Grumpy32 - Wish Him Well

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:17 pm

Terry, aka "Grumpy32" is getting a new right hip tomorrow. He's a good friend and we have been talking a lot about the misery leading up to the surgery and how much better it is afterwards. He's very anxious to get this done so he can resume a relatively normal life. Have good thoughts for him and wish a speedy recovery so that he can get back on his bikes and ride!

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:38 pm

Thanks for letting us know, Tom.

Feel better, Terry, we're pulling for you!

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:40 pm

Best of luck Terry.
My mum had a new hip installed a couple of years ago and it has worked out wonderfully.

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:55 pm

Good luck to Terry, I had mine done a couple yrs ago and it was the best thing I ever did to eliminate all the pain in my hip and back!

Hawk Joined: Oct 12, 2014 Posts: 396 Location: Virginia

Good luck Terry!

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:29 am

Best to you Terry!!

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:33 am

They put the right hip in, they take the right hip out... Very Happy

Best wishes.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:16 am

Good luck, Terry.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:54 am

Terry hope your surgery goes well and you are back to riding soon Very Happy

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:19 am

Best to you Terry. I've had both hips replaced, one in '89, the other a bit over 3 years ago. Do the therapy.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:37 am

B be healthy. Stay safe

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:00 am

Not good but the results will be.
Looking forward to a positive report.

Captain

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 10:53 am

Hope you are back in the saddle soon!

Steve

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:49 pm

Nothing but my best wishes to you Terry.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:55 pm

Hang in there!

Twinstar Joined: Sep 25, 2010 Posts: 238 Location: Vermont

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Terry!

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:34 pm

Hope you are up and riding in no time.

All the BEST to you.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:18 pm

Hope you feel better soon Terry. Prayers sent.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:19 pm

Terry just called to let me know that the surgery went well and he's doing ok. They already had him up and walking a bit. Great news.

I know the deal with this, having gone through it 4 years ago. Hips are a piece of cake compared to all the other joint replacements. I was down in my basement shop mocking up RMI a week later, so recovery goes fast. Hopefully in Terry's case, he'll be driving within a week or two and getting around with little difficulty.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:20 pm

Glad to hear it went well Terry. Hope recovery is quick!

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:29 am

Sending best wishes for a quick and speedy recovery

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:30 am

I just saw this thread. Terry, I'm praying for you buddy.
hang in there. btw, 80, 58%.

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:48 am

Terry has been giving me daily updates and is improving with each day. The first couple of days are the worst and are the days that you have to force yourself to get up and move around. He walked a few times yesterday and seemed pleased with himself. I told him to push for a new goal of at least 5 times today.

He was barely there 24 hours and then was sent home with no instructions. That's ridiculous. But at least he's doing better and getting more mobile. I bet he'll be doing a lot better within a week.

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:29 am

No instructions? That is nuts!
Physio, wound care and medication follow-ups are incredibly important.
Just like an engine, break-in procedures on a new hip can make or break how well it will perform.

Glad to hear he is feeling better.

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:17 pm

smurdoch wrote:

No instructions? That is nuts!
Physio, wound care and medication follow-ups are incredibly important.
Just like an engine, break-in procedures on a new hip can make or break how well it will perform.

Glad to hear he is feeling better.

Totally nuts. I was sent home with good instructions and PT began at home within a couple of days. I was back to my old self in no time, thanks to good care. Terry is a hearty guy, so he'll be back on his game soon.

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:27 pm

Glad to hear your home and out of the hospital. I don't think that being in a Florida hospital is going to be too healthy for anyone these days. And now there's a hurricane wandering up the coast Shocked

Take care Terry beerchug

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:37 am

I can finally sit at my computer and thank all you guys for
the kind words, thoughts and prayers sent my way this week.
I really had no idea what i was letting myself in for having this done.
it has knocked me for a loop, and the pain killers and mussel relaxers
are making it difficult to think and focus.
So thanks again fellows.

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:04 am

Glad you're able to sit at your computer. Pls follow all exercises, etc your phys therapist gives you, very important for future flexibility & mobility. My neighbor went thru same op & ignored therapist....didn't end well. Hope you're riding again soon. Ed

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:15 am

Hey Terry. Good to hear from you. It gets better, really. Yes, do the therapy. You should be able to get home therapy, and wound care.

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:40 pm

genesound wrote:

Hey Terry. Good to hear from you. It gets better, really. Yes, do the therapy. You should be able to get home therapy, and wound care.

I didn't bother trying for home therapy. Just go to the surgeons office. they sure beat me up, but of course, if they don't
they aren't doing their job.