I was encouraged by the information and support of this website so I thought I’d join and share my experience.
It started couple of years ago as a click in my hip when I rolled my right knee inward. Later, I had a fairly sharp pain when I lifted my right leg to move my foot from the gas to brake while driving. Then about two years ago, I started having a difficult time getting out of chairs. When I tried to un-weight my right foot to bring it back in position to stand, I would get an extremely sharp pain in my hip and it felt like my leg was locked and the pain kept me from getting up. I never knew when I sat down if I would be able to get up easily. Often, the pain would nag at me while sitting and I'd squirm have to stretch my leg out. About this time I had problem with physical activity like mowing the grass and playing golf. Then as this summer moved on, I had more and more difficulty riding my motorcycle. There were several times when I almost couldn't get my right foot off the peg when I came to a stop. Around mid-September, I was essentially unable to even sit on my scooter. To top it off, I was chasing my Grandson around the house and almost went through the ceiling with pain as I rounded a corner. This was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
I was lucky enough to have a biker friend who had THR on both sides who highly recommended his doctor. So with a visit and a set of x-rays, we determined that I was almost bone on bone and a BHR candidate.
So, I’m getting more and more anxious as Nov 19 approaches. Luckily, besides my biker friend, I also have a friend at work that had a THR and is helping with suggestions and support.
I'm hopeful that getting this done will allow me better times with my Grandson, the ability to play golf, and a full riding season next year. I do a lot of riding around the state and a lot of standing for long periods so I really want to be physically able. On the down side, I'll probably have to start mowing the yard instead of my wife doing it.
JohnS
John,
Your story is one that has been repeated often, when it gets to the point of losing the ability to do things that you love to do you come to a reasonable conclusion that you need to do something about it. This is why stories like yours are so important, you've spelled out to many that they indeed will need to make the same decison at some point.
I can tell you that I was able to golf at around 7-8 weeks post op, it was my right hip and I am right handed so I can now turn towards my shot. I now can beat my buddies in long drive contests, they of course are not happy. ;D
You'll find this fourm to be a valuable resource and you will come to realize that it's one of the best resources on the net for hip resurfacing. We have lots of great people who will give you support.
Good luck, don't worry many have walked straight lines not long after their surgery, in the beginning post-op you may doubt your decision but that will soon change as you find yourself doing things pain free that you could only dream of before.
Oh and BTW, welcome to the forum.
Chuck
7 Hours post-op.
Per my Doc, it was a text book BHR. I did the spinal thing, and am glad I did. I remember waking up after a general feeling like I was run over by a truck. The only part that was uncomfortable was the spinal wearing off. But on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd make that a 2.
I was stainding after 4 hours doing my first PT. And just a few minutes ago walked (with walker) to the bathroom.
I am on percocet and feeing pretty good. Actually, after eash episode of standing an moving the ache is reduced. The hardest so far is lifting that operated leg. Whowa! Need help with that.
So, after much anxiety about doing this (almost chickened out a couple of times), I feel reallly luck that things are going so well. I just hope it continues and there's no reason to believe it won't.
JohnS
And to top is all off, I've got wireless internet in my room!
Wow John,
I can't believe you are sitting writing an email 7 hrs post op and standing after 4 hrs. Take care not to overdo it. I learned that the hard way this past week.
I hope you continue to have an uneventful recovery.
Barbara
23 hrs. post op.
Thanks Barbara. Your advice is welcome and in this case, consistent with what many have said about taking it easy.
Today I'm a little sorer and I can't lift my right leg at all withoug a level 10 pain. But the Doc stoped in the morning and said that not to worry, pretty normal and wil get better soon. This isn't a set back (couldn't lift it yesterday either), but it sure makes it hard to get out of bed. Once I'm standing, I pretty stable and mostly stiff.
Pt is schedule for twice today - not looking forward to getting out of bed again, but I can tuff it out ;) :-\. No pain - no gain.
JohnS
ps: I promise I won't post every 4 hours ;)
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WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE JOHNS
;D ;D Ha Ha Sorry, hope that didn't hurt 8)
Good news John!, always good to know it went smooth. Now your "worrying about it part" of the program is complete and you can concentrate on healing, cogratulations!
My only advice I can give you (I'm 8 weeks post op) is do
E X A C T L Y what the PT people tell you and no more. I am the king of "Well she said to move it 2" 2 times, but look ! I can move it a foot 10 times !! I'm kicking ass" .....and then you can't move anything for 4 days right ?? It's easy to do man I've done it like 4 times now, thats how quick a learner I am. Anyway take it easy and enjoy the wireless, cause we all know too well that TV suu---uuucks!
oh yeah, do you ride dirt or street bikes ? I know a guy that rides dirt bikes with 2 new ball joints, and a few guys with one, "You will ride again Grasshopper..." :D :D Have a good one, Bill out.
BILL, Thanks for the advice and encouragement, especially "you will ride again." This afternoon was better, the PT showed me another way to get out of bed by using my cane to support my right let. Still hurts, but considerably easier. Walking with a cane now and I'm scheduled to go home tomorrow.
As far as riding, I used do it in the dirt but when my friends nicknamed me "crash & burn" I could see the writing on the wall. So now I ride a tour (76 Goldwing). I'm thinking iron butt, but that'll have to wait til I make sure all my other body parts agree to go along.
JohnS
About lifting your leg to get out of bed; my doc had me buy a kit that included a rod with a nylon loop on the end that you could hook over your foot to lift the leg around. It worked great, so you might look into it if you still need help. It sounds like you might be doing something similar with the cane.
John
2 1/2 days post op.
So, I got home today about 2:30. Its really nice to be home. I had a great experience at the hospital (Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Mini-soda) and a great staff there helping and encouraging me. Both the PT and OT were great and the nurses were absolutely outstanding. (Food was hospital food, what can I say.) But my wife is an angel, helping with everything here at home, and I sure like it ;D.
John C, I know what you are talking about. A friend at work that had a THR let me borrow his. He calls it his invisible dog leash. I tried it but found the cane worked better for me. Instead of a "J" shape, mine is kind of "7" shaped at the top. I can hook the handle under my foot and keep the cane locked to the inside of my knee. That way, I avoid turning my knee in accidentally. I use it getting in and out of bed and when I have to lift my right leg. That's still the sorest point, lifting that right knee, but even in this short time, i can feel an improvement.
JohnS
Hi, John,
I wish you well in your recovery. I am also from MN and trying to decide where to have a hip resurfacing done. I see you were in Stillwater. Did you have Dr. Palmer? And if so, has he done very many?
3 days post-op
I feel I've made good progress although it is still very difficult to raise my right knee. It is, however, slowly improving, so patience is required. I can walk around the house well, getting in and out of bed is better. PT is getting a little easier each time.
There has been a some talk on other posts about sleeping on one's back. I was told this was required for six weeks or so, but I could lay on my side for a little while if needed. Just keep the pillow between the legs. Luckly, I have a bed that allows me to raise the upper part, just like a hospital bed (a luxury purchase when we were able and now I'm grateful my wife talked me into it). This allows me to very comfortably lay on my back. Before the surgery, I was uncomfortable on my back because my hip ached, regardless of the bed position. Now, I'm comfortable on my back, just have to keep the snoring under control.
Mari, thank you for the well wishes and yes, I had Dr. Palmer. I believe this web site says he as done over 100 BHRs, but that my not be quite up to date. He told me he has done over 300. My incision is about 5 inches and healing very well. My experience has been very positive with Dr. Palmer and I would definately recommend him.
JohnS
im glad your surgery went well
my bhr surgery is scheduled for 12/3/03 with dr clarke in syracuse
im a little scared but i think i need to do it
pain and motion is getting worse
im told that i will be in hospitial for three days and then home , then pt at home
im wondering if i should go to rehab facility because i told that they will work you harder then the pt at home
what does everybody think
All you need is a visiting nurse service to send a physical therapist to your home. She will instruct and assist with the stretches. The Dr's assistant gave me some handouts showing the diagrams of the various stretches. After surgery, your hip is healing and only stretching is advised. After about six weeks, she added strengthening exercises with cyvex and nautilus machines. I had surgery on a Monday. I spend 4 days in the hospital. I spent the weekend in the hotel. I was able to walk a few blocks to restaurants with crutches. The following Monday, I had physical therapy at the sports rehab facility next to the hospital. I saw the Dr. for one week post-op and returned home via airplane. The visiting nurse service sent a physical therapist over and she evaluated me at 10 days post-op and cleared me for driving, since I had a LBHR. So I drove to the physical therapist 2 to 3 times a week for six weeks.
thanks for the info
in less then two weeks surgery will be over
tony
4 1/2 days post op.
PT (at home) is improving. ROM increasing a little each time and some strength in the leg lifts. I sure couldn't get my foot from the gas to the brake so driving is a ways away. Yesterday afternoon I think I screwed something up. I changed my sweat pants then took a nap. Afterward, I had a very difficult time putting weight on the right hip. This feels like a big jump backward because I had only tightness in my hip when bearing weight. Now there's a point in my step it hurts like heck. I have to exaggerate standing straight and tall. If it wasn't for this site, I'd despair, but there are many stories of things getting worse then getting better. So I'm hopeful. I am supposed to do PT at home twice a day and also go the a PT clinic twice a week for two weeks.
Tony (counsel934?), fear not. You have the support of all these surface hippys. Also, I don't know where you live, but I'm in Mini-soda so this fall was for me an excellent time to git er done. I'm not much into winter sports so I hope to be ready to resume activities come spring. Good luck on the 3rd and keep us up to date. Once you are OTOS your real journey begins - getting your life back.
Anyone? - - - Just above my right knee, especially in the back, it feels like someone hit me with a baseball bat. Its not hot or red, but it hurts when massaged like a bad bruse. Is this because I'm using the muscle back there to compensate for the difficulty lifing my knee up? Any advice is appreciated.
JohnS
John,
You just went through a major surgery and your femur was dislocated from your hip joint, on top of that some of your muscles and tendons were cut and re-stiched. At 4 1/2 days you will have some discomfort, the magic time seems to be between 7 and 10 days when things really start to click for people.
If it were me, knowing what I know now, I would totally back off any therapy for a day, take it easy, rest, ice things down and then gradually go back to your routine.
Be very careful as your body is doing some serious mending. Dr. Gross the guru who did me does not even prescribe PT till after 6 weeks, except for some home exercizes and walking, then at 6 weeks Dr. Gross wants you up to one mile.
You'll get to the finish line. Don't worry, but back down for a day or so take it easy and enjoy your turkey day.
BTW--- I would get x-rays if your pain is shooting like a 9-10 when you put weight on your foot.
Good luck.
Chuck
That baseball bat feeling was in me too, I told my doctor at my first post op appointment, and he said it was his fault, for when he dislocated my leg to work on it. What I did to help it out and to take the pain away was to keep my circulation flow going. I would be in the most pain during my sleeping times, and I would wake up hurting. A few tips that worked for me was to do flex/isometrics tighten up the muscles there, that would then get me to want to get off the bed and walk, and that helped by the 5th step, If I walked for 5 minutes, the pain level went way down. The last thing I liked to do was to bend my knee, by using a towel, I would pull my foot closer to me just slightly, and then I would use lightly massage it, feeling my leg and how the pain is down deep to the bone, and just imagine what part of the muscles needed some rubbing out. The T.L.C. worked for me.(it took me 10 days of that pain but currently I forgot about it lately, it just simply stopped hurting)
I hope this helps for you,
Eric
thanks john
i live in upstate new york we already have snow
surgery is 12//3/08, yesterday i had my last pre op visit
my family
doctor told me to remain active, prior to two weeks ago i was excercisied regularly, however pain is getting worse
so maybe i will try to do it for 30 min
6 days post-op
I was finally able to get a shower today! Boy-did I need it. It just raised my spirits and I actually felt better after. The annoying catch in my right hip when i put my weight on it is getting better. I was walking around like Tim Conway (old man sketch) for a day or so. I feel like I've got my stride back, such as it is. I'm still guarding it though. The back of my right thigh is swelling, along with my butt. So its on to the ice packs. (Note: I've heard of people using a bag of frozen peas. Great idea, just don't leave them unattended if you have kittens. At least they had a riot. We'll be finding them around the living room for weeks.) I feel really lucky that in spite of the pain and stiffness from the swelling, I am able to sleep well. Maybe better than I have for a long time. (Do you suppose the drugs have anything to do with it? ;D )
Eric, I haven't yet gone back in to the doc, but I don't expect he'll take the heat for the baseball bat effect. I just hope its part of the normal healing process. I also need help bringing my knee up, but I use my cane for that. I'll try to get my wife to massage my leg some. It feels hard and if I keep it bent at about 90 degrees, feels like it would cut the circulation to my lower leg off.
Counsel934, glad to hear everything is a go. I had a class about a week before my surgery and they told us what to expect when and how. Also, they gave us a list of the PT exercises we would be doing. I sure with I had that class two weeks before my surgery. I think it helped some that I started the exercises even before I went in. Upstate NY is beautiful. You probably get more snow and not as cold as here in MN.
Thanks again Chuck for the encouragement and helping to keep things in perspective.
JohnS
I am glad to hear that your recovery is going well. I had RBHR with Dr. Palmer on November 3. I concur that Lakeview Hospital and the nursing staff are outstanding. Stick to your PT and you will get stronger every day.
9 days post-op
I am very grateful that I feel like I'm improving every day. Although Thanksgivng day put my mobility to the test.
I was sitting downstairs enjoying a coffee and just getting ready to post here and I heard a crash/thud upstairs. I called up to my wife, but she didn't respond. I then became aware of just how quickly I could get out of my chair and up a 1/2 flight of stairs. Turns out, she had slipped on the second to last step comming from the upper level and when she fell, she must of gotten her left ankle under her. She was in pain and it was swelling fast. With one turkey in the oven and a second needing to go in an hour later, we felt we could wait at least that long before going into the ER. She has had sprains before and this felt different, we were afraid it was broke. We got the turkeys under control and made sure the kids would be there when the second one needed to come out.
So, being it's her left foot, she can drive (and I obviously cannot). Lucky that I we had just gotten a handicap sticker for the car, we were able to park close to the ER door. So I hobble with my cane into the ER to get a wheel chair for her. This was a pretty funny site in itself. And so-on-and-so-forth. It turns out to be funnier than it was serious, she turned out to have a bad sprain and as of today she's able to get around the house pretty well. What made this funnier was last year, a close friend of ours had a RTHR. 2 weeks later, his wife fell down a flight of stairs and busted the heck out of her foot. We thought we were doomed. The care giver becomes the care needer.
At any rate I did a lot of walking and standing on the new hardware. Although I was pretty tuckered out, I'm none the worse today and had no problems going down for the mail and doing PT. Many thanks to the kids who helped greatly (essentially the wife and I just stayed put and were waited on hand an foot).
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I sure know what I'm thankful for this year. And thanks for your patience reading this babble.
JohnS
(ps - it got into the fortys today - ouch, that PMS really kicked in today. Oh! PMS, Parked Motorcycle Syndrome 8) .)
Quote from: toroqu on November 27, 2008, 10:53:26 AM
I am glad to hear that your recovery is going well. I had RBHR with Dr. Palmer on November 3. I concur that Lakeview Hospital and the nursing staff are outstanding. Stick to your PT and you will get stronger every day.
So, toroqu, you are like 2 plus weeks ahead of me. I'd really like to hear how you are doing. How Are you driving, back to work yet, still on a cane, sleeping on your side????? Were you happy with Dr. Palmer?
If you want to keep it private email me at mjstolte@comcast.net.
I sure hope you are recovering quickly and begining a more normal life. Looking forward to hearing from you.
JohnS
2 weeks post-op today - RBHR
I am still improving daily. 2 days ago I was able to lift my right leg into bed without help. I can even do a few unassisted leg lifts from a prone position (PT) where as a couple of days ago, I'd needed help just getting the leg started. Tomorrow is my first follow up with the Doc. and I start offical PT Monday. I have been on ibuprofen now for the last 5 days or so. It just took me a day or two to get the dose right. My biggest problems still are getting a good nights rest, a comforable place to sit (I wish I would have gotten a lazy-boy before hand), and there is still a muscle in a knot just above my knee in the back along with tenderness on the outside of my calf. Then incision is healing nicely (all of the steri-strips have fallen off) and I can even lay on my operated side for a 1/2 hour or so.
From what I've been reading on the post here, I guess I'm pretty typical - so I continue to post for whatever it's worth to others starting the journey.
JohnS
John,
I had the RBHR on 11/18 in NC. Since we are a day apart, wondered how you are doing at the 3 week mark approaching. There are so many benefits I have experienced already, but have tightness in the lower leg and ankle. Interested in sharing stories along the way.
Hope your recovery is progressing well!
Dwight V
3 weeks post-op
Dwight & all,
I still feel lucky in that I have not had any significant setbacks. Just a couple of times overdoing it. This typically results in a pain point on the inside of my hip, near the groin. Certain movement will make the pain spike for a seconed. It usually goes away in 24 hours.
At 16 days I got back my driving privilages (had to be off the "good" pain meds) so I've got that freedom now. I'm even off ibuprofen (except I'll take a couple just before PT).
Yesterday was my first out patient PT and that went well. Got to add a couple of new exercises and delete a couple old ones. One thing nice is that the therapist is actually measuring my ROM so I hope to be able to see a measured improvement. Also, I'm starting some strengthing exercises.
I still can't lay on my operated side for more that a 1/2 hour of so. I can lay on my non-operated side much longer, but there is a constant pressure or pull on the other side so I have to resort to laying on my back to sleep. Sleep has been OK, but as has been the case for the last several years, I've gotta get up to pee in the middle of the night so that seems to be the only interruption (unless the stupid cats start acting up). Actually now that I think about it, I used to have a problem with a siatic (sp?) nerve problem in my left leg. But I could move just slightly and it would go away. Now it seems to be significantly worse. The physical therapist said that it is probably due to the weakend muscles and should improve as I strengthen and move more normally.
The incision is almost to the point where I could take a bath (instead of shower) or even swim. Like Dwight, I have lower leg, ankle, and foot pain. There seems to be a knot in the muscle in my calf near the bottom. I am assuming that this lower leg pain is mostly due to the gorilla that was manipulating my leg during surgery to allow the surgeon to access what he needed.
I can hobble around the kitchen and close spaces without the cane, but I'm significantly more comfortable with it. I am walking more now and its getting easier to get in and out of the truck.
Of significant note to me is the fact that I can sit in this kitchen chair (where I'm writing from) now without pain. Before surgery, I had terrible pain in my right hip and almost every time I would have level 10 pain trying to get out of the chair. There are also many other examples of the improvement due the the BHR. I'll let you know if I meet the optimum improvement when I attend a motorcycle show in Feb and I can get my leg over and sit COMFORTABLY in the saddle 8)
Tomorrow - - - back to work :-\
Take care,
JohnS
John,
Sounds as though you and I are so close in our recovery. We have similar difficulties and advancements. At 3 weeks and 1 day (Wed), my loving wife talked with someone who had blood clots and symptoms such as my leg pains. To give her peace of mind (she said she wouldn't be able to live if she found me gone due to a blood clot - not sure how she feels about my departing in other ways......), we had to go to my PCP (since my surgeon is 2 1/2 hours away). He promised me that I do not have blood clots, but severe tendonitis. It was as though a light had come on. All the symptoms pointed to this and he gave me suggestions to relieve pain. Two days later it is much better. I alternate ice and heat and have taken one dose of IB each morning for the past two days. It really relaxes the tightness by mid-morning.
Hope your recovery stays on-course!
Dwight V
Dwight,
Thanks for the advice. I wouldn't have thought of the cold/warm approach, I've just been using ice (bag of frozen peas). I'll give it a try tonight.
Glad to hear you are also on track. From what I see here on the site, we are probably average or a little better in our recovery. One of my goals is to be able to get my leg over my motocycle by March (March, ha. Wishful thinking for Minnisota).
Keep up the PT.
Johns
4 weeks post-op
Ok, actually almost 5 weeks but I wanted to get in a couple of milestones on the first day of week 4. I actually put on my own sock without the help of my sock-puter-oner (and that includes the blue thingy with the rope and the lovely Mrs. JohnS). Also, on that day I was able to lift my operated leg into bed without any mechanical aids.
So on to today, 2 days short of 5 weeks. I've been back to work for over a week and have had zero issues (I'm and engineer and have a desk job). I'm grateful for the handicap parking sticker, being in Minnesota and I'm terrified of slipping on the ice and falling. Actually, my tennis shoes seem to have the best traction in the snow (with cold feet resulting on a morning like today, 14 below). Nothing short of "ice-grippers" will work on ice, but I haven't had to deal with that yet. I’m still dealing with lower leg and ankle discomforts, but they are better that a few weeks ago. I’ll discuss this with my doc when I seem him next week. It seems to me to be lasting a long time.
PT is moving along. The therapist has added a couple of new exercises including permission to use the treadmill in 10 minute segments. Also, he put me on the stationary bike for the first time last week. The leg lifts while prone are improving.
I've been using a cane from the day after surgery and still am. However, for short walks, the cane is mostly for balance and stability so I can walk without a limp. There are times here and there when I can walk without the cane and without a limp. I prefer the cane for safety sake and for longer walks I would get tired quickly. And, I can now lift my right foot about 2 inches off the floor when I am seated. I couldn't do this at week 4. Other gains are sleeping on either side (what a relief from just being on my back). With help, I can put my right ankle on my left knee (long enough to make putting the sock on easier).
Here’s wishing all of my fellow Hippies a wonderful holiday season with lots of family and friends to share it with.
Take care and keep getting better,
JohnS
8 weeks post-op
A brief update. Walking: I’ve got that start-up problem that was the subject of another thread, but onece I get moving I can walk pretty good and without a limp without my cane. I probably look pretty silly walking in circles around my cube at work, but I need to get past that start-up so I can leave my cane while I walk around the building. Also, I actually shoveled (the snow blower won’t start so I really did “shovelâ€) snow the other day with little consequence. (Note: Ice grippers on the boots work wonders for traction and confidence.) I can take stairs normally now, no longer one at a time.
Pain: The tenderness in my lower leg and ankle, operated side, has essentially gone away. Also, I still have a little tenderness at the incission site that I feel on occasions where my butt is up against something, like the back of the chair, or lying on my side.
Clunking: Yup!
Physical Therapy: PT at home is leg lifts lying on my back and lying on my side and stretches where I grab my knee and bring it toward my chest. Well past the 90 degrees at this point. In fact, I think I have better range of motion now in my operated side than the other. I have to admit that I’ve been slacking somewhat on the PT. I am taking a class 6 to 10 pm two nights a week and that’s put a pinch on my available time and energy --- AND I CAN FEEL IT --- so I better get back on track.
Sleep: My sleep pattern has pretty much returned to normal, such as it is. Still a little discomfort sleeping on my operated side. I can also comfortably lie on my stomach.
If it wasn’t 20 below, I’d try to see if I could throw my leg over the seat and sit on my scooter, but that’ll have to wait. Best of all, I had my grandson over last Fri night and Sat and was able to chase him around the house and get down on the floor and play with him.
Smooth recovery to all,
JohnS 8)
Hi John
Sounds like you are doing great. Start up stiffness is quite common and eventually dissapears.
I hope you continue to do well and use that scooter this summer.
Thanks for posting your story. It will be very helpful to others.
Good Luck.
Pat
9 1/2 weeks
Well today I left the cane home. I've been carrying the stupid thing around for 4 days now and not really using it. Start up is getting better all the time. Range of motion also improving. In fact, I've got better ROM in my new hip than the old one. I guess it'll be time soon to have that orthoscopic surgey my doc suggested for that side. Like every one says, there seems to be a little improvement every day, and that keeps you looking forward. I still have a few issues with getting down on the floor to play with the grandson or whatever, but the flexibility limitations are not my new hip. It's more likely due to limiting myself over the last few years because of the original hip problems. PT should surely help that issue.
Speedy recovery to all. JohnS
Congratulations John S! Everyday is an improvment isn't it. I see that you are from Minnesota. Were you a Dr. Palmer Hippy? Nothing like the snow to impede walking and exercise here in the land of 10,000 lakes. Only 4 or 5 more months of winter right? I'm really impressed with the positive experience everyone has been having with their resurfacings. It's amazing that the hip pain that we have endured for so long is gone and we have to relearn how to move the right way again. Good luck to you!
Hey John S,
I'm day 4 post op, but your dead right about the old hip doing what it used, i was doing pt with my physio and she said why are'nt you bringing your leg up in a straight line and i said because it will not do that...but guess what, it did it no problem.
Well done on your recovery sounds likes its going well.
Terry
1 year anniversary yesterday 8)
1 year and 2 days ago, I had problems playing with my Grandson, chasing him around the house and getting down on the floor with him to play with Thomas the Train. Also, I couldn't even sit on my motorcycle, much less take any fall rides.
Recently, I've been having a blast with my Grandson and been riding the cycle all summer, this fall and even to work all last week (about 7000 total miles this year -- so far).
I feel so good it's almost hard to remember that I couldn't even do every day things like mow the lawn (but I can now), or walk from building to building here at work (but I can now). The every day pain is a faint memory. My wife has to remind me of my daily limitations before the BHR -- then I remember.
The skill of my doctor and support from all of you has made the difference. I feel great.
John
Quote from: JohnS on November 20, 2009, 08:36:01 AM
1 year anniversary yesterday 8)
1 year and 2 days ago, I had problems playing with my Grandson, chasing him around the house and getting down on the floor with him to play with Thomas the Train. Also, I couldn't even sit on my motorcycle, much less take any fall rides.
Recently, I've been having a blast with my Grandson and been riding the cycle all summer, this fall and even to work all last week (about 7000 total miles this year -- so far).
I feel so good it's almost hard to remember that I couldn't even do every day things like mow the lawn (but I can now), or walk from building to building here at work (but I can now). The every day pain is a faint memory. My wife has to remind me of my daily limitations before the BHR -- then I remember.
The skill of my doctor and support from all of you has made the difference. I feel great.
John
Wow there's a thread from the past, I thought my computer was goofed up when I looked at the date on your post haha.
Congratulations !! Isn't awesome when you forget about for awhile ?
Congratulations again. I think you should celebrate by blowing off work, and going out and doing......WHATEVER THE HELL YOU WANT !!! Good news, I hope it keeps getting better for ya 8)