I went back to the surgeon's office Friday for my first follow up visit and was told that everything was just as it should be. My driving "privileges" were restored and I'm back on a walking regimen. Its kind of interesting that I have had no significant pain in the hip. For about four days right after I came home, however, I was tortured by a severe headache. I'm going to blame that on the anesthesiologist just because it seems like the right thing to do.
One thing I would like to comment on is the trend toward the increasing use of Physician's Assistants, or PA's. I have only met the surgeon who did this a couple of times. All the rest of my interaction with him has been through his PA. As an old "fuddy duddy", I would like to complain about this but the truth is that I was probably shown more care, concern and compassion than I would have seen in the old days. It didn't hurt, either, that the PA was a young attractive woman!
Louise has been an able "nurse" throughout this process. I have no idea how someone would get through this without having a partner to help them. She tells me that it will be my turn next to take care of her! Also, a couple of friends felt compelled to send me this cartoon:
Well, I think its time for my walk. Later!
