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09-02-2022, 04:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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As a long term multiple joint replacement survivor, the one common thread , is
WISH I HAD DONE IT SOONER, Especially with new techniques! Tom
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09-02-2022, 05:53 AM
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I hold on to the thought that being stiff and sore will eventually pass. I will need the other hip replaced. At least now I know what to expect. I'm encouraged to hear folks report no regrets except for not doing it sooner.
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09-02-2022, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Reed Point, MT
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Charger, sitting here 2 weeks and 1 day after anterior hip replacement (58 years old...my doc says I'm cursed with bad joints). Anyway, just took the dogs for a walk. Estimate a 1/4 mile out and 1/4 mile back. Feels good. Walked slowly with a bit of achiness now. My doc told me yesterday to "walk, walk, walk". Give it a couple of weeks and you'll be amazed. Good luck.
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09-03-2022, 05:17 AM
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Thanks for the data point. I'm 4 days post-op, use a walker, and on pain meds. I amble about the house with moderate pain and stiffness.
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09-03-2022, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sonoma County
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomcat RV4
As a long term multiple joint replacement survivor, the one common thread , is
WISH I HAD DONE IT SOONER, Especially with new techniques! Tom
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That statement is impossible..... you can't do anything sooner with new techniques..... 
I wish I built my RV6A sooner with RV7A techniques.... 
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09-05-2022, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Progress!
Day 6 post op. I began to notice yesterday I could extend the time between pain meds. Today I made it 12 hours without meds. Then I managed to get in my car and drive around the neighborhood. Left leg is the clutch and I have sufficient stamina to work it. Not yet eyeing when to think about climbing in to Athena. I have a motorized tug to move her in and out of the hangar so I just need to get up on the wing.
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09-05-2022, 09:12 PM
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Location: central Minnesota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoyden
Not yet eyeing when to think about climbing in to Athena. I have a motorized tug to move her in and out of the hangar so I just need to get up on the wing.
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More importantly....you also have to get down off the wing....
Seriously though...sounds like you're making great progress.
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09-06-2022, 07:03 AM
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Oh, yeah. There's that. I assumed stepping up to the wing would be harder than stepping down because gravity. This may not be an accurate assumption.
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Originally Posted by MacCool
More importantly....you also have to get down off the wing....
Seriously though...sounds like you're making great progress.
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09-06-2022, 08:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoyden
Oh, yeah. There's that. I assumed stepping up to the wing would be harder than stepping down because gravity. This may not be an accurate assumption.
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As as true of most pilots, gravity is not your friend
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AFS 5400/3500, G5, IFD440 navigator,
bunch of other stuff
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09-28-2022, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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First Flight with New Hip
One month and one day after surgery I flew Athena on this lovely cool day. I got in by kneeling on the wing and crawling up until I had room to stand up. Then I could step over the fuselage and on to the seat, and settle in. Getting out I sat down on the wing and slid off legs first while being careful not to put any pressure on the flap. So nice to be back in air.
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