Readers will know that I have been having problems with my hip the last few weeks. I bruised it a few weeks ago and it has been taking a long time to heal. This morning it was fine - I got up, showered, drove out for coffee and to pick up the store's order of pastries from Wake 'n Bakery and drove back to the store - I have the Monday shopping run.
Stepped out of the truck at the store and whammo! It hurt. Got the truck loaded up and drove into Bellingham to my first stop (one of the two bread stores) and I could not walk. Fortunately, an employee is able to do the shopping run themselves so they are out and I am now at home. Scheduled to see the orthopod on October 2nd - this is the guy who did the hip replacement surgery in the first place so he will see what is happening to it.
Having to pay for this out of pocket - the only insurance I could afford was $900/month with a $10,000 deductible (up from $600/$2,000 in five years - thanks Barry!!!) so that will be fun. Medicare kicks in in six weeks so biding my time until then...
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