However you cut it, living with pain is not fun. For those of you who have been dealing with chronic pain for years or even a lifetime, my apologies. If you have never experienced chronic pain, read on, life turns on a dime at any age. At seventy-four I am new to the game and surprised by it.
I’ve learned that pain medication is a god-sent but a double edged sword. Even thinking about it makes me want to sleep (or cry.)
Medication handles the pain so I can exercise, walk or be halfway human. I have to be careful however because it can also eats holes in my stomach.
So if you are waiting patiently for the doctor’s pronouncement, drum roll please…HIP REPLACEMENT. Yes the old hip is in pieces and barely able to keep me upright. An appointment has been made for yet another opinion and hopefully to schedule surgery, April 23 in Austin. Finally time to take advantage of all that health insurance I worked so hard for.
Until then, the meds keep it tolerable, as does my artwork. Carry on.
DOS TORTAS
My gastroenterologist has declared that my stomach pain is due to anxiety. And now I understand.
the adventures of dos tortas 
You are doing the right thing in getting the surgery. My stepmom had both hips replaced when she was 65ish. Now, at 85, she moves like she did in her 50s. It’s truly amazing, really. I hope you have the same outcome. Living with that much pain is not really living.
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I pray for that outcome. Since my hip is in pieces it’s a bit more complicated. Fingers crossed
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Anxiety causing stomach pain . . . well, that explains a lot.
Wishing you a good surgeon. My surgery was “robot assisted” which worked well for me.
Hang in there–you got this!!
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Thanks Karen. All that youthful posturing of having it together has flown the coop. The surgeon is a recommendation from my wife-in-law who was very pleased w her outcome.
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Goodness Alex – now a new hip! I am hoping for the best for you…and am sending caring love ..
Are these your own drawings ? I LOVE them – they are strong and beautiful – would ever consider selling one…or one in the future?
I am sending warm greetings to Lisa and Alice as well – and hopes that you are as comfortable as possible…what a year you have had!
Blessings – Lorrie
Lorrie Jones
Simple Serenity
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