You've got a lot of fans and well-wishers. Take it easy and continue to feel better.

So glad you liked them Annie! A little gift on its way to you soon, too.

I know you’ll be a very good patient and willing to bet you’re on the mend in record time!

You're a "core GW-er" so your presence is always missed! Hope your recovery is smooth and that you'll be back soon better than ever.

Annie, I've been away and had no idea you were laid up! Peonies are one of my favorites too. Ge well soon!

Annie, I missed what happened … sending all my hugs and well wishes. ❤️

Beautiful flowers!

They are my favorite too, Annie. Speedy recovery!

Wishing you well, Annie!

We need you here, Annie! Get well soon!

Oh, no, I missed it too, but count me as one of your fans! Hope you are feeling much better soon.

For those who missed it, nothing earth shattering, but a new hip. Yay! Hip hip Hooray!

I hope you’re on the mend soon!

Flowers always seem to brighten things up. Hope your recovery continues apace. Thanks to @mtnrdredux_gw for her thoughtfulness.

How nice! Wishing you smooth and speedy recovery!

Glad the flowers gave you a smile. Many thanks to the organizer of The Community Chest.

We love you AnnieD! And as one who has also been the recipient of the kindness of this board and the leadership of Mtnrd, I know how wonderful it is to receive a lovely Gardenweb hug. Get well soon!!!

You deserve the best, Annie, as you’re one that often keeps things running here. May the flowers help speed your recovery

Have an easy recovery, Annie. And when you are up to it, I would love to know how you are recovering, as I am scheduled for hip replacement in May.

Oh, please heal quickly!! Beautiful flowers!!

I hope you continue on a rapid road to recovery. Remember to post a photo when those beautiful peonies are fully open. Just think of their lovely aroma.

Peonies are the perfect flower to give someone who is recovering from surgery. In Greek mythology they're associated with healing properties and named for Paeon, who was a physician to the Gods. I only know this because I once had a T shirt with a beautiful red peony on the front and that was the inscription underneath.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Annie.

Sending along my wishes for a speedy recovery Annie. My very favorite flowers.

Thanks again to @mtnrdredux_gw for her kindness.

Hugs and Best wishes for a smooth recovery, Annie

What lovely flowers! Glad you are already on the mend and feeling better.

Best wishes for a quick recovery!

Hip Hip Hooray! To a speedy recovery!!!!

I am so happy that your recovery is going well, Annie. Our Mtn is the best!

What a beautiful "token" of our high regard and healing wishes for you Annie.

Mtn really is a next level doer.

Modern medicine is a wonderful thing - I hope you are up and running marathons again soon. Oh? You didn't run marathons before? Well get started, girl! ;-)

Hope your recovery is smooth sailing.

Wishing you all the best, Annie, going forward 🙂

We’re all thinking of you, AD!

Oh how pretty Annie and an extra special treat on this cold, winter morn.

@Annie Deighnaugh Beautiful! A favorite restaurant when in NH was The Woodshed in Moultonborough and that is where I first saw the ants in action. Their wood fence winding driveway lined with these beauties.

FYI, you may want to remove the guard petals on the outer rim of the buds? I think florists ship peonies with them for protection in transit. : )

Thinking of you, Annie, and sending healing thoughts!

Getting bigger every day. I didn't want to remove the guard petals as they seem very attached, but I did push them back so they aren't hindering the blossoms from opening. So lovely! Like a gift that you unwrap slowly, it always surprised me every day.

Thank you all!

Echoing all the above to you, AnnieD, and a]so big ty to mtn!

Annie, how has your recovery progressed?

Thanks jb for asking.

Dr. said now that I'm passed 6 weeks, actually at 7 now, risk of dislocation has dropped dramatically. I'm able to do anything I want as long as I am able....so listen to my body. He said just don't really torque or twist the leg. Yesterday with the PT I got on the floor! Such a delight to lay completely flat on the floor again ...something I've not done in years! Still a very sore IT band which they say takes time. Going upstairs is still a bit challenging for that leg, though going down is working well.

I'm still finding gaining distance in walking a challenge...not much past 1/2 mile yet, though the weather isn't conducive to being outside anyway. But for distance walking, I still find the cane helps keep me from gimping when I get tired. Getting up from sitting for a long time is still painful. But once I get going, it improves. DH and friends have remarked though on how I'm no longer limping like I used to. Ice is still my friend.

Also, it wasn't just my hip, but my back too. I'm finding the numbness and tingling in my right foot has really dissipated...something I've been dealing with for years. My back issues aren't gone, but are better. As my psoas releases more, my back will probably improve more too.

So there are clear areas of massive improvement, others still need work, but coming along nicely. Thanks!

Glad to hear about your good progress, Annie.

I missed this post last month. I was probably on vacation.

Glad you enjoyed the flowers! Peonies are my favorite too. There's something special about them. And mtn is truly the best.

Good to hear your recovery is progressing well. Healing thoughts for a full recovery and no pain soon.

That’s excellent news, Annie! My hip replacement is in May, and I have been advised that because I am unusually flexible(who knew?), I am more vulnerable for hip dislocation, afterwards.

What a truly wonderful feeling, to know youre healing!! Keep up the adventure!

Annie, so happy to hear you’re much better.

With new guidelines regarding use of ice (or rather against use of ice) after the first few days or week or so, my PT and my massage therapist recommended I try a heating pad a few times a day. They cautioned me to set a timer and only use it for 20 minutes at a time as there would be diminishing returns after that. It was remarkably more effective for me.

Also, when I started walking more outside, I used my hiking poles instead of a cane and found they worked much better for me.