Hip Replacement Status

On Monday, January 6, I became the proud new owner of bionic right hip. The surgery was done by Dr. John Albrigo (the same doctor who did my left knee.) I had to stay one night in Inova Alexandria Hospital. Everyone (nurses and PT) there were wonderful. That afternoon and evening, I took two walks around the recovery section – one while I was waiting for my dinner and one after dinner. The food was good.

While relaxing in the afternoon and evening, I worked on a digital photo-painting. It a night scene with a lighthouse – inspired by my hero Bob Ross.

The next morning I passed my test with the PT people – walk around the section and then walk up and down a few stairs. So they sent me home. Although the hip joint is very stiff at this point, I have an in-home PT evaluation for this afternoon to start the road to recovery.

A big huge thanks to my older brother, John for coming down this week. He’s been great! He’s cooked all the meals and they have been wonderful and different. Having him here has been a real pleasure. Also, thanks to Gwen Talbert, who lent us necessary bathroom items.