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Vinca

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10. Did you end up with a full joint replacement? The ice has been brutal this year. We're in NH and

Reply to bluescribbler (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 12:12 PM

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my husband made a trip out to get sand just this morning. So far, I've managed to stay upright, but it's always a concern since I have had both hips replaced. Spring can't come soon enough. Take care.

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Update on my busted femur. [View all] bluescribbler Yesterday OP

Ouch - I didn't see the post about your injury. Sounds like you're getting great care. Get better quickly! Vinca Yesterday #1

Here's the original post bluescribbler Yesterday #5

Did you end up with a full joint replacement? The ice has been brutal this year. We're in NH and Vinca Yesterday #10

Not a full joint replacement, just a rod to fix the bone. bluescribbler Yesterday #15

BMC Franklin and then Springfield. I'm guessing you were at Baystate erronis Yesterday #11

You guess right. bluescribbler Yesterday #16

Progress! 2naSalit Yesterday #2

Get well soon! 😊 sheshe2 Yesterday #3

Glad you are on the mend Lifeafter70 Yesterday #4

Avoid the pain killers if you can, for the sake of your bowels. surfered Yesterday #6

I'm happy to see your progress! I hope you continue to improve rapidly. brer cat Yesterday #7

Thanks for the update. irisblue Yesterday #8

Best wishes w the recovery IbogaProject Yesterday #9

Sounds as if you are making really good progress. Keep it up. LoisB Yesterday #12

What an ordeal.. Permanut Yesterday #13

I've had broken bones but not femur Pas-de-Calais Yesterday #14

My partner broke his femur in a GenThePerservering Yesterday #17

Yikes! I hope the rehab goes well. yellow dahlia Yesterday #18

Hou read that right. bluescribbler 4 hrs ago #20

Good luck with it sounds like you Tree Lady 22 hrs ago #19

Get better Femur is a tough one. Melon 4 hrs ago #21

Heal well malaise 4 hrs ago #22