Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, lmlfxva@... writes: > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > back. > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > meals those first few days home. > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > without help. > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > walking distance outdoors daily. > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > to be great to see them again. > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, lmlfxva@... writes: > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > back. > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > meals those first few days home. > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > without help. > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > walking distance outdoors daily. > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > to be great to see them again. > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, lmlfxva@... writes: > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > back. > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > meals those first few days home. > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > without help. > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > walking distance outdoors daily. > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > to be great to see them again. > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 In a message dated 3/12/2003 5:58:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, lmlfxva@... writes: > I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for > your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as > insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do > everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, > Hi : Thanks for the good wishes. I found that getting back to kata (that's Japanese for forms for non-martial artists) was one of the most satisfying things about having my first resurf. Although I must admit what I'm really looking forward to is sparring properly again. You'll be amazed at what you can do with loose hips after dreaming about it for years. In my case, I had pain for over 20 years. The first five months or so after the first resurf were incredible in terms of my development. Unfortunately the pain set in after I started doing joint kicks to the knee (kansetsu-geri) in one of our kata. It requires a lot of hip twisting and flexibility and I suppose I pushed it too hard. Be careful and go into it gradually. You have to learn a whole new way of moving after screwing up your posture and gait from the painful years. It's a great relief this time to know that what I'm going to do is likely to succeed at least as well as the first one. The first time I had no clue but was in such pain that it didn't really make much difference. I was strongly encouraged by my friend Bob Poynton who had his resurf in March 2000. Bob is a karate legend in Britain and was on the British team for 8 years while they were world champions. He visited me at the Royal Orthopedic Hospital in Birmingham after my surgery and showed me his regained flexibility which astounded me. This surgery is ideal for martial artists, based on the success so many top practitioners have had, and you won't know yourself in a few months. Keep on keeping on! I never believed in hero worship, but I've decided my hero is The Little Engine that Could. Des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 > In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. > > I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase > about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in > my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 > In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. > > I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase > about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in > my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 > In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. > > I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase > about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in > my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hey Des, I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my other hip. And even though I now know the procedure was pretty much a cake walk, I'm sure it would once again become and " event " in my life, albeit not quite as scary an event this time. I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. > > I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase > about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in > my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hey Des, I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my other hip. And even though I now know the procedure was pretty much a cake walk, I'm sure it would once again become and " event " in my life, albeit not quite as scary an event this time. I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. > > I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase > about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in > my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hey Des, I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my other hip. And even though I now know the procedure was pretty much a cake walk, I'm sure it would once again become and " event " in my life, albeit not quite as scary an event this time. I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > In a message dated 3/12/2003 11:02:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > Yeeeeehaaaa . It's these kinds of stories that do us all so much good. > > I'm having my second BHR " installed " on May 20 and even though I'm blase > about how well the first one went in Oct. 2001, it's still a major event in > my life and I'm looking forward to being pain-free on both sides. > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 > Hey Des, > > I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I > wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my > other hip. Hi - congratulations!! Your post made me laugh - at 10 months post-op, I'm wishing some of my other joints like knees and shoulders were " bionic " , too - so they could keep up with the hip Each day will just keep getting better! Deb C+ 5-2-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 > Hey Des, > > I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I > wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my > other hip. Hi - congratulations!! Your post made me laugh - at 10 months post-op, I'm wishing some of my other joints like knees and shoulders were " bionic " , too - so they could keep up with the hip Each day will just keep getting better! Deb C+ 5-2-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hi , I'm glad to hear you are doing so good. And the very good news you've got back your inch. For all of us count 'calm down if you feel good'. I do not listen to myself. I do too much PT for myself and it hurts the day after. Do you think there's a difference between recovering after a BHR with AVN (like me and Bev) and others. I think our docter had to cut more to get the necrosis and cistes cleaned. Now, 3 weeks PO there resists pain inside from muscles to recover. I love my Nelly because she helps me every day to put my socks and shoes on. Lets's go one coming weeks and get our lives back indeed. Give my regards to Bev and Diane. Nico, RBHR 2-19-03 De Smet Week 3 report > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > back. > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > meals those first few days home. > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > without help. > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > walking distance outdoors daily. > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > to be great to see them again. > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hi , I'm glad to hear you are doing so good. And the very good news you've got back your inch. For all of us count 'calm down if you feel good'. I do not listen to myself. I do too much PT for myself and it hurts the day after. Do you think there's a difference between recovering after a BHR with AVN (like me and Bev) and others. I think our docter had to cut more to get the necrosis and cistes cleaned. Now, 3 weeks PO there resists pain inside from muscles to recover. I love my Nelly because she helps me every day to put my socks and shoes on. Lets's go one coming weeks and get our lives back indeed. Give my regards to Bev and Diane. Nico, RBHR 2-19-03 De Smet Week 3 report > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > back. > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > meals those first few days home. > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > without help. > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > walking distance outdoors daily. > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > to be great to see them again. > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 In a message dated 3/13/2003 5:14:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, lmlfxva@... writes: > My husband and I walked almost two miles today. It is hard to > believe that I've only had this hip for a little over 3 weeks. I'm > finding that every day I'm able to do new things and am feeling > stronger. I need to work on regaining my balance, muscle and > stamina. You're probably familiar with this or a similar saying: " A > person's unbalance is the same as a weight. " > > Hi : You're wise to do what your body tells you. I have a kind of funny story about the walking. When I was at the Royal Orthopedic, by Day 4 after surgery I was going stir crazy from just having the corridor to walk up and down, so I asked the nurses if I could go outside. They said there was a nice courtyard with a fishpond. So off I went. I found the pond and sat there for a while, but even that got boring, so I decided to walk to the gate of the hospital. I stood there for a while and an elderly gent came down the sidewalk. When he reached me, I asked him where I could get a cappuccino. Needless to say there ain't no Starbucks at the Royal Orthopedic. He told me there was a coffee shop called Jimmy's up the road a bit. He said it wasn't far and I believed him since he didn't look like much of a walker. Well it was probably about a mile uphill, but I made it and had my cappuccino. I then returned to the hospital where, as I reached my room, the phone rang. It was none other than my surgeon, Mr. Treacy, who wanted to know what I had been doing. I nonchalantly said I'd gone to Jimmy's for a cappuccino. After a long silence, he said: " No-one's ever done that before " . Suitably admonished, I went for another shorter walk that afternoon. Once I was discharged after my week at the ROH, I made a practice of walking between about 4 and 9 miles a day until my return to California 2 weeks after discharge. The only difficulty I had was when I went to the Cadbury's chocolate factory, there is a little train ride and I couldn't sit down in the train (It's kid sized) so I had to stand up and hold on tight. Otherwise the walking was lots of fun, especially when there's so much to see. I'm an avid photographer and came back from Birmingham with some great shots, including one of the scar on my butt which I persuaded a nurse to take. The folks back at the office loved it. So walk on, and on, and on and on. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 In a message dated 3/13/2003 5:14:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, lmlfxva@... writes: > My husband and I walked almost two miles today. It is hard to > believe that I've only had this hip for a little over 3 weeks. I'm > finding that every day I'm able to do new things and am feeling > stronger. I need to work on regaining my balance, muscle and > stamina. You're probably familiar with this or a similar saying: " A > person's unbalance is the same as a weight. " > > Hi : You're wise to do what your body tells you. I have a kind of funny story about the walking. When I was at the Royal Orthopedic, by Day 4 after surgery I was going stir crazy from just having the corridor to walk up and down, so I asked the nurses if I could go outside. They said there was a nice courtyard with a fishpond. So off I went. I found the pond and sat there for a while, but even that got boring, so I decided to walk to the gate of the hospital. I stood there for a while and an elderly gent came down the sidewalk. When he reached me, I asked him where I could get a cappuccino. Needless to say there ain't no Starbucks at the Royal Orthopedic. He told me there was a coffee shop called Jimmy's up the road a bit. He said it wasn't far and I believed him since he didn't look like much of a walker. Well it was probably about a mile uphill, but I made it and had my cappuccino. I then returned to the hospital where, as I reached my room, the phone rang. It was none other than my surgeon, Mr. Treacy, who wanted to know what I had been doing. I nonchalantly said I'd gone to Jimmy's for a cappuccino. After a long silence, he said: " No-one's ever done that before " . Suitably admonished, I went for another shorter walk that afternoon. Once I was discharged after my week at the ROH, I made a practice of walking between about 4 and 9 miles a day until my return to California 2 weeks after discharge. The only difficulty I had was when I went to the Cadbury's chocolate factory, there is a little train ride and I couldn't sit down in the train (It's kid sized) so I had to stand up and hold on tight. Otherwise the walking was lots of fun, especially when there's so much to see. I'm an avid photographer and came back from Birmingham with some great shots, including one of the scar on my butt which I persuaded a nurse to take. The folks back at the office loved it. So walk on, and on, and on and on. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hey Des, I should never complain about my activities being restricted the past four ½ years, or my three years of pain. Not when you spent 20 years in pain. My husband and I walked almost two miles today. It is hard to believe that I've only had this hip for a little over 3 weeks. I'm finding that every day I'm able to do new things and am feeling stronger. I need to work on regaining my balance, muscle and stamina. You're probably familiar with this or a similar saying: " A person's unbalance is the same as a weight. " I fully intend to spend the first few months slowly building back up so that my muscles, bones and body will provide the support this bionic hip deserves. Slow, intense and exacting kata will play a big part in helping me accomplish my goal. Did you say sparring? Oh, yes!!! Be still my heart. At 58 I can still get excited by that thought. Domo arigato for your support. My best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > In a message dated 3/12/2003 5:58:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for > > your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as > > insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do > > everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, > > > > Hi : > > Thanks for the good wishes. I found that getting back to kata (that's > Japanese for forms for non-martial artists) was one of the most satisfying > things about having my first resurf. Although I must admit what I'm really > looking forward to is sparring properly again. > > You'll be amazed at what you can do with loose hips after dreaming about it > for years. In my case, I had pain for over 20 years. The first five months or > so after the first resurf were incredible in terms of my development. > Unfortunately the pain set in after I started doing joint kicks to the knee > (kansetsu-geri) in one of our kata. It requires a lot of hip twisting and > flexibility and I suppose I pushed it too hard. Be careful and go into it > gradually. You have to learn a whole new way of moving after screwing up your > posture and gait from the painful years. > > It's a great relief this time to know that what I'm going to do is likely to > succeed at least as well as the first one. The first time I had no clue but > was in such pain that it didn't really make much difference. > > I was strongly encouraged by my friend Bob Poynton who had his resurf in > March 2000. Bob is a karate legend in Britain and was on the British team for > 8 years while they were world champions. He visited me at the Royal > Orthopedic Hospital in Birmingham after my surgery and showed me his regained > flexibility which astounded me. This surgery is ideal for martial artists, > based on the success so many top practitioners have had, and you won't know > yourself in a few months. > > Keep on keeping on! I never believed in hero worship, but I've decided my > hero is The Little Engine that Could. > > Des > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hey Des, I should never complain about my activities being restricted the past four ½ years, or my three years of pain. Not when you spent 20 years in pain. My husband and I walked almost two miles today. It is hard to believe that I've only had this hip for a little over 3 weeks. I'm finding that every day I'm able to do new things and am feeling stronger. I need to work on regaining my balance, muscle and stamina. You're probably familiar with this or a similar saying: " A person's unbalance is the same as a weight. " I fully intend to spend the first few months slowly building back up so that my muscles, bones and body will provide the support this bionic hip deserves. Slow, intense and exacting kata will play a big part in helping me accomplish my goal. Did you say sparring? Oh, yes!!! Be still my heart. At 58 I can still get excited by that thought. Domo arigato for your support. My best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > In a message dated 3/12/2003 5:58:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for > > your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as > > insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do > > everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, > > > > Hi : > > Thanks for the good wishes. I found that getting back to kata (that's > Japanese for forms for non-martial artists) was one of the most satisfying > things about having my first resurf. Although I must admit what I'm really > looking forward to is sparring properly again. > > You'll be amazed at what you can do with loose hips after dreaming about it > for years. In my case, I had pain for over 20 years. The first five months or > so after the first resurf were incredible in terms of my development. > Unfortunately the pain set in after I started doing joint kicks to the knee > (kansetsu-geri) in one of our kata. It requires a lot of hip twisting and > flexibility and I suppose I pushed it too hard. Be careful and go into it > gradually. You have to learn a whole new way of moving after screwing up your > posture and gait from the painful years. > > It's a great relief this time to know that what I'm going to do is likely to > succeed at least as well as the first one. The first time I had no clue but > was in such pain that it didn't really make much difference. > > I was strongly encouraged by my friend Bob Poynton who had his resurf in > March 2000. Bob is a karate legend in Britain and was on the British team for > 8 years while they were world champions. He visited me at the Royal > Orthopedic Hospital in Birmingham after my surgery and showed me his regained > flexibility which astounded me. This surgery is ideal for martial artists, > based on the success so many top practitioners have had, and you won't know > yourself in a few months. > > Keep on keeping on! I never believed in hero worship, but I've decided my > hero is The Little Engine that Could. > > Des > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hey Des, I should never complain about my activities being restricted the past four ½ years, or my three years of pain. Not when you spent 20 years in pain. My husband and I walked almost two miles today. It is hard to believe that I've only had this hip for a little over 3 weeks. I'm finding that every day I'm able to do new things and am feeling stronger. I need to work on regaining my balance, muscle and stamina. You're probably familiar with this or a similar saying: " A person's unbalance is the same as a weight. " I fully intend to spend the first few months slowly building back up so that my muscles, bones and body will provide the support this bionic hip deserves. Slow, intense and exacting kata will play a big part in helping me accomplish my goal. Did you say sparring? Oh, yes!!! Be still my heart. At 58 I can still get excited by that thought. Domo arigato for your support. My best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > In a message dated 3/12/2003 5:58:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, > lmlfxva@h... writes: > > > I should be getting back to my kata's about the time you go in for > > your surgery. I think that will be the best life long PT I can do as > > insurance against failure of my resurfacing. We've gotta do > > everything we can to keep our femurs healthy and strong. My best, > > > > Hi : > > Thanks for the good wishes. I found that getting back to kata (that's > Japanese for forms for non-martial artists) was one of the most satisfying > things about having my first resurf. Although I must admit what I'm really > looking forward to is sparring properly again. > > You'll be amazed at what you can do with loose hips after dreaming about it > for years. In my case, I had pain for over 20 years. The first five months or > so after the first resurf were incredible in terms of my development. > Unfortunately the pain set in after I started doing joint kicks to the knee > (kansetsu-geri) in one of our kata. It requires a lot of hip twisting and > flexibility and I suppose I pushed it too hard. Be careful and go into it > gradually. You have to learn a whole new way of moving after screwing up your > posture and gait from the painful years. > > It's a great relief this time to know that what I'm going to do is likely to > succeed at least as well as the first one. The first time I had no clue but > was in such pain that it didn't really make much difference. > > I was strongly encouraged by my friend Bob Poynton who had his resurf in > March 2000. Bob is a karate legend in Britain and was on the British team for > 8 years while they were world champions. He visited me at the Royal > Orthopedic Hospital in Birmingham after my surgery and showed me his regained > flexibility which astounded me. This surgery is ideal for martial artists, > based on the success so many top practitioners have had, and you won't know > yourself in a few months. > > Keep on keeping on! I never believed in hero worship, but I've decided my > hero is The Little Engine that Could. > > Des > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hi Deb, Thanks :>) I've been thinking the same thing. I've got a couple of thumbs I wish could go bionic. Best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > Hey Des, > > > > I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I > > wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my > > other hip. > > Hi - congratulations!! > > > Your post made me laugh - at 10 months post-op, I'm wishing some of > my other joints like knees and shoulders were " bionic " , too - so > they could keep up with the hip > > Each day will just keep getting better! > > Deb C+ 5-2-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hi Deb, Thanks :>) I've been thinking the same thing. I've got a couple of thumbs I wish could go bionic. Best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > Hey Des, > > > > I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I > > wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my > > other hip. > > Hi - congratulations!! > > > Your post made me laugh - at 10 months post-op, I'm wishing some of > my other joints like knees and shoulders were " bionic " , too - so > they could keep up with the hip > > Each day will just keep getting better! > > Deb C+ 5-2-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hi Deb, Thanks :>) I've been thinking the same thing. I've got a couple of thumbs I wish could go bionic. Best, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > Hey Des, > > > > I bet you are looking forward to getting that other hip fixed. I > > wouldn't hesitate to do this again should something happen to my > > other hip. > > Hi - congratulations!! > > > Your post made me laugh - at 10 months post-op, I'm wishing some of > my other joints like knees and shoulders were " bionic " , too - so > they could keep up with the hip > > Each day will just keep getting better! > > Deb C+ 5-2-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hi Nico, It's good to hear from my hippy brother. I have no idea what the answer is to your question about recovery for a person with AVN. It sounds reasonable to expect that there would be a difference. Perhaps someone here can answer the question. If I remember correctly you were going back to Ghent for a check up but I don't remember when. Why don't you ask Dr. DeSmet when you see him or you could email him. Be careful not to push yourself too much with the PT. Listen to your body. After my 2 mile walk today, I am feeling some discomfort around the gluteus where my incision is. I'll do a different exercise tomorrow and give that muscle a day to rest. Say hi to Nelly and tell her that still has to tie my shoe also. A big hug, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > Hi , > > I'm glad to hear you are doing so good. And the very good news you've got > back your inch. For all of us count 'calm down if you feel good'. I do not > listen to myself. I do too much PT for myself and it hurts the day after. Do > you think there's a difference between recovering after a BHR with AVN (like > me and Bev) and others. I think our docter had to cut more to get the > necrosis and cistes cleaned. Now, 3 weeks PO there resists pain inside from > muscles to recover. I love my Nelly because she helps me every day to put my > socks and shoes on. Lets's go one coming weeks and get our lives back > indeed. > Give my regards to Bev and Diane. > > Nico, RBHR 2-19-03 De Smet > Week 3 report > > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hi Nico, It's good to hear from my hippy brother. I have no idea what the answer is to your question about recovery for a person with AVN. It sounds reasonable to expect that there would be a difference. Perhaps someone here can answer the question. If I remember correctly you were going back to Ghent for a check up but I don't remember when. Why don't you ask Dr. DeSmet when you see him or you could email him. Be careful not to push yourself too much with the PT. Listen to your body. After my 2 mile walk today, I am feeling some discomfort around the gluteus where my incision is. I'll do a different exercise tomorrow and give that muscle a day to rest. Say hi to Nelly and tell her that still has to tie my shoe also. A big hug, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > Hi , > > I'm glad to hear you are doing so good. And the very good news you've got > back your inch. For all of us count 'calm down if you feel good'. I do not > listen to myself. I do too much PT for myself and it hurts the day after. Do > you think there's a difference between recovering after a BHR with AVN (like > me and Bev) and others. I think our docter had to cut more to get the > necrosis and cistes cleaned. Now, 3 weeks PO there resists pain inside from > muscles to recover. I love my Nelly because she helps me every day to put my > socks and shoes on. Lets's go one coming weeks and get our lives back > indeed. > Give my regards to Bev and Diane. > > Nico, RBHR 2-19-03 De Smet > Week 3 report > > > > It's hard to believe that I'm 3 weeks out from surgery. From day one > > until now I have experienced absolutely no pain in my hip. After 2 > > 1/2 years of constant pain and altering my life to accomidate the > > restrictions the pain placed on it. I'm thrilled to have my life > > back. > > > > We gave a little thank you party this past Saturday evening for all > > our wonderful neighbors. They saw to it that we got to the airport > > in the blizzard and returned home safely in the snow, took care of > > our house while we were gone and filled the refrig with wonderful > > meals those first few days home. > > > > The swelling in my operated leg is completely gone. Most of the > > stiffness from the operation is gone also, except when I get out of > > bed in the morning. I'm now off Heprin and am finished with those > > darn Teds. I can dress myself and even get my socks and shoes on > > without help. > > > > I'm walking without any limp but must still use my crutches for a > > minimum of three more weeks due to bone softness. I will wait for the > > 6 week mark before I begin PT. In the meantime, I continue to do the > > exercises that the PT in Belgium gave me. And I'm increasing my > > walking distance outdoors daily. > > > > This coming Sunday Diane and Beverley, my hippy sisters who from > > Belgium, will be over with their husbands and Diane's children for a > > get together brunch. We speak almost every other day but it's going > > to be great to see them again. > > > > Life is good. My best to all, 2/19/03 BHR DeSmet > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 , You're amazing! Two miles at 3 weeks? That's fantastic. And not that I'm comparing, but if I'm able to do half that in the same time (and i know this isn't a contest) I will be ecstatic. Do you go to physio also? Any tips you can pass on to speed my recovery while at the same time building a solid foundation for future health and wellness? Steph RBHR to be De Smet April2, '03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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