tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47121074513524591342011-09-24T02:05:36.942-04:00Hip Dysplasia, Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) and meSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-9885563066887119552010-10-08T16:54:00.017-04:002010-10-09T08:56:39.112-04:00

A little over a year has passed since my last blog entry and it suddenly occurred to me that I have several updates I would like to share (although I won’t pretend to imagine there are people out there still following :) – so I suppose this one’s for me!Screw Removal a Continued SuccessDr. Schrader did a fabulous job with the procedure and I would definitely trust him again should I decide in a

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-86278079631999592392009-10-06T18:17:00.005-04:002009-10-06T19:33:12.067-04:00

It has been a long time and a long road since my last post. So many exciting things have happened...just last week I underwent a surgery to remove the four screws which held my hip together the first few months after my PAO - please see the evidence below - they are bigger than they appear! :) I was just as anxious about this surgery as I was the first one - new surgeon, new risks - but it went

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-43290547585209099852008-09-17T09:08:00.004-04:002008-09-17T09:30:51.759-04:00

It is an odd reality to get to know someone through this virtual world. The truth is that these hip women that I have been leaning on so much over the past year are so much more than a website. The fact of the matter is that I have only seen their determination come out through their blogs...their sense of humor in their writing...and their strength so prominently displayed in their profile

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-4897428588852944352008-09-07T17:49:00.002-04:002008-09-07T18:13:20.183-04:00

I never thought I would be happy to report that my left hip is killing me...but alas...here I am. Yesterday was a beautiful day in Atlanta and I decided to really take advantage of it. After a couple hours at the gym we took Aidan to the park and enjoyed the amazing weather. Soon after that we headed to the mall to pick up some new suits for work and for the first time in about a year...I

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-42416780594998548522008-07-23T09:29:00.003-04:002008-07-23T09:50:42.950-04:00

I couldn't decide on the tagline for the tshirt...but I think it works!

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-54782530556674095252008-07-21T15:07:00.002-04:002008-07-21T15:10:32.838-04:00

http://swarminteractive.com/patient_ed_animations.htmlTo see an animation of PAO surgery please follow the link above, click on 'See the Animation' tab, click on 'Hip' Orthopedic Animation then choose 'Periacetabular Osteotomy'. It walks through the surgery in a non-grotesque way (for those of you out there who are a bit squeamish!)

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-61295371941154163632008-07-17T09:33:00.007-04:002008-07-17T09:41:32.509-04:00

Yesterday a lady with a significant limp walked passed us on our way into work. I turned to Ramsey and asked him how much worse her limp was than mine...fully expecting him to say "LOT's" - instead he frowned slightly and said, "they are about the same." What a reality check. I had no clue I looked like a 5'8" penguin. So, until my physical therapy starts, the only thing I can do is avoid wearing

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-26975025021361601362008-07-15T09:22:00.003-04:002008-07-17T09:42:32.209-04:00

My left PAO is officially rescheduled for December 18th. Not the Christmas present I was hoping for, but I'm thinking this will be enough time to prep righty for all the pressure.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-27910521143384633462008-07-09T12:46:00.003-04:002008-07-09T17:10:24.290-04:00

It’s true, pigs must be flying today as I finally spoke with the infamous Dr. M., and only two months after our scheduled conversation. I suppose after relentlessly calling his office over the past couple months, his secretaries kindly asked him to quit ignoring me so they wouldn’t have to deal with me anymore. I actually had the secretary put me on hold for 30 minutes waiting for him to finish

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-48249041004471702812008-06-02T21:18:00.002-04:002008-06-02T21:40:32.509-04:00

These past several weeks back on the road have been difficult and proven that my road to recovery is not even remotely complete. Last Thursday we arrived at gate E2 in the Atlanta airport which, for those of you who are not familiar, is the farthest gate from arrivals. If it weren't for Ramsey and Kris lugging my bags and briefcase through the terminal I would have been in deep trouble. I'm

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-83288545768523494062008-05-22T11:38:00.002-04:002008-05-22T11:54:11.196-04:00

Last night I went for a bike ride with some friends in Piedmont Park. Rebecca is looking to do an MS150 ride at Callaway Gardens this fall and instead of her buying a bike I offered up my old cannondale that has been rusting away in the back porch. I spent some time cleaning the gears and fixing the rear derailer which was not functioning properly, adjusted the seat and obviously brought the

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-28713421032527016212008-05-18T18:28:00.002-04:002008-05-18T18:31:15.604-04:00

So the last couple of days I've been thinking about how I could possibly keep competing in triathlons and adventure races. The answer to overcoming the cross-country running portion of adventure races has yet to appear...but I think I may have found a solution to triathlons.The way I see it, I may not be considered disabled by society, but the fact I'm assured time and time again that running is

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-17681102397502781272008-05-02T11:49:00.003-04:002008-05-02T12:03:46.228-04:00

TitaniumWoman...not enough metal to set off the detectors at the airport...but enough to kick Robert Downey Jr's butt Yesterday I went for x-rays to confirm everything was healing as expected. Dr. Mautner, my referring doctor, mentioned that besides calcium deposits and a screw that looked to be 'poking out' (he said some medical name, but I can't remember it off hand) everything looked good.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-57705604003627270322008-04-28T22:48:00.002-04:002008-04-28T23:02:21.883-04:00

I'm sitting here arguing with Josh on whether or not the sound coming from my hip is a click, snap or pop. It feels like a pop...almost like the femur is coming out of socket again. It sounds more like a click or a snap depending on what stupid maneuver I attempted at that moment. The left hip joins in from time to time with the noises and I figure if I gave Aidan (the dog) a tambourine I could

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-12527377992429668562008-04-23T19:40:00.004-04:002008-04-23T19:54:27.801-04:00

Tomorrow marks the 10th week since my PAO surgery and I am finally starting to believe I am making progress. I just left the gym tonight and was able to put in a little over a mile. Flip-turns are few and far between and usually leave me cursing under the water, but it is surprising how much faster I can swim when I add them in every now and then. The pain in my right rear is still present,

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-78629165196775909862008-04-08T10:41:00.002-04:002008-04-08T10:53:19.646-04:00

After a couple good workouts I've developed a new pain. This one I have read about on blogs and forums and I honestly assumed I was in the clear...but no such luck. It started feeling like a pulled muscle in my right bum (sorry coworkers for being explicit :) and now feels like a pinching feeling on a constant basis. Yesterday I swam 1200m and then walked several laps trying to concentrate on

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-54045873516125420662008-04-02T16:32:00.004-04:002008-04-02T17:06:04.774-04:00

When I was growing up my brother and I were members of a swim club. I was never that impressive of a swimmer but I always managed to have fun. Most of the time that fun was had at others expense...like grabbing the leg of a fellow swimmer as I was approaching behind them and yanking them backwards...propelling me forward and leaving them exacerbated. Don't think too little of me though...I had

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-72832182793127373372008-04-01T17:02:00.002-04:002008-04-01T18:50:42.628-04:00

This morning I woke up feeling quite nauseous and immediately told my stomach I would have to go to fisticuffs with it should it hinder me from jumping in the pool today. Luckily I still have some intimidation skills because after a couple hours I was feeling great and headed off to LA Fitness.It’s the first time I had been in a bathing suit since the surgery and I have to say that seeing the

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-54906853970252966072008-03-31T14:33:00.003-04:002008-03-31T14:48:44.245-04:00

This weekend I went down from two crutches to one. While it makes it easier for me to carry things and 'take care of myself' in general it has caused a myriad of other issues. The most annoying of all being a new, sharp pain in the hip that literally feels like my bones 'crunching' together. I'm sure that the pain is part of the healing process...but I'm ready to be healed already!! :)I will be

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-71331147285476606032008-03-25T18:50:00.003-04:002008-03-25T18:56:28.445-04:00

Just wanted to congratulate my brother Rob and his wife Terra who officially tied the knot in Thailand this past Sunday, March 23rd. I hope you have a great remainder of your vacation/honeymoon and I am looking forward to helping you guys celebrate!!

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-68240800487349601902008-03-24T19:33:00.004-04:002008-03-25T18:45:24.023-04:00

Last week I flew up to Boston and met with Dr. Murphy for my six week check-up. After several x-rays and some strength tests he determined my recovery was looking great and in about 6 weeks I should be able to ditch the crutches. His exact words if I recall correctly were 'there is no reason to believe this won't last indefinitely.' Of course this is without any long term studies on PAO surgeries

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-7319052386500015722008-03-13T13:38:00.005-04:002008-03-13T14:19:44.123-04:00

Lately I have had a lot of noises coming from the right hip. It does sound an awful lot like a certain breakfast cereal but luckily it doesn't hurt too much. That is until the clunking started. It feels like my hip is literally coming out of joint and not only does it hurt significantly when it happens but it leaves my hip aching and a pain that radiates down my leg.I'm hoping this is normal, but

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-64307310437659809922008-03-10T17:46:00.007-04:002008-03-10T18:12:36.803-04:00

This past weekend Josh made a detour to the Birmingham airport to pick up Craig and Jos (my brother and sister-in-law) who came in town for a visit. The whole family spent some time in the kitchen on Saturday making dinner...yes, even me. Thanks auntie Brigitte for the great recipe!Craig, Jos and Bernie will be running in the Boston Marathon in a couple weeks and although I would love to go I'm

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-34008314799014051532008-03-05T15:48:00.009-05:002008-03-05T16:25:26.676-05:00

I can't believe that tomorrow marks one month since my surgery. Some days I feel like I have come so far and others I feel like I have so far to go until I'm back to normal (or at least the point I was at before the surgery)What I can do now:Get in and out of bed with easeGet in and out of the shower and bath with 'relative' ease (after being left in the tub one night for two + hours I quickly

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-8674269627819211102008-03-05T15:16:00.006-05:002008-03-05T15:50:22.589-05:00

Over the past couple weeks at home I have had an amazing amount of support from family and friends. I can't tell you what a blessing it is to have so many people praying for me, sending me funny emails and voicemails (since I'm not good at answering the phone anymore), sending me books, movies (Liz and Ryan), beautiful scarfs (Belinda and mom) snacks which got me through many a pout session (WCMC

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-19790395830244177872008-03-03T17:23:00.006-05:002008-03-03T18:00:24.680-05:00

During my daily workouts last week I tried to incorporate some stomach crunches and even upped the weights when 'pumping iron'... I think I added a whole 3 pounds when doing my bicep curls...impressive, I know! ;)I'm not sure what went wrong but at some point I overextended and it resulted in five days of a lot of additional pain and swelling in my hip. I also had a radiating pain down my leg

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-55210365410266221252008-02-27T22:03:00.003-05:002008-02-27T23:16:33.328-05:00

Today we measured my INR level again and found that my blood has become a little too thick for my own good. This is not good news given the fact I want to get these tight knee high socks off my feet. I distracted mom this morning and she didn't notice until too late this afternoon that I didn't put them on. Ha! These cheap thrills probably won't last too much longer!This weekend was nice,

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-10014164082136526562008-02-22T17:47:00.003-05:002008-02-22T18:39:40.556-05:00

In an effort to pry out the crutch that had found it's way up my behind, mom and Bernie treated me to dinner out last night. We went to my favorite Italian restaurant where I ate two loaves of bread, caesar salad and half my dinner! :) Probably my biggest meal to date which not only brought the thought of weight loss to a screeching halt, but also could be the cause of some 'flu' like symptoms

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-22415396708554041242008-02-21T11:46:00.002-05:002008-02-21T12:16:25.622-05:00

I'm not talking blood here either...Last night I was feeling about as sorry for myself as possible and coaxed mom into handing over a pint of hagen daaz and a glass of wine. By coaxing I mean I of course held her at crutch point and she really had no chance. I may have the reaction time of a three-legged turtle, but take away my guilty pleasures and I'll surprise you. This morning has found me

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-20194934287457185472008-02-19T12:07:00.003-05:002008-02-19T12:32:18.987-05:00

For those of you who I have had the opportunity to talk to this weekend...I'm pretty sure I mentioned my displeasure at not only the GINORMOUS size of my operated leg, but the weight I gained in the hospital as well. After really not eating for 7 days I came home weighing 15 lbs more than when I went in. As mom tried to console me that it was just fluid from my leg...all I really heard was

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-13952583459254585572008-02-18T13:35:00.019-05:002008-02-18T14:29:52.881-05:00

The Hospital Window Chanda AND Craig and Jos (Same beautiful bouquet)Bernie and MomRamseyBill , Mike, Gram and JohnTera Katie, Luke, Emily and BrentJoshLiz and BrentHankGranny and GrandadDad and YvonneTheresaBernie (mostly for mom for V-day...but I like to think they were for me too! ;) )So as you can see I am so lucky to have such amazing friends and family. There were so many other people who

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-38807563161491087022008-02-18T13:21:00.003-05:002008-02-18T14:31:58.655-05:00

Much to the chagrin of the nurses...who I like to think secretly enjoyed my boughts of head to toe itches, nausea and even steeping low enough to call me Sandy....I am finally home sweet home.What I have been able to do so far:1. Use my crutches to move around the house (mostly from the bed to the bathroom to the couch and repeat2. Get in bed by myself by using my arms to drag my body behind it3.

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-72334018970567696732008-02-14T21:18:00.000-05:002008-02-14T21:55:15.984-05:00

After a 3 hour flight and a 4 hour car ride, Sam is back home in Alabama. Ramsey and I saw her today when she came in through Atlanta and we were amazed to see how well she looked. I had thought the flight would have been pretty rough on her but evidently was fairly uneventful; I'll let Sam ellaborate in following posts (just never refer to her as handicapped). To our surprise, with the extensive

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-51583417602645406022008-02-14T08:15:00.000-05:002008-02-14T08:40:09.693-05:00

Finally, she's coming home! Spoke with Sam last night for about half an hour and she sounded amazingly better. Aside from the increase in hip pain due to some more extensive hip OT/PT, she's doing much better since the nausea, spasms, and sore throat are being kept under control. They started giving her PO Dilaudid as opposed to the IV Dilaudid she was taking during the first days that was

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-7075752029248497332008-02-13T08:06:00.000-05:002008-02-13T08:21:08.227-05:00

It's been 6 days since Sam's surgery and all signs are pointing to the hospital releasing her on Thursday as planned. However, much to Sam's dismay, she has had to battle her way through a series of unforeseen difficulties since she came out of surgery. Things she didn't expect nor anticipate have made the last 6 days that much more challenging. A combination of intense pain, body itch spells,

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-57184129288548637712008-02-11T14:05:00.000-05:002008-02-11T14:24:52.203-05:00

It's Monday now and Sam is still fighting with her old pal 'Nausea'. I can only imagine the type of pain she's feeling right now. She's been trying to fight the nauseousness for the last two days but after speaking with her mother this morning, it sounds like her buddy got the best of her last night. She's been trying to get it over with since it started, but she's been struggling between dealing

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-92179686693520546652008-02-09T14:55:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:26:09.266-05:00

I'm sitting here watching sam and her mom catching some brief zzz's. Her mom needed it just as mush as sam. Once again, typing on the BB since her room doesn't pickup wifi.One complete day behind us. Last night was not as easy as we hoped. Evidently, the pill cocktail didn't do much to help quell the horrible itches that sam gets about 5-10 minutes after every dose. Comparable to bee stings all

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-27268550021539342212008-02-08T23:54:00.000-05:002008-02-08T23:57:49.739-05:00

Sam has spent the last few hours dealing with spasm's and incredible itches across her body. She's doing well; still making us smile with her typical little jokes. All the flowers she's been receiving has been keeping her in high spirits. Another day has passed, one more behind us.I hope she rests well. I think her mom will....

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-12604003223554367412008-02-08T17:04:00.000-05:002008-02-08T17:46:08.994-05:00

This day has been much like As the World Turns. If you are into soaps read on. Sam & Dilaudid were intoduced to each other late yesterday evening, just prior to leaving the recovery room. Sam immediately took a shining to Dilaudid (Dil- as she likes to refer to him). Dil on the other hand was a reluctant companion- after all they had only met a few hours earlier. The night was a tad on the

momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854166744753035088noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-15255541777118850932008-02-08T08:18:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:28:54.297-05:00

One night behind us. Sams mom stayed the night with her. Our plan is to take shifts being with her so at least one of us is constantly by her side. I plan to stay the night unless sam's mom says otherwise; and of course, her word is the order.The night was tough. She's in pain but maintaining that sense of humor. As you would imagine, the dose of morphine that's only a push button away, keeps her

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-32800403014632070222008-02-07T19:22:00.001-05:002008-02-08T10:35:16.651-05:00

Sam should be out of recovery in about 15 mins so ill keep this short, plus I'm typing on the BB and sausage fingers don't work to well.Address is:New england baptist hospital125 parker hill ave. Room 543Boston, ma 02120No phone yet

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-1137349930746558732008-02-07T16:56:00.000-05:002008-02-07T17:22:22.821-05:00

Update #2.Just spoke with Dr. Murphy. It's 4:45 Pm EST and she's done. Everything went perfect from what I understand. After I tried to listen and look like I understood all the medical lingidy, he said she should be just fine. Luckily, he didnt have to conduct the femoral osteotomy (the removal and rotation of the femoral head)!!!! No more blood loss than expected. I want to speak to him again

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-55021002742059874742008-02-07T13:36:00.000-05:002008-02-11T08:19:20.481-05:00

ORIGINAL PICTURE DELETED PER SAM'S REQUEST (SHE HATED IT ;)........)Sam officially went in for surgery at 12:20 PM EST. Although she was taken in an hour late, she entered into the most challenging event of her life with courage and bravery. As we told her every minute that passed, we know she will do amazing. Sam asked me to update her blog once she went in, and after a somber lunch of New

Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17460116417540798033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-65482283727486977342008-02-06T20:46:00.000-05:002008-02-07T01:06:23.628-05:00

This is Alexis, Sam's Mom.I have promised her that I will contribute to her blog around her surgical time.It is Wednesday night and we are checked into a Boston hotel. The trip here was pretty uneventful with the exception of Sam learning some pretty interesting methods of how to quiet a mild to moderately turbulent flight.We get lost on our way to the hotel, but manage to see Fenway Park and

momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04854166744753035088noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-62386882272748657972008-02-04T11:36:00.000-05:002008-02-05T15:29:51.159-05:00

I am having a hard time keeping my feet on the ground......I officially have 71 hours left until I am on the operating table. I have to say that I think I am handling it beautifully. Now you ask my friends and family and they might tell you that I am full of it and am a complete basketcase...but what do they know! ;)Starting today I am focusing on packing everything I will need for my time in the

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-85257076834671195402008-01-24T08:41:00.000-05:002008-01-30T08:42:07.445-05:00

A lot of you have been asking when, where, who and what my surgery is...so I thought I would provide some information. Thank you again to all of you who have been so incredibly supportive during this time. I am one lucky lady!!When: February 7th, 2008 - 11:00amWhere: New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MAWho: Me, Dr Murphy and a host of other hopefully very talented surgeons, anesthetists and

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-80762101034730918482008-01-21T12:30:00.000-05:002008-01-21T12:37:40.928-05:00

The days seem to be coming faster and faster as I approach the big day. This past Friday was my pre-operative appointment and I came out of it looking like a real ‘user’…with tracks up and down my arms from all the blood work and unit donation. I feel like a real jerk when I’m complaining about donating my own blood for my own surgery…surrounded by selfless people who are just there to save

Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01778156299669345931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4712107451352459134.post-41130024878596504772008-01-14T13:23:00.000-05:002008-01-20T12:44:50.747-05:00

College Sports...25ks...410k's...51/2 Marathon's...4Marathon's...0Attempted Marathon's...2Adventure Races...9Century Rides...8Triathlons...6Last time I really worked out...10 months, 3 days and about 8 doctors visits ago# of MRI's in the past three years...2# of xrays in the past three years...10+# of diagnoses prior to hip dyplasia...I've lost countI was finally diagnosed with hip dysplasia

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