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bitshird

bitshird

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Wow it feels good to finally type on a real keyboard,I would have been by sooner, been home since Sunday, but my Android doesn't get service in the house out here in the country and I have a hard time with a virtual keyboard!
But my My hip works great, I now have a chair that will allow me to sit at a proper torso to leg angle so I don't undo all the fantastic work the Doctors did.
PT is pretty tiring, but I can walk about 160 ft, with out a walker or a cane, I really want to thank every one for the very helpful prayers and kind thoughts and good wishes, I think I could stand long enough to turn a slimline, and finish it the next day, there is so much less pain that I only have to take about 1/3rd the prescribed pain meds, and I think most of that is from being whacked out on them for the past 3 years. Now to ween my self off and Never more shall Opiates cross my lips!!
Peace folks
Ken
 
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This is great news. Do you realize how much close Andrew can stand next to you without the risk of being whacked by the cane? In all seriousness Ken I am pleased to hear things are going well and we are getting our hippy back.
 
Hi Ken,

Good to hear you are getting around better. I found out last monday that I am a canadate for a new hip. After being in pain for about a year or so my orthopedic Dr. said I needed back surgery so off to the nurosurgeon, he did his thing and took away the worst pain (2010) but still had a limp and hurt. Fast forward to present, different Doc took an x-ray and said he can't believe I am getting around as well as I am. Now I am waiting for an appointment with HIP replacement specialist. Any advise is welcome. I am taking PT before surgery to build up my strength.

Take Care and get well

Tom
 
alamocdc said:
Baby steps, Ken, baby steps. Don't stay in pain. It's been proven that we heal faster if we don't hurt. So take it slow and don't over do it!
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Listen to Billy... don't rush it... you'll be back to normal sooner than you think.... my wife had her right hip replaced about 3 years ago... never stops to think about it today, watching her walk now is like watching her 20 years ago when we first met.... and the first time I saw her walk was from behind.......:cool:
 
Glad that you are feeling better. It is true that we heal best when not in pain. It is very important if you have been using opiates for such a long time that you slowly wean off of them. I would discuss with your MD so you don't suffer any ill effects.
Hip replacements make a world of difference in quality of life. It will only get better.
Take it one day at a time and keep up the PT
 
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