happy to be alive, grateful to be an American

[J. Yuma]

I'm in a good state of mind. Just had a second hip replacement surgery Tuesday, grateful for the miracle of modern medicine.
I love my family, friends, and on this Mother's Day, I cherish the memories of my mother.
I'm resting, reading, listening to music (Ray Charles, Van Morrison on the station) and thinking about my Ruger revolvers. Life is good.

here's to getting in the wind.

 

[arfmel]

I hope you have a complete and speedy recovery.

 

[J. Yuma]

thanks, I'll do it!

 

[in_a_silent_way]

thanks, I'll do it!

Incidentally, not five minutes ago a 40 year old oak just cracked off and hit the ground in the backyard. Mostly calm clear day. Ants had hollowed out a section enough to weaken it. It took out a few smaller aspens and birch on the way down. Keep an eye out for the lee side :)

In keeping with the spirit of the post, The Man on a particularly good night. My audio recording is better than this, and I often share it with the neighbors, but this gets the point across I think...

 

[J. Yuma]

once upon a time I did tree work, puts you in the moment.
Grateful for Van Morrison, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Etta James, rye whiskey, anejo tequila, Harley Davidson, and the Ruger Super Blackhawk.
It's a good day.
(Wish I could have a whiskey, gotta hold off til the oxy is done.)
the Philosopher's Stone is up.
thanks for the video.

 

[Hertervillian]

12 hours away from same procedure. I’m really happy to hear youre feeling good.

 

[J. Yuma]

it's a blessing to receive this treatment.
What did folks do before?
Especially sublime is how caring my wife has been through this, my third joint replacement,
Good luck!

 

[Hertervillian]

it's a blessing to receive this treatment.
What did folks do before?
Especially sublime is how caring my wife has been through this, my third joint replacement,
Good luck!

Limped around on crutches. Hips are notoriously lousy in my family. Every picture of my great grandfather shows him standing with crutches. He was having problems by 45 yrs.

Recently reading about how you just don’t encounter people with canes like you once did. They were quite common, I know so many with joint replacement who would no doubt have a cane.

 

[in_a_silent_way]

In times gone by bad joints rendered most people permanently crippled and was often the short track to poverty and an early grave. The rocking chair on the porch used to be more than decorative. My great grandfather was fortunate to have thirty years of service with the Illinois Central. When he could no longer walk, they transferred him to a position as switch yard foreman. My grandmother, from age 8, pushed him in a wagon close enough to the car so he could get in. She drove him to work every morning. Using a lane IC cleared they pulled up close to the tower and scooted him into the hoist. A few IC employees would haul him up to the crows nest where he stayed for the day until my grandmother picked him up after school and his shift. Modern medicine has its faults, but the alternatives weren't very attractive.

 

[J. Yuma]

Thanks for sharing. Without these procedures normal life would've become impossible.

Not gonna lie tho', each of these surgeries were humbling. Pain from recovery and rehabilitation will sharpen the senses.

Perhaps most incredible? Both the will, and skill of the surgeons.

 

[HBWL]

Modern medicine truly is a miracle, and I'm glad it's helping you on your journey to better health.

It's heartwarming to hear about your love for your family and friends, and your cherished memories of your mother. I hope you're able to feel connected to her even though she's no longer with you.

And, of course, thinking about your Ruger revolvers sounds like a great way to spend some downtime! It's the little things in life that can bring us joy and comfort, and it's wonderful that you're taking the time to appreciate those things.
Sending you warm wishes for a speedy recovery, and may life continue to treat you well!

 

[akbluz]

My prayers are that you continue to heal and get back to having fun again soon.

 

[loiblb]

Time and a little rehab do wonders. Had my hip relaced after a bad fall. I'm able to do about anything now. Ride my bicycle or go shooting, work in my shop.
Have to work out more because of the new hip. No big deal.

 

[Don Lovel]

Embrace the rehab so you can get back out there kickin ass

 

[J. Yuma]

To all who've responded. Thanks.
At 70 years old, I've just discovered that I have a love for the science of shooting.
Go figure.
Judging from your responses, this forum is a good thing, and I'm glad to be a member.

 

[J. Yuma]

12 hours away from same procedure. I'm really happy to hear youre feeling good.

how did the surgery go?

 

[Armybrat]

Thanks for sharing. Without these procedures normal life would've become impossible.

Not gonna lie tho', each of these surgeries were humbling. Pain from recovery and rehabilitation will sharpen the senses.

Perhaps most incredible? Both the will, and skill of the surgeons.

Agree completely!
Cardiologists saved my life starting 24 years ago with four heart stent implant procedures over the years, then last year a TAVR (Transcatheter Aorta Valve Replacement) and a pacemaker implanted inside my chest.
Luckily those procedures did not generate much post-op pain of any consequence.
Feels kinda funny though with a bovine heart valve and an electronic gadget keeping the old heart pumping properly.
God willing, I’ll turn 80 later this year - and maybe a few more after that.

 

[jav]

Good to be with that attitude good for you heal up fast my friend

 

[wproct]

Glad you are doing well. You have a good taste in music. I had a knee replacement in 2019 and spent a lot of time listening to my favorite music. My wife had both knee replacements on the same day, the woman is crazy! I had helped her with recovery and I knew it was rough but had no idea how tough it really was until I had mine. I don't know how she did it. With knee replacements it's all about the physical therapy afterwards.

 

[Hertervillian]

how did the surgery go?

Went well I’d have to say, no prior surgery for comparison. 48 hours in I’m pretty impressed with how little pain there is. I’ve been advised that it’s coming.

It’s like that rollercoaster ride once I was strapped in I was there for the whole thing.

 

[J. Yuma]

In times gone by bad joints rendered most people permanently crippled and was often the short track to poverty and an early grave. The rocking chair on the porch used to be more than decorative. My great grandfather was fortunate to have thirty years of service with the Illinois Central. When he could no longer walk, they transferred him to a position as switch yard foreman. My grandmother, from age 8, pushed him in a wagon close enough to the car so he could get in. She drove him to work every morning. Using a lane IC cleared they pulled up close to the tower and scooted him into the hoist. A few IC employees would haul him up to the crows nest where he stayed for the day until my grandmother picked him up after school and his shift. Modern medicine has its faults, but the alternatives weren't very attractive.

my Mrs. took this yesterday.
I think that since it's my 3rd surgery, I kinda know what to expect.
I'm not a doc, and everyone is different, but if you're living in pain, and healthy enough, it's way better than suffering.

 

[J. Yuma]

Went well I'd have to say, no prior surgery for comparison. 48 hours in I'm pretty impressed with how little pain there is. I've been advised that it's coming.

It's like that rollercoaster ride once I was strapped in I was there for the whole thing.

do the rehab exercises, you must re-establish your range of motion.

 

[jack black]

Had both hips done along with a spinal fusion With the hips one was done and I was up and walking one hr. after surgery and home driving the next day. Same with the other hip done months later. No meds after the surgeries on the hips they were total replacements.
The surgeon was a Walter Reed surgeon.

The back was another story laid up for 6 months.

Stay safe and walk.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

I've had full knee replacement surgery on both knees, but not at the same time. My surgeon absolutely would not even talk about doing both at once - said the only real problems he'd ever had from knee surgeries was when doing both at the same time. I had one done in 2014 and the other in 2017. I've hunted the Colorado mountains for elk since then (twice) and can do about anything I want to do - or at least my knees are not the limiting factor. I had a great surgeon (same guy did both surgeries) and I worked really hard at the rehab. If they said do 30 reps I did 50. Got great results.

 

[J. Yuma]

Had both hips done along with a spinal fusion With the hips one was done and I was up and walking one hr. after surgery and home driving the next day. Same with the other hip done months later. No meds after the surgeries on the hips they were total replacements.
The surgeon was a Walter Reed surgeon.

The back was another story laid up for 6 months.

Stay safe and walk.

was walking 4 hours after they sent me to recovery, and can't drive. I do walk 60 minutes a day in 3 20 minute sets, but I also enjoy my wife waiting on me .
If I ever fell, I'm 265 lbs, I think she'd just leave me there.

 

[J. Yuma]

I've had full knee replacement surgery on both knees, but not at the same time. My surgeon absolutely would not even talk about doing both at once - said the only real problems he'd ever had from knee surgeries was when doing both at the same time. I had one done in 2014 and the other in 2017. I've hunted the Colorado mountains for elk since then (twice) and can do about anything I want to do - or at least my knees are not the limiting factor. I had a great surgeon (same guy did both surgeries) and I worked really hard at the rehab. If they said do 30 reps I did 50. Got great results.

my brother in law is 76. He had both knees done at the same time, I can't imagine him trying to sit on the throne.

Been lifting weights since 2019 (hell, since 1967) and was getting back to some (light) deadlifts after the first hip.
The upper body strength helps when standing up and sitting down.

 

[ole442]

I had both done at the same time. Recovery wasn't bad but next time, I'd have it done in the spring when it's warm out. Limited activity in the winter months sucked. They're not the 22-year-old knees I'd hoped for and they still ache but they're better than the OE ones I got!

 

[vito]

I had both done at once back in 2005. I had been at the point of barely being able to walk 100 feet, with a cane, before being stopped by the pain. Now I still walk about an hour every (or most every) morning with my dogs. My Mom had both her knees done when she was 81, afraid that if she had just one done, she would chicken out from getting the other done later. I thought if she could do that at 81, I could handle it at (then) 62. At the time, most of the ortho docs would not do it, but mine was willing and there were no complications. The rehab was tough, but not unreasonable. After almost 19 years I have been told that my prosthetic knees are still in excellent condition.

 

[J. Yuma]

I had both done at the same time. Recovery wasn't bad but next time, I'd have it done in the spring when it's warm out. Limited activity in the winter months sucked. They're not the 22-year-old knees I'd hoped for and they still ache but they're better than the OE ones I got!

when i got the knee done in 2011, the doc suggested a stationary bike for rehab.
I'd been able to do everything except jogging. Before the first hip, I was doing deadlifts with 350 for 5 reps.

 

[J. Yuma]

I had both done at once back in 2005. I had been at the point of barely being able to walk 100 feet, with a cane, before being stopped by the pain. Now I still walk about an hour every (or most every) morning with my dogs. My Mom had both her knees done when she was 81, afraid that if she had just one done, she would chicken out from getting the other done later. I thought if she could do that at 81, I could handle it at (then) 62. At the time, most of the ortho docs would not do it, but mine was willing and there were no complications. The rehab was tough, but not unreasonable. After almost 19 years I have been told that my prosthetic knees are still in excellent condition.

Wow, I hope my knee holds up like that!