Tag: hip replacement followed by femur fracture

Grateful to be Screwless with a New Hip and Even-Steven Legs

On By Lois RoelofsIn faith, God, Health, memoir13 Comments

I’m on my way. I’ve shagged my walker. I use a cane only when I’m outdoors and only to help me relearn a normal gait, while still dealing with some pain. I’ve loaned out my walker and raised toilet seat. waiting for borrower to pick up In my mind, I’ve missed August and September. Except …

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Wearing Esther’s Shoes – White Skechers

On By Lois RoelofsIn aging, faith, friends, God, Health, memoir15 Comments

“Sharp shoes,” my physical therapist said. “Would you like to hear the story behind them?” “Sure,” she said as she cradled and swung my lower leg in large circles, making my new hip happy. “I shopped my closet for the best shoes to wear for this session. The best ones for support and balance seemed …

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