Are you a part of a growing number of individuals who have had a joint replacement surgery? If you are, you join the ranks of 7 million Americans who are living with an artificial knee. Or, maybe your hip has been replaced. If so, you join over 2.5 million who are living with a new hip. Over the past decade, the numbers of people who have had joint replacement surgeries continue to steadily increase. Many Americans decide to undergo surgery to maintain an active lifestyle and continue their exercise routines.
Speaking about exercise … Did you regularly attend any exercise class? If so, it did not take you long for you to overhear or participate in conversations related to our health, surgeries, and possible joint replacement surgery. Folks are eager to share recommendations regarding surgeons, hospitals, and recovery time. Take it all in. If you don’t need the advice now, you may need it later.
Once surgery is in your rear-view mirror, you will have the challenge of physical therapy. Recovery after surgery is challenging. Don’t give up, keep going, encourage others in the process, endure the temporary challenges to enjoy long term benefits.
Almost two weeks ago, I underwent hip replacement surgery. What has been my most challenging part of the process? Pain and physical therapy
My surgery and recovery have been are easier because my family and friends have prayed for me.
If you know someone who is planning to have any type of surgery, please pray Daily life requires a lifestyle of prayer.
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