Re: general questions

[Guest guest]

> 2. any parents use the enzymes for themselves? i have problems with

> headaches, sometimes migraines. i was thinking of trying them myself.

Yes, HNI enzymes work very well for me. I will still get headaches if

I eat MSG or nitrates, and if I have a yeast problem.

Dana

[Guest guest]

>>>> 1. only beverage i can hide the enzymes in is oj... any

suggestions of a beverage to use in it's place?

How about lemonade that you make with lemon juice? You can control

the amount of sugar added and it has a definite taste to it.

Will he drink tea? I've started drinking some of the flavored Snapple

teas. You could flavor the tea with some lemon, peach, or plum

flavors like Snapple does, and control the amount of sugar added.

Have you tried xylitol as a sweetner? It is different than sugar, but

tastes relatively good, and is all-natural. It is a little expensive

in my view, but for the limited use in drinks, it might work.

There are some flavored waters out which I like called Fruit2O. They

are water but have a definite taste, don't have lots of sugar or

sweeteners. I get them in the bottled water section or drink aisle of

the grocery store. They are clear.

>>> 2. any parents use the enzymes for themselves? i have problems

with headaches, sometimes migraines. i was thinking of trying them

myself.

Peptizyde helped IMMENSELY with my migraines. There are different

types of migraines. My were the kind that are always there...not the

type that come and go. Worth a try.

Oh and Congratulations on the improvements!!! another Happy, Happy

Dance tonight!

.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/16/2005 1:19:41 PM Central Standard Time,

tdianaok@... writes:

It sounds like your doing good, that is great hubby built you a sauna.

Yes-- the hubby and the sauna are pretty big blessings!

I'm frustrated, though, because I guess I wasn't prepared for the life

altering reality of this disgnosis. I expected " more " from the meds, and wonder

if

RA is actually what I have.... am sero-negative, but have severe joint damage

in both feet plus many of the other symptoms, so that's where the RA

diagnosis came from. My doctor dismissed the positive lupus test, saying it

would

change the course of my treatment, so I'm not too clear about that.

I am lacking clarity on how to ADJUST! I took a leave of absence from my

job, so no longer have the commute nor the stress of working in a big state

beaurocracy I'm sure that has helped (except financially!) But I am not

coping

well with the constant pain.

I'm sure those of you who have been here awhile have gone over these things,

but I'd love to hear...

If not RA, what? Does it really matter which autoimmune/joint illness I

have? Should I just let that go?

Coping strategies.... what do you all do? How to keep the pain from being so

present? I don't like the idea of building my life around a chronic

illness... I have always been the rock and the optimist in my family, and am

finding

it impossible to continue that role.

What are some alternative things folks have tried? I get bombarded with

miracle cures from well meaning friends and family.... I bet that has happened

to

all of you, too!-- I did see a homeopathic nutritionist, which was

interesting, but no obvious changes yet even with huge diet alterations.

I guess that's enough for now I appreciate the welcomes!

Kirsten Kraushaar

Minnesota

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/16/2005 1:19:41 PM Central Standard Time,

tdianaok@... writes:

It sounds like your doing good, that is great hubby built you a sauna.

Yes-- the hubby and the sauna are pretty big blessings!

I'm frustrated, though, because I guess I wasn't prepared for the life

altering reality of this disgnosis. I expected " more " from the meds, and wonder

if

RA is actually what I have.... am sero-negative, but have severe joint damage

in both feet plus many of the other symptoms, so that's where the RA

diagnosis came from. My doctor dismissed the positive lupus test, saying it

would

change the course of my treatment, so I'm not too clear about that.

I am lacking clarity on how to ADJUST! I took a leave of absence from my

job, so no longer have the commute nor the stress of working in a big state

beaurocracy I'm sure that has helped (except financially!) But I am not

coping

well with the constant pain.

I'm sure those of you who have been here awhile have gone over these things,

but I'd love to hear...

If not RA, what? Does it really matter which autoimmune/joint illness I

have? Should I just let that go?

Coping strategies.... what do you all do? How to keep the pain from being so

present? I don't like the idea of building my life around a chronic

illness... I have always been the rock and the optimist in my family, and am

finding

it impossible to continue that role.

What are some alternative things folks have tried? I get bombarded with

miracle cures from well meaning friends and family.... I bet that has happened

to

all of you, too!-- I did see a homeopathic nutritionist, which was

interesting, but no obvious changes yet even with huge diet alterations.

I guess that's enough for now I appreciate the welcomes!

Kirsten Kraushaar

Minnesota

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone, it's me, Brett again.

I have now been using VCO since Thursday and I have a list of questions

for everyone here.

I have not been able to get a copy of Bruce Fife's Book (it's sold out

everywhere). I have Enig's book and Cherie Calboum's book. Are

people adhering to these diet regiments or having success by just

adding the VCO to their diets?

My skin, particularly on my face, feels extremely soft and OILY and I

have not used the VCO topically. I cannot believe how different it

feels. Is this normal? I know I'm hypothyroid and even with the meds,

I always feel a little on the parched side.

I am struggling with the idea (and the taste) of eating this stuff by

the tablespoonful. Every time I put a spoonful in my mouth I check my

hips to make sure it's not going directly to my thighs. This is a hard

one to get over. Boy we've really been brainwashed about this fat

business. It's made me a little nauseous the past two days. Any

suggestions?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

If I eat it straight or too much of it I will get a little queasy too. I think

any type of oil taken on its own will have that effect on a lot of people. You

can mix it into tea or buy coconut milk or coconut cream for a change of taste.

My skin feels so much better too. Coconut fat won't go to your hips unless you

are eating twinkies and cheetos right along with it. Actually coconut oil is

metabolized by liver for energy. Coconut oil is used for energy and not packed

away into your fat cells like OTHER fats. The key for me was giving up the idea

that coconut oil was just another fat. Its not.

I am off caffeine too.........I get more energy from adding a Tablespoon to my

herbal tea than the short term rush I used to get from my morning java or green

tea.

Just hang in there........ease up if it is making you queasy or find another way

to ingest it. A lot of people mistakenly take too much in the beggining and

than stop because they feel like crap.

amazon.com should have it after awhile. Or did you try the publisher at

www.picadillybooks.com?

Jeanne

-------------- Original message --------------

Hi everyone, it's me, Brett again.

I have now been using VCO since Thursday and I have a list of questions

for everyone here.

I have not been able to get a copy of Bruce Fife's Book (it's sold out

everywhere). I have Enig's book and Cherie Calboum's book. Are

people adhering to these diet regiments or having success by just

adding the VCO to their diets?

My skin, particularly on my face, feels extremely soft and OILY and I

have not used the VCO topically. I cannot believe how different it

feels. Is this normal? I know I'm hypothyroid and even with the meds,

I always feel a little on the parched side.

I am struggling with the idea (and the taste) of eating this stuff by

the tablespoonful. Every time I put a spoonful in my mouth I check my

hips to make sure it's not going directly to my thighs. This is a hard

one to get over. Boy we've really been brainwashed about this fat

business. It's made me a little nauseous the past two days. Any

suggestions?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Perhaps his system is cleansing. But maybe the formula contains

hydrocloric acid-stomach acid. This will cause the stomach to burn

if you have too much. Look on the lable it might be listed as HCL.

If so, find a formula without the stomach acid in it.

Cleaning the bowel out can trigger stomach upset for awhile.

Burning usually means too much stomach acid.

Also If he has an ulcer of any kind the protease will irritate

the stomach because it is exposed, raw tissue. Until the stomach

lining heals up you can't use protease. This applies to persons

with ulcers in their colon.

Liz D.

> [Original Message]

> From: Ro Se <ro11142002@...>

> < >

> Date: 5/20/2005 2:39:45 PM

> Subject: general questions

>

> Hi

>

> My husband has recently started taking 1/4 cap Zyme

> Prime for 3 days with his meals and it seems to upset

> his stomach badly. It begins approx one hour after

> taking it and lasts approx 2 hours.

>

> Is this a normal reaction and will this continue?

>

> Does this indicate die off? He is also experiencing

> more frequent bowel movements, about 3-4 per day.

>

> Enzymes Rock!!!! :-D

>

> Thanks in advance

> Ro

>

[Guest guest]

I'm surprised a 1/4 cap of ZP is doing anything detectable.

He may be getting partial digestion of food in the stomach, he should try going

to a full

cap with each meal.

More frequent bowel movements are typical with first enzyme use, it is a

" cleaning out "

process that lasts just a few days.

> Hi

>

> My husband has recently started taking 1/4 cap Zyme

> Prime for 3 days with his meals and it seems to upset

> his stomach badly. It begins approx one hour after

> taking it and lasts approx 2 hours.

>

> Is this a normal reaction and will this continue?

>

> Does this indicate die off? He is also experiencing

> more frequent bowel movements, about 3-4 per day.

>

> Enzymes Rock!!!! :-D

>

> Thanks in advance

> Ro

>

>

>

>

>

> ______________________________________________________________________

> Post your free ad now! http://personals..ca

[Guest guest]

> Hi

>

> My husband has recently started taking 1/4 cap Zyme

> Prime for 3 days with his meals and it seems to upset

> his stomach badly. It begins approx one hour after

> taking it and lasts approx 2 hours.

He might not tolerate an ingredient. Is this the ZP with

papain/bromelain? If so, try the other one.

> Does this indicate die off? He is also experiencing

> more frequent bowel movements, about 3-4 per day.

It can mean the ZP is helping to clear out the " gunk " , and starting to

address food intolerance issues, altho 1/4 capsule really is not that

much.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Dear Arlene,

Welcome to the group. I have only been a member for three weeks but

have been warmly welcomed to the group and found reading the

messages very comforting. I am 28 years old and only found out I

have BPES after finding this site and reading my medical records.

My parents didn't even know the correct name. I can relate to many

of your thoughts and feelings. All my life so far I have presumed I

can have children not knowing about the possible pre-mature Ovarian

Failure (POF)until I read about it on this site. I have discovered

that I may have difficulties having children as a result of BPES but

not sure whether I am type 1 or type 2. Type 1 is related to the

POF which I would like to find out so I can either start trying for

a family quite soon or think about other options, e.g. IVF. I am a

very maternal person like yourself when visiting family with

children. I could not envisage a life without children. I have

been to my GP and he has referred me to a specialist genetist which

I hope they can do blood tests to find out soon. The waiting for

the appointment is the hardest point. You have probably read other

messages but there are many woman on this site who have BPES and

have had children but some have had difficulties.

About periods, I had very irregular periods (3 months without a

period then on for 10 days) in my teenage years. I don't know if

this is connected to BPES but never thought this at 18 years. At 18

years started taking the pill to provide regular periods which may

be an option for you. I hope I have been able to empathize with

you. Take care and enjoy reading other comments. D

>

> Hello everyone. I have been a member for awhile but this is the

first

> time I have posted. I have BPES and I am 30 year old. I only

found

> out a year ago what the name was for my condition and it explained

a

> lot-particularly why I dont have my period. I am still left with

> questions and I hope this is an avenue where I might be able to

get a

> few answered. Here we go:

>

> For those women that do not have their periods (I have one maybe

once

> a year), do you take any medication to have your period or do you

> choose not to have your period at all? Are there any risks

medically

> if you dont have your period?

>

> Does anyone know of any statistics as far as the percentage of the

> population that are afflicted with BPES?

>

> From my past history, I am pretty sure that I cannot have children

> although I have not been to a fertility specialist. Ive remained

> ambivalent about it because I couldnt seem to get pregnant anyhow

and

> if I decided that I wanted children, I felt I would be setting

myself

> up for dissappointment so remaining ambivalent was my safety. Has

> anyone tried to have children and succeeded? What did you have to

do

> if you were successful?

>

> I know logically that its not my fault that I cant have children

now,

> but I cant help but feel that I am a failure as a woman. I get

> emotional when I visit all my friends who have children. Does

anyone

> feel the same?

>

> I think that is all for now. I am beginning to think that I need

to

> be more involved in this group, I cried when I first found it

because

> I never knew that there were others who went through the same

> procedures, emotions, and the ridicule that I did (kids can be

cruel

> as they say!).

>

> Thanks everyone and I look forward to being a more vocal member!

>

> Arlene

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Arlene

Welcome to the group. Not so long ago Jeroen very kindly prepared a reply to a few posts. I have copied it below. I think that you may find some answers to your questions contained in the text.

Regarding this question:

Does anyone know of any statistics as far as the percentage of the population that are afflicted with BPES?

I have done some research. I spoke to 2 geneticist and suggested to them that according to my estimates I think that it is around 1 in 150,000 people. They did not know, but they thought that it was a reasonable estimate.

I hope that this helps.

Regards

Shireen

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From: jeroenkleinen, Sent: 11 November 2005 14:13

Hi everybody,I read the recent posts about type I and type II BPES and infertility. I noticed that there are a lot of questions and uncertainties. Maybe I can clarify one and other. I have a degree in medicine and although I am now specializing in psychiatry, I am familiar with general medicine matters. Moreover, recently I spoke with Dr. Debaere, who's a world expert on genetic research in BPES.First I'd like to explain something about genetics.

Humans have 46 chromosomes. We have 2 Sex chromosomes, XX (female) or XY (male), and 44 autosomal chromosomes. Each parent Passes 23 chromosomes (22 autosomal and 1 sex chromosome) so you get 23 chromosome "couples".Chromosomes consist of DNA. Specific regions on chromosomes are called genes. There are a lot of genes (eye-colour, hair-colour, ...etc).

In our cells there is a sophisticated system that can translate the information which is encoded in the DNA, the building material of genes, and form proteins. So a gene actually stands for a specific protein (like there is a gene for insulin). How do genetic disorders arise? Genetic disorders arise when there is a mutation (change) in the DNA within a specific gene region. This alters the gene and, thus, alters the protein which is formed. This is important. For example insulin which is different from normal insulin might not be able to lower blood sugar levels.

Once a genetic disorder has arisen, which can happen spontaneously, it can be passed from parents to children. Genetic disorders can be "dominant" or "recessive". When a genetic disorder is dominant only one of the two genes in the gene couple (the one from father or the one from mother) has to be altered to give rise to the disorder. When a genetic disorder is recessive both the father and the mother need to pass an altered gene to give rise to the disorder.What about BPES?

BPES is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. The gene is called FOXL2 and is located on chromosome 3. Chromosome 3 is an autosomal chromosome and the fact that the disorder is dominant means that you only need to have one altered gene to get the disorder. The different types (I and II) of BPES were first described in 1983 (Zlotogora). Type I includes the four major features (blepharophimosis, ptosis, epicanthus inversus and telecanthus) and female infertility caused by premature ovarian failure (POF). Type II includes only the four major features.

The difference between Type I and II is the position on which the DNA, and thus the gene, is mutated (altered). There are several (at least 21) known mutations of the FOXL2 gene. Depending on the location these mutations give rise to a shortened protein or an extended protein. The ones that give rise to a shortened protein cause type I and the ones that give rise to an extended protein cause type II.

For some mutations it's not clear which type they cause. During a genetic investigation, which takes about three months, they try to find a known mutation to see if they are able to tell which type of BPES the affected person has.What about the management of POF?

Management of POF needs to address the two major medical issues: hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and infertility.HRT: Oestrogen and progesterone replacement therapy is usually indicated. No comparative data are available to guide estrogen use in young women as most studies on HRT involve post-menopausal women, but the advantages often outweigh the possible side-effects.Infertility: No effective treatment for infertility exists. Adoption and oocyte (egg) donation are among the available options. However, more recently there are some new therapies under investigation.

Ovarian tissue and oocyte cryopreservation (freezing in) hold promise for fertility preservation in the women most likely to undergo ovarian failure. Adolescent girls with BPES who have a risk of developing POF could be candidates for ovarian (not necessarily the complete ovary so it's not necessary to cause surgical menopause) cryopreservation. This cryopreserved ovarian tissue can be used in two ways: retransplanting and in vitro stimulation. The first live birth after retransplantation was reported in 2004 (this was not a woman with BPES). Note that these techniques are not (yet) applied on a large scale.Women with POF often reach menopause when they are 25-30 years old.

In the old days, when women conceived at a younger age, this was not necessarily a problem. Nowadays most women start a career and think of children at an older age which makes POF more of an issue.

Endocrinologic and gynecologic follow-up are advised in affected females in whom the BPES type is unknown or in whom BPES type I is suspected based on a positive family history or suggestive FOXL2 mutation.I myself had a blood sample taken one and a half month ago. We are planning to have more kids and we just want to know which type I have to be as prepared ad possible. I do not have the result yet. It takes about three months.I hope I was of any help. If some things are unclear please ask questions.Greetings,Jeroen.

[Guest guest]

Dearest Arlene

I am so glad you have posted your message. Please, please don't

measure your success as a woman by whether you can bear children or

not. I am sure you are a beautiful person inside and out. A lot of

women who don't have BPES have fertility problems and may wait even

longer than 30 yrs of age to discover this.

Some mums here have successfully adopted children and these kids are

their own even though they didn't fall pregnant with them.

I am sure alot of your questions will be answered by this group, you

will find a lot of support and see that there is light at the end of

the tunnel.

Best wishes

P

>

> Hello everyone. I have been a member for awhile but this is the

first

> time I have posted. I have BPES and I am 30 year old. I only

found

> out a year ago what the name was for my condition and it explained

a

> lot-particularly why I dont have my period. I am still left with

> questions and I hope this is an avenue where I might be able to

get a

> few answered. Here we go:

>

> For those women that do not have their periods (I have one maybe

once

> a year), do you take any medication to have your period or do you

> choose not to have your period at all? Are there any risks

medically

> if you dont have your period?

>

> Does anyone know of any statistics as far as the percentage of the

> population that are afflicted with BPES?

>

> From my past history, I am pretty sure that I cannot have children

> although I have not been to a fertility specialist. Ive remained

> ambivalent about it because I couldnt seem to get pregnant anyhow

and

> if I decided that I wanted children, I felt I would be setting

myself

> up for dissappointment so remaining ambivalent was my safety. Has

> anyone tried to have children and succeeded? What did you have to

do

> if you were successful?

>

> I know logically that its not my fault that I cant have children

now,

> but I cant help but feel that I am a failure as a woman. I get

> emotional when I visit all my friends who have children. Does

anyone

> feel the same?

>

> I think that is all for now. I am beginning to think that I need

to

> be more involved in this group, I cried when I first found it

because

> I never knew that there were others who went through the same

> procedures, emotions, and the ridicule that I did (kids can be

cruel

> as they say!).

>

> Thanks everyone and I look forward to being a more vocal member!

>

> Arlene

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hello everyone. I have been a member for awhile but this is the

> first

> > time I have posted. I have BPES and I am 30 year old. I only

> found

> > out a year ago what the name was for my condition and it

explained

> a

> > lot-particularly why I dont have my period. I am still left

with

> > questions and I hope this is an avenue where I might be able to

> get a

> > few answered. Here we go:

> >

> > For those women that do not have their periods (I have one maybe

> once

> > a year), do you take any medication to have your period or do

you

> > choose not to have your period at all? Are there any risks

> medically

> > if you dont have your period?

> >

> > Does anyone know of any statistics as far as the percentage of

the

> > population that are afflicted with BPES?

> >

> > From my past history, I am pretty sure that I cannot have

children

> > although I have not been to a fertility specialist. Ive

remained

> > ambivalent about it because I couldnt seem to get pregnant

anyhow

> and

> > if I decided that I wanted children, I felt I would be setting

> myself

> > up for dissappointment so remaining ambivalent was my safety.

Has

> > anyone tried to have children and succeeded? What did you have

to

> do

> > if you were successful?

> >

> > I know logically that its not my fault that I cant have children

> now,

> > but I cant help but feel that I am a failure as a woman. I get

> > emotional when I visit all my friends who have children. Does

> anyone

> > feel the same?

> >

> > I think that is all for now. I am beginning to think that I

need

> to

> > be more involved in this group, I cried when I first found it

> because

> > I never knew that there were others who went through the same

> > procedures, emotions, and the ridicule that I did (kids can be

> cruel

> > as they say!).

> >

> > Thanks everyone and I look forward to being a more vocal member!

> >

> > Arlene

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Arlene,

This is Kathy and I have a 20 year old daughter with BPES.

has 4 generations of females with BPES who had fertility problems.

When I found out that the fertility issues were caused by BPES we

went to see a fertility specialist to see if was in POF and

what her options would be if she weren't. Right now everything is

fine but she is not ready to have children. The Fertility

Endorcrinologist told that one option is donor eggs. He told

her she would be able to carry the baby with the aid of hormones

during fertilization and pregnancy even if she were in POF. She

does have one cousin who required a uterine linning transplant

before fertilization due to a week uterus. Of course there are many

options but she seems to favor this one. is coping with the

idea of not having her own biological child. It has been hard but

just remember there are so many more options for you now.

>

> Hello everyone. I have been a member for awhile but this is the

first

> time I have posted. I have BPES and I am 30 year old. I only

found

> out a year ago what the name was for my condition and it explained

a

> lot-particularly why I dont have my period. I am still left with

> questions and I hope this is an avenue where I might be able to

get a

> few answered. Here we go:

>

> For those women that do not have their periods (I have one maybe

once

> a year), do you take any medication to have your period or do you

> choose not to have your period at all? Are there any risks

medically

> if you dont have your period?

>

> Does anyone know of any statistics as far as the percentage of the

> population that are afflicted with BPES?

>

> From my past history, I am pretty sure that I cannot have children

> although I have not been to a fertility specialist. Ive remained

> ambivalent about it because I couldnt seem to get pregnant anyhow

and

> if I decided that I wanted children, I felt I would be setting

myself

> up for dissappointment so remaining ambivalent was my safety. Has

> anyone tried to have children and succeeded? What did you have to

do

> if you were successful?

>

> I know logically that its not my fault that I cant have children

now,

> but I cant help but feel that I am a failure as a woman. I get

> emotional when I visit all my friends who have children. Does

anyone

> feel the same?

>

> I think that is all for now. I am beginning to think that I need

to

> be more involved in this group, I cried when I first found it

because

> I never knew that there were others who went through the same

> procedures, emotions, and the ridicule that I did (kids can be

cruel

> as they say!).

>

> Thanks everyone and I look forward to being a more vocal member!

>

> Arlene

>

[Guest guest]

Arlene,

My heart sure goes out to you friend. You were brave in asking your questions. It's tough getting teased as a kid. You right, kids are often unkind. I have a mild form of cerebral palsy. Not very A typical, most people just ask me what happened to my foot. Anyways, some kids were mean in school, but it sure felt good when my friends stood up for me, its nice to know that there's someone who's watching out for you.

Glad you found this group.

[Guest guest]

Cheryl - That question, naturopathic dentist, has been asked many times over on RawSeattle and I don't remember what the consensus was, but I can check it out or you can come over and join.

I live in Everett and would love to find a dentist who is even open to what we do as far as raw food and health! If you are in a financial bind you can always go the University of Washington School of Dentistry and they charge on a sliding scale, but they are very mainstream.

Maybe call Bastyr and see if they can recommend anyone? Dunno, but it's worth a try.

Shari

[Guest guest]

Cheryl, you don't have to go by the moon.. just let it sit for a good 3-4 weeks and it will be fine. It really is easy to make.. SuziCHERYL D JONES <cctux@...> wrote: Cheryl P.S. By the way, do you make tinctures like Super Tonic, etc.? I need to learn that skill but haven't made the time yet. Honestly, I am a little intimidated what with all that new moon timing stuff.

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[Guest guest]

I had TKR instead of THR and went home from the hospital in an SUV (Suburban) and it worked all right. When I got out to the vehicle, they had a step stool to help me get in the SUV since it didn't have running boards. I put the seat all the way back and made it home. I rode in that vehicle several times during that first two weeks then went hom in a minivan (500 miles) at the two-week point. Uncomfortable, but not horrible.

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of Virginia HobbsSent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:31 AMJoint Replacement Subject: General Questions

I haven't seen my friend's THR packet, and don't know yet if I will play role in his rehab, but thinking ahead I have a couple of questions. Based on something I read, a "full sized 4-door auto should be used for the trip home". Has anyone traveled home in an SUV or truck, was that a problem?

I am somewhat concerned about bed height, but know that we can make risers for the bed, as it was necessary when my mother's hip was pinned together.

All information is very helpful. I admit that he and I are both scared, but take different courses. I try to find out all that I can and he waits to be given info.

Virginia

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Virginia,

When I went home from the hospital after THR on my left hip I asked my wife to pick me up on our F150 truck which is kind of high compared to a car. I just figured I'd rather climb up instead of trying to bend low to get in our car. It worked out great! Much easier to go up than to try to bend in to a car. We had this little step stool and I stood on that and eased my way into the passanger side of the truck. hope this helps. RickGet a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.

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Thanks Rick. We have a choice of a Chevy 1500, or a Lincoln Navigator, and I was worried about both being too tall for comfortable access. My friend is also having a LTHR, and I was also thinking that getting in on the passenger side might be more difficult than on the driver's side for the back seat of the Navigator. Virginiarick3557@... wrote: Virginia, When I went home from the hospital after THR on my left hip I asked my wife to pick me up on our F150 truck which is kind of high compared to a car. I just figured I'd rather climb up instead of trying to bend low to get in our car. It worked out great! Much easier to go up than to try to

bend in to a car. We had this little step stool and I stood on that and eased my way into the passanger side of the truck. hope this helps. Rick Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.

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