Hip Replacement Journey: From Fall to Gratitude

The fall

On July 27th, I fell in my garden and hurt my left leg badly. It was very painful to move after that. Because of the severity of my injury, I couldn’t get up by myself. My son had to delicately help me in getting into the car, employing careful maneuvering.

Diagnosis

My leg felt continued to be very painful until we got to a private hospital’s accident and emergency department. A medical doctor quickly examined me. An X-ray showed that my left femur was fractured at the neck. An orthopedic surgeon was called in right away because it was a serious injury. Based on the X-rays and my condition, the doctor recommended a left hip hemiarthroplasty surgery (hip replacement). He scheduled the surgery as an emergency case.

Surgery

The surgery was successful. I am happy to say that the severe pain I was feeling had improved a lot. It was a huge improvement from how unbearable life was before the operation. Two days after my surgery, I started walking again with a walking frame under the supervision of a physiotherapist. I made good progress in just a few days. I was released from the hospital after only one week to recover at home.

Thank God with a grateful heart

I am very thankful to God for His endless mercy. I am grateful for His constant grace and strong protection through the whole difficult experience. This includes the fall, the surgery, and even during the recovery. I humbly express my deepest appreciation to the Almighty for bestowing upon me such immense blessings.

Forever grateful

I want to thank the surgeon, anesthetist, and the whole medical team for taking care of me. Their unrivaled ability, skill, and dedication have played an integral role in successfully guiding me through this difficult journey.

I am very grateful for the outstanding care from the hospital staff, nursing team, and paramedical staff. They dedicated themselves to doing their best. They worked tirelessly. This has made a huge difference in my recovery. It gave me peace and comfort when I needed it.

I am eternally indebted to all those who have played a part in my healing process. Their compassion and ability continue to touch the lives of many others, as it has undeniably touched mine.