[Rockhounds] HIP REPLACEMENT

[Hilmar Krocke]

> Then I lead a group of six rockhounds o a collecting trip through  
> the northern parts of Namibia, bringing back a load (over 85 kilos)  
> of self-collected and purchased minerals. Once I have settled down  
> to normal life again, I hope to submit a report to the list.
>
> However this may take some time as I am going into hospital on the  
> 21st April for a hip replacement.
> Regards,
> Horst
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> _

Hello Horst.
Just a few words of encouragement.
I had my second hip replacement just four month ago and I am almost  
back to "normal".
The other side had been done 12 years ago. So I speak from experience.
My tips : Strengthen your muscles before the operation.
Wiggle your toes as soon as you wake up from the anesthetic.
Exercise as much as possible afterwards. Do Physiotherapy.
Be patient. There is a slow but steady improvement.
I left the hospital 48 hrs after the operation. Can you beet my record ?
Good luck !

Hilmar
Vancouver, BC, CANADA










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