Good news all around

Hi Everyone,
Well it's Fall..except Tuesday and Wednesday when it'll be back to summer. WHAT?!
It's New England, what you can do?
Today was my 2nd follow up appointment after my surgery and it went very well. Dr. S showed me the x-ray (and explained it...and I'll explain THAT later) and we talked about having my next one done. For those who may be new-I was born with hip dysplasia in BOTH hips and with the replacement of one I'm doing FABULOUS...#2 will go when I'm ready.
Traffic was a NIGHTMARE this morning and I'm so glad I don't have to do that every day. For those that do, I feel for you. Jeez. Am I living back in LA or what?
Dr. S let me know that Dr. S #1 (my original surgeon) is doing MUCH better and should be back to work summer 2011. You may recall Dr. S #1 was diagnosed with cancer one week before my surgery and, therefore, could not do my procedure. I just prayed he was going to be ok and Dr. S #2 took over with the help of Dr. R.
So, you may ask yourself (I know you're dying to know...) why I didn't see Dr. R (who was the lead on my surgery) for follow up? Well, as Mr. P&P says, he's a 'mechanic' (aka a TOP NOTCH surgeon) but the bedside manner? Not so much. He yelled at me at my first appointment for not using my crutches right and didn't really even ask me how my LIFE was after surgery...so I made my next appointment with Dr. S.
And, Dr. S was funny this morning-we're talking about my next (and hopefully last) procedure and he says, "Dr. R can do it or Dr. S #1 should be back...and if Dr. R. does it I will do your follow up, don't worry." I did NOT tell them I had a less than stellar after care experience with Dr. R...they just knew. It's ok-Dr. R is a WONDERFUL surgeon and I'd be lucky to have him again so, either way, I know I'll have great outcome when I decide to do hip #2.
My x-ray looks perfect, I'm healed (right on track) and he didn't ask me how long I'd been back at work...thank God! But, I've done everything we normally do and my new hip is GREAT. He told me to keep doing what I'm doing, because it's working to keep me fit and healthy and he'll see me in the Spring for a 'check in' x-ray of the 'old' hip just to make sure it's doing ok.
It's so exciting to be 'done' with doc appointments right now and just focus on my life and how much better it is with my new hip.
I did cry a little, telling Dr. S what they do is a miracle and I thanked him so much. He said happy tears happen in the office all the time and that's why they are there. Seriously, if you need ANY orthopedic care ProSports Orthopedics is THE place. Everyone in the office and hospital (NE Baptist) is wonderful and caring and I couldn't be happier. When it's time, I know I'll be just as happy with my next new hip...and I won't live in pain for years again-I'll get it done right away!
And, even better, Dr. S #1 is doing great and will be back to work, working his magic in the summer of 2011. I pray every day he's ok and he was the one I really bonded with. I can't wait to see him again and I am going to have him do my next surgery...to close that circle.
So, here's to a good news Monday-hope to see you ALL in class!