Life can turn on a dime and mine certainty did two years ago.
While playing with the dog and making a sharp turn, my feet tangled and I landed hard on my hip.
Since the accident, I have been juggling pain meds, unable to walk very far and wanting to find a way back to myself, wherever and whoever that is. At the same time I’ve been very grateful to be able to walk at all.
Things took an unexpected turn this past April when a doctor in Austin, Texas suggested I have the hardware in my leg removed. That statement took me back to Mexico and then back to Texas.
The short version of this twisty turny saga is that I have a surgery date of August fifth to cut my leg open again. I am both excited and scared. Having been told by three doctors that there are no guarantees, I’m never the less choosing to go through with it.
What is life if not a roll of the dice? Meanwhile I will work hard to be in shape for the big day. I am currently in California dog sitting for this little fluff ball.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
Dear Alex,
I hope it goes well!!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers – sending love – Lorrie
Lorrie Jones
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Thank you. I hope your leg is healed.
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Wow Alex, your perspective is refreshing. My mom fell and cracked her pelvis last fall and is facing some of the same uncertainty. Praying for both of you. I have every confidence that you will continue to have adventures whatever the outcome.
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Nice to see you here. I think of you often w your amazing professional success. Come see me in Austin.
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Alex,
I admire your courage! But…GO FOR IT!
I’ve never seen a hip appliance fastened that way- banded to the outside of the femor. Usually just a shank down into the bone.
I am currently ruminating on redoing a torn rotaror cuff tear repair by having a “reverse” shoulder installed.
Joel in Albuquerque
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Austin said that the plate and screws are old fashioned, not fine like that anymore.
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You have until August to get stronger and even healthier. Then it will be a snap.
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I love your optimism.
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I wish you well and that it is a successful surgery!
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Thank you Karen.
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