katemary63 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hi Everybody! I'm sitting here in my hospital bed on my daughter's laptop. Surgery was about 28 hours ago. It was a huge success! It was found that my hip prosthesis was NOT loose from the bone which is totally awesome! The had worn unevenly and had been slipping in and out of the socket, causing irritation to tissue and nerves. The reason we couldn't see it on the xrays etc. was because when I'd lay down for the xray, the ball would slip into the socket and look normal! So, he gave me a new socket liner and a new ball and cleaned up some scar tissue. Essentially, I got a tune-up. He feels that his findings explain all my symptoms and that there's no reason to think I won't heal completely from this. What amazing news after 8 months of pain and crutches. And so far so good! I'm feeling great! I did give him the note just before he left my pre-op room. He came back about 5 minutes later, held my hand and said, "What a sweet note! Thank you so much!" I really think he appreciated it and that it made a difference in how he saw me and a patient. Thanks to everyone for the good advice. And most of all, thanks for the prayers! They worked!!! This is the final note I gave him. Dear Dr. Barnes, It’s important to me that you know about me as a whole person. My husband and I have been married 26 years and have four children. We own a farm on which we raise hay and care for many animals. I work with children in 4H, home school, and in my church. We put on petting zoos and fall parties for our community at the farm. I ride horses and help teach others to ride horses. As a family we like to hike and camp. I am only 47. I have a family to care for and a ten year old daughter to ride and play with. My lifestyle is very important to me. It’s a lot of who I am. I am counting on returning to my normal life to the maximum extent that is possible. I need a leg that works. If it weren't for people like you, brave people willing to do brave things, I would have little hope. I want to thank or helping me and let you know that there are a lot of people praying for both of us! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Wow----what an inspiring story! Hope you heal fast and get back to your busy life soon :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolinamom Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Congratulations on a great surgical outcome! As a medical transcriptionist (at home) for an orthopaedic surgery group, I'm sure he truly appreciated your note. Good doctors don't hear enough "thank yous" from their patients. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 That is awesome! here's to a quick and uneventful recovery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I am so happy for you and inspired about my own surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'm so glad the surgery was successful! Praying for a quick and complete recovery for you. And I think your note was wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 That is very good news, Lisa! I am so happy you got a good surgical report. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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