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OT- Will Be Going in for an Operation

melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
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Thursday May 24th will be my last day on here for a while. I have a hip replacement operation scheduled for Tuesday, May 29th. My computer at home is dead due to virus so I don't know when I will be back on line after next week. I just want to say I hope everone has a nice summer and keep the hobby running until my return.

Yes I dread the fact I am being operated on but I am tired of hurting. I should have done this a year ago. It took having to use a cane to walk to get me to do it.

Ron
Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.

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  • MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,516 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ron, best of luck! Hope to see you back soon.
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  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    Hello,

    With best wishes for a great replacement and a full, speedy recovery!

    Eric image
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,231 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Let us know how things go.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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  • CCC2010CCC2010 Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭
    Good luck on your surgery. Focus on your recovery especially the physical therapy part. This will help you get back on your feet quicker than anything else. image
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  • OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's a piece of cake, Ron. Had mine done on 12 December 2011, in recovery for one day, transferred to rehab, out of rehab in four days, recovered at home with PT for a week and back to work. A total of 13-days. No more pain and no more sleepless nights.

    All the best to you!

    Cheers,

    Bob
  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,507 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck Ron! Someone needs to post a pretty Walker in this thread. image
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
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  • kazkaz Posts: 9,179 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck! I'm sure you'll be happy with your decision once it's all done.
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All medical care involves a careful consideration of the risks and benefits.

    When you are suffering like you seem to have been
    the potential benefits may be greater than the risks and
    you procede along.

    Luck plays no role in surgery IMO.

    Be your own advocate.

    Learn what to expect and if things are not going as planned OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND MAKE SURE IT DOES.

    Get a new hip and computer.



    Wikipedia re hip replacement
    LCoopie = Les
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    <<Get a new hip and computer>>

    This. Both available at Best Buy.

    Best wishes for a speedy and healthy return. MJ
    Walker Proof Digital Album
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  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    Good luck with your surgery - the 3 people I know who have had it were all thrilled at the results... and they say you MUST do the physical therapy with no shortcuts. image

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  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck, tell your friends instead of magazines, munchies, flowers,.........ITS CALLED A IPAD image
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  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Best wishes!

    Coin's for sale/trade.


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  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We'll keep the lights on here for you image
  • DrBusterDrBuster Posts: 5,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck! And why the replacement?

    They wanted to put a new one in me last year and I said no. Figured 39 was too young, but LCPD can come back and bite you...35 years later with the horrible arthritis.
  • nibannynibanny Posts: 2,761 ✭


    << <i>
    Get a new hip and computer.
    >>



    LOL


    Good luck for your surgery!
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  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hope the procedure goes well for you and please do your rehab!
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  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Best wishes Ron. Hope everything goes great and your back feeling 1000% better soon.image
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 12,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ron, I'll be thinking of you.
    Follow your doctors orders and get back here!
    Gil

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,977 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hang in there buddy, you'll be fine....Joe
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I wish you a quick and comfortable recovery, and will look forward to your return!
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  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,782 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck and do follow the rehab instruction to a tee. You'll be up and running right away!

    Brother in law just did the second hip and it's like he's a kid again and no pain!

    bobimage
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  • TinyTiny Posts: 2,598

    Good Luck and God be with you and your doctors. You might ask the hospital if they have an
    iPad and WiFi so you can keep up and fill us in. Most of them do now a days or borrow one and
    remember to keep it charged up.

    Take Care


  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Best wishes for the surgery.
    2 friends of mine have had this done and one of them, 54 years old, has been out playing basketball the last 3 years after having it done.
    He goes in for the other side soon.

    Both guys have handled it well, so you should too.


    For the computer....try going online to Microsoft Security Essentials linked for you and see if that can help.
    It's free, so it may well be worth a try.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    hey ron,
    as much as i'd want to wish you the best...i think my blessings are best directed to you doctor
    in wishing him the best.
    you will be missed as you do add to this mix in a positive note...image
    hopefully you get a new tower too off craigslist or something to having these forums in the house "virus free"
    peace my brother in coins
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,364 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My brother got new hips. He gets a free massage by TSA agents when he travels by air, now image
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,661 ✭✭✭✭✭
    good luck and best wishes! Hope the titanium alloy and teflon replacement parts compare well to the original equipment. Yay 21st century medicine!

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Go out and buy a new computer now. Get it all set up before your surgery. Believe me, you will want to use your computer during your recovery time. Hope all goes well.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Smart move getting this taken care of.
    Get well soon and the day is coming quick that you will be very happy you made this decision.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074
    I wish you all the best! I'm sure your surgeon is well-skilled; listen to him, do the therapy as directed, and your recovery will be so much easier - you won't be sorry. God bless.
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  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In a few months you'll be better than new, and wish you'd done it sooner.

    Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,364 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One of my friends who works on the inside said the TSA guys were laughing at my last post. image Godspeed, brother. I'm hamstrung, pulling for ya.
  • littlebearlittlebear Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭✭
    Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Will keep you in our prayers...


    Larry L.


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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,239 ✭✭✭✭✭
    hey! ask if they can repace it with gold!

    wait, nevermind!


    go for it!
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  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 10,997 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wish you a speedy recovery as well!
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ron - My favorite aunt had this procedure and thought it was one of the best decisions she made. Best, EC
    "Vou invadir o Nordeste,
    "Seu cabra da peste,
    "Sou Mangueira......."
  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    Thank you everyone for your well wishes. Someone asked why the replacement. Doctor said hip was eat up with arthritis. Don't know if a computer is on my budget at the moment as disability pay is not a lot of money, 70% at this time I think. I broke down and sprung for a new matress and box spring set today, thought it might come in handy over the next few weeks or month. I will be on as i can sneak on next week. I do this from work but will be working with my replacement all week and have to watch my P's and Q's.

    God Bless all of you and hope to be back real soon.

    Ron

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    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Best of luck to you Ron! I hope you have a fast recovery and are back here soon!

    Lane
    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It'll be great! Go for it, Ron. Get a new computer and clean that hip! Er...something like that.

    See you back soon.
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213

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