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I just had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Rogerson 3/20/08.
You
cannot do any better than Dr. Rogerson's surgical skills and the
comprehensive program (including rehab) he has set up. Was in the hospital for 2 days (standard), then discharged to go
directly to arranged rehab. My husband drove me about 1 mile to
Meriter Heights (a retirement & rehab complex in downtown Madison).
We checked into a 1 bedrm apt - 3 or 4 diamond by AAA rating
standards - but with grab bars in bathroom, cold packs in the
freezer, etc. I had both land and pool PT over the next several
days - discharged mid-day Wednesday (6 days after surgery). It is
necessary that a coach/caregiver stay with you the 5 days in the apt -
they sleep on a sofa sleeper. There are 2 very reasonable small
restaurants in the complex - you can have carryout, too. Lots more info I can provide to any interested persons. ANY
questions about my experience - Dr. R's program and protocols OR
anything about the Madison area - please email me. I am doing MUCH better than I ever dared expect (had read a lot about
the procedure on this website and other places). Can use one crutch
if I need to carry something. Two crutches are for balancing &
gait - I have NO problem with full weight bearing. No pain -only
soreness (I switched from pain meds to Tylenol 2 days after surgery
when discharged to rehab). The soreness is about 3 different kinds
(sore from being secured during surgery; sore from actual surgery and
muscles sore from changing biodynamics) - but the soreness is WAY
less painful than a torn soleus/achilles I had 1-1/2 yrs ago. The
most noticeable thing now (8 days after surgery) is weakness when I
have to move my leg up into bed - but it noticeably improving each
day. Peg
3/20/08 RBHR Dr. Rogerson
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