Fast forward a week, and it was Thursday night. I checked my list, packed my bag, and decided to have a very late night. The reason? I wasn’t allowed to eat or drink less than 6 hours before check-in time, which … Read More
Introduction to the second hip I’m working from home today. More accurately – I’m sitting at home feeling like I should be working, but I can’t actually be bothered. A couple of hours’ research on various relevant forums reveals that … Read More
Day 1 post op – Free Willy A new day, and one step closer to hip replacement recovery. First things first – my porridge, which was the best I’d ever tasted. Or so I thought at the time, but perhaps I … Read More
Wakey, wakey! I was in recovery after my total hip replacement operation. I can’t remember who spoke to me first, but it was all very calm. I didn’t lash out, swear, or try to walk. The surgeon’s face appeared and said … Read More
It’s Saturday 20th August, or day 5 after my hip replacement. I’m settled at home, and feeling nearly back to my old self, for the first time since last weekend. It’s about time I wrote a diary of what happened … Read More