I can try and catch up with what is going on in JWD; Boy I have missed posting and reading its been really dishearting for me. But I love all of you who email me and send me cards. Your all just to wonderful.

    I thank God for all of you and so my wish for all of you is that each and everyday you all have something good and happy happen to you and yours.

    All my love

    Orangefatcat

    xxoo

  • Gill
    Gill

    Hi there,

    Hope your treatment works well and that you're soon on the move and posting again.

    Sorry that you're in so much pain!

    Best Wishes

    Gill

  • candidlynuts
    candidlynuts

    i'm glad your finally getting some options! hope the treatment all goes well and worry about excersising once the pain is under control!

  • Country_Woman
    Country_Woman

    Hi (((((((OFC))))))

    I hope your operation will make a substantial difference for you.

    Get wel soon

    Branda

  • Elsewhere
    Elsewhere

    So, do those joints come with any warrantee? How long until they have to be replaced or upgraded?

  • Fleur
    Fleur

    ((((((((OFC))))))))))) living with chronic pain is no fun :( I hope that you can get better and feel better SOON!

    hugs

    essie

  • sandy
    sandy

    Hi Orangefatcat.

    I am glad you know what the problem is and it is fixable. Good luck and take care. I wish you a speedy recovery!!!

  • Sunnygal41
    Sunnygal41

    Hey, sweetie! I also am a LARGE Sunnygal, so I know what the extra weight does to us! Honey, hang in there and try to think about all the things you WILL be able to do once this surgery is behind you! Sending lots of loving thoughts and warm hugs via ESP to you!

    Terri

  • Brummie
    Brummie

    Orangefatcat

    Darn, I missed ya!

    So sorry that you have been suffering those things :(

    I hope you are soon back to good health, I had a freind who had similar operations and it changed their life for the better, lets get it over and done with and lets get you back to good health.

    (((((((big hugz))))

    x x x

    Brummie

  • Dansk
    Dansk

    OFC,

    I'm truly sorry for your suffering and very much hope your operations are successful. Knee joints and hip replacements seem so routine these days that I'm sure you'll be fine. I have two friends who have had both hip-joints replaced and are doing great. One still does judo!! He is quite unbelievable!

    Love to you,

    Ian

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