SteveW Posted July 30, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2008 Well its been 2 weeks since my hip replacement and I want to thank all of you that wished me well. ( Thanks !!!! you guys are great ) They took out the staples today and are letting me hobble around with a cane. It is really hard not to head up to the shop and get working again. Sitting around has never been my thing. The hip has healed great and I how have no pain in it at all. The bad thing is I will have to have the right knee replaced in Oct. ( Its a B..... getting old and falling apart ). I'm hoping I get the go back to work word from the Doc. on the 14th of Aug. I can handle a couple more weeks but just resting up and not being able to ride is the pitts. I hope everyone is having a great time out there on the open roads and keeping it safe. Have Fun and keep it between the ditches. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted July 30, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2008 Well it may be a pain getting old but look they have after market parts for you now. Just take your time I know it's a pain but better to heal up before you go back to work. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud Posted July 30, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2008 new hip now and a new knee soon - there is not going to be any catching up with you, you're going to lead the pack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 30, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2008 Great news. I'm watching E-Bay for some of those parts. Wonder what a right leg is going to bring?? Don't rush things and listen to them!!! Give it time to heal. That shop will be there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 30, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 30, 2008 Steve, Sure glad your up and moving around now. Im sure sitting around isnt yuor thing..it sure isnt mine either... Hang in there bud..and you will be back on your feet again in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted July 30, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) new hip now and a new knee soon - there is not going to be any catching up with you, you're going to lead the pack! “Steve Wagner. Astronaut... Ummmm wait... Ummmm... Radiator grill manufacturer. A man barely alive. We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was before. Better. Stronger. Faster.” Edited July 31, 2008 by gibvel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted July 30, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 30, 2008 “Steve Wagner. Astronaut... Ummmm wait... Ummmm... Radiator cover manufacturer. A man barely alive. We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was before. Better. Stronger. Faster.” The bionic man! Glad your healing up Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 30, 2008 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2008 Glad to hear the recovery is going well, take it easy and enjoy the time off. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted July 30, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 30, 2008 Glad to hear the good news about your recovery. I'd tell you not to push it, but I know just how hard that can be. It's a lot easier to be down when you feel badly. Once you get to feeling good that whole Call Of The Wild thing can kick in with a vengeance. Tip: Don't ask "When can I ride again", ask "When can I resume normal activities". I get my key back tomorrow. I hope you get yours back soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwitt Posted July 30, 2008 Share #10 Posted July 30, 2008 Can you get the new knee in chrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted July 30, 2008 Share #11 Posted July 30, 2008 That's great news, Steve! Surgery/technology has come a very long way for you to be able claim that you are reasonably pain-free after only two weeks. I'll look forward to riding with you again very soon! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted July 30, 2008 Share #12 Posted July 30, 2008 All the best in the heal up time....makes ya nuts eh! Take care Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 30, 2008 Share #13 Posted July 30, 2008 I think the couch time is worse than the bed time. You just know if you can get out of bed you can swing a leg over that thing. Climbing around on a garage floor putting one togather is the reason they had to go back in and replace all my hardware. I bent it!!!! STAY PUT TIL YOU ARE READY!!! GOOD LUCK You will enjoy that first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted July 30, 2008 I guess I don't have much choice in taking it easy the wife took my car keys since I drove up to the mailbox yesterday. I am hoping to get back to work on the Grills in 3 weeks but I'm not going to push it. I don't want to have them have to do this again. I'm getting around pretty good with a cane and that makes sitting around worse. We will see what the Doc. says on the 14th and with luck I get out of the house now and then . I think I'll ask about a Chrome Knee ( can't have to much Chrome ) LOL You all take care and I'll keep you all posted. Ride Safe Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted July 30, 2008 Share #15 Posted July 30, 2008 Great to see your up and about Steve. You'll be riding again in no time. Im dreading that knee replacement myself. Maybe ill use you as my test subject on the knee issue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted July 30, 2008 Share #16 Posted July 30, 2008 Great news Steve, glad to hear your doing ok..........just take it easy, the shop isnt going anywhere, may get a little dusty without you there, but what the heck....... Now if the docs:buttkick: would just hurry up and make the decision to do something about Charlene's Knee or hip, It would be great to hear her say those same words..........No More Pain....... Keep the faith and take it easy............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted July 31, 2008 I have a friend that need the knee replacement done also and he is waiting untill I get mine done to see how it goes . LOL I don't mind being the test subject it been hurting so long it will be worth it to not hurt anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGIN TAIL Posted July 31, 2008 Share #18 Posted July 31, 2008 Had both knees replaced 22 of Jan of this year. I rode solo 2 months after the operation and could hold the bike up with no problem. They work wonderfully and my only regret is I didn't do it 2 or 3 years sooner. Hope all goes well. Ronnie:hurts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted July 31, 2008 Hi Ronnie Thanks for posting that you are doing great. I have talked to a few people who have had their knees done and it sounds like its the way to go. Now that the hip feels good I'm looking forward to having the knee feel the same way. My knees has been bad for 8 years now and not going to get better by itself. Riding pain free would be great. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 31, 2008 Share #20 Posted July 31, 2008 You'll be up and running (no pun intended) in due time! Just let nature do it's thing in it's own time! In the mean time enjoy the time off! Yes, I definately know how hard that is myself as I am very active too! Take it easy for a while, brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnventurer Posted July 31, 2008 Share #21 Posted July 31, 2008 Steve, I didnt even know you were goin under the knife! Ive been working so much I cant get a break, but glad to hear ya feeling better......Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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