Outpatient Hip Replacement...

[RanchRoper]

"He's back in the saddle again..."

[BigAl52]

Lookout Triumph here I come.

[ESquared]

Well, today turned out to be one of those, "Not so fast, cowboy!" kind of days. Was all charged up to hit the streets again and extend the walk, but got a few minutes into it and everything just felt tight and sore and, well, overdone.

Gotta know your own body, so I came inside and took a nap.

Tomorrow is another day!

[BigAl52]

I made up for ya Evan I did 25 miles on the bike then went for a 2 mile walk. Even got a movie in Quick Gun. Pretty good movie. I bet RR probably has seen that one

[Ernie]

Glad you are up and about. You will have better days and some just so so. You will know what you can do because if you over do, the next day will be so so. Each day should be an improvement and soon you will be much better than you have been for quite a while and wondering why you did not do this earlier. Happy for you.

[JEBar]

Gotta know your own body,

yep, very important indeed

[markiver54]

Have to push to the limits to know where they are.

[ESquared]

One of the repetitive pieces of advice you all have given me is to not skimp on the Rehab/PT stuff, and I"ve carried that along with me through all this so far. The Therapist is great, very intuitive and excellent at reading what I'm up for, when to push and when to let me coast.

I get the sense that next week will see the beginnings of "getting rid of the cane" work, which is fine, as it's starting to become a device that, instead of keeping me from falling down, is more useful just in terms of a safety net. I'm working on trying to make my (surgery-side) foot hit the floor before the tip of the cane does.

That said, I can't get rid of the picture of a new-born colt, just standing and walking, trying to figure out how it all works, taking mis-steps, wobbling about. When I try to take unassisted steps, I feel like a two-legged colt!

Anyway, I'm on about 6 core exercises right now, 3 laying down, 3 standing. Working through 3 sets of each, 15 reps per set, at least twice per day this weekend. We'll see what she has in store on Monday.

[markiver54]

Great to hear Evan. You are progressing quickly!
Keep up the good work.
Speaking of ' Colts ', might be a good reward to yourself in the near future.

[BigAl52]

Good to hear Evan keep up the good work. That Triumph is calling your name

[dave77]

How's the rehab going, getting closer to getting on that Triumph?

I saw my surgeon yesterday and they are finally able to start doing elective surgerys again. Going in Monday after next with likely just one night in the hospital. I do have to go to the drive-thru Covid testing place next Thursday and then self-quarantine until I check-in. My surgery is not as invasive as your hip replacement so will only have to take it easy for a couple of weeks.

They say the increased blood flow to my legs will really help with my leg pain. Right now if I walk more than a few hundred yards, especially on un-even ground my calves are burning.

[Rifletom]

Evan, glad to see you're on the mend. Very good. As has been said, just take it easy and work your way back into things.
Take care and go easy.

[markiver54]

Thinking about you as well Evan! Much for you to look forward to when you're back to 100 %.

[ESquared]

Yesterday was the one month mark (May 4th ---> June 4th), and it's been amazing how swiftly and smoothly the recovery has gone. I had a bit of a speed bump when I got aggressive very early on and tweaked my ITB (Illeo-Tibial Band - probably butchered the spelling), but even that was under control within a week.

At this point, I'm basically cane-free and pain-free, so the remaining two weeks of PT will focus on increasing strength, flexibility and endurance in the repaired leg, getting my lower back more used to an even distribution of the "load" between both legs, and continuing to re-build my core muscles.

So, Yes, the Triumph will see its first ride soon, if not this weekend, certainly next weekend!

Thanks for checking in, boys!

[BigAl52]

I been on the wing every morning just wondering when that Triumph will see some highway time. Been thinkin about Evan over here.

[JEBar]

outstanding Evan .... ain't it wonderful to not be hurting all the time ....

[BigAl52]

I see that Esquared name at the bottom of the home page so I know hes been on here. Silence is golden they say but Im gonna force you to break that and give us an update. Hey Evan how you doin over there has that Triumph seen some road time yet. How you gettin along.

[BigAl52]

Evan is being very very quiet

[markiver54]

I'm sure he'll surface when he's ready. He knows he has friends here! ☺

[ESquared]

I'm sure he'll surface when he's ready. He knows he has friends here! ☺

So sorry, FRIENDS(!), I've been around (as Al noted above), and I even popped on and kept the conversation going about our KC gathering next month, but otherwise, it's been a pretty busy few weeks.

Happy to report back in and share some stories.

First, I guess I'm all but healed from this surgery business. Dr Sawbones cleared me of all restrictions as of about 6 weeks post-op (June 17, if I recall), with the exception of "No long distance running." Not to worry, was my response. My 10K and Half marathon days are long since over. It was that same week that I wrapped up physical therapy, so that all worked out, timing-wise. Everyone (Doc, PTherapist, ME) was very happy with the progress, the speed of the progress and the return to normalcy. Totally pain-free and ready to ride!

So, once the Doc cleared me (not before: my kids wouldn't have let me hear the end of it!), it was on to initiating the TRIUMPH. Headed out on a nice Sunday morning (6/21, I think) for some back roads exploring. And, to borrow an old phrase, it was just like riding a bike. It all came back like life's other pleasant memories. The clutch and gearbox on this Bonnie are like honey and butter, so it was easy to get back in the groove. Just so much fun being back out and sensing all that motorcycling brings, from the sounds to the smells of summer back-roads (if you know what I mean).

Have been back out every Sunday, since, including today's 2 hour + ride. Have added some trim bits and pieces to the bike, including this week's teardrop mirrors. Have looked over and over at the turn signals (front and rear), and I think they're just fine. See so many guys swapping in the "low profile/Euro" parts, but this wears the vintage look quite well, I'd say.

Anyway, glad to be back among you and will be around more often, I promise. And, even if I'm not jumping into every thread, please know that I'm still lurking somewhere, just keeping up on what's going on here. [BTW, can someone please rotate this pic for me?]

Oh, and got called back into the Parks and Rec world (community center front desk cat-herder), but only 3 afternoons per week. Tues, Wed and Friday, Noon to 5:00 I can handle.