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"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:

> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Best of luck to Crash and you Damsel. I hope both hip replacements are a
success. My dad had one hip replaced two years ago and he is doing much
better as a result, so hopefully Crash will experience the same or
better improvement after his surgery and recovery is over.