Jim, You only want a surgeon that does the "anterior hip replacement". Rehab is nowhere near 3 months. My sister has had both hips done and you couldn't tell in a week by the way she was walking. Surgery was less than an hour. Had it done at Hoag in Irvine. Of course, total healing is probably 3 months or better.
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#241
Posted 10 May 2021 - 01:14 AM
#242
Posted 14 May 2021 - 05:41 PM
Camper Battery Field Report
Sept 2015
Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 21 May 2021 - 12:01 AM.
#243
Posted 05 June 2021 - 03:56 PM
Beer, heck yes and camping with other 4WC and Jim is a plus! We are ready whenever Jim gets his 100,000 hits and a new hip!
Edited by kramme, 05 June 2021 - 03:59 PM.
2019 F250 and Hawk (Woolrich Edition)
#244
Posted 10 June 2021 - 01:17 PM
In 2021 I Turned 77
Field Report
No easy way to say this. In June (6/9/21) we sold the rig (truck and camper) as a package losing 8% of the total investment over 9 years. Unbelievable return on investment. 4 Wheel campers ROCK!!! I feel relieved. My body can't do it anymore. I don't have the physical strength. Another dedicated old guy put out to pasture. Going forward we will be embracing motel camping.
The new owners, age 30 will be using it a lot. Glad a young family will get lots of years of use out of it
I/m going to leave this post up. If anyone has any questions about it send me a PM. Have a happy summer.
Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 27 September 2021 - 07:38 PM.
#245
Posted 16 October 2021 - 06:26 PM
Hip Replacement Field Report
An update for those who were following my health challenges. If your having any body pain read the rest of this post. - Page 25 - Reply # 245
In mid-September we returned from a 14 day 3600 mile road trip. Surgery was scheduled for October 8th. This was my last trip for awhile.
On September 16th the doctor was advised by Scripps that Robotic (anterior hip replacement) was denied and replaced with Traditional Hip surgery. I appealed and am waiting their decision. Surgery scheduled for October 8th was cancelled.
In the meantime I decided to try Class IV laser therapy to deal with the pain and reduced movement.
What laser is and does
Physically it resembles an ultrasound puck that slides over the injured part of the body. Last March I tried it on my upper arm injury that only healed maybe 60% . The recommended 12 sessions healed arm almost completely. I have full range of motion and only occasional pain. I can easily pick up a 20 pound item with one hand...a miracle.
What it does
Delivers specific red and near infrared wavelengths of laser light to induce a therapeutic effect within the body. Effects include increased circulation, decreased swelling, reduction of pain and enhanced tissue repair. Laser therapy has been used in Europe since the 1970's and cleared by the FDA in 2002
My results
Zero pain after 3 sessions. Taking no pain pills not even Tylenol, Stopped taking CBD oil. Still have partial limp, Can do all my activities(bike, swim, short distance walking). Can walk upstairs 2-legs at a time. Moving easily around the house and yard. Can't walk a mile though as I'm still bone on bone. Went to my regular doctor. he recommended I postpone the surgery indefinitely....
If interested check it out. Not paid by Medicare. Based on my results not that expensive.
If you want more information send me a PM
Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 29 October 2021 - 02:37 PM.
#246
Posted 11 December 2021 - 08:00 PM
Update 10/27/21
I was advised that the appeal was successful and Robotic surgery was approved.
If your wondering how that happened. SCAN insurance had their orthopedic doctor review the case. Their doctor approved it NOT the Scripps Doctor. Since SCAN is paying for the surgery (Medicare Advantage) Scripps is out of the loop. My new surgery date is January 18th
What about the laser?
Final Laser Treatment was November 9th. One week later the pain and restricted movement returned. Each week more pain and restriction. Plus attending the SoCal Rally doing Registration with lots of standing and sleeping in a SUV made back and hip worse. Doc says stay off my feet as much as possible for a week or so (Now in the "or so" part). Feeling better after back being decompressed and restricting movement.
My conclusion: There isn't enough cartilage left to build on. Time for surgery.
Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 11 December 2021 - 08:07 PM.
#247
Posted 13 January 2022 - 01:27 PM
Hip Surgery Update
January 18th surgery date postponed to February or March due to Covid. Hospitals are still full
from the December holidays. My hospital is full of non-vaccinated folks.
Those vaccinated folks that have it (that we know) are home with lighter symptoms.
It may depend on one's immune system. Everyone stay safe.
#248
Posted 10 March 2022 - 01:14 AM
Hip joint surgery Update
Surgery performed March 1, 2022. 8 days out No pain. No pain meds. Not even Tylenol. Discomfort level 3
Docs said femur was difficult. 90 minute surgery. Lots of swelling and black and Blue. Yes I have a picture.
Not going to show it. Walked 2 hours after completion. Now its me doing the work to get back to age 78 normal.
Thanks for all your prayers and healing thoughts.
#249
Posted 24 June 2022 - 06:00 PM
Hip Joint After surgery Progress Report
What an experience that was. Surgery went great...except had major swelling which lasted 3 weeks requiring elevating 6 hours per day, 7 days a week then I got an infection at the incision site.
April 4th was back in the hospital for 5.5 days where they cleaned out the infection after opening me up again and replacing the ball.
then lots of tests to find out what bacterial infection I had. Docs put me on a Picc line where every day at the same time of day for the next 40 days I got an IV antibiotic pushed from a huge syringe. Finally on May 20th everything was done and I could go about my life.
Still for the first time in years I can walk a mile with no pain = wonderful
Camping and Bike riding...For now riding the stationary bikes in our fitness center... until November or December and maybe not till March-April 2023 as a capsule of tissue and muscle has to grow over the joint or it can pop out.
A friend also had that surgery and over did the bending, got dizzy, fell and her femur popped out = LOTS OF PAIN - Had to be anesthetized then Docs just popped it back in, sent her home with some pain pills and said don't do that again.!!!
So no riding for me for awhile either (or travelling). Happy to be able to swim for now.
Everyone have a wonderful summer.
Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 24 June 2022 - 06:07 PM.
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