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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Second Time for a First Milestone
Goodbye stitches! They were removed yesterday during my 10-day post-op appointment at the surgeon’s office; four Steri-Strips cover the remaining scars. Speaking of which – I now have a matching set. Two small circles on each side mark the spot where the surgeon had inserted the long, thin arthroscopic tools…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story
All I Want for Christmas …
A little over a week since my second arthroscopic hip surgery — this time on my right side — and I am feeling remarkably well. Aside from some general soreness around the tiny incisions near my hip joint, there’s very little pain. And I have my new best friend to thank…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Physical Therapy
On the Mend, Again
I made it through my second arthroscopic hip surgery on Friday, and I’m happy to report that this time around there were no spinal headaches to suffer through afterward. The anesthesiologist – an affable older gentleman from New Zealand – performed an epidural instead of a spinal tap, before administering…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story
Surgery Countdown Redux
My second and final (only have two legs, thank goodness) arthroscopic hip surgery is just four days away. Another hip impingement and torn labrum. Today was my preoperative appointment at the hospital, where I was examined by an internist, who gave me clearance for the surgery; given an electrocardiogram (EKG) to ensure my heart is…
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