Guest guest Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts somewhere else, Doc. " And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we were all together. Much love and respect to you all, C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 Hi Your emails bring joy to the heart with your renewed enthusiam for life............ Long may it last.......... Edith > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 Hi Your emails bring joy to the heart with your renewed enthusiam for life............ Long may it last.......... Edith > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Keep up your good work Chris. When it comes to comparisons, use your past performance and new gains. I found that I had vastly different experiences than many...it would seem that we've all got our own scripts. As for surfing, you'll be there just give it time. The advice Dr. Schmalzried continually gave me was to train as if it were a marathon. If you want to surf, don't charge a big day at Jaws w/ jet ski first day out. Recall that I had my PT draw the outline of a board and I incorporated exercises to develop my pop up. Mind you the first attempt had both of my feet outside the outline, but it only got better. I began w/ a longboard in small south shore waves but was in overhead surf within the first month of returning to surf (couldn't help it, was planning to go slower and a s. swell hit!) Pick the spots that are more forgiving...e.g. I would avoid sucking beach/reef breaks. What's your closest mellow point type wave? Some day I hope to share a few waves w/ you, in fact, summer is the season for our mellow spots. Maybe in a few months you should try a summer surf safari to Hawaii. I'll be on the mainland in August and plan to surf Santa Cruz. I could see you doing a session at 38th ave. where it's nice and low key. As the dates get closer perhaps we could nail down a time to have two hippies hit the beach. Cheers, Dano > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Keep up your good work Chris. When it comes to comparisons, use your past performance and new gains. I found that I had vastly different experiences than many...it would seem that we've all got our own scripts. As for surfing, you'll be there just give it time. The advice Dr. Schmalzried continually gave me was to train as if it were a marathon. If you want to surf, don't charge a big day at Jaws w/ jet ski first day out. Recall that I had my PT draw the outline of a board and I incorporated exercises to develop my pop up. Mind you the first attempt had both of my feet outside the outline, but it only got better. I began w/ a longboard in small south shore waves but was in overhead surf within the first month of returning to surf (couldn't help it, was planning to go slower and a s. swell hit!) Pick the spots that are more forgiving...e.g. I would avoid sucking beach/reef breaks. What's your closest mellow point type wave? Some day I hope to share a few waves w/ you, in fact, summer is the season for our mellow spots. Maybe in a few months you should try a summer surf safari to Hawaii. I'll be on the mainland in August and plan to surf Santa Cruz. I could see you doing a session at 38th ave. where it's nice and low key. As the dates get closer perhaps we could nail down a time to have two hippies hit the beach. Cheers, Dano > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? Hi Chris! I chose to go a different route for inspiration..... After surgery, and once I regained my R-O-M and the full strength of my left leg - my hubby bought me a bright yellow Corvette! Only through the miracles of resurfacing, (talk about bending past 90 degrees!) can I get my butt low enough to the ground to slide into THAT car!!! LOL! Deb C+ 5-2-02 Dr Mont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hey hip brother. It was great to read your post and your enthusiasm. Prior to entering the hip world, I had several reconstructive knee operations. I was younger at the time, but for me it was a real game of mental tenacity and the right attitude. Provided the bone carpenters do their job, in my estimation the rest is up to hard work and the right rehap. I was once told I would never walk normally again after a big crash in Japan. As I was being flown out in a helicopter I was already mentally preparing for my comeback. That was three national titles ago and a bunch of other athletic objectives I never thought I would achieve. I know for me the right attitude made all the difference in the world. For me now the objectives are far more modest, but gratifying in a much different way. I thought I was doing great with the recovery until my four year old brought me back to earth. He asked me way the doctors turned me into a penguin and if I was always going to walk like a penguin. I guess I a better pick it up a bit and work on my stride. When were you allowed to begin working on ROM? Do I need to wait until six weeks? Keep up the great work on your recovery and great attitude. Best.... C+ Dr. Amstutz 5/04/04 > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hey hip brother. It was great to read your post and your enthusiasm. Prior to entering the hip world, I had several reconstructive knee operations. I was younger at the time, but for me it was a real game of mental tenacity and the right attitude. Provided the bone carpenters do their job, in my estimation the rest is up to hard work and the right rehap. I was once told I would never walk normally again after a big crash in Japan. As I was being flown out in a helicopter I was already mentally preparing for my comeback. That was three national titles ago and a bunch of other athletic objectives I never thought I would achieve. I know for me the right attitude made all the difference in the world. For me now the objectives are far more modest, but gratifying in a much different way. I thought I was doing great with the recovery until my four year old brought me back to earth. He asked me way the doctors turned me into a penguin and if I was always going to walk like a penguin. I guess I a better pick it up a bit and work on my stride. When were you allowed to begin working on ROM? Do I need to wait until six weeks? Keep up the great work on your recovery and great attitude. Best.... C+ Dr. Amstutz 5/04/04 > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hey hip brother. It was great to read your post and your enthusiasm. Prior to entering the hip world, I had several reconstructive knee operations. I was younger at the time, but for me it was a real game of mental tenacity and the right attitude. Provided the bone carpenters do their job, in my estimation the rest is up to hard work and the right rehap. I was once told I would never walk normally again after a big crash in Japan. As I was being flown out in a helicopter I was already mentally preparing for my comeback. That was three national titles ago and a bunch of other athletic objectives I never thought I would achieve. I know for me the right attitude made all the difference in the world. For me now the objectives are far more modest, but gratifying in a much different way. I thought I was doing great with the recovery until my four year old brought me back to earth. He asked me way the doctors turned me into a penguin and if I was always going to walk like a penguin. I guess I a better pick it up a bit and work on my stride. When were you allowed to begin working on ROM? Do I need to wait until six weeks? Keep up the great work on your recovery and great attitude. Best.... C+ Dr. Amstutz 5/04/04 > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think I'll > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta is > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. Any > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck hybrid > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. You > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as I > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was increased > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will it > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when I > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > somewhere else, Doc. " > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. I'm > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hey , Amstutz told me not to work on ROM til after the 6 week visit, and his blessings thereafter. Aren't you about due for that? If you see Amstutz himself he'll bend you around some and check it for himself. Otherwise, I think you need to ahve x-rays sent and some ROM measurements done at that time. If memory serves, you're in Boston so you'll need to do the " remote " check-up. You should be about due, no? Steve did his check up as a remote, and he's doing ROM stuff, you might ask him about protocol. PT warned me against early ROM work, and I heeded his call. All in good time, bro. For what it's worth, some jerk-nut at work saw me walking and told me I looked worse than before. That may be true, (I doubt it) but I can guaran-damn-tee you it doesn't HURT worse than before. Hang tough. C+ 4-15-04 > > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think > I'll > > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta > is > > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. > Any > > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck > hybrid > > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. > You > > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as > I > > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was > increased > > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will > it > > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when > I > > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > > somewhere else, Doc. " > > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. > I'm > > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hey , Amstutz told me not to work on ROM til after the 6 week visit, and his blessings thereafter. Aren't you about due for that? If you see Amstutz himself he'll bend you around some and check it for himself. Otherwise, I think you need to ahve x-rays sent and some ROM measurements done at that time. If memory serves, you're in Boston so you'll need to do the " remote " check-up. You should be about due, no? Steve did his check up as a remote, and he's doing ROM stuff, you might ask him about protocol. PT warned me against early ROM work, and I heeded his call. All in good time, bro. For what it's worth, some jerk-nut at work saw me walking and told me I looked worse than before. That may be true, (I doubt it) but I can guaran-damn-tee you it doesn't HURT worse than before. Hang tough. C+ 4-15-04 > > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think > I'll > > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta > is > > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. > Any > > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck > hybrid > > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. > You > > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as > I > > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was > increased > > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will > it > > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when > I > > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > > somewhere else, Doc. " > > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. > I'm > > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Hey , Amstutz told me not to work on ROM til after the 6 week visit, and his blessings thereafter. Aren't you about due for that? If you see Amstutz himself he'll bend you around some and check it for himself. Otherwise, I think you need to ahve x-rays sent and some ROM measurements done at that time. If memory serves, you're in Boston so you'll need to do the " remote " check-up. You should be about due, no? Steve did his check up as a remote, and he's doing ROM stuff, you might ask him about protocol. PT warned me against early ROM work, and I heeded his call. All in good time, bro. For what it's worth, some jerk-nut at work saw me walking and told me I looked worse than before. That may be true, (I doubt it) but I can guaran-damn-tee you it doesn't HURT worse than before. Hang tough. C+ 4-15-04 > > Greetings my chromium cobalt cladden comrades! > > I'm a couple of days past 7 weeks, and feeling mighty good!! > > I'm walking without pain or a limp, except for some of the old > > muscle memory stuff that keeps me looking kinda goofy. But I'm > > starting gait therapy soon, and I'm fired up about it. I think > I'll > > watch that scene " from saturday night fever " where Travolta > is > > struttin' down the sidewalk carrying paint cans for inspiration. > Any > > other suggestions? I already have the Wayne/ Duck > hybrid > > stride down, so don't suggest that. I'm thinking I want to try and > > develope a stride that blends Denzel Washington and Bill Gates. > You > > know, the right mix of brains and braun. I have NO PAIN!!! And, as > I > > am enormously ecstatic about that fact, I must confess that I am > > frustrated still by my lack of flexibility. This angst was > increased > > by a recent post (from a certain bi-lateral in Colorado who shall > > remain nameless) who has far exceeded my flexibility, and was > > resurfaced 5 days after me. I suspect he payed Amstutz off...you > > know, some guys are just waaaaay too competitive. > > But I am truly ecstatic about the way my new hip feels. I > > suppose the only discomfort now is the question of " how long will > it > > last? " So I'm gonna just do this thing one day at a time and be > > grateful for what I have right now. Dan in Maui has restored my > > faith in the hope of stand-up-surfing again after years of > > kneeboarding. I can't wait!!! > > I used to have to " meter " my activity to avoid the big > > pain...but now I can go like the eveready bunny. The PT stretching > > is painful but it feels so much better when it's done. No more > > big " POPS " when I pivot, no more dull ache when I sit. No more > > seering pain when I stand after sitting, and no more grinding when > I > > walk. I actually got out of my bad hip earlier than many of you. I > > still had a little cartiledge, only partly bone on bone. I really > > don't know how some of you got as far as you did. The Fear of the > > THR was a powerful motivation, eh? Ha Ha... " beat that metal shafts > > somewhere else, Doc. " > > And I haven't needed anything for pain since day 3 following > > surgery. I mean NOTHING! Nada...zip. Wow. That truly is amazing. > I'm > > fired up today kids....and I'd be hugging all ya'll if'n only we > > were all together. Much love and respect to you all, > > > > > > C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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