THE NEW HIP

Fortunately the hip operation has been done in Assen. It is great to be back home again, everything is going all right. Though I had to get used to moving about on two crutches, as well as sleeping on my back. On August 12 the surgery took place and on August 17, I was already going home to Zeeland, it was long a drive.
In 2006 I had a knee operation in Assen, a cataract operation in 2007 in Zeeland, this hip surgery in 2008, hopefully nothing in 2009, but you never know.
The Wilhelmina hospital in Assen is doing great, it’s a joint care institution.
There are five orthopedic surgeons, super anesthetists and very friendly nurses.
I haven’t felt the epidural, I lay on the operation table with two pillows under my head and an oxygen tube. Occasionally you see your leg go back and forth and you hear them sawing and hammering. Three nights after the surgery you are allowed to go home, it is incredible. Tomorrow is the third week.
I have been to the viewing day of the auction and with my rollator to C1000, the supermarket.
My dear husband is taking perfectly care of us and with the hired help, who is coming for 2½ hours each week, we manage fine.
So I continue writing my stories.
Dinkie

Friday, August 1, 2008