AnniePutin
Veteran Member
Three weeks from now, on December 1st, I'll have a left total hip replacement. I'm 55 and have osteoarthritis. My orthopaedic surgeon started me on iron Friday. I go Monday to donate my first unit of blood then one week later will give another unit in case I need blood during the surgery. Just 8 short weeks ago, I had open shoulder surgery for rotator cuff repair for a retracted complete tear. I'm doing well, but it sure was no piece of cake folks. That is one rough surgery and recovery. I was going to wait a little longer for the hip replacement but our insurance at work is changing on January 1st to such an extent that the surgery would cost me about $1200 out of pocket plus all copays in addition to that, after January 1st. It will be cheaper for me before January 1st, so I'm going to skip the holiday rush this year! Going to be taking it easy instead of rushing here and there. ;-) Anyway, just thought I'd throw this out there. Maybe you have some suggestions. I have to be as nearly bacteria free as possible though due to joint replacement, so need to be careful about anything I take, but I would still like to hear any feedback or suggestions, friends! Thanks!