I hope each of you is well.

Today was my three week follow up from my Right Hip Replacement on July 11, 2022.

I had a most interesting series of X-rays, laying flat, on my back, with X-rays of my pelvis and both hips and my right hip by itself. Interesting to me the way the Radiology Tech can get one into a particular position for a certain test.  Being able to remain in that position also amazes me.  We worked together.

Then we met with Dr Mesko’s teammate, Nurse Practitioner, Rachel, for my follow-up.

The coolest part was that Bruce and I got to see my new hip, on the x-ray, that was taken 30 minutes prior.  I was so amazed, happy, pleased, grateful and impressed. 

 It looked just like the pictures in the books and brochures I studied before surgery, showed it would.  

We I also saw an x-ray of the new hip from the day of surgery and to me, they looked the same, to me.  That was the goal.  Yippee.

Now, I continue with all of the Home Health PT I’ve been doing for 3 weeks until August 8, 2022 and then I start Outpatient PT.  

I am walking, with a cane now, for a week already. 

I’ve worn TED hose almost 24/7 since surgery and as of today, I can wear them, as needed.

I am not driving.

As an FYI, for 12 weeks, after a hip replacement, patients have to follow strict protocols which include but are not limited to

When sitting, 

no bending down (I use a grabber or reacher)

use long shoe horn and wear shoes that slip on ( cannot bend over to tie, buckle or fasten)

use a sock helper

When standing,

 now that it’s 3 weeks, after surgery, I can bend IF I use the “Golfer’s Bend” and bend with the surgical leg behind me.  Otherwise, I use a grabber.  If I drop me cane, I can combine the Golfer’s Bend with a grabber.

When dancing,

not yet, 😂 LOL

More next time 

Thank you for your prayers 

Praying for all of you,

I know there have been new illnesses, ongoing illnesses, recurring illnesses, deaths, funerals, births, Ordinations, new Bishops—-Bishop Robert Barron, Bishop Woost, Weddings, Baptisms, Last Rites, Hospice Admissions, Hospice Communion Calls, Stephen Minister Visits, Annointings, Pilgrimages, Anniversaries, Admissions to Nursing Homes and Rehabs and so much more in all of our lives in these 23 days.  Chin up.  We are in this together. I am praying for “the whole world” which means YOU AND YOURS.

Peace,

St Angela,

St Michael the Archangel 

St Catherine of Sienna

St Dorothy 

Our Lady of Lourdes 

St Bernadette 

Pray for us.

Love and Prayers 

Cathy, Catherine or, Mrs Stirling