[AT] Cee Vill, hip replacement

[CEE VILL]

Wow!

Many thanks to the great people on this list for the many words of encouragement and the good advise both pro and con.  You are a great group of friends.  I will keep the list posted when the decision is made.

Charlie V. in WNY






> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:47:41 -0600
> From: GWaugh at wowway.com
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: Re: [AT] Cee Vill, hip replacement
> 
> Guys, FWIW, I had a knee replacement about 5 years ago and it has been 
> wonderful; I had no complications and recuperated prety fast.  It has 
> been wonderful!
> 
> OTOH, a lady I know had a knee replacement last summer.  Got infected, 
> and they had to exchange it.  She is coming along well now, but has had 
> a tough row to hoe.
> 
> And as several have mentioned, things do not always go right.  A couple 
> years ago I had some hernia repair done, got a staph infection, and six 
> months after the initial surgery had three more hospital stays.
> 
> The benefits can be great, but unfortunately there is a degree of risk.  
> I think it was Cecil who said he wouldn't have surgery without being 
> prepared with living will, etc---I sure do agree with that!!
> 
> Gene
> Elgin, Illinois USA
> 
> Alan Nadeau wrote:
> > Charlie,  Nothing wrong with admitting anxiety about surgery, but it might 
> > help to check out this thread 
> > http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24567    The guy who 
> > started it is Mike Coombs, a friend of ours from Maine.  He was nervous 
> > about getting it done as well.  Within days of the surgery he was in less 
> > discomfort than he was before he had it done.   I'm sure he would be willing 
> > to talk to you about it if you want.  Send me your email and I'll send you 
> > his phone number and let him know you might be calling.
> >
> > Also, if it helps, my wife has had both hers done with truly amazing 
> > results.
> >
> > Al Nadeau
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "CEE VILL" <cvee60 at hotmail.com>
> > To: "new atislist" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:06 PM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] BOOO! anyone awake in there?
> >
> >
> >   
> >> Hi Ivan,
> >>
> >> No, I do not have the dose pak.  I am trying a 30 day run of Celebrex. 
> >> The Dr. also gave a sample of a topical called Voltaren Gel to try, but 
> >> suggested I not try both at once.  If I get benefit we would not know 
> >> which one helped so the gel is waiting in the wings.  X-ray shows my knee 
> >> is not worn out, but it sure can conjure up the pain.  The hip on the 
> >> other hand is very worn out and the obvious fix for that is some after 
> >> market parts.  Larry Goss and numerous others told me last year to "get 
> >> 'er done", but I have not found the courage yet.  I have a long list of 
> >> reasons to avoid surgery, but it may be nearer than I think.  Even though 
> >> I managed to get a fair amount accomplished over the summer, having a 
> >> nearly usless leg leaves a lot to be desired.
> >>
> >> Charlie V.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>     
> >>> From: ivancou at windstream.net
> >>> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >>> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:16:29 -0500
> >>> Subject: Re: [AT] BOOO!  anyone awake in there?
> >>>
> >>> Charlie V ,  you mean the methopred dose pak ,they work but take about a
> >>> week to get the full effect . But better than the needle any day .   My
> >>> surgon wants me to do a series of weekly shots for 6 weeks , in the
> >>> knees.Some kind of artificial lubricant for joints , that'll be a mighty
> >>> cold day .      Ivan
> >>>       
> 
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