LOL @ my mom

klondikebar

We are currently getting third opinions about my hip surgery. One specialist is recommending conventional replacement and the other is suggesting hip resurfacing. It's not a clear cut decision due to other medical problems I have and possible complications. It is a serious decision.

My mother knows about what I am going through. She tells me to check my email b/c she has some information for me.

She sent me articles about lifestyle changes, fad diets, magnetic water & bedding and homeopathic remedies. She wishes that I would have listened to her years ago b/c I could have prevented this. She thinks I should just try some of these methods in hopes of avoiding surgery.

And no, my mother does not know the meaning of good intentions or having her heart in the right place. She wants me to think about what effect a rough and long recovery will have on her grandchildren. There are a few other gems in there also.

I can't wait to show the email to DH. He's going to laugh himself silly.

J+MS

My dad had a double hip replacement at 43 and he's in way less pain thanks to it. Recovery sucked but it's so much better. He couldn't even get in and out of his truck.

klondikebar

J+MS:

My dad had a double hip replacement at 43 and he's in way less pain thanks to it. Recovery sucked but it's so much better. He couldn't even get in and out of his truck.

I love hearing these kinds of stories. Ty! I'm glad he is doing better.

AliSarah

my dad's hip replacement healed very nicely and quickly. very similar to others he has had on back/neck etc. he's doing awesome with it/them (had the other one done too), and it greatly improved his pain and function level!

sorry for lack of caps, one handed typing

 

gimmietimmies

Is your mom my mom? I get crap like that from her all the time. I just typed a tl;dr, but I'm tired of getting crap like that from mine too. Even though she's been told she's over stepping and to butt out. At least I can amuse myself with the pseudo science she passes on, and you? Funny stuff too I hope.

Kaydfry2411

My FIL has had both hips replaced, and both healed very quickly! He says he feels like a new man now! He is even able to ride a motorcycle which he could not do before because with his bad hips he had a hard time holding the bike up! The surgery done wonders for him! He can now walk miles on the treadmill and do the elliptical for longer than I can at 25!
Good Luck with whatever option you choose!!

klondikebar

bearsbearsbears:

Magnetic water?  How is that supposed to work?

Please teach me.

Something about it helping the absorption of minerals and allowing the body to work more efficiently. I don't know really. I think it can make you fly and turn horses in to unicorns.

klondikebar

gimmietimmies:

Is your mom my mom? I get crap like that from her all the time. I just typed a tl;dr, but I'm tired of getting crap like that from mine too. Even though she's been told she's over stepping and to butt out. At least I can amuse myself with the pseudo science she passes on, and you? Funny stuff too I hope.

Hi sister;) I'm all about natural remedies for certain things, but she needs to be realistic. Like I do acupuncture for very temporary pain relief. She thinks it should be able to cure a genetic disease. She is funny.

klondikebar

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and hopeful stories.

gimmietimmies

KlondikeBar:

gimmietimmies:

Is your mom my mom? I get crap like that from her all the time. I just typed a tl;dr, but I'm tired of getting crap like that from mine too. Even though she's been told she's over stepping and to butt out. At least I can amuse myself with the pseudo science she passes on, and you? Funny stuff too I hope.

Hi sister;) I'm all about natural remedies for certain things, but she needs to be realistic. Like I do acupuncture for very temporary pain relief. She thinks it should be able to cure a genetic disease. She is funny.

Then we are definitely related. Mine thought that cow colostrum was going to help stop ds' kidney failure. Sure, as a natural remedy it's great for some things, not that. WTF mom. Don't tell mine about acupuncture curing genetic diseases, she'll try it on ds next and he has a serious dislike for needles.

klondikebar

fredalina:

Between my dad and his wife, they have had 5 hip replacements. 2 of them were to repair the previous botched one. the extra one in there is because my dad's first was done like 18 years ago when they only lasted about 10 years. the second was the screwup. Be very VERY careful researching your surgeon. I have no experience with resurfacing. I hope you get relief soon!

Oh definitely. I made that mistake once. I had a botched surgery on a nerve in my arm years ago. Lesson learned. That's why I am taking my time with this decision.