I Spoke Too soon..............Why You Haven't Heard Much From Me--AND I'M GOING HOME!

[waterbear]

Chag Urim Sameach!

(For those that do not know Hebrew that translates as Joyous Festival of Lights, or Joyous Lights Festival.)

[CarlD]

So...Tuesday I went for my routine followup...and the routine x-ray showed my new hip dislocated, clearly for a long time (that's why it hurt so d*** much!)
I had kept asking "Why does it hurt so much? it's not supposed to hurt at this point."
I got poo-pooed, told that men are wimps and women tolerate pain much better.
Right. I've been going through physical therapy for over a week and a half with a dislocated hip and I don't tolerate pain well?????
BS! (which, as Ben says, stands for Barnyard Slush!)

So...Back to the hospital on Tuesday for a "reduction", medical talk for manipulating the hip back in while I'm sedated, then the next day sleeping it off, and finally, FINALLY, FINALLY home today!!!

I might have missed the last candle-lighting but my wife called me so I could sing the blessing for the last night with her and the boys....it's the little things that show just how much love a family has!

Thanks to all of you.

Carl

[Watermom]

OUCH! So sorry to hear about this Carl, but glad that FINALLY they have you all fixed up with everything in its proper place. Take care of yourself!

Lisa

[CarlD]

OUCH! So sorry to hear about this Carl, but glad that FINALLY they have you all fixed up with everything in its proper place. Take care of yourself!

Lisa

Thanks, Lisa!

It has been a challenge and a trial, but amazingly today I am much better. Doesn't hurt nearly as much as I guess the muscles and tendons are now back in their proper place. TECHNICALLY, I'm starting from square one again, but that's not true. I have a lot to fix and tighten but I barely need the walker. Monday, I couldn't step on my left leg without putting my full weight on the walker...because it was dislocated! Now we are all hoping it won't dislocate again and I'll be able to strengthen it as it is. I really, REALLY do not want to go through the "revision" surgery to fix it. One long scar on my you-know-what is enough!

[aylad]

Carl, I'm sorry you're having such a rough time with this, especially after all the prep work you did to make it easier. Hope the hip stays put this time and it's smoother sailing from here on out!

Jan

[CarlD]

Jan, Lisa, Evan, Anna, Richard and everybody:

Thank you! Being able to be home for New Years is a great gift!
But I cannot swim for at least 4 weeks (too much danger of possible infection).

[AnnaK]

Oh yikes! They had you do all of that PT on a dislocated surgical hip? And nobody noticed? Nobody stopped to think 'why is the patient complaining about pain when there really shouldn't be any?' The bums!

But you're home now. You were able to light the candle and sing the blessing. You're healing and healthy. Happy New Year!

[waterbear]

J
But I cannot swim for at least 4 weeks (too much danger of possible infection).

You must be on some strong painkillers! It's the middle of winter, even here in Florida, even with a heated pool it is too cold to swim!