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10-04-2008, 10:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Got a date for Total Hip Replacement!
If I can get all the pre op things done before Thursday I will be getting a new hip on Thursday October 9. We did some research and found a hip specialist in the Los Angeles area. It is actually only a hundred miles from our home. We're used to long distance driving out here in the west.
I appreciate all the folks who have previously replied regarding their experiences with this issue. If all goes as it should I'm looking for some major pain relief.
The doctor told me I was years overdue for this process. The problem was that my back pain masked the problem with the hip. Otherwise I'd have had this done several years ago.
Again thank you for your well wishes.
Dennis
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10-04-2008, 11:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Best of luck with the hip replacement and a speedy recovery.
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10-04-2008, 11:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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We will be praying for you.
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10-04-2008, 12:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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Dennis,
We'll keep you in our prayers.
Orv & Marge
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10-04-2008, 12:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Good luck Dennis, see you walking around soon.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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10-04-2008, 12:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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Dennis, that is great news. We are hoping that all goes well for you and that you have a speedy recovery.
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10-04-2008, 01:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Dennis,
Our prayers are with you.
You will be rewarded by total relief.
Well, that's what every one says that has it done anyway!!
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10-04-2008, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 1,411
M.O.C. #956
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Dennis and Mary Kay.. lots of good thoughts headed your way and especially on your day. Hoping for a fast recovery.
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10-04-2008, 05:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 749
M.O.C. #2165
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Dennis, as Sharon just said, "That's next week!!!" We'll be thinking of you. Work on that rehab cause we want to see you two in Quartzsite in January.
Bob
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10-04-2008, 07:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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Dennis, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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10-04-2008, 09:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Liberty Lake
Posts: 2,310
M.O.C. #6088
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Hi Dennis, That is great that you were able to find another Doc who could do your hip so much sooner. Good luck with yours and we'll be thinking of you.
I have my right hip replaced on Wednesday October 8th. I was going to PM you and let you know how it was going, but now you'll be right behind me. At my pre-op class the Orthopedic nurse encouraged me to bring my laptop to the hospital, so I'll PM you and we can compare notes. I had to stop my anti-inflamatory meds a week before surgery and I sure feel it today.
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10-04-2008, 11:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Thanks again to everyone! I really appreciate all your posts. Both Mary Kay and I were impressed with the doctor and the overall operation that these folks have going. If you're interested my doctor's website is: http://www.hipsandknees.com
He has done a lot of hip replacements and seemed to know the answer to our questions before we could even ask them!
Don,
Wow! We'll both be in at almost exactly the same time. Guess we'll have to do a lot of comparing. Here's wishing you the very best. Hopefully we'll both be up and running around in no time flat! Well, at least walking. Sure looking forward to being able to drive the rig again and enjoy meeting all our current and new MOC friends. Don I'l ask about taking the old laptop to the hospital. Who knows..... I might just be able to make some posts while still there. Thanks for the wishes and the computer idea.
Dennis
On Edit: removed signature block.
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10-05-2008, 03:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Deming
Posts: 679
M.O.C. #3189
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Take care and be sure to do the rehab the way they tell you. Stay on that diet.
BTW you missed some great crabbing. Will fill you in at Q.
Dick
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10-05-2008, 12:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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That's great news Dennis, sounds like you've been doing like you were told. Hope all goes well with your operation.
Like Dick said, you did miss some great crabbing, will bring you some crab when we see you at Q.
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10-05-2008, 04:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Good news Dennis, we'll be thinking of you Thursday. Keep us posted
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10-06-2008, 05:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Orangevale
Posts: 2,341
M.O.C. #49
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*Oh my*..... I am so happy that you might have a solution to getting up and walking around. Here's hoping that at the next Lake Siskiyou rally you can be up and walking the circle of Montanas with me.
I'll keep you in my prayers.
What hospital will you be at?
Margee.
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10-06-2008, 06:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Margee,
The operation will be in the Presbyterian Hospital in Tarzana. The doctor is a hip and knee specialist. He said I should have had the operation years ago. I suspect the reason we did not recognize the hip as the problem is because of the back pain I have. Apparently the hip pain is often confused as back pain.
I look forward to our walks around the circle! Wouldn't that be great!
Thanks for the good thoughts.
Dennis
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10-07-2008, 03:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Dennis, God speed, do what the doctors say and take care. See you at Q in '10!!!!!
Phil
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10-07-2008, 05:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Yuma
Posts: 445
M.O.C. #7085
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Okay Dennis,
We will be thinking of you Thursday, and God willing, everything will work out perfect! You'll be up and running with the boys in no time! Take Care.
Don, our thoughts and prayers will be with you also.
You guys keep us all posted.
Joy
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10-07-2008, 05:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Green Valley
Posts: 1,618
M.O.C. #6022
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Dennis, you are in our thoughts and prayers - Hope all goes well and we will see you in Q in January!!!!!!!!!!!!
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