Hip Replacement

[froudy]

It's been a while since I updated this..
I'm now 6 weeks post op. It's healing up nicely, but it's a bit slow going to be honest. Did I ever mention that I'm not the most patient of people
I've cut right down on painkillers now..4 a day at most. The last couple of days I've been out and about walking without even a stick..Can only manage about an hour before it starts getting painful and uncomfortable..Early days yet though.
Doc signed me off work for another 8 weeks today. Hoping to get back in about 7 if he OK's it as I go onto half pay after 7.

The best news is that I did actually manage(Very carefully) to swing a leg over the 1400 and actually sit on it today

[seth]

great news things are progressing nicely.
sounds like your getting on just fine and as long as you keep getting better fantastic.
keep taking it easy buddy and hopefully not long till you are fit enough to swing your leg over the bike and ride a short run but everything in good time.

[Andre]

Just thought about you yesterday as 33 year old Manuel Charr, outfitted with two artificial hip joints, won the WBA heavy weight titel.

[KiwiCol]

Good on ya Froudy.

[Kiwifruit]

Great news Froudy. Nice to hear you've swung a leg over........When that sun breaks through you'll be raring to go. 

[gsxbarmy]

Hang in there Steve, great you are making such good progress, every day things improve, unfortunately time as a healer won't be rushed, when I had the discs in my neck replaced, it was 7 mo this before I was allowed back on my bike - but still beat the 9-12 my consultant reckoned. Just don't try to rush it, for me walking was a great way to get fit again, extending how far I walked as my body allowed.

Soon be up and about again and out on the 14!

[grog]

glad you swung a leg over, was it just the bike? told b4 about my mate, hes doing fine with new hip and knee. playing golf, mows his lawn, 5 times a week, ex greenkeeper. just been away in caravan , fishing etc. he was 10 weeks from memory, before he could ride in car. all good. hang in mate.

[Sweaty]

Great to hear you are on the mend Froudy. Do it right the first time & don't rush it (I'm one who would try to rush it & probably pay the price)
No rush with the bad weather over your way now anyway.

[froudy]

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement guys..Much appreciated

I just got next years shift pattern from work and it looks like I'll be starting back mid January..Best make sure all my thermals and waterproofs are up to scratch for the 70 mile daily mid winter commute..Can't wait

@Belty How's your knee doing? Fit as a fiddle again I hope

[froudy]

Quick update..

I returned to work on Jan 22nd for 2x12 hour night shifts. I took the car for these two as I knew I'd be knackered after having not worked for 3 months. A good move as it was hard going.
I've just finished another three day shifts...Sunday and Monday I rode the bike..First time since my op.
No problems at all riding thank goodness. Even though it was dark, cold and raining it was good to be back on two wheels again

Straight after work last night I attended a big bike theft meeting in Bristol. I drove the car as I didn't want to risk parking the bike in the area the meeting took place.

I'll cover the meeting here...
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=1081.msg10990#msg10990

[Notty]

Glad your back on the 14 and in work - hopefully your jokes will improve now !! lol 

[seth]

glad your back on the bike buddy
just go easy as it takes time to build back up hopefully you'll be back fully riding fit by the start of the summer .

[froudy]

hopefully your jokes will improve now !! lol 

Don't count on it

[froudy]

Thanks Seth..I'm getting there

[gsxbarmy]

Great news Steve, just take it careful buddy!