tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970182694708455058.post6286976393374807963..comments2023-08-04T08:46:28.275-07:00Comments on Pretty Hippy Angie: Avascular necrosis, crumbling hipAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00978367845884174387noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970182694708455058.post-50778800007162206312011-12-04T19:30:12.031-08:002011-12-04T19:30:12.031-08:00Angie, I understand the "socked in the chest ...Angie, I understand the "socked in the chest feeling" I had it when the leading hip replacement doc in So Cal told me my only option was to amputate my leg at 28 because of the damage to my joint. I sobbed for a week. You could imagine my tears of joy when my new doc told me he could replace my joint. Stay positive, there are always options and if you dont like the one you have been given by one surgeon, find another. I am in the Sacramento area but travel to the Bay Area to see my doc at Stanford. If you ever want to chat or vent dont hesitate bendlinalex@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970182694708455058.post-17322734354436322132011-12-03T17:54:17.950-08:002011-12-03T17:54:17.950-08:00Angie, I'm sorry. :( I know it's hard but ...Angie, I'm sorry. :( I know it's hard but being positive is a wonderful tool. I will keep you in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com