Honest stories and practical advice for life over 60
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Why My Hip Replacement Was Delayed 2 Months: The Cardiac Clearance Journey
When I scheduled my hip replacement surgery, I thought I had a clear timeline. Three months out, mark the calendar, prepare my home, arrange time off work. But then came the words no one wants to hear: “We need cardiac clearance before we can proceed.” What I thought would be a routine checkup turned into…
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Working Before Hip Replacement Surgery: My Experience
One of the biggest questions I had leading up to my hip replacement was: “Can I keep working?” Between managing pain, planning time off, and financial concerns, the decision of when to stop working isn’t always straightforward. Here’s my real experience working right up until my surgery date. Why I kept Working When I had…
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Preparing Your Home for Hip Replacement Recovery
One of the most important things you can do before hip replacement surgery is prepare your home for recovery. Trust me – you don’t want to be figuring this out when you get home from the hospital! Here’s exactly what I did to make my recovery space safe, comfortable, and functional. Bedroom Setup Your bedroom…
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How I Knew It Was Time for Hip Replacement Surgery
For months, I knew something wasn’t right with my hip. The pain was getting worse, simple activities were becoming difficult, and I found myself avoiding things I used to do without any problem. I walked 4 miles daily but one day I just couldn’t make myself leave the house and from that day forward my…