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21. Hip surgery has advanced a LOT in the past few years. My wife had it done yesterday, and was walking later in the day.

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Tue Mar 3, 2026, 07:50 PM

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It was minimally invasive (anterior) hip replacement and she was in and out of the surgical center in under 6 hours, including the time in the recovery room until she could walk to the restroom using a walker. She hasn't taken any of the Tramadol she was given since she has very little pain, and has pretty full movement. Doc said she can put her full weight on it as long as it's comfortable for her. She's been up and down the stairs several times today using crutches without any problems. There was even no PT needed!

Hip replacement doesn't involve the long, dragged out recovery that it was like just a couple of years ago, so I'm sure Mrs. Bird will do fine. Passing on some of my wife's good luck to her!

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Asking for some good vibes and prayers [View all] lonely bird Tuesday OP

Best of luck with your situation. OAITW r.2.0 Tuesday #1

Healing vibes head to your wife Lifeafter70 Tuesday #2

Healing vibes on the way SheltieLover Tuesday #3

And from me! ++++++++ spooky3 Tuesday #11

... SheltieLover Tuesday #12

Yuk SuzyandPuffpuff Tuesday #4

Sending my best thoughts UpInArms Tuesday #5

My best wishes to Mrs. Bird, and to you as well. LuckyCharms Tuesday #6

Your wife has done everything to relieve this pain and as extensive as hip surgery is, I hope it's the answer Deuxcents Tuesday #7

Sending strength and healing democrank Tuesday #8

Sending healing vibes to your wife, lonely bird. sheshe2 Tuesday #9

Peace, strength, and rest wishes for you. quaint Tuesday #10

She has endured so much already jmbar2 Tuesday #13

Sending good lounge vibes! Phentex Tuesday #14

Sending... 2naSalit Tuesday #15

From personal experience, collapsed hip repair was a piece of cake...though I did not have the other issues. joanbarnes Tuesday #16

Holding you and Mrs. Bird in light and love. Vibes for swift and niyad Tuesday #17

I will add both of you to my prayer list.lonely bird. debm55 Tuesday #18

Best wishes IbogaProject Tuesday #19

May good vibes stage left Tuesday #20

Hip surgery has advanced a LOT in the past few years. My wife had it done yesterday, and was walking later in the day. SeattleVet Tuesday #21

YES!! It's not the big scary ordeal one would think it is!! Leghorn21 Tuesday #27

Aw, man! I'm so sorry to hear what you two are going through! calimary Tuesday #22

Wishing Mrs Bird and you all the best. badhair77 Tuesday #23

Sending good vibes sdfernando Tuesday #24

Pain is hell, I'm sorry she's going through this. cate94 Tuesday #25

Dear Bird!!!!! My brother has two great friends who both had their hips replaced after years of misery!!! Leghorn21 Tuesday #26

""" AllaN01Bear Tuesday #28

Good vibes and best wishes! Whyisthisstillclose Tuesday #29

oh my Skittles Tuesday #30

Sending healing vibes to Mrs. Bird. virgdem Tuesday #31

Prayers and best wishes for both of you JohnnyLib2 Tuesday #32

Sending best wishes and healing vibes for your wife from the great state of Michigan. MIButterfly Tuesday #33

Chronic pain sucks! All the best for your wife irisblue Tuesday #34

Praying for an excellent outcome for Mrs. Bird Tanuki Tuesday #35

I am so sorry. I hope her pain-free days come very soon. LoisB Tuesday #36

Sending good vibes, lonely bird! senseandsensibility Tuesday #37

Sending vibes for your wife and a hug for you MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #38

Praying that Mrs. Bird flies through this surgery and walks with no discomfort. hamsterjill Tuesday #39

My struggles pale in comparison. All I know is that BootinUp Tuesday #40

Praying for you and Mrs. Bird JMCKUSICK Tuesday #41

Healing vibes and prayers for her, and hugs for both of you. highplainsdem Tuesday #42

Healing vibes to your beloved wife... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #43

Glad to hear that the back is no longer the problem. I've had live love laugh Tuesday #44

You know, it's almost as hard on Tesha Tuesday #45

Peace, Healing, Renewal, Joy Donkees 18 hrs ago #46

Everybody... lonely bird 13 hrs ago #47

💐🫶🏽 blm 9 hrs ago #48

Holding you and your wife in my heart for healing and wholeness. Pain is a difficult challenge indeed. n/t TygrBright 9 hrs ago #49

Empathy and healing energies going out to your wife... slightlv 8 hrs ago #50

Sending Emerald Green Healing Light to surround your wife. Bread and Circuses 8 hrs ago #51

I am sending them right now! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 8 hrs ago #52

Best wishes . . . otchmoson 8 hrs ago #53

All the best to your wife. PittBlue 8 hrs ago #54

Healing 💚Love ❤️ Light 💛 to Mrs Bird. Comfort 🧡 to you lonely bird Clouds Passing 7 hrs ago #55