Spot of bother

[Kronos]

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Not a bad menu.

I have a brand new hip, both ball and socket. Fancy materials like titanium and ceramic. Bit of a surprise that there was no general anaesthetic. Sound of saw on bone fully present, along with blacksmithing sounds and spots of my blood on the overhead light.

The anaesthetist (introduced to me as the gasman) kept me entertained with dry humour and an eclectic music playlist. He tried to interest me in box of bone off-cuts at the end, but I thought I could live without them.

At an early point in the adventure, when the pain was hard to take, an attractive young nurse called me ‘A Man of Iron’, but she might say that to all the old boys.

My older sister had something very like this -- also after a fall. She did great and is better than ever -- and I'm sure you will be too.

In the meantime, oh "Man of Iron", let us know how we might entertain and amuse you -- beyond our usual foibles.


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[tribe125]

In the meantime, oh "Man of Iron", let us know how we might entertain and amuse you -- beyond our usual foibles.

Send rust treatments.

[tribe125]

According to the consultant (and blacksmith), I shouldn’t think of myself as an oldie with the near-cliché of a fractured neck of femur. I should think of myself as a youngish big bugger who hits the ground with a mighty crash.

[chuckmiller]

I have seen people over 80 years old get the same surgery you just did and they have a full recovery. I'm sure you will do well. AND both legs will be the same length again!

[mlcor]

Ceramic and titanium, huh? Is there a silicon hairspring in there, too?

Seriously, though, I'm glad you're OK. Hopefully rehab won't be too bad. I understand the new joints have you up and about quickly, and basically you can go on with your life without restrictions pretty soon afterwards.

[chuckmiller]

That might be an exotic part not covered by health insurance

...Is there a silicon hairspring in there, too?

[hayday]

Glad to hear you're on your to recovery, Alan. Can you do some "Five Things" posts while you recuperate?

[WWII70]

Glad to hear you're on your to recovery, Alan. Can you do some "Five Things" posts while you recuperate?

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[geoffbot]

Sorry I missed this! Don't know what I was doing. Well, it sounds like it could've been a lot worse, though I know you're not the type to complain if it were, so... Rest up... titanium and ceramic bones sound wicked!

Beer after covid yeah?

[Fantasio]

Oh no, missed this completely. Been reading only participated threads on Tapatalk.

I wish you get well soon. At least the incident hasn't affected your sense of humor.