I'm sure you've noticed the lack of activity on our blog
over the last 2 weeks. There was a good reason for it. Due to the increase of bone-on-bone hip pain
that I have been experiencing over the last 8 months, I elected to have hip
replacement surgery on August 7th 2013.
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Ice packs and my leg up for comfort. |
It was not a decision that I made lightly. I went through much discussion with medical
personnel, to verify my diagnosis, and to develop a plan that would serve me
best in getting my body back into form and into pain-free status. I spent time talking with friends and acquaintances
who have experienced the same surgery that I was contemplating, to gain insight
and make a plan for my own care. Most
importantly, I discussed it with my wife Terry from an emotional and practical standpoint,
in order to plan for the time where I would be unable to care for myself, and
where my share of responsibility for Winter Goddess Foods would fall upon her.
So no, the decision to undergo surgery was not taken lightly.
Terry and I thought that this experience could turn out to
be beneficial to others who may be faced with a similar decision. There is a lot of practical information that
can make the ordeal of surgery and rehab a lot easier to go through. Because of this, I will be sharing my story with you in blog entries I’m calling “Feeling Stronger Everyday –
My Healing Journey.” This will be a series of entries on practical tips as well as current updates on my own progress. You'll catch the
good and the bad, as well as the things I am learning about myself through this
journey. It may not be pretty, but I am
hoping that it will at least be helpful for you or your loved ones who have to
face the prospect of surgery and subsequent rehab. I hope that you will look forward to my
entries, and benefit from them in at least some small way; even if it is only
to get a laugh or two.
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Don't forget healing energy! |
Next up: Planning for surgery.
Blessings to you!
Frank
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