Author Topic: Re: Hip Replacement - 5 Week Update - RETIREMENT! (Read 9554 times)

Dave Swanson · « **on:** October 05, 2020, 04:40:11 AM »

I am about to leave for the hospital for my hip replacement. I will report back within a day or two on how it all went. I am looking forward to pain free mobility and much more riding next year!

ohiorider · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2020, 04:42:48 AM »

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Dave. Those bikes will be waiting on you!

Bob

LesP · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2020, 04:45:07 AM »

Absolutely, a speedy recovery and back to 110% ASAP

Cam3512 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2020, 04:50:19 AM »

Best of luck Dave!

Cam

greer · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2020, 05:27:39 AM »

Wishing the best Dave, and looking forward to the report.

Sarah

SIR REAL ED · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2020, 05:40:43 AM »

You will love the new hip, you will feel better as soon as the first time you stand up after surgery.

Once the bandage comes off, posting pictures of the scar here every few days would be most appreciated.....

s1120 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2020, 05:45:55 AM »

Good luck! Hoping for a quick recovery.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:13:30 AM »

Good luck! My wife has had both done and is much better off than before.
GliderJohn

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:23:18 AM »

Wishing you the best..

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:32:05 AM »

Nuttin but a thing Dave, praying for great surgery and recovery.

mechanicsavant · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:34:48 AM »

I sincerely hope your outcome is as successful as mine was . Home the next day , getting around the house unassisted in 3 days & back on the bike in 5 weeks. I told the Dr. i waited 6 . Over a year & 1/2 in the mirrors & the only Ill effects are i now have to buy 40 lb. bags of redi-mix instead of 80’s

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:40:06 AM »

Best wishes.

John Henry

Bulldog9 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:42:39 AM »

Quote from: mechanicsavant on October 05, 2020, 07:34:48 AM

I sincerely hope your outcome is as successful as mine was . Home the next day , getting around the house unassisted in 3 days & back on the bike in 5 weeks. I told the Dr. i waited 6 . Over a year & 1/2 in the mirrors & the only Ill effects are i now have to buy 40 lb. bags of redi-mix instead of 80’s

That is a great recovery. I had my surgery mid March, and was riding on Labor day weekend. Doc wanted me to wait till 4th of July....

As far as unassisted, I kept with the crutches mainly for balance and insurance for 3-4 weeks. Diddnt need them for weight bearing, but mental comfort. Then again, I also needed knee replacement, so my legs were wonky. The only reason I had hip first was that I tore out the back of the labrum and the hip would pop in and our of the socket. Not much fun....... So they did the Hip in March, and going in for knee replacement tomorrow, so will be fun Dave two swap 'recovery stories'

Is amazing what medical science can do these days.

cliffrod · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:53:38 AM »

Take care, Dave and keep us posted. You'll be on my mind.

JJ · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2020, 08:44:17 AM »

Good luck and BEST WISHES for a full and speedy recovery!

John A · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2020, 08:54:57 AM »

Best wishes for a fast recovery. I need both knees done but I’ve been putting it off cause I’m a chicken.
It’ll be done at the Minneapolis VA. When I have a procedure done,I’ve been telling the guy with the knife: “I like being a medical success.” It seems to give the surgeon a good attitude

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2020, 08:57:17 AM »

Good luck Dave!

Havent had a hip replaced, but I smashed my pelvis to pieces in 2000 and I was shocked at how quickly I recovered once it was all screwed together. Take it day by day, dont push too hard too soon, and I think you'll be just fine

BRG-BIRD · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2020, 09:02:43 AM »

Best of luck!

egschade · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2020, 09:10:33 AM »

Hope your surgery goes well and without complication. Take your time and make sure your strength AND range of motion are good enough before resuming riding. Mounting and balancing at rest are probably the first things to determine.

davedel44 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2020, 10:48:15 AM »

Best of luck. Best eishes for Speedy recovery

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2020, 12:54:37 PM »

All went well this morning! Will be ambling down the hallway (with walker) this afternoon

No pictures of my behind planned 😀

john fish · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2020, 01:24:00 PM »

That's good news. Give 'em hell and improve fast.

Muzz · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2020, 01:27:01 PM »

Great news Dave. You won't know yourself. Being able to sleep at night should be one of the first things you will notice, and you can't help but notice the lack of pain.

Ncdan · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2020, 03:51:52 PM »

Looking foreword to seeing what your range of motion is. My wife is 25 years into hers and will be needing one soon. She can only close(bend) 70% and it’s our understanding that the new models allow much more motion range.

lucky phil · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2020, 03:58:14 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on October 05, 2020, 04:40:11 AM

I am about to leave for the hospital for my hip replacement. I will report back within a day or two on how it all went. I am looking forward to pain free mobility and much more riding next year!

You wont know yourself once its done.

Ciao

flip · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2020, 05:55:51 PM »

Good luck!

Chethro · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2020, 06:04:26 PM »

Good Luck & may you have a speedy recovery!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #27 on:** October 05, 2020, 07:06:28 PM »

I took my 2nd lap around the unit and it was much easier than the first outing. Going well.

Thanks for a the kind words today!

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #28 on:** October 05, 2020, 08:20:14 PM »

If only we could get such good service for our Guzzis.
Congratulations on a successful operation.

greer · « **Reply #29 on:** October 06, 2020, 04:48:44 AM »

Way to go Dave, thanks for the updates.

Sarah

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Author Topic: Re: Hip Replacement - 5 Week Update - RETIREMENT! (Read 9554 times)

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