Off To Belgium Feb 3rd

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the support, wisdom, and advise I receive from this

group. It really is an inter-enhancement society and a great

resource.

Happily... I'm off to Belgium in days for my unilateral resurfacing

(fingers crossed) with Dr. De Smet on Feb 3rd 2004. Will be doing a

solo! (Yikes) (Thanks Dr Ed from El Paso for your tips.) My hip kit

is being overnighted. Reports coming out of Belgium are very

impressive and I look forward to the whole surreal experience. With

whom will I have the pleasure of sharing chocolate and beer with

early February?

Many moons ago posted " Less Than Ideal Hip Resurfacing Candidates "

(#21239) ...mentioned then, I have advanced avascular necrosis and

cysts in right hip ..a former NYC marathon runner / skydiver now use

elbow crutches to get around my apartment... Sometimes don't leave my

place for days because of harrowing pain and the five flights of

stairs. Last night two close friends took me to a " farewell dinner "

now one week before my departure to Belgium. Joked with them " it gave

me a reason to shower. " The simplest of things require more effort

than ever before.

Hoping too that I can write some time later (as other surfacehippies

have) that " I don't even think about my hip anymore. " (which one

was it? ...smile)

Best of Luck To All!

in NYC (46yrs) (Hoping miracles can be repeated)