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Well, the Doctor Has a Kid at Stanford, So He Will See You After All….
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Well, the Doctor Has a Kid at Stanford, So He Will See You After All….
Hey there Taverneers, I had my MRI Monday morning—it pays to know doctors with pull. Just heard from my doctor; I have to have my hip replaced. The hip technically isn’t “broken,” in the same way it happens with most older people, but the ball part of my left hip joint has started to, and is collapsing into itself from the top down, and, they say that the hip joint itself is not getting sufficient blood, which is causing further deterioration. The fall I took right before Trish’s memorial service, it seems, is what did me in, according to the doctor’s opinion, so be careful out there! Next stop for this old boy, will be an orthopedic surgeon. I reminded my doctor that we ARE from the South, and are born with an innate genius ability for fixing things with duct tape and Super Glue, but he would have none of that. Then I asked if I could be given a prescription for Tequila? He said I didn’t need a prescription for Tequila. I countered that if I had a written prescription from a physician, then perhaps I could use my insurance card at the liquor store—maybe get out with just a co-pay. Man, there should be an entire semester of medical school where med students don’t do anything but watch Marx Brothers and Monty Python videos. But I digress…. I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon on March 20 (I guess his kid just goes to Community College). So for the next month and change, I see a lot of hobbling and uncouth language in my future (step, “$#!&,” step, “$#!&” you get the picture). Please try not to be disappointed if you don’t see me on “Dancing With the Stars” anytime real soon. Love y’all!
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Best of luck going forward.
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Sometime i’ll tell the story of how I was transported to a hospital with severe heat stroke – only to find the air conditioners at the hospital all broken.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery and very little pain ,but feel free to use all the fun languages you like.
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So sorry to hear that Dana. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Sounds like they moved MRI up and service is good. I’ll pray for successful surgery & Extra Speedy recovery. Therapist you need to be careful with from my experience. When they make condition worse you need to let Dr. know and get script changes. Therapists in one case greatly extended my time with them till I figured out certain exercises made me worse. It was a long time ago hopefully you have better luck. 🍀
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Prayers continue, Mr. Dana.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery. You’ll be up and about in no time!
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Hey There Dana! I am sorry to hear that you are going through all this. You are indeed a wise and inspiring man… I’ve been thinking of you a lot lately… as I spend time over the works of Carl Jung and, if you can believe it, John Cleese. Nope, I’m not shitting you! Your pythons knew how to make comedy that reached our unconscious… the stuff from which creativity comes and through which we are all connected. So perhaps if we both watch a Python movie we can do a mind meld? Just kiddin… trying to lighten the mood as best I can. You’ve been through a lot. Please let me know if I can be of support, if even over a distance.
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Hang in there Dana. We continue to keep you in our prayers.
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My nephew, believe it or not, had a double hip replacement at 56…three weeks later, he made a 10-hr. trip to my granddaughter’s birthday party (he and my niece are a little crazy). I know you might have a few more years on him, but wow…it was unbelievable to me that the doc gave him permission to drive after such a surgery…they had to stop every couple of hours so as not to get a blood clot! But there he was…the good news, he said that after his full recovery, he felt better than he had in years. Let’s hope this time modern “medicine” comes through! Take it easy until your next appointment. Prayers for you, Dana!
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As having been through double hip replacement surgery, I can attest that you will be uncomfortable (er…pain disabled) for about 3-4 weeks, then smooth sailing after that (except maybe the rehab). I wasn’t at all surprised by that woman tolerating such a lengthy drive.
You’ll do just fine, my man. Go easy on them, but don’t let the docs get away with not giving you the pain med if you need it. Motrin 3 weeks post-op?! Get outta here!
Much affection,
Jackie
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Wishing you the best with your hip. 🙏
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For those old enough to remember, a Hollywood producer saw me and said with my halting gait, I could be in the running for the reboot of “Hop-along Cassidy.” The only problem is I look more like Gabby Hayes!🤣🤪😂 (Look it up young ones)
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I believe Philly Mike, pre Florida mellowed Maria and LeeRoy would show you how to respond with a special code that uses upper body parts.
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Made you look! It’s more like they wanted me to audition to play the North end of a South bound mule😱
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