Breakfast is coffee and a muffin with pb at Perkins, 6:45, with Cindy, Scott, and John. I stopped at Menard's on the way home to buy grout sealer for the new grout in the first floor bathroom.
I did the hip exercises after I got home.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Garbage Day 4/29/09
I did the 8 hip exercises, quadricep set, hamstring set, gluteal set, straight leg raise, heel slides, short arc quads, abduction, and ankle pumps.
After toaster waffles with pb for breakfast, I went to the health club. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical, then 4 weight machines. On the way out, I talked with Irv, a former neighbor.
Now it is time for 'second breakfast' and coffee, while I read the paper.
Today, I worked on the bathroom some more, and read while it rains. I also worked on other maintenance tasks that I might not be able to do for a while.
After supper, I cleaned and lubricated the 2nd floor bathroom exhaust fan.
Everyday now, I try to eat servings of milk, yogurt and cheese.
After toaster waffles with pb for breakfast, I went to the health club. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical, then 4 weight machines. On the way out, I talked with Irv, a former neighbor.
Now it is time for 'second breakfast' and coffee, while I read the paper.
Today, I worked on the bathroom some more, and read while it rains. I also worked on other maintenance tasks that I might not be able to do for a while.
After supper, I cleaned and lubricated the 2nd floor bathroom exhaust fan.
Everyday now, I try to eat servings of milk, yogurt and cheese.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday 4/28/09
I remembered to do hip prep exercises this morning.
After toaster waffle with pb breakfast, I went to the Lenox Retired Men's Breakfast. Heard more hip advice from another member.
Bought a newspaper and went to the dentist. I had less plaque and no cavities, even after 9 months.
In the afternoon, I did some caulking on the main floor bathroom. Need to get this project finished before I come home from the hospital, 2 weeks from tomorrow.
Went to a funeral at 7 PM.
After toaster waffle with pb breakfast, I went to the Lenox Retired Men's Breakfast. Heard more hip advice from another member.
Bought a newspaper and went to the dentist. I had less plaque and no cavities, even after 9 months.
In the afternoon, I did some caulking on the main floor bathroom. Need to get this project finished before I come home from the hospital, 2 weeks from tomorrow.
Went to a funeral at 7 PM.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday 4/27/09
I rise at 7 AM and go to the health club, doing 20 minutes on the elliptical machine, and 10 reps on 2 weight machines.
Next is breakfast at McDonald's, an egg-biscuit and senior coffee. Because of constant turnover, it is often difficult to get just an egg-biscuit, at the correct price, even though it is a menu item. I had juice with my vitamins at home.
Today, I filled out and mailed the insurance form for the hospital. Those silly people still ask for social security numbers.
I started flossing for my dental cleaning tomorrow. Even with 3 flossings in the next 24 hours, I know he can tell. I wonder what my GP can deduce from my lab work next week.
I have been given a list of hip muscle strengthening exercises to do. I have been doing them, but I forgot yesterday, and this morning, except for the gluteal set, which I did while Ann was showering, before I fell back asleep.
Did several errands today, replenished wine, and read.
Next is breakfast at McDonald's, an egg-biscuit and senior coffee. Because of constant turnover, it is often difficult to get just an egg-biscuit, at the correct price, even though it is a menu item. I had juice with my vitamins at home.
Today, I filled out and mailed the insurance form for the hospital. Those silly people still ask for social security numbers.
I started flossing for my dental cleaning tomorrow. Even with 3 flossings in the next 24 hours, I know he can tell. I wonder what my GP can deduce from my lab work next week.
I have been given a list of hip muscle strengthening exercises to do. I have been doing them, but I forgot yesterday, and this morning, except for the gluteal set, which I did while Ann was showering, before I fell back asleep.
Did several errands today, replenished wine, and read.
Sunday 4/26/09
After church, I went to my daughter's house to help her replace a bathroom wall cabinet, and install a GFI outlet. Standing for a long time, and the dog jumping up on me are painful and tiring.
After supper, I find an unused blog title and start this.
After supper, I find an unused blog title and start this.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Thursday 4/23/09
After a new x-ray, I see the surgeon. We discuss alternatives. My left hip joint has continued to degenerate, and there is obvious femur bone loss. The surgeon has installed 6 or 7 Birmingham Hips, also known as 'resurfacing'. Early procedures had problems with upper femur fractures, but are better now. Metal-on-metal joint replacements have the least wear, but are thought to shed metal ions which may or may not cause cancer. The plastic-ceramic joint is low-wear and may last 20 years. That is my selection. The surgeon suggested that I not plan any big trips for a few months after the surgery. He recited a lot of disclaimers about all the options, and joint replacement in general.
Surgery is scheduled for 5/12/09. No waiting! The scheduler also arranges a required class and post-op appointments. I am required to have my dental work up-to-date, and get a pre-op physical from my family physician. I'm due for an annual physical anyway, but the clinic tells me the two exams can't be combined. After checking, it turns out there is time for both exams. Seems like double billing to me.
I am required to buy a $10 pack of special anti-bacterial cloths to use after my last shower before surgery. Sage 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths. "Non-sterile"?
Surgery is scheduled for 5/12/09. No waiting! The scheduler also arranges a required class and post-op appointments. I am required to have my dental work up-to-date, and get a pre-op physical from my family physician. I'm due for an annual physical anyway, but the clinic tells me the two exams can't be combined. After checking, it turns out there is time for both exams. Seems like double billing to me.
I am required to buy a $10 pack of special anti-bacterial cloths to use after my last shower before surgery. Sage 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths. "Non-sterile"?
Garbage Day 4/22/09
My hip has been getting worse. I still go to the health club regularly. When I walk more than a block, I start hobbling like Walter Brennan in The Real McCoys.
I called for an appointment. There is no waiting now, because of the economy and the dramatic reduction in the number of people with insurance. Can you come in tomorrow?
I called for an appointment. There is no waiting now, because of the economy and the dramatic reduction in the number of people with insurance. Can you come in tomorrow?
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