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ShazzieB

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Tue Apr 22, 2025, 07:46 PM

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Happy to hear it! I hope your wife has a fast and smooth recovery!

I've been nudging my husband to look into having a hip replaced. Not sure it would be the right choice for his situation, but I'm trying to get him to at least see an orthopedist to find out. Wish us luck, lol.

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