3 Weeks & Counting...

Wow! Three weeks today since my hip replacement surgery! Incredible! I feel really good! I am getting around really well. Everyone that sees me can't believe how well that I am getting around. Praise God!

For the most part, I am using one crutch. My hip is getting stronger every day; and the pain is decreasing daily as well. The incision is healing beautifully, only a few more steri-strips to release. I'm still in awe that there were no stitches or staples to be removed. Amazing ! Gotta love those self-disolving stitches! So much better than having staples or stitches removed! :)

Image archive of total hip replacement images.
(graphic - thumbnail pics with descriptions)

These pictures will show you exactly what I went through during surgery, right from start to finish.

I'm still amazed that I was awake through the entire process; thanks to an epidural block. Looking through the image archive, I am reminded of the noises I heard from the tools, as well as the surgeon saying "Give it one more good whack!" lol Thankfully, I couldn't feel a thing!

I'm half-way finished the recovery period; 3 more weeks and I will be going to my 6 week check-up with my surgeon.

Thank you for your continued prayers!

~ Karla