I'm down to the wire

[gallahadesquire]

Ladies and Gentlemen -

 

I'm down to the wire. I am to be admitted Monday and have a hip replacement. My first replacement was urgent and infectious, and almost killed me, so I'm reasonably paranoid. I just hope I get out of the hospital on the suggested day two or three.

 

If anyone has any recent experience with this kind of thing: I've gone to Physical Therapy for two months, on top of my personal trainer for over a year, and I think I'm about as good as I can be.

 

PLEASE put me in your prayers and supplications. The best I can do is my BFF, who is an Abbot in an abbey in Missouri, and he says he's notified the Authorities. Even Tristan Baldwin has said a prayer for me!

 

Thanks, all. I hope this is the start to a better future, where in I can attend the DC convocation and the Palm Springs Soire.

 

Thanks again.

[+ WmClarke]

Good luck with the surgery! Here's to smooth sailing and a quick recovery!

[+ deej]

Best of luck!

 

If it's worth anything, everyone I know who has been through hip replacement comes out the other side wondering why they waited so long.

 

You may get known as "gimpy" for a bit, but the best is yet to come.

[+ purplekow]

Gallahad, best of luck. Of course you are aware of what a big difference there is between an emergency surgery which involves infected tissue and a clean procedure. This procedure and recovery should not be anywhere near as difficult nor should the recovery be as arduous. Positive attitude and determination will have you sashaying in no time.

[Lookin]

I just hope I get out of the hospital on the suggested day two or three.

 

My insurance company would call that malingering. http://www.boytoy.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif

 

As others have said, regular hip surgery is pretty routine these days. All good wishes and I hope your friend the Abbott will be sending the 'all clear' to the Authorities by lunchtime. http://www.boytoy.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.png

[+ Robster]

Best of luck to you, hoping for a speedy recovery! And lots of sponge baths by a hunky male nurse.

 

Rob

[mike carey]

All the best for the op and a speedy recovery Sir Gallahad!

[doitb4ugo]

Best wishes Sir Gallahad. Your in good hands in Boston. Best medical people and hospitals in the world. It is not an easy surgery but as stated above it is becoming routine. Speedy recovery, Sir.

Will be thinking positive thoughts for you.

[AdamSmith]

Best wishes. Even my old frail relatives who've done this sailed through it. And, as deej said, wished they had done it long ago. Vastly better quality of life almost immediately.

[whipped guy]

Think positively!!!! That is half of the battle, actually more like 90 percent! Heck you'll be better than ever when all this is over!

 

Sending positive vibes as well!

[bigvalboy]

Think positively!!!! That is half of the battle, actually more like 90 percent! Heck you'll be better than ever when all this is over!

 

Sending positive vibes as well!

ditto....it's imperative that you stay positive--sending you positive energy

[+ quoththeraven]

Wishing you a smooth path through your operation and a swift and complete recovery. Your trepidation is understandable given your experience, but as PK notes, there's a big difference between emergency surgery when infection has already set in and non-emergency surgery after extensive rehabilitation and training. Keep reminding yourself of that and stay positive.

[+ sync]

Going into this operation fully prepared, as opposed to the urgent and infectious circumstances of the previous one, is a very positive first step. Wishing you comfort of body and spirit and a speedy recovery.

[Diverdan]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. My older sister has had both hips replaced and she is better than she has ever been, back golfing, walking an hour a day and feels great. Be sure to get a prescription for physical therapy from your surgeon, as that helps a lot with recovery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, so hope we hear back from you soon.

DD

[Racketjock]

You are in my prayers and wishes for healing and recovery.

[rvwnsd]

Gallahad, best of luck with your surgery. You are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

[Rudynate]

Best wishes. Even my old frail relatives who've done this sailed through it. And, as deej said, wished they had done it long ago. Vastly better quality of life almost immediately.

 

My uncle, a retired farmer, had them done bilaterally and was out mowing his neighbors' lawns in a few weeks. Best of luck to you.

[robberbaron4u]

I pray you a speedy and full recovery from your surgery.

[+ VeryHappyCustomer]

I, too, have only heard positive comments about joint replacements.

Friends who've exchanged worn out knees and hips for high-tech wonders tell me they wished they'd done it sooner. Big improvement in quality of life.

Follow your docs' instructions, especially in PT. And next year you'll find new uses for those hips...

[Vato Loco]

Holding thumbs for you Gallahad!

 

1. (South African) holding the thumb of one hand with the other, in the hope of bringing good luck
   

[wayout]

Best of luck and my thoughts and prayers will be with you Gallahad!!!! I am confident all will be well. A family friend just had theirs done about 4 weeks ago and it went very smoothly. He was in the hospital for three days and then home where he got therapy for about 3 weeks. I saw him just a few days ago and he has made remarkable progress from what I had expected.

 

When you get out of the hospital will you be going home or to a rehab facility? If home, will you have someone with you for at least several days to help you? I know the family friend had someone with him and that seems to be very helpful. Might be expensive, but a live in escort for a few days might be worthwhile but you will have to work that out with insurance Of course, it may be frustrating as you may not be up to experiencing all that he has to offer that quickly

[Rudynate]

Best of luck and my thoughts and prayers will be with you Gallahad!!!! I am confident all will be well. A family friend just had theirs done about 4 weeks ago and it went very smoothly. He was in the hospital for three days and then home where he got therapy for about 3 weeks. I saw him just a few days ago and he has made remarkable progress from what I had expected.

 

When you get out of the hospital will you be going home or to a rehab facility? If home, will you have someone with you for at least several days to help you? I know the family friend had someone with him and that seems to be very helpful. Might be expensive, but a live in escort for a few days might be worthwhile but you will have to work that out with insurance Of course, it may be frustrating as you may not be up to experiencing all that he has to offer that quickly

 

 

I have a friend who is in his mid-eighties and is becoming pretty movement-impaired. He has a young friend who is in his 30's, who seems to know how to do just about everything and is the kind of person who just likes to be busy and get things done. My friend has been helping the young guy out because he's going through a rough patch in his life. The young guy does everything for him - he's cleaned the house from top to bottom, sold unneeded stuff on ebay, installed and configured all sorts of apps on my friend's computer and phone that are designed to make his life easier. The list goes on and on. The young guy is thoroughly nice and a pleasure to be around. I am thinking of hiring him for a few hours a week in my business to take care of things that need done but that don't want to deal with - moving all files and documents to the cloud, that sort of thing.

[gallahadesquire]

Best wishes Sir Gallahad. Your in good hands in Boston. Best medical people and hospitals in the world. It is not an easy surgery but as stated above it is becoming routine. Speedy recovery, Sir.

Will be thinking positive thoughts for you.

 

Actually, I'm having it in Worcester, MA. I remember the surgeon (vaguely) from his Residency. My original surgeon, who is a classmate, recommended him.

[gallahadesquire]

Best of luck and my thoughts and prayers will be with you Gallahad!!!! I am confident all will be well. A family friend just had theirs done about 4 weeks ago and it went very smoothly. He was in the hospital for three days and then home where he got therapy for about 3 weeks. I saw him just a few days ago and he has made remarkable progress from what I had expected.

 

When you get out of the hospital will you be going home or to a rehab facility? If home, will you have someone with you for at least several days to help you? I know the family friend had someone with him and that seems to be very helpful. Might be expensive, but a live in escort for a few days might be worthwhile but you will have to work that out with insurance Of course, it may be frustrating as you may not be up to experiencing all that he has to offer that quickly

 

I already have an [ex-] escort living with me. Long story, but his life turned to $#it and he needed a place to stay. He works evenings, but he'll be around to help with dressing changes, laundry, etc.

Both my Physical Therapist and my Personal Trainer are on my coaching team. They are both well-experienced (as well as hunky) and rooting for me.

 

Thank you, everyone, and God bless you all!

[+ FreshFluff]

I will be thinking of you on Monday, Gallahad. Stay positive, and within a few days, I'm sure you'll be waltzing around and cruising a cute doctor or two.