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Thank you Cindy. It is so good to hear of someone with a positive attitude. We will not know until September if my husband can have one last new hip . But we are working now to find a place for PT since he has had none since the Girdlestone. Currently all he does is sit in his recliner and walk to the bathroom. He sleeps in a hospital bed in the living room. He will only leave the house to go to doctor appointments. He does labs weekly now that he is off antibiotics to see if there is any infection left in his body. I am hoping this summer he will walk out to his shop and tinker on some of his projects. Maybe even help in the garden. Thanks again. Let's keep in touch!! .... Lori
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Hello again Lori...I sent the first message to you about your husband in a private message also. Did you get it? Trying to learn how to navigate this Mayo site the best I can. Feel free to send me a Private Message also if you want to. Definitely keep in touch and let me know how your husband is doing. Praying all goes well......Cindy
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Hi Lori...I'm so sorry your husband has gone through so much. Is he seeing an Infectious Disease Dr also? I would suggest he have one in addition to his surgeon. I am a retired nurse and knew when I was told about my Girdlestone the day after surgery, I asked to be put on antidepressant to help me get a better outlook on situation and concentrate on getting better. I have since weaned off the Prozac. I was very active before my surgery and intend to stay as active as I can for as long as I can. We went out and bought a 3 wheel trike today for me so I can still enjoy some bike trails with my husband this summer. We're in Michigan so it'sstill too cold for riding yet! Good luck to your husband and he will improve this summer, especially if he gets a little physical therapy just to help with strengthening, learn to navigate steps, etc....Cindy