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My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:39 pm
by mellytu74
As some of you know, I am having my left hip replaced on Monday, February 16.
I'll be in the hospital through Thursday and recuperating at home for the month/five weeks following.
I suspect I will not be spending much time here, although I will try to pick up next weekend's LS game and all subsequent LS games. And I will skim the Bored to keep up with things.
Boonie has some email addresses and phone numbers; he'll keep everyone informed.
I'll be here on and off during the weekend (and probably at FNGD tonight).
So, Happy Birthday in advance to anyone having a birthday through March 31. If I don't get to you that day.

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:41 pm
by christie1111
I am, sure everything will go fine!
Happy, healing thoughts for next week.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:42 pm
by minimetoo26
Best wishes for smooth sailing and a speedy recovery!
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:48 pm
by Bob Juch
mellytu74 wrote:As some of you know, I am having my left hip replaced on Monday, February 16.
I'll be in the hospital through Thursday and recuperating at home for the month/five weeks following.
I suspect I will not be spending much time here, although I will try to pick up next weekend's LS game and all subsequent LS games. And I will skim the Bored to keep up with things.
Boonie has some email addresses and phone numbers; he'll keep everyone informed.
I'll be here on and off during the weekend (and probably at FNGD tonight).
So, Happy Birthday in advance to anyone having a birthday through March 31. If I don't get to you that day.

Break a leg!

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:49 pm
by silvercamaro
May your surgery go perfectly. May you recover so fast that even your PTs are amazed (but give themselves all the credit.)
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:51 pm
by secondchance
Hoping it all speeds by and you find yourself jogging before you know it!
Good luck.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:53 pm
by MarleysGh0st
Follow all your instructions and recover quickly, Melly!
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:53 pm
by gsabc
Be well and have a swift recovery! We'll leave the light on for you and a trail of breadcrumbs.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:55 pm
by BackInTex
Mel,
Good luck with the replacement. Make sure we are kept up to speed on how it goes. If you can get a discount on a pair purchase I'll buy the right side. I don't think I'll be very far behind you. I get my 2nd opinion on Monday and if it is the same as the first I will likely schedule my replacement as soon as possible.
March is looking like a great month for me to lounge around and have a buxom blonde with a Norwegian accent give me rub downs and make me comfortable.
Huh? The post op therapy won't be like that? Hmmm.... Better look at that brochure again.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:14 pm
by Bob78164
Get well (or weller) quickly. --Bob
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:23 pm
by MarleysGh0st
BackInTex wrote:March is looking like a great month for me to lounge around and have a buxom blonde with a Norwegian accent give me rub downs and make me comfortable.
Huh? The post op therapy won't be like that? Hmmm.... Better look at that brochure again.
They always have so much trouble getting the accent right in those brochures, BiT.
Your therapist is a buxom blonde, but she's not Norwegian. Actually, she's a former East German weightlifter.
Will that be a problem for you?

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:26 pm
by a1mamacat
Be good Melly. DOn't make TLAF have to scold you

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:41 pm
by Hotseat Or Bust!
All the best to you!
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:53 pm
by BackInTex
MarleysGh0st wrote:BackInTex wrote:March is looking like a great month for me to lounge around and have a buxom blonde with a Norwegian accent give me rub downs and make me comfortable.
Huh? The post op therapy won't be like that? Hmmm.... Better look at that brochure again.
They always have so much trouble getting the accent right in those brochures, BiT.
Your therapist is a buxom blonde, but she's not Norwegian. Actually, she's a former East German weightlifter.
Will that be a problem for you?

My leg hurts just reading this.

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:16 pm
by Catfish
Hope you're dancing ASAP!
Love,
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:26 pm
by geoffil
I hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:14 pm
by peacock2121
I will be thinking good thoughts for your surgeon and for you as you rehab.
I see you breaking all records in healing and becoming better than ever!
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:15 pm
by peacock2121
BackInTex wrote:Mel,
Good luck with the replacement. Make sure we are kept up to speed on how it goes. If you can get a discount on a pair purchase I'll buy the right side. I don't think I'll be very far behind you. I get my 2nd opinion on Monday and if it is the same as the first I will likely schedule my replacement as soon as possible.
March is looking like a great month for me to lounge around and have a buxom blonde with a Norwegian accent give me rub downs and make me comfortable.
Huh? The post op therapy won't be like that? Hmmm.... Better look at that brochure again.
You will end up with some fat bald guy taking care of you.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:34 pm
by kayrharris
Good luck, sweetie. I'll be thinking about you and waiting to hear.

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:43 pm
by mrkelley23
Not to make light of a serious subject, but I can't wait for the reports from Rehab.
Especially now that the Bored doesn't have an Ottocensor.

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:49 pm
by SportsFan68
I hope everything goes perfectly and that you're back in the pink right away.
My sense is that this is a very good thing for you. I talked to a co-worker who I think is just a little older than you, and he has not the slightest regret at having it done. The only he missed this year is the ski season.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:57 pm
by Snaxx
Best of luck with the surgery and recovery!
I caught Temple-St.Joe's on ESPN2 last night; talk about an angina-producing ending.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:02 pm
by mellytu74
jacorbett70 wrote: I caught Temple-St.Joe's on ESPN2 last night; talk about an angina-producing ending.
Seriously the agita-inducing Owlets last night!

Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:06 pm
by ulysses5019
BackInTex wrote:Mel,
Good luck with the replacement. Make sure we are kept up to speed on how it goes. If you can get a discount on a pair purchase I'll buy the right side. I don't think I'll be very far behind you. I get my 2nd opinion on Monday and if it is the same as the first I will likely schedule my replacement as soon as possible.
March is looking like a great month for me to lounge around and have a buxom blonde with a Norwegian accent give me rub downs and make me comfortable.
Huh? The post op therapy won't be like that? Hmmm.... Better look at that brochure again.
I think his name is Sven. But he is a buxom blonde.
Re: My surgery on Monday/Be away for a while
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:44 pm
by ontellen
Melly, since I've done both the knee replacement procedures and SIL has had her hips done since 1972, I know this is a major event in your life. I will be thinking about you on Monday and hope all goes well. Physio is the most important thing to remember. Keep us updated on how you're doing.
Love, Ellen