Jen’s hip surgery started late, but was worth the wait.
Her arthroplasty was scheduled to start at 10:45 am. Dr. Wodajo was in the OR finishing up another surgery well past noon, delaying Jen’s until 3:00 pm.
When he began, he found the cancer had further compromised her left hip. “This was the worse side. There was more bone involvement and damage.”
Despite the damage, Dr. Wodajo said Jen’s second hip surgery was much less complicated than the first, “The embolization definitely helped. There was much less bleeding, making the surgery considerably easier.”
The surgery was ultimately successful. Dr. Wodajo was able to anchor the implant solidly to healthy bone. He has high expectations for Jen’s new hips, “There’s no reason she shouldn’t get full use back.”
Dr. Wodajo expects similar pain relief in her left hip as Jen felt with her right one. She has a lot on her plate, “this is one less thing for her to worry about.”
Before Jen’s surgery, Dr. Wodajo asked if I had any questions. I said yes, when will she be able to dance again? After the procedure he said, “My work is done for now. As far as the dancing, I’ll leave that up to you.”
Dr. Wodajo seems like a miracle worker. And he appears to have a swell bedside manner, too. If I ever need a new hip, he’ll be No. 1 on my list.
You guys continue to amaze me . . . you’re in my thoughts and prayers each and every day.
I don’t know where the pandemic will take us, but Jen, I hope that before too long we can once again swap some stories about our adventures in Italy, and maybe even dream of some new ones.
Amazing news, now hopefully the pain will be less, and you guys can venture outside for a little bit.
Keep believing, I believe in you Jen.
So glad these surgeries are done! Really hope they bring a lot of pain relief.
PTL glad to here everything went well, we will continue to keep you guys in our prayer. Lean on God and he will help guide you Guys through this.
Send our love and prayers.
Such wonderful news! The road to recovery starts with one step!
Fantastic news. So grateful to hear all went well. Next step, crush the rehab, and than some dancing! 💃🏻
SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT THE SURGERY WENT WELL! I THINK ABOUT JENN AND YOU
ALL THRU THE DAY. SHE SURE HAS BEEN THROUGH A LOT THE LAST COUPLE OF
MONTHS. I AM SURPRISED THAT THEY CAN DO SO MANY SURGERIES SO CLOSE
TOGETHER. THANK GOD FOR “GOOD” DOCTORS & NURSES TO TAKE CARE OF HER!!
GET SOME REST AND KEEP UP THE GREAT STRIDES THAT YOU ARE DOING!
LOVE YOU BOTH.
AUNT JOANNE & UNCLE DENNY
YAY! You’re bionic! Sooooo hoping for pain relief! Can’t wait to dance with you, as well! Let’s go! Sending hugs and love!
So glad to hear all went well again!! Here’s to the two of you dancing soon🕺💃!!!🙏