Tomorrow is the day

 

Well, tomorrow is the big day. I'm definitely not looking forward to it but it's necessary so I'm going through it. I'm just praying I don't have problems with infection or blood clots. 

I'm surprised at how many of my friends have been through joint replacement this year. Most of them are knee, but several are hip. I guess we're all growing old and our parts are wearing out. 

You never used to hear about these types of surgeries but now, they're commonplace. And if you think about it, it seems like there's an "operation of the year" every single year. I wonder why that is? Do doctors push certain procedures for monetary gain? I sure hope not, but I know many doctors prescribe specific medications because they get kickbacks from drug companies. It's not right, especially when we trust our doctors to give us the best health care they can give. 

I'm thankful for medical advancements that provide artificial joints for those who need them. If we didn't have these metal and plastic parts, we'd have to suffer with degeneration of joints until we pass away. 

No one likes dealing with pain, especially when it hinders your day to day function. I love walking and not being able to do it without pain has been extremely challenging. Hopefully, after physical therapy, I'll be able to resume my love of hiking. I'm going to do my best to reach that goal no matter how long it takes.