Yes the surgeon is aware but he has not spoken with the oncologist (yet). That is a next step. I have had surgery in the past without problems but it was 18 years ago when I was younger and my platelets were not as high as now and and I was not on Hydrea or aspirin then. The ET has progressed from no meds for 10 years to 1500 mg of Hydrea and 2 (81 mg) asprin daily. Also if I go off asprin then I get migraines that are 30/10 on the pain scale.

Hello - I had hip replacement surgery in mid August 2023. The surgeon communicated with my Hematologist prior to surgery and I received instructions on when to stop aspirin etc. My surgery was late in the day, so I stayed in hospital overnight. The nurse had me up for bathroom very soon after surgery. I had instruction on exercises to begin at home and was released to home the next day. Got around with a walker at first, including outdoor walks. I made certain to do the exercises, walked as instructed and had more exercises added with therapist after about 9 days. The relief from hip pain was immediate, incision healed as expected. X-rays with surgeons after care and I was soon able to walk with a cane. (I had sport walking sticks so I used those instead of a cane). The best advice I can give is to follow Doctor’s instructions, do the prescribed exercises for successful recovery. All will be well, I’m sure.