Hip Revision - The Dreaded Surgery

Since 1996, my hip was replaced then, and I have played really hard. I've skiied, run 1/2 marathons, and lived life to the fullest. I have always said to myself, "they can fix me, and I'm sure the technology will be even better the next time I have to replace it. Little did I realize that the time would fly by so fast, and before I knew it, I'm 43 years old and needing to "replace" my "replaced hip". Fortunately, God led me to a wonderful Dr. in Plano who specializes in hip revisions (revision is 2nd or 3rd time hip surgerys) Leah and I were so impressed with him, we scheduled surgery immediately, and never looked back. I have taken the whole month of December off from work, and my goal is to use the month and Christmas break to recover. Day 1: Dec. 4th = Leah and I got checked into the hospital, and went to pre-op. Mom and Dad got there just in time for Dr. Barrington to come and give a briefing on what to expect. He shared that the team is in place and ready to go, he will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes for the surgery, and has all to possible parts already laid out. Our prayer was that the socket would be compatible for the new cup to snap right in and then the surgery would be less invasive and much more simple. Dr. Barrington finished his briefing, and then asked if he could lead me in a blessing. He then quoted Numbers 6: 24-26: 24 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” That was the most impactful prayer/blessing I could have imagined. Post Surgery: Great News!! The socket in my pelvis was compatible with the new parts and so the cup and ball was replaced, and the area was cleaned out. Surgery went 1 hour and 15 minutes. Praise the Lord for answered prayer and helping give me a peace of mind as I have dreaded this for years.