Category Archives: Surgery

48 Hours Later

Posted on November 19, 2010 by jiamom

So… 48 hours after surgery, we were headed home. I think I spent about that much time in the hospital after each of my children were delivered… and those were all easy deliveries. Seems like hip replacement is a more … Continue reading →

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Surgery Day

Posted on November 16, 2010 by jiamom

It’s hard to find the words to describe the day…. exhausted and amazed at the tail end of it. We began before dawn at 4:30am. From the moment my daughter opened her eyes, she has been heroic. I don’t use … Continue reading →

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Titanium, Turkey and Mashed Potatoes….

Posted on September 27, 2010 by jiamom

Well, it looks like we’re going to having some new titanium to appreciate at Thanksgiving this year. When the family comes to town to enjoy my husband’s fantastic turkey, and my momentous mashed potatoes and chocolate mousse malt ball pie … Continue reading →

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Titanium Anniversary!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by jiamom

One year ago today, my daughter underwent hip replacement surgery on her left side. By this time of the evening, I was sitting next to her, exhausted and mind blown – watching her sleep. She had already been through three … Continue reading →

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Six Months After Surgery

Posted on February 23, 2010 by jiamom

  Hard to believe, but it’s been over six months since Caitlin’s left hip replacement surgery. We saw the surgeon for a check-up two weeks ago, and I was really expecting him to say that we’ll be heading for round … Continue reading →

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