Thursday, June 11, 2009

Thursday 6/11/09

Surgeon 1-month check-up:
I've been off percocet for 10 days. I can usually get by with 1 Aleve, 1 coated aspirin, and a glass or 2 of red wine a day. "The pain will continue to improve."

I am going to the health club 3 times a week. I can use the treadmill for the first time in over a year. For short walks, I no longer need the crutch. I bring it along for longer walks, or if I will need to stand for a while.

The new x-ray looks good. My new parts remain aligned correctly, and positioned where they are supposed to be. My new parts add about a pound net to my weight, so I have to allow for that when I check my weight. New weight targets are 152-155 summer, and 156-158 winter.

In about 15-20 years, I will need to get the plastic bearing surface in the socket replaced.

Airport joint cards are no longer issued.

My next check-up is in 2 months.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Saturday 6/6/09

Following is a cost summary, so far:
$ 495 Pre-op physical
3,231 Surgeon
16,066 Hospital, 1 night. I think this includes the hardware.
630 Nurse Anesthetists
785 Anesthesiologist ?
$21,207 Total, so far.
I did not go to a nursing home, and I did my own rehab.
There will be continuing check up visits with the surgeon.
My deductible is around $2000.