Dad's surgery

[chanaleh]

Oh yeah, and also, my dad was having his hip replaced yesterday morning, out at the Mayo Clinic. My stepmother left me a message at the end of the day to let me know that all was well, although he'll be too out of it to call me himself for a couple days. I kinda wish she'd left me a number to call back to, anyway, but I was still grateful she called.

He's supposed to remain in the hospital for 5 days, but I don't know how long they'll stick around Rochester after that to recuperate before endeavoring to drive home. I hope that goes OK. I want to send him books for Father's Day to keep him entertained during his bed rest (recommendations welcomed), but I don't want to send anything until I think they're going to be home.

My mom had *her* hip replaced *last* summer (same side, too: the right). She's been doing great since, from what I understand -- at least I haven't heard any complaints in a long time! -- so I hope it's as good for my dad. Though I suppose I should also take the warning from this that my own joints are likely to reach their expiration date(s) by the time I'm 60... Good thing someone is bringing kosher glucosamine to market :-)

Comments

[mabfan.livejournal.com]

A few years ago, when my Mom's cataracts got to be significant, she had her lenses replaced with these plastic kind that they slip right into your eye. Because they can design them for you, they make them the right shape for nearsightedness, and so she only needs glasses to read now.

I'm amazed to think about what prosthetics will be available in 30 years when I need them...Ï

[sweetmmeblue.livejournal.com]

what genre does your father like to read. When my dad's hands got bad and he couldn't hold a book any longer I used to send him books on tape.