Where's Andy?

AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
edited February 15, 2010 in The Big Picture
Monday, I'm getting this fixed:

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I've got some severe arthritis in my left hip, and so I need to have it replaced :uhoh

It's an immensely successful operation, and I'm having it done at NYC's Hospital for Special Surgery on Monday, Dec 14th. I expect to be down for the count for the week of the 14th, but soon after, champing at the bit to get back to work.

I hope to be playing tennis and leading workshops in 3 months!

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  • PupatorPupator Registered Users Posts: 2,322 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Thanks for the heads up Andy. I'll be praying for successful surgery, speedy recovery, and peace for your family.

    --Paul
  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Good luck Andy, I have a feeling I'll be going through that someday, too! So far so good.

    Cheers,
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Pupator wrote:
    Thanks for the heads up Andy. I'll be praying for successful surgery, speedy recovery, and peace for your family.

    --Paul
    Yes! I forgot to ask all Clergy and those close to God, Allah, Buddah, et. al., to please put in a good word for me naughty.gif

    thanks Paul!
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Good luck Andy. You'll be back on that trapeze over the bed in no time. Sx on the 14th eh? That's some birthday present Nancy's getting - Andy back in chase mode. You'll be able to catch her now.rolleyes1.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    I'm not close to any deity Andy, but I personally wish you the best, and I have no doubt that you will be getting the really right stuff. Cause that is who you are thumb.gif

    Best,

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Patti wrote:
    Good luck Andy. You'll be back on that trapeze over the bed in no time. Sx on the 14th eh? That's some birthday present Nancy's getting - Andy back in chase mode. You'll be able to catch her now.rolleyes1.gif
    MAJOR special pressies coming your way this xmas, Patti m'dear :D

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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Now Andy, what could you possibly be referring to?????? Some old geezer Brit in a beard?
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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Best wishes Andy!
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  • RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Hoping for a speedy recovery, Andy...
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  • windozewindoze Registered Users Posts: 2,830 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2009
    Here's to a speedy recovery!
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    WTH!, you have a x-ray camera too?

    :D



    good luck, and break a leg....errr, I mean get a hip replaced.thumb.gif

    (seriously though, we will be thinking of ya)
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    I recommend a total hip replacement.

    Good luck, Andy!
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  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    So you are going to be all sorts of hip now... rolleyes1.gif

    Good luck, and remember follow the guidelines of the doctors & physical therapists. My thumb can attest to that! My knees.... well I didn't follow those and it feels like rain.
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    GOOD LUCK and a SPEED RECOVERY....will be sending REIKI Monday on.............but aren't you a bit too young for that......heck I cannot even get a new knee and I need to have both replaced.....needed replaced when i was 18 but I was and is still too yung as far a insurance and horsepitals are concerned
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  • Fred WFred W Registered Users Posts: 453 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    Good luck Andy!!!! Sounds like you will be in good hands during the surgery. Don't skimp on the physical therapy and you will be back to climbing mountains before you know it !!!!
    Happy Holidays :D:D
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    Fred W wrote:
    you will be back to climbing mountains before you know it !!!!
    Happy Holidays :D:D
    Yes, I can't wait!

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    It's stuff like that that will keep me going!
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 13, 2009
    Boy, that's sounds like fun! NOT. :uhoh

    Best of luck with the surgery, Andy.

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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    Good luck Andy !

    And let the doctor do the job otherwise
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    When I saw this post my stomach did a flip flop. All I can say is I wish you the best, and hope for a speedy recovery.

    Looking forward to your post operation post!

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  • eL eSs VeeeL eSs Vee Registered Users Posts: 1,243 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    Andy,
    This is one situation where you'll be doing the post processing of another's work; that of the surgeons.
    Here's to a rapid recovery. Keep that healing brush handy.

    You'll be back soon enough, I'm sure! thumb.gif
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  • Dan7312Dan7312 Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    I've only been on SmugMug for a couple of months but feel like I know you Andy... Best of luck to you.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 13, 2009
    Andy, is there any truth to the rumor that RRS is actually making your new hip joint? eek7.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2009
    kdog wrote:
    Andy, is there any truth to the rumor that RRS is actually making your new hip joint? eek7.gif
    heh - have to tell you, I was explaining the concept to my 10 year old, and I used a BH55 to explain things :D
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  • cpagilitycpagility Registered Users Posts: 82 Big grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    Good luck with the surgery. I've seen lots of hip xrays for dogs but never a human. Not much of a socket in there for the femoral head...

    Best wishes for a quick and successful recovery!

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    cpagility wrote:
    Good luck with the surgery. I've seen lots of hip xrays for dogs but never a human. Not much of a socket in there for the femoral head...

    Best wishes for a quick and successful recovery!

    Karen Moureaux
    Thanks Karen :Dwave.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    Everyone, thanks for the well wishes. I really appreciate it! wave.gif
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    I am thinking of you today and thinking good thoughts!!!!

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  • ZanottiZanotti Registered Users Posts: 1,411 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    Andy wrote:
    heh - have to tell you, I was explaining the concept to my 10 year old, and I used a BH55 to explain things :D

    Best of luck Andy, speedy recovery.

    I trust we won't see the hip ball head up on "Andybay" anytime soon!?!
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  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    As I've had some work done in the recent past, (knee) I have two words for you, Physical Therapy.
    I'll guess that the first two weeks you'll just be trying to get a full or mostly full range on motion in the hip.
    After that, the strength training enters into it.
    My Physical Therapist had to push me out the door when I had it for the knee.
    The harder you work at in the beginning, the better the outcome will be.
    They say at the one year mark, it's as good as it's going to get.

    Good luck.

    Oh yeah, you'll love the staples once they start to itch.:D

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  • pwppwp Registered Users Posts: 230 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2009
    Hoping all went well and that you are back to full tilt in no time, Andy!!
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