Large dogs are prone to this. Insert your own punchline here:_____________

[kate952]

I've had a bad hip for at least the last 20 years (it will suddenly "go out", feeling like it's just not quite in the socket, sudden loss of strength, and -- since late August -- nearly constant aching). This past week, I finally went to see a specialist

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[shadowycat]

I had surgery on the labrum in my right shoulder a year ago, and recovering from that was incredibly painful. I'm a bit afraid I'm looking at a similar thing now with my other shoulder. So you have my deepest sympathies. It's hard not to be a bit cranky when you're in constant pain. ~hugs~

[kate952]

Physical therapy seems to have actually made things worse. My Leading Man, my physical therapist and I are betting that the labrum in my hip is shredded.

One question: are you in less pain now than before you had the surgery? In other words, would you do it again if (or rather, when) you have to?

*wibbles*

[shadowycat]

I've debated whether or not I'd do it again, and the jury is still out. I still have some level of pain...not quite what I had before though. I feel more confident using my arm now, and can do certain movements without pain that hurt quite a bit before surgery, but I sacrificed some flexibility that I won't regain and that is frustrating.

[kate952]

You know, if it was my shoulder, I'm not sure I would do it. I mean, the pain must have been excrutiating and I can't imagine not being able hold/lift/move things, but range of motion in that appendage? That seems far more important to me than in the hip.

I mean, it's not like I'm giving up a career as an Olympic gymnast or ballroom dancer. ;D

I hope your pain continues to abate and flexibility returns!

[adaveen]

So... are they going to have to put you down? ;)

Hope you feel better soon and that they can give you some relief!

[kate952]

Thank you ~ and me too!

[islandsmoke]

*pours large gin and diet tonic*

At least you finally know!

*hands over chocolate*

*cheerleads exercises*

*hugs*

[deeble]

~one more hug for the pile~

I hope the physical therapy helps and soon feels less pit-of-Hades-esque. Or at least moves to one of the outer circles of hell.

[shiv5468]

Oh I'm sorry. That sound shorrid.