Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

2naSalit

(101,873 posts)
15. Sending...
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 07:34 PM
16 hrs ago

This is what happened to a good friend of mine last year. She had two reconstruction surgeries on her lower spine only to come out of the last surgery in great pain, couldn't even walk... and she had horses. After some complaining she was seen by her back surgeon who discovered that she needed a hip. That was last summer/fall. With the new hip she is doing well, not going to ride horses ever again but she can walk and do her daily thing without pain. She's in her mid-70s.

I hope your dearest has a similar outcome!

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Asking for some good vibes and prayers [View all] lonely bird 16 hrs ago OP
Best of luck with your situation. OAITW r.2.0 16 hrs ago #1
Healing vibes head to your wife Lifeafter70 16 hrs ago #2
Healing vibes on the way SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #3
And from me! ++++++++ spooky3 16 hrs ago #11
... SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #12
Yuk SuzyandPuffpuff 16 hrs ago #4
Sending my best thoughts UpInArms 16 hrs ago #5
My best wishes to Mrs. Bird, and to you as well. LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #6
Your wife has done everything to relieve this pain and as extensive as hip surgery is, I hope it's the answer Deuxcents 16 hrs ago #7
Sending strength and healing democrank 16 hrs ago #8
Sending healing vibes to your wife, lonely bird. sheshe2 16 hrs ago #9
Peace, strength, and rest wishes for you. quaint 16 hrs ago #10
She has endured so much already jmbar2 16 hrs ago #13
Sending good lounge vibes! Phentex 16 hrs ago #14
Sending... 2naSalit 16 hrs ago #15
From personal experience, collapsed hip repair was a piece of cake...though I did not have the other issues. joanbarnes 16 hrs ago #16
Holding you and Mrs. Bird in light and love. Vibes for swift and niyad 16 hrs ago #17
I will add both of you to my prayer list.lonely bird. debm55 15 hrs ago #18
Best wishes IbogaProject 15 hrs ago #19
May good vibes stage left 15 hrs ago #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 15 hrs ago #21
YES!! It's not the big scary ordeal one would think it is!! Leghorn21 15 hrs ago #27
Aw, man! I'm so sorry to hear what you two are going through! calimary 15 hrs ago #22
Wishing Mrs Bird and you all the best. badhair77 15 hrs ago #23
Sending good vibes sdfernando 15 hrs ago #24
Pain is hell, I'm sorry she's going through this. cate94 15 hrs ago #25
Dear Bird!!!!! My brother has two great friends who both had their hips replaced after years of misery!!! Leghorn21 15 hrs ago #26
""" AllaN01Bear 15 hrs ago #28
Good vibes and best wishes! Whyisthisstillclose 14 hrs ago #29
oh my Skittles 14 hrs ago #30
Sending healing vibes to Mrs. Bird. virgdem 14 hrs ago #31
Prayers and best wishes for both of you JohnnyLib2 14 hrs ago #32
Sending best wishes and healing vibes for your wife from the great state of Michigan. MIButterfly 14 hrs ago #33
Chronic pain sucks! All the best for your wife irisblue 14 hrs ago #34
Praying for an excellent outcome for Mrs. Bird Tanuki 14 hrs ago #35
I am so sorry. I hope her pain-free days come very soon. LoisB 14 hrs ago #36
Sending good vibes, lonely bird! senseandsensibility 14 hrs ago #37
Sending vibes for your wife and a hug for you MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #38
Praying that Mrs. Bird flies through this surgery and walks with no discomfort. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #39
My struggles pale in comparison. All I know is that BootinUp 14 hrs ago #40
Praying for you and Mrs. Bird JMCKUSICK 14 hrs ago #41
Healing vibes and prayers for her, and hugs for both of you. highplainsdem 14 hrs ago #42
Healing vibes to your beloved wife... 3catwoman3 13 hrs ago #43
Glad to hear that the back is no longer the problem. I've had live love laugh 13 hrs ago #44
You know, it's almost as hard on Tesha 12 hrs ago #45
Peace, Healing, Renewal, Joy Donkees 3 hrs ago #46
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Asking for some good vibe...»Reply #15