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So I had my right hip replaced on June 17. Went back to the dr. Yesterday for x rays and a chat about what I can and can’t do. No pool, bike, softball, keep walking to 1 mile or less ( been doing a mile daily for the last week) and no yard work yet. I’ve had a groundskeeper from work doing my yard since surgery. She does an awesome job and needed a few xtra bucks, my wife says she does a better job than me! Anyhow, when she parked the tractor this afternoon, I asked her to help me try to get on the bike. She says no way would she help me. Ok, just stand by and call 911 if I fall...  I got on with no pain at all! Stood her up straight, and I hear the garage door closing. She says NFW you’re riding that thing while I’m here! Nope, no intention to ride. I’m a happy guy just being able to get on it.  Can’t ride for another month or so but it sure felt good getting on! And my groundskeeper is sworn to secrecy, since the wife would flip out if she knew I was on the bike. (BTW, wife & groundskeeper get along great) Craig |
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2019, 04:30:11 PM » |
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am sure it is tearing you up inside not able to drive a cycle/scooter 2 wheels of anything if 1 month or more. I had a torn miniscus 10 years or so ago having surgery and took near 1 month before I felt good enough to hold the 800lb. bike upright safely. First few days were hell just walking going to bathroom is about it or sleeping took about 1 week before not having to use crutches or walking very gingerly. I did try after a few weeks moving the bike around in garage but said to myself risk not worth the reward. It will come sooner than you think or so I hope.... hang in there!! |
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2019, 04:48:03 PM » |
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 Sounds like a good plan to me. ??? Keep the groundskeeper after you're all better.  cause the wife likes her and her work. So you'll be able to ride more often after you heal up! 
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2019, 04:53:44 PM » |
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Small victories are always better than small defeats. Take care Craig |
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2019, 05:00:07 PM » |
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Sounds like a good plan to me. ??? Keep the groundskeeper after you're all better. cause the wife likes her and her work. So you'll be able to ride more often after you heal up! I like the way you think! Craig |
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2019, 05:07:38 PM » |
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From when I unloaded in Aug of 16 til I got back on wuz near bout a year.  Longest blankety blank blank year I Ever muddeled thru.  BUT when I gotz back in da wind all wuz well in my world. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2019, 05:33:43 PM » |
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True that Rob! I got the ok to drive yesterday, that will help with the boredom.
I hear you Dennis, seems healing takes forever.
Craig
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2019, 05:41:15 PM » |
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Glad your doing well with the hip. And I'm sure you'll. Be on the bike before you know it. Heal well my friend.
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2019, 06:01:54 PM » |
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Glad your doing well with the hip. And I'm sure you'll. Be on the bike before you know it. Heal well my friend.
Thanks, see you up north next year! Craig |
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2019, 06:11:58 PM » |
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Last time I had my Interstate on the scale at work, 880lbs couple of gallons in the tank,nothing in the bags. Don’t want to scare you ,but I tell people it’s not heavy till you lay it over
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2019, 02:01:46 AM » |
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Great report Craig Keep on doing the healing thing. |
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2019, 02:47:56 AM » |
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Great report Craig Keep on doing the healing thing. Agreed, I assumed there is physical therapy involved. Stick with it. After my crash in September last year, it was 8 months before I had the range of motion to even grab hold and mount up. Still don’t have the strength or stamina to take on a long distance ride. But, with time and conditioning, that to will happen again. Rams |
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2019, 02:58:27 AM » |
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very good news keep up the good work ! Oss and keep the groundskeeper around  |
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2019, 04:19:43 AM » |
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Great story. I too can identify with the need to at least sit on the bike. A couple years ago I had a couple three injuries and the healing time was almost worse than the injuries. I had to have a friend come by and ride my bike to the gas station to get it filled up with Techron in it so it could sit for a couple months.
During those couple months I sat on the bike several times. Like you with no intention of riding, just needed to feel the saddle and at least one grip. Lol
Keep it up, get all the way well!
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2019, 06:38:06 AM » |
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Take your time and do the rehab. It will be worth the wait and effort in the long run. If that ground keep Oss shows us is available, I could use her.  |
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2019, 01:23:25 PM » |
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Thanks all for the encouragement. I’m sticking with the rehab exercises twice a day and walking 1 mile daily.
$Ball, I’m all too aware of that weight, and have been running her in the garage once a week. Not rolling her out till I know I can hold her up no problem.
Oss, if that was my groundskeeper, I don’t think the wife would be on board...
Craig
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