I might as well tell you what I’ve just found out, via that MRI a few days ago.
“De thigh bone connected to de hip bone–”
Well, not anymore. It seems the top of my thigh bone has crumbled into useless little pieces. The hip will have to be replaced. After they cut out the cancer, and whatever else they mean to do.
It’s kind of demoralizing.
Oh, let’s move on to Violet Crepuscular. All her parts are splendidly in order.
I’m actually happy to hear you will be getting a new hip! That’s awesome! The doctors won’t do my mother’s knees. Aside from her age, it’s unlikely she could manage the aftercare she would have to do herself.
Having a diagnosis can be a very positive thing. You know what the problem is and can form a plan of action. Even if it’s “just” knowing what you are praying for!
May God put all the right people in your life, to help you get through this!
I’ve got a lot of jungle to hack through before I get to the hip replacement trading post.
You have a prayer army, hacking away beside you!
And God knows I need it.
Agreed. Health problems are never good news, but at least you know what to expect.
To me it *looks* like an endless string of medical interventions and no more normalcy. It really looks bad.
Praying for the Lord’s grace and mercy to you, Lee, and healing and strength during and after the surgery is done. Above all, that the Lord’s peace will keep you through it all.
Thanks–it’s all looming up on me like a high mountain full of machine-gun nests.
It can work out much better than you think at first. I have so many friends who have had joint replacements, and some have had several and they are mostly still going strong. Prayer got them through, and He can do the same for you. Courage! Hope! Prayer continues.
Likewise. Joint replacements have helped a lot of people to live more comfortably.
That’s what everybody’s telling me–but first comes the cancer. Not looking forward to chemotherapy.
A day at a time. Just keep putting one foot ahead of the other, and you’ll get there.
Just keep praying–I need it.
Lee, you know I pray for you all the time. And yes, I’ve known several people who’ve had joint replacements and are very glad for them. As for the chemo, it’ll probably be rough at first, but as Dave can tell you, it’s doable. Just keep counting down to the point where it’ll be over and you can get your shiny new hip. You have an army of prayer warriors here who’ll be praying you through it all.
That’s a great point, Phoebe. I try to face challenges by focusing my mind in the positive outcome.
Hmmm, looks like my comment didn’t make it. I will try again. I have several friends who have had one or more joint replacements and all seem to be doing well. They all had prayer, and all seem to be thankful for the surgeries. Some took a little longer to recover fully, but now that they have– good. You will make it fine with prayer support.
A deluge of prayer heading your way!
So many of my “in their ’70’s” friends and acquaintances are being attacked by health issues. I am thankful for modern medical breakthroughs but do not like the bureaucratic oversight of them like we have today. Let’s all count our blessings and realize as long as we are still here God has a purpose for us.
Mousekin – Ouch! This will not be fun, but you will come out on the other side in much better shape. I know of two people who have had both hips replaced and they are doing great. Watching them walk, you would never know they had replaced hips. Thank goodness modern medicine can help us in this regard, at least. Everyone is praying for you. Among those prayers I ask the Lord to strengthen and encourage you; to take away any fear and replace it with trust in the Savior; and to help you pray for all the medical people caring for you that they know the Lord. Everyone you come in contact with either needs encouragement as a believer or needs to meet the Lord. What a mission field :)!
The only guy I knew who had a hip replacement did just fine with it… until the other hip blew out, too.