an update & small reminder

[Guest guest]

What happened that you ended up in the ER?

Best

alyce

[Guest guest]

What happened that you ended up in the ER?

Best

alyce

[Guest guest]

What happened that you ended up in the ER?

Best

alyce

[Guest guest]

Hi to all......been " reading but not writing " since my resurf in July

but today I decided it was time to check in and say a few words. I

say YEAH TEAM and good for you to all who can jump out of bed

immediately following surgery and all of that good stuff but don't

you think that in some cases you might be doing future surfers a

little more harm than good? Being optimistic is great but trying to

play " king of the hill " can be destructive.

I recall a very well written piece a few months ago (I apologize that

I don't remember who wrote it)but it was a reminder that we all heal

at our own speed and not to let it get you down or do something

stupid if you don't happen to be one of the super humans who can do

it all right out of the shoot.

So let 'em do it in 24 hours in Australia (or wherever it is)but

don't imply that others should judge themselves by that or that " our

US Dr's " are being too cautious.

I think that I progressed at a rather normal pace following surgery

and was back to work - no cane, walker or crutches in 6 weeks - felt

pretty cocky and WHAM, ended up in the ER 10 days ago. Came out ok

and no permanent harm done but scared the p... right out of me and

just think we should all be careful about trying to outdo each other

on how fast we can be proclaimed " back to normal " - just be greatful

that the surgery is available to us and that hopefully it worked and

don't push it. Hint - don't give up the " throne " toilet seat - they

tell you to use it for a reason!

Best of everything to all of you - this really is an incredibly

wonderful group that I found very comforting on more than one

occassion in the last several months before and after surgery- and my

husband was most appreciative also - on the nights when he was sick

of listening to me!! Be well!!!

C+ Dr. J. Kennedy 7/14/03

[Guest guest]

Over the last several months I have wondered if maybe those of us who

had an " easy " time of it made it all sound too good.... there suddenly

seemed to be a number of people who thought they were not progressing

fast enough, or that we were bragging, or that perhaps we had

exaggerated some things.

Some time ago I stopped posting about my recovery because it seemed

that my experience, my feelings about the hospital and/or doctor, the

flights, my recovery etc. led others to think that all of this was

just an everyday occurrence - no sweat, just hop on a plane, see a

doctor, sightsee, hop on a plane and get on with life.

In fact the truth is that for me that is exactly how it was and when I

read my old posts and notes to friends there is not a word I would

change in any of them (except my spelling mistakes and word omissions)

- for me I did not go in expecting miracles, but I got one - but the

key is it was a miracle for ME ... to this day it still is.

I don't post the details anymore, but share them privately with anyone

who asks (and boy do I get questions from Canadians who have to wait

years for this surgery). I also share that my husband did not

recovery quite as quickly as me, he suffered more from the anesthetic,

was longer to get off the cane and had less energy than me for

sometime after. But he doesn't begrudge me my easy time of it, and

he has his own miracle - and there are still not many days go by that

we don't marvel at what we can do that was impossible for us just over

a year ago.

Those of us who recovered quickly are not bragging, or competing or

saying that it is easy for everyone else - we are just plain elated to

have our lives back and want to share the joy after having had been so

selfabsorbed in pain/depression/sadness (pick yours). It was never

meant to be a competition by anyone. I am sure that my wonderful

family and friends were really tired of me complaining about my hip,

the wait lists, the doctors attitudes etc. and they didn't want to see

me in pain anymore. They were all there for me, as were so many

members of this list and I simply wanted to share joy for a change.

so, it is important for everyone to realize their recovery is just

that THEIR recovery and whatever it is and how long it takes is not

important.

Pam

LBHR De Smet Oct 23/02

> Hi to all......been " reading but not writing " since my resurf in July

> but today I decided it was time to check in and say a few words. I

> say YEAH TEAM and good for you to all who can jump out of bed

> immediately following surgery and all of that good stuff but don't

> you think that in some cases you might be doing future surfers a

> little more harm than good? Being optimistic is great but trying to

> play " king of the hill " can be destructive.

>

> I recall a very well written piece a few months ago (I apologize that

> I don't remember who wrote it)but it was a reminder that we all heal

> at our own speed and not to let it get you down or do something

> stupid if you don't happen to be one of the super humans who can do

> it all right out of the shoot.

>

> So let 'em do it in 24 hours in Australia (or wherever it is)but

> don't imply that others should judge themselves by that or that " our

> US Dr's " are being too cautious.

>

> I think that I progressed at a rather normal pace following surgery

> and was back to work - no cane, walker or crutches in 6 weeks - felt

> pretty cocky and WHAM, ended up in the ER 10 days ago. Came out ok

> and no permanent harm done but scared the p... right out of me and

> just think we should all be careful about trying to outdo each other

> on how fast we can be proclaimed " back to normal " - just be greatful

> that the surgery is available to us and that hopefully it worked and

> don't push it. Hint - don't give up the " throne " toilet seat - they

> tell you to use it for a reason!

>

> Best of everything to all of you - this really is an incredibly

> wonderful group that I found very comforting on more than one

> occassion in the last several months before and after surgery- and my

> husband was most appreciative also - on the nights when he was sick

> of listening to me!! Be well!!!

> C+ Dr. J. Kennedy 7/14/03

[Guest guest]

Over the last several months I have wondered if maybe those of us who

had an " easy " time of it made it all sound too good.... there suddenly

seemed to be a number of people who thought they were not progressing

fast enough, or that we were bragging, or that perhaps we had

exaggerated some things.

Some time ago I stopped posting about my recovery because it seemed

that my experience, my feelings about the hospital and/or doctor, the

flights, my recovery etc. led others to think that all of this was

just an everyday occurrence - no sweat, just hop on a plane, see a

doctor, sightsee, hop on a plane and get on with life.

In fact the truth is that for me that is exactly how it was and when I

read my old posts and notes to friends there is not a word I would

change in any of them (except my spelling mistakes and word omissions)

- for me I did not go in expecting miracles, but I got one - but the

key is it was a miracle for ME ... to this day it still is.

I don't post the details anymore, but share them privately with anyone

who asks (and boy do I get questions from Canadians who have to wait

years for this surgery). I also share that my husband did not

recovery quite as quickly as me, he suffered more from the anesthetic,

was longer to get off the cane and had less energy than me for

sometime after. But he doesn't begrudge me my easy time of it, and

he has his own miracle - and there are still not many days go by that

we don't marvel at what we can do that was impossible for us just over

a year ago.

Those of us who recovered quickly are not bragging, or competing or

saying that it is easy for everyone else - we are just plain elated to

have our lives back and want to share the joy after having had been so

selfabsorbed in pain/depression/sadness (pick yours). It was never

meant to be a competition by anyone. I am sure that my wonderful

family and friends were really tired of me complaining about my hip,

the wait lists, the doctors attitudes etc. and they didn't want to see

me in pain anymore. They were all there for me, as were so many

members of this list and I simply wanted to share joy for a change.

so, it is important for everyone to realize their recovery is just

that THEIR recovery and whatever it is and how long it takes is not

important.

Pam

LBHR De Smet Oct 23/02

> Hi to all......been " reading but not writing " since my resurf in July

> but today I decided it was time to check in and say a few words. I

> say YEAH TEAM and good for you to all who can jump out of bed

> immediately following surgery and all of that good stuff but don't

> you think that in some cases you might be doing future surfers a

> little more harm than good? Being optimistic is great but trying to

> play " king of the hill " can be destructive.

>

> I recall a very well written piece a few months ago (I apologize that

> I don't remember who wrote it)but it was a reminder that we all heal

> at our own speed and not to let it get you down or do something

> stupid if you don't happen to be one of the super humans who can do

> it all right out of the shoot.

>

> So let 'em do it in 24 hours in Australia (or wherever it is)but

> don't imply that others should judge themselves by that or that " our

> US Dr's " are being too cautious.

>

> I think that I progressed at a rather normal pace following surgery

> and was back to work - no cane, walker or crutches in 6 weeks - felt

> pretty cocky and WHAM, ended up in the ER 10 days ago. Came out ok

> and no permanent harm done but scared the p... right out of me and

> just think we should all be careful about trying to outdo each other

> on how fast we can be proclaimed " back to normal " - just be greatful

> that the surgery is available to us and that hopefully it worked and

> don't push it. Hint - don't give up the " throne " toilet seat - they

> tell you to use it for a reason!

>

> Best of everything to all of you - this really is an incredibly

> wonderful group that I found very comforting on more than one

> occassion in the last several months before and after surgery- and my

> husband was most appreciative also - on the nights when he was sick

> of listening to me!! Be well!!!

> C+ Dr. J. Kennedy 7/14/03

[Guest guest]

Over the last several months I have wondered if maybe those of us who

had an " easy " time of it made it all sound too good.... there suddenly

seemed to be a number of people who thought they were not progressing

fast enough, or that we were bragging, or that perhaps we had

exaggerated some things.

Some time ago I stopped posting about my recovery because it seemed

that my experience, my feelings about the hospital and/or doctor, the

flights, my recovery etc. led others to think that all of this was

just an everyday occurrence - no sweat, just hop on a plane, see a

doctor, sightsee, hop on a plane and get on with life.

In fact the truth is that for me that is exactly how it was and when I

read my old posts and notes to friends there is not a word I would

change in any of them (except my spelling mistakes and word omissions)

- for me I did not go in expecting miracles, but I got one - but the

key is it was a miracle for ME ... to this day it still is.

I don't post the details anymore, but share them privately with anyone

who asks (and boy do I get questions from Canadians who have to wait

years for this surgery). I also share that my husband did not

recovery quite as quickly as me, he suffered more from the anesthetic,

was longer to get off the cane and had less energy than me for

sometime after. But he doesn't begrudge me my easy time of it, and

he has his own miracle - and there are still not many days go by that

we don't marvel at what we can do that was impossible for us just over

a year ago.

Those of us who recovered quickly are not bragging, or competing or

saying that it is easy for everyone else - we are just plain elated to

have our lives back and want to share the joy after having had been so

selfabsorbed in pain/depression/sadness (pick yours). It was never

meant to be a competition by anyone. I am sure that my wonderful

family and friends were really tired of me complaining about my hip,

the wait lists, the doctors attitudes etc. and they didn't want to see

me in pain anymore. They were all there for me, as were so many

members of this list and I simply wanted to share joy for a change.

so, it is important for everyone to realize their recovery is just

that THEIR recovery and whatever it is and how long it takes is not

important.

Pam

LBHR De Smet Oct 23/02

> Hi to all......been " reading but not writing " since my resurf in July

> but today I decided it was time to check in and say a few words. I

> say YEAH TEAM and good for you to all who can jump out of bed

> immediately following surgery and all of that good stuff but don't

> you think that in some cases you might be doing future surfers a

> little more harm than good? Being optimistic is great but trying to

> play " king of the hill " can be destructive.

>

> I recall a very well written piece a few months ago (I apologize that

> I don't remember who wrote it)but it was a reminder that we all heal

> at our own speed and not to let it get you down or do something

> stupid if you don't happen to be one of the super humans who can do

> it all right out of the shoot.

>

> So let 'em do it in 24 hours in Australia (or wherever it is)but

> don't imply that others should judge themselves by that or that " our

> US Dr's " are being too cautious.

>

> I think that I progressed at a rather normal pace following surgery

> and was back to work - no cane, walker or crutches in 6 weeks - felt

> pretty cocky and WHAM, ended up in the ER 10 days ago. Came out ok

> and no permanent harm done but scared the p... right out of me and

> just think we should all be careful about trying to outdo each other

> on how fast we can be proclaimed " back to normal " - just be greatful

> that the surgery is available to us and that hopefully it worked and

> don't push it. Hint - don't give up the " throne " toilet seat - they

> tell you to use it for a reason!

>

> Best of everything to all of you - this really is an incredibly

> wonderful group that I found very comforting on more than one

> occassion in the last several months before and after surgery- and my

> husband was most appreciative also - on the nights when he was sick

> of listening to me!! Be well!!!

> C+ Dr. J. Kennedy 7/14/03

[Guest guest]

,

Your comments are timely. Thanks. I was feeling discouraged at

lack of stamina, and am going to take things easy for a couple of

days, just doing my exercises and resting, and maybe a small load of

washing (so that I've got underwear to wear!).

I hope you are feeling okay again after your sudden trip to the

hospital.

Virginia (right hip, 27/08/03)

> Hi to all......been " reading but not writing " since my resurf in

July

> but today I decided it was time to check in and say a few words. I

> say YEAH TEAM and good for you to all who can jump out of bed

> immediately following surgery and all of that good stuff but don't

> you think that in some cases you might be doing future surfers a

> little more harm than good? Being optimistic is great but trying

to

> play " king of the hill " can be destructive.

>

> I recall a very well written piece a few months ago (I apologize

that

> I don't remember who wrote it)but it was a reminder that we all

heal

> at our own speed and not to let it get you down or do something

> stupid if you don't happen to be one of the super humans who can do

> it all right out of the shoot.

>

> So let 'em do it in 24 hours in Australia (or wherever it is)but

> don't imply that others should judge themselves by that or

that " our

> US Dr's " are being too cautious.

>

> I think that I progressed at a rather normal pace following surgery

> and was back to work - no cane, walker or crutches in 6 weeks -

felt

> pretty cocky and WHAM, ended up in the ER 10 days ago. Came out ok

> and no permanent harm done but scared the p... right out of me and

> just think we should all be careful about trying to outdo each

other

> on how fast we can be proclaimed " back to normal " - just be

greatful

> that the surgery is available to us and that hopefully it worked

and

> don't push it. Hint - don't give up the " throne " toilet seat -

they

> tell you to use it for a reason!

>

> Best of everything to all of you - this really is an incredibly

> wonderful group that I found very comforting on more than one

> occassion in the last several months before and after surgery- and

my

> husband was most appreciative also - on the nights when he was sick

> of listening to me!! Be well!!!

> C+ Dr. J. Kennedy 7/14/03

[Guest guest]

Today is five weeks post op for me and things have been going very well. I'm

walking without aids most of the time, but still find a cane comforting for

shopping and such. I've spent some time at the office but don't really plan

on seeing many patients for another week or so.

I have some soreness after being on my feet very long but any discomfort

I've had has been from muscles and tendons, not the joint, since day one.

Since the staples were removed, I've spent an hour or two each day in the

pool. I started with plain walking in chest high water and gradually

increased the variety of speed of my routine.

At this point I can do some reasonably vigorous " deep water aerobics " and

swim 1/2 mile freestyle with my " Zip-Fins " on. All still with great care and

awareness of straining any cartilage of course. I think the pool work has

greatly accelerated my recovery.

My " scar " is hardly visible, and my limp is getting better, especially when

I'm fresh in the mornings. I don't think I could ask for much better

progress, though I don't feel like I've pressed my body too much during my

recovery.

I know some have has a much slower time of it and had difficulties that I

was fortunate to avoid. And some seem to rush back to normal activities that

I still find a little intimidating. I think it's good to hear from the whole

spectrum of patients on Surface Hippy.

There was a time pre-op for me when I heard so many negative stories online,

I wondered if I was doing the right thing. But over all, the vast majority

of Surface Hippies have had such positive experiences it became clear that

resurfacing was the way to go.

So with respect and sympathy for those having less than optimal results, I

report my own happy situation to give encouragement to those who are still

pre-op and wondering about the future. Each of us needs to be kind to

ourselves and aware of our own capabilities and healing rates and overall

conditions.

Good health and happy recoveries to all!

Mike Trautman

C2K, Kennedy, 02Sep03

[Guest guest]

Today is five weeks post op for me and things have been going very well. I'm

walking without aids most of the time, but still find a cane comforting for

shopping and such. I've spent some time at the office but don't really plan

on seeing many patients for another week or so.

I have some soreness after being on my feet very long but any discomfort

I've had has been from muscles and tendons, not the joint, since day one.

Since the staples were removed, I've spent an hour or two each day in the

pool. I started with plain walking in chest high water and gradually

increased the variety of speed of my routine.

At this point I can do some reasonably vigorous " deep water aerobics " and

swim 1/2 mile freestyle with my " Zip-Fins " on. All still with great care and

awareness of straining any cartilage of course. I think the pool work has

greatly accelerated my recovery.

My " scar " is hardly visible, and my limp is getting better, especially when

I'm fresh in the mornings. I don't think I could ask for much better

progress, though I don't feel like I've pressed my body too much during my

recovery.

I know some have has a much slower time of it and had difficulties that I

was fortunate to avoid. And some seem to rush back to normal activities that

I still find a little intimidating. I think it's good to hear from the whole

spectrum of patients on Surface Hippy.

There was a time pre-op for me when I heard so many negative stories online,

I wondered if I was doing the right thing. But over all, the vast majority

of Surface Hippies have had such positive experiences it became clear that

resurfacing was the way to go.

So with respect and sympathy for those having less than optimal results, I

report my own happy situation to give encouragement to those who are still

pre-op and wondering about the future. Each of us needs to be kind to

ourselves and aware of our own capabilities and healing rates and overall

conditions.

Good health and happy recoveries to all!

Mike Trautman

C2K, Kennedy, 02Sep03

[Guest guest]

Good to hear you are progressing so steadily, and for the balanced

reminders.

ine

C2K 04/03

> Today is five weeks post op for me and things have been going very

well. I'm

> walking without aids most of the time, but still find a cane

comforting for

> shopping and such. I've spent some time at the office but don't

really plan

> on seeing many patients for another week or so.

>

> I have some soreness after being on my feet very long but any

discomfort

> I've had has been from muscles and tendons, not the joint, since

day one.

> Since the staples were removed, I've spent an hour or two each day

in the

> pool. I started with plain walking in chest high water and gradually

> increased the variety of speed of my routine.

>

> At this point I can do some reasonably vigorous " deep water

aerobics " and

> swim 1/2 mile freestyle with my " Zip-Fins " on. All still with great

care and

> awareness of straining any cartilage of course. I think the pool

work has

> greatly accelerated my recovery.

>

> My " scar " is hardly visible, and my limp is getting better,

especially when

> I'm fresh in the mornings. I don't think I could ask for much better

> progress, though I don't feel like I've pressed my body too much

during my

> recovery.

>

> I know some have has a much slower time of it and had difficulties

that I

> was fortunate to avoid. And some seem to rush back to normal

activities that

> I still find a little intimidating. I think it's good to hear from

the whole

> spectrum of patients on Surface Hippy.

>

> There was a time pre-op for me when I heard so many negative

stories online,

> I wondered if I was doing the right thing. But over all, the vast

majority

> of Surface Hippies have had such positive experiences it became

clear that

> resurfacing was the way to go.

>

> So with respect and sympathy for those having less than optimal

results, I

> report my own happy situation to give encouragement to those who

are still

> pre-op and wondering about the future. Each of us needs to be kind

to

> ourselves and aware of our own capabilities and healing rates and

overall

> conditions.

>

> Good health and happy recoveries to all!

>

> Mike Trautman

> C2K, Kennedy, 02Sep03

[Guest guest]

Good to hear you are progressing so steadily, and for the balanced

reminders.

ine

C2K 04/03

> Today is five weeks post op for me and things have been going very

well. I'm

> walking without aids most of the time, but still find a cane

comforting for

> shopping and such. I've spent some time at the office but don't

really plan

> on seeing many patients for another week or so.

>

> I have some soreness after being on my feet very long but any

discomfort

> I've had has been from muscles and tendons, not the joint, since

day one.

> Since the staples were removed, I've spent an hour or two each day

in the

> pool. I started with plain walking in chest high water and gradually

> increased the variety of speed of my routine.

>

> At this point I can do some reasonably vigorous " deep water

aerobics " and

> swim 1/2 mile freestyle with my " Zip-Fins " on. All still with great

care and

> awareness of straining any cartilage of course. I think the pool

work has

> greatly accelerated my recovery.

>

> My " scar " is hardly visible, and my limp is getting better,

especially when

> I'm fresh in the mornings. I don't think I could ask for much better

> progress, though I don't feel like I've pressed my body too much

during my

> recovery.

>

> I know some have has a much slower time of it and had difficulties

that I

> was fortunate to avoid. And some seem to rush back to normal

activities that

> I still find a little intimidating. I think it's good to hear from

the whole

> spectrum of patients on Surface Hippy.

>

> There was a time pre-op for me when I heard so many negative

stories online,

> I wondered if I was doing the right thing. But over all, the vast

majority

> of Surface Hippies have had such positive experiences it became

clear that

> resurfacing was the way to go.

>

> So with respect and sympathy for those having less than optimal

results, I

> report my own happy situation to give encouragement to those who

are still

> pre-op and wondering about the future. Each of us needs to be kind

to

> ourselves and aware of our own capabilities and healing rates and

overall

> conditions.

>

> Good health and happy recoveries to all!

>

> Mike Trautman

> C2K, Kennedy, 02Sep03