John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« on: December 03, 2016, 12:21:17 PM » |
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In Wed., 30th, home this afternoon. They agreed to keep me an extra day since Rita is unable to help. All seems to be going well.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2016, 12:46:33 PM » |
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Glad you're home.  Remember my dad telling about the rigorous physical therapy they had planned for him after the surgery (knees). Pre-surgery, the doc went on and on with schedules and goals and ranges of motion. When the doc was finished, my dad asked if he was going to be allowed to lay down for the operation. |
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« Last Edit: December 03, 2016, 01:50:51 PM by Jess from VA »
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csj
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I used to be a wolfboy, but I'm alright NOOOOOWWWW
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2016, 01:31:58 PM » |
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Very happy to hear that your new suspension has been installed.  Did the manufacturer give you a warranty? Did they charge you a recycle fee on the old parts? |
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A guy called me a Ba$tard, I said in my case it's an accident
of birth, in your case you're a self made man.
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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2016, 01:36:59 PM » |
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Thats great John. I hope the PT goes well and your up and about quickly.
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2016, 02:15:59 PM » |
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glad you are on the mend.
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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2016, 02:28:43 PM » |
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Very glad to hear that all went well |
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TJ
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2016, 03:26:43 PM » |
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GREAT.........
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2016, 03:27:02 PM » |
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Glad to hear it all went well
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2016, 03:36:24 PM » |
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That's good news, you should be dancing the "twist" again very soon.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2016, 03:40:10 PM » |
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Kinda PO'd the neighbor across the street, had his done the old method. That cuts muscles and ligaments are removed and reattached, done for access. Long time healing, lots of restrictions on positions of your leg. Had mine done with the anterior approach, no muscles cut, nothing. I have a 6" waterproof patch on the hip near the top of the right thigh. No restriction as to movements or positions. My neighbor used crutches for close to a month, no bending to less than 90 deg. between the upper and lower body, no crossing the legs. I'm using a 4 wheel walker for safety but it's not needed to walk. I can walk at a decent clip wiithout a walker or cane, can bend over to put my shoe on, can cross my legs but don't at the moment....still a little tender. So, what PO'd the neighbor? He was working in the yard so I walked out to the garage and asked if I could borrow his jump rope.  |
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Pappy!
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2016, 04:38:39 PM » |
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.......You didn't bring back the last one you borrowed?
Oh, and welcome home! Happy to hear everything went well.
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
Silver Springs, Florida
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« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2016, 04:45:06 PM » |
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Great news! You did get the hip joint with a grease fitting didn't you? Proper maintenance you know.  |
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Pappy!
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2016, 07:52:08 PM » |
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Great news! You did get the hip joint with a grease fitting didn't you? Proper maintenance you know. Rumor has it he doesn't like where they put the grease fitting................. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2016, 03:09:58 AM » |
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Great to hear you're back home John! Sounds like you'll be back on the bike in no time. Bob |
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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2016, 05:20:35 AM » |
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Great news! You did get the hip joint with a grease fitting didn't you? Proper maintenance you know. Does that call for ProMoly 60 ? Glad to hear your up about . |
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2016, 05:58:37 AM » |
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Good news |
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BCoy
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« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2016, 09:00:03 AM » |
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Great news, amazing at how routine the joint replacement surgeries have become. Great story about the jump rope but I agree with the others that you don't want to over due it. I'm sure the neighbor is quite impressed as are we with your progress. |
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« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2016, 04:00:35 PM » |
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Great to hear
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2016, 04:24:32 PM » |
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Today I had my first visit from the nurse and another one from physical therapy. The nurse was a bit of a card, we hit it off right away. When she said she needed to look at the patch and surrounding area, I asked for some dancing music while I undid my pants. She started humming Stairway to the Stars, an old Vaudeville bump 'n grind piece. When the britches came down she did an impromptu drum roll on the table.....brrump bump. We both got a good chuckle out of it, lots of bruising down there is all. Next visit was the physical therapist(PT). That's one ditzy broad. Long story so won't go into details here, suffice it to say I hope I get a different one from here on out. Rita just sat and shook her head, finally had to leave the room. Takes all kinds I guess!  |
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Flrider
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« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2016, 06:34:45 PM » |
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John Your next nurse heard about you putting up a good show and can't wait to see you.  |
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« Reply #22 on: December 05, 2016, 04:10:14 PM » |
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John, did I hear you say your riding up to the gathering at Salt Springs this Saturday?
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #23 on: December 05, 2016, 05:50:05 PM » |
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Interesting news, John! You do have a way with the ladies of health care... I'll bet that's what really PO'D your neighbor! Glad things went well with the surgery, too... Are you gonna work that jump rope into your 'strip routine'?
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« Reply #24 on: December 06, 2016, 08:28:38 AM » |
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Thanks for the update John. You'll be cruising the neighborhood soon.
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Bronxboy
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« Reply #25 on: December 07, 2016, 10:25:57 AM » |
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Good News all around, John got a new Hip for Christmas and Mike got a new Heart...Very Awesome News. |
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« Reply #26 on: December 07, 2016, 03:44:34 PM » |
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It Is Great To Hear That Your Hip Surgery Went Well John ! Hope All Is Well With You And Rita
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