Re: Question for Marilyn on SLR

[Guest guest]

Hi Stan,

I had my Hip replacement not cemented in 2000 I know I was putting weight on my foot couldn't help it was not used to it but my Dr xray my Hip and said everything was fine but I told him it still bother me he said bad scar tissures what ever that means.

Well you take care.

SusieStan <sagebush2020@...> wrote:

Margaret, something in the second site your referred to adds slightly to my confusion level. See second paragraph of quoted material."If you have an uncemented total hip, its fixation to the skeleton improves with time as new bone grows into its surface. The ingrowth of new bone is a process that takes time (4 -12 weeks), and the ingrowing bone should be protected from undue stresses during this period.Originally, the surgeons believed that the patient must avoided loading of the cementless hip to achieve good ingrowth of the bone into the surface layer of the total joint prosthesis. Many surgeons do not adhere to this view longer. Here follow some reasons why:Studies showed that in cementless total hip prostheses bone ingrowth fixation reliably occurs whether or not a partial

or full weight-bearing postoperative protocol is followed. (Woolson 2002)Moreover, studies demonstrated that even patients who were learned the "partial weight bearing" with crutches by their PT still put much more weight on their hips than learned, without knowing it. (Tveit 2001)"> Thanks Stan, I just googled it.> Found this site http://www.louisvilleorthopedic.com/library/thr/precautions.htmlwhichclearly says "Do not lie on the unoperated side." Contradicts what my PT told me, which I've been doing for the past week. Between that and the SLR issue, I'm beginning to lose confidence in the PTs here.> Here's another very informative page http://www.totaljoints.info/life_with_hip.htm#3> Margaret> Re: Question for Marilyn on SLR> > > Just Google "THR precautions" and you'll find what you need, > probably.> > Staninfr

[Guest guest]

Hi Margaret,

I guess I just wanted to tell you after five years I sleep on my side I had the Hip replacement I still feel something but it doesn't hurt that bad to sleep on it I haven't slept with a pillow in a long time I guess in your sleep you have it on your mind how to keep you legs and feet . Well I hope everything going good for your from what I read you sound like your doing better then I did five years ago .Well you have a great day .

SusieMargaret Hayon <margaret@...> wrote:

Sorry - just to clarify my message - by "here" I did *not* mean this list - I meant here in Israel.

I'm finding all the comments and information here on this list very helpful as a check, to check against what I'm getting here locally. Thanks everybody!

Margaret

----- Original Message -----

I'm getting somewhat dissatisfied with the inadequate / misleading (dangerous?) PT advice I've been given here.

Margaret

[Guest guest]

Hi y,

What is a unassisted Sit -Stand?

Susiescottyzpt@... wrote:

In a message dated 8/4/2004 9:59:37 PM Central Standard Time, mwelton@... writes:

This doc says no one is completely rehab'd until they can do a single leg, unassisted sit-stand! I don't know that I can do a single leg sit-stand, and I've never had a joint replacement

_____

Holy cow! What age patients is this guy doing hips on?

And I suppose they have to do that without exceeding any of the contrindicated motions?

y

[Guest guest]

Susie

Straight leg raise. Not sure if SLR means anything else. I was just

too lazy to type it out!

Sue

> > Thanks Stan, I just googled it.

> > Found this site

>

http://www.louisvilleorthopedic.com/library/thr/precautions.htmlwhich

> clearly says " Do not lie on the unoperated side. " Contradicts what

> my PT told me, which I've been doing for the past week. Between

that

> and the SLR issue, I'm beginning to lose confidence in the PTs here.

> > Here's another very informative page

> http://www.totaljoints.info/life_with_hip.htm#3

> > Margaret

> > Re: Question for Marilyn on

SLR

> >

> >

> > Just Google " THR precautions " and you'll find what you need,

> > probably.

> >

> > Staninfr

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I suppose I'm simply confused too, Stan. But I guess PT isn't an exact science, we're all individuals, and it's up to me to be aware of what my body is telling me, and to let the physiotherapist know if something doesn't feel right. After a very restful (lazy) couple of days, my muscles are aching much less. I need to be careful not to rush, not to overdo things, to allow the muscle-healing and bone-knitting process to take its course - if I do any damage at this early stage, it'll be more difficult to put it right later.

What, me chasing young men? <grin> [wouldn't mind if an older one wandered my way, though.....]

I've been studying at rabbinic school. Started off on the full rabbinic program - then decided after one semester it was too heavy for me, and what I really enjoyed doing was singing. So now I'm learning synagogue skills, and taking private voice-training lessons - learning to be a cantor / prayer-leader. I bought my own synagogue, so I have a place to practise. Apart from that, I recently got my doctorate for translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript. Life is full of challenges............ (I bet you're even more curious now!)

Margaret

----- Original Message -----

MargaretI don't know if we should lose confidence in the PTs. I think that we should realize that they are humans who make judgments. They don't all see things the same way, just like economicsts and ....Oops. I almost got political. I think that I'll save that for the hippieswithhumour site.Anyhow, I not surprised, just confused, at the diffeent opinions. At the end of the day (I destest that expression) it is we who have to make our own decisions--usually.I'm curious, Margaret. What are you pursuing at the university, other than young men?Staninfra

[Guest guest]

Margaret

You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to get a

congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any? Excuse me

for my ignorance.

I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be the next

Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a Popette.

Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly sounds rare

to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were you born

in Israel, or did you immigrate?

On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in the

beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be sorry if

we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking supports

until today after I read that noncemented folks like me should not

put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have 3 1-2

more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks outside now.

Ciao for now.

Staninfr

> I suppose I'm simply confused too, Stan. But I guess PT isn't an

exact science, we're all individuals, and it's up to me to be aware

of what my body is telling me, and to let the physiotherapist know

if something doesn't feel right. After a very restful (lazy) couple

of days, my muscles are aching much less. I need to be careful not

to rush, not to overdo things, to allow the muscle-healing and bone-

knitting process to take its course - if I do any damage at this

early stage, it'll be more difficult to put it right later.

>

> What, me chasing young men? <grin> [wouldn't mind if an older one

wandered my way, though.....]

> I've been studying at rabbinic school. Started off on the full

rabbinic program - then decided after one semester it was too heavy

for me, and what I really enjoyed doing was singing. So now I'm

learning synagogue skills, and taking private voice-training

lessons - learning to be a cantor / prayer-leader. I bought my own

synagogue, so I have a place to practise. Apart from that, I

recently got my doctorate for translating a rare Ethiopian

manuscript. Life is full of challenges............ (I bet you're

even more curious now!)

>

> Margaret

> ----- Original Message -----

>

>

> Margaret

>

> I don't know if we should lose confidence in the PTs. I think

that

> we should realize that they are humans who make judgments. They

> don't all see things the same way, just like economicsts and ....

>

> Oops. I almost got political. I think that I'll save that for

the

> hippieswithhumour site.

>

> Anyhow, I not surprised, just confused, at the diffeent

opinions. At

> the end of the day (I destest that expression) it is we who have

to

> make our own decisions--usually.

>

> I'm curious, Margaret. What are you pursuing at the university,

> other than young men?

>

> Staninfra

[Guest guest]

Margaret,

You sound like an amazing woman.....

Valeri

> I suppose I'm simply confused too, Stan. But I guess PT isn't an

exact science, we're all individuals, and it's up to me to be aware

of what my body is telling me, and to let the physiotherapist know

if something doesn't feel right. After a very restful (lazy) couple

of days, my muscles are aching much less. I need to be careful not

to rush, not to overdo things, to allow the muscle-healing and bone-

knitting process to take its course - if I do any damage at this

early stage, it'll be more difficult to put it right later.

>

> What, me chasing young men? <grin> [wouldn't mind if an older one

wandered my way, though.....]

> I've been studying at rabbinic school. Started off on the full

rabbinic program - then decided after one semester it was too heavy

for me, and what I really enjoyed doing was singing. So now I'm

learning synagogue skills, and taking private voice-training

lessons - learning to be a cantor / prayer-leader. I bought my own

synagogue, so I have a place to practise. Apart from that, I

recently got my doctorate for translating a rare Ethiopian

manuscript. Life is full of challenges............ (I bet you're

even more curious now!)

>

> Margaret

> ----- Original Message -----

>

>

> Margaret

>

> I don't know if we should lose confidence in the PTs. I think

that

> we should realize that they are humans who make judgments. They

> don't all see things the same way, just like economicsts and ....

>

> Oops. I almost got political. I think that I'll save that for

the

> hippieswithhumour site.

>

> Anyhow, I not surprised, just confused, at the diffeent

opinions. At

> the end of the day (I destest that expression) it is we who have

to

> make our own decisions--usually.

>

> I'm curious, Margaret. What are you pursuing at the university,

> other than young men?

>

> Staninfra

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Thanks for telling me that I have to get use to the short term of typing. LOL LOL Well you have a good day:-)

SusieSue <Suzeegrape@...> wrote:

SusieStraight leg raise. Not sure if SLR means anything else. I was just too lazy to type it out!Sue> > Thanks Stan, I just googled it.> > Found this site > http://www.louisvilleorthopedic.com/library/thr/precautions.htmlwhich > clearly says "Do not lie on the unoperated side." Contradicts what > my PT told me, which I've been doing for the past week. Between that > and the SLR issue, I'm beginning to lose confidence in the PTs here.> > Here's another very informative page > http://www.totaljoints.info/life_with_hip.htm#3> > Margaret> > Re: Question for Marilyn on SLR> > > > > > Just Google "THR precautions" and you'll find what you need, > > probably.> > > > Staninfr> > > >

[Guest guest]

Sue

Yes, SLR has another meaning. It also means, " Stan Loves

Rollerblading. "

Sif

> > > Thanks Stan, I just googled it.

> > > Found this site

> >

>

http://www.louisvilleorthopedic.com/library/thr/precautions.htmlwhich

> > clearly says " Do not lie on the unoperated side. " Contradicts

what

> > my PT told me, which I've been doing for the past week. Between

> that

> > and the SLR issue, I'm beginning to lose confidence in the PTs

here.

> > > Here's another very informative page

> > http://www.totaljoints.info/life_with_hip.htm#3

> > > Margaret

> > > Re: Question for Marilyn

on

> SLR

> > >

> > >

> > > Just Google " THR precautions " and you'll find what you need,

> > > probably.

> > >

> > > Staninfr

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Stan,

I liked that one :-) Have a nice day :-)

SusieStan <sagebush2020@...> wrote:

SueYes, SLR has another meaning. It also means, "Stan Loves Rollerblading."Sif> > > Thanks Stan, I just googled it.> > > Found this site > > > http://www.louisvilleorthopedic.com/library/thr/precautions.htmlwhich> > clearly says "Do not lie on the unoperated side." Contradicts what > > my PT told me, which I've been doing for the past week. Between > that > > and the SLR issue, I'm beginning to lose confidence in the PTs here.> > > Here's another very

informative page > > http://www.totaljoints.info/life_with_hip.htm#3> > > Margaret> > > Re: Question for Marilyn on > SLR> > > > > > > > > Just Google "THR precautions" and you'll find what you need, > > > probably.> > > > > > Staninfr> > > > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Bonjour Stan,

Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist at Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk to him in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some questions. I feel more reassured now.

(1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-raising exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was his advice;

(2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is any limit to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause any damage to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can walk as much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I walk, I have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the muscles).

I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I find the best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and to bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward. I slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to the ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I walk slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait with little swaying.

Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis in Israel (and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way - but decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead services for my tiny congregation here.

(2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That would be an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus my cat, who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard - tall and handsome!

(3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and bred, pure Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband (his choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago - I considered returning to England but didn't have the energy to organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck here..... and trying to make the best of it.....

Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

Margaret

----- Original Message -----

From: Stan

MargaretYou bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to get a congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any? Excuse me for my ignorance.I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be the next Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a Popette.Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly sounds rare to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were you born in Israel, or did you immigrate?On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in the beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be sorry if we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking supports until today after I read that noncemented folks like me should not put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have 3 1-2 more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks outside now.Ciao for now.Staninfr

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/8/2004 3:13:04 AM Central Standard Time, margaret@... writes:

I find the best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and to bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward. I slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to the ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I walk slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait with little swaying.

______

That's the correct technique for using a cane/walking stick. I would add one more thing to that for someone using it for the first time. Make sure the length is right....I like mine to come just about to the top of the pelvic crest....the big bone about 6" above your hip joint. When you walk, you can take the most weight off the operated leg by bringing the cane top into the "grove" between the pelvic bone and hip joint. Most people hold the can too far out, and thus don't get much benefit from it at all for either support or balance.

y

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Margaret, for the interesting response. It appears that you

and I both have led fairly adventurous lives. Kansas was never like

this, was it Dorothy?

I've lived in four states in the US, and three countries in Europe--

Gran Canaria, Spain; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and now the south

of France. My feet seem to be getting itchy again, so who knows

what's next? Maybe it's just because I have trouble washing them!

Oh, yes, we must make my collie dog, Frimousse, Popecane.

Speaking of canines, did you know that the Canary Islands were named

after wild dogs that originally roamed the islands and the birds

were named after the islands.

Thanks to all the cars and taxi cabs now on the islands, the birds

have become rare. Canary birds like fresh air, I guess. So do I.

Ciao

Staninfr

> Bonjour Stan,

>

> Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist at

Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk to him

in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some questions. I

feel more reassured now.

> (1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-raising

exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was his advice;

> (2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is any limit

to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause any damage

to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can walk as

much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I walk, I

have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the

muscles).

> I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I find the

best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and to

bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward. I

slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to the

ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I walk

slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait with

little swaying.

>

> Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis in Israel

(and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way - but

decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead services for

my tiny congregation here.

> (2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That would be

an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first

rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus my cat,

who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard - tall and

handsome!

> (3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and bred, pure

Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband (his

choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago - I

considered returning to England but didn't have the energy to

organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck here..... and

trying to make the best of it.....

> Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

>

> Margaret

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Stan

>

>

> Margaret

>

> You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to get a

> congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any? Excuse

me

> for my ignorance.

>

> I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be the

next

> Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a Popette.

>

> Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly sounds

rare

> to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were you

born

> in Israel, or did you immigrate?

>

> On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in the

> beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be sorry

if

> we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking supports

> until today after I read that noncemented folks like me should

not

> put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have 3 1-2

> more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks outside

now.

>

> Ciao for now.

>

> Staninfr

[Guest guest]

I got so carried away, Margaret, with " This is your life, " that I

forgot to comment on the hippie stuff. That's good to know about the

SLR (straight leg raising). I've stopped doing them so aggressively

as I had been. However, I'm 9 weeks along, so maybe I'm ready.

Interesting regarding walking. I was a bit surprised at the PT

saying there is no limit on the amount. However, I've been doing a

fair amount of walking for some time, usually about 40 minutes of

medium-paced movement.

I just went back to using one stick for walking outside after having

read that it's good to have support for 12 weeks for uncemented

devices. Who knows? I do walk around the house caneless, however.

I assume that you have a raised toilet? I plan to use mine for about

12 weeks. I actually like its height. I forgot to use it once (I put

it on and take it off for masculine reasons), and I didn't like the

feel of the seat being so low. Besides, lowness isn't good for the

new hip.

Adios otre vez.

Staninfr

> Bonjour Stan,

>

> Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist at

Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk to him

in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some questions. I

feel more reassured now.

> (1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-raising

exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was his advice;

> (2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is any limit

to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause any damage

to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can walk as

much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I walk, I

have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the

muscles).

> I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I find the

best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and to

bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward. I

slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to the

ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I walk

slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait with

little swaying.

>

> Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis in Israel

(and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way - but

decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead services for

my tiny congregation here.

> (2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That would be

an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first

rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus my cat,

who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard - tall and

handsome!

> (3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and bred, pure

Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband (his

choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago - I

considered returning to England but didn't have the energy to

organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck here..... and

trying to make the best of it.....

> Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

>

> Margaret

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Stan

>

>

> Margaret

>

> You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to get a

> congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any? Excuse

me

> for my ignorance.

>

> I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be the

next

> Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a Popette.

>

> Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly sounds

rare

> to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were you

born

> in Israel, or did you immigrate?

>

> On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in the

> beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be sorry

if

> we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking supports

> until today after I read that noncemented folks like me should

not

> put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have 3 1-2

> more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks outside

now.

>

> Ciao for now.

>

> Staninfr

[Guest guest]

The top of the pelvic crest? My gawd. That's sounds almost

indecent, y! It could even be the name of a new dance. " We're

doin' the 'pelvic crest'. " Sounds like fun to me.

All seriousness aside,

Staninfr

> In a message dated 8/8/2004 3:13:04 AM Central Standard Time,

> margaret@a... writes:

> I find the best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated

side, and to

> bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward. I

slightly

> lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to the ground

(so that not all

> my weight is going onto that leg). I walk slowly - but am managing

to achieve

> quite a steady even gait with little swaying.

> ______

> That's the correct technique for using a cane/walking stick. I

would add one

> more thing to that for someone using it for the first time. Make

sure the

> length is right....I like mine to come just about to the top of

the pelvic

> crest....the big bone about 6 " above your hip joint. When you

walk, you can take

> the most weight off the operated leg by bringing the cane top into

the " grove "

> between the pelvic bone and hip joint. Most people hold the can

too far out,

> and thus don't get much benefit from it at all for either support

or balance.

> y

[Guest guest]

Stan

My man. I am doing 3lb weight with my SLR and am a week behind you.

How are you going to rollerblade safely? You need more strength.

After being in rehab I am surprised they did not teach you more about

exercises and your hip. Are you still going to PT?

Take care and don't roll out of bed and hurt yourself!

Sue

> > Bonjour Stan,

> >

> > Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist at

> Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk to him

> in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some questions. I

> feel more reassured now.

> > (1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-raising

> exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was his

advice;

> > (2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is any

limit

> to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause any

damage

> to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can walk as

> much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I walk, I

> have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the

> muscles).

> > I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I find the

> best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and to

> bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward. I

> slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to the

> ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I walk

> slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait with

> little swaying.

> >

> > Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis in

Israel

> (and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way - but

> decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead services for

> my tiny congregation here.

> > (2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That would be

> an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first

> rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus my cat,

> who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard - tall

and

> handsome!

> > (3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and bred, pure

> Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband (his

> choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago - I

> considered returning to England but didn't have the energy to

> organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck here..... and

> trying to make the best of it.....

> > Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

> >

> > Margaret

> > ----- Original Message -----

> > From: Stan

> >

> >

> > Margaret

> >

> > You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to get a

> > congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any?

Excuse

> me

> > for my ignorance.

> >

> > I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be the

> next

> > Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a

Popette.

> >

> > Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly sounds

> rare

> > to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were you

> born

> > in Israel, or did you immigrate?

> >

> > On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in the

> > beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be sorry

> if

> > we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking

supports

> > until today after I read that noncemented folks like me should

> not

> > put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have 3 1-

2

> > more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks outside

> now.

> >

> > Ciao for now.

> >

> > Staninfr

[Guest guest]

> Stan

>

> My man. I am doing 3lb weight with my SLR and am a week behind

you.

Yes, I actually do the same a bit each day, plus a variety of other

exericises.

> How are you going to rollerblade safely? You need more strength.

Not to worry. I'm not going until I have more strength than I

currently have. The main challenge will be braking. But to answer

your question, no one goes rollerblading " safely. " There always is a

risk.

However, the work I did stacking wood outside today also provided me

with risks. I used to get injured more often in my garden than I did

blading.

> After being in rehab I am surprised they did not teach you more

about

> exercises and your hip.

You say, " I am surprised they did not teach you more... "

Tell me. How much DID they teach me? Do you know? I don't recall

seeing you along side of me when they were " teaching me. " perhaps

you didn't understand the PT's use of the French language!

I don't know all of the English vocabulary for PT terms. We

communicated only in French. And in my prior life I never had need

for all of the alphabet soup, and I didn't even know where a

hamstring was. But I've survived reasonably well, better than most,

without knowing my hamstring from my beefstring from a hole in the

ground. I do know what Shinola is, however. Do you?

>Are you still going to PT?

No, are you?

>

> Take care and don't roll out of bed and hurt yourself!

> Sue

Merci. Never have yet, but when I do, you will be the first to know.

Cherio

Stanifr

>

>

> > > Bonjour Stan,

> > >

> > > Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist at

> > Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk to

him

> > in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some questions.

I

> > feel more reassured now.

> > > (1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-

raising

> > exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was his

> advice;

> > > (2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is any

> limit

> > to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause any

> damage

> > to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can walk

as

> > much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I walk,

I

> > have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the

> > muscles).

> > > I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I find

the

> > best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and

to

> > bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward.

I

> > slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to

the

> > ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I

walk

> > slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait

with

> > little swaying.

> > >

> > > Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis in

> Israel

> > (and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way - but

> > decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead services

for

> > my tiny congregation here.

> > > (2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That would

be

> > an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first

> > rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus my

cat,

> > who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard - tall

> and

> > handsome!

> > > (3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and bred,

pure

> > Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband (his

> > choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago - I

> > considered returning to England but didn't have the energy to

> > organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck here.....

and

> > trying to make the best of it.....

> > > Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > > ----- Original Message -----

> > > From: Stan

> > >

> > >

> > > Margaret

> > >

> > > You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to

get a

> > > congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any?

> Excuse

> > me

> > > for my ignorance.

> > >

> > > I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be the

> > next

> > > Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a

> Popette.

> > >

> > > Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly

sounds

> > rare

> > > to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were

you

> > born

> > > in Israel, or did you immigrate?

> > >

> > > On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in

the

> > > beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be

sorry

> > if

> > > we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking

> supports

> > > until today after I read that noncemented folks like me

should

> > not

> > > put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have 3

1-

> 2

> > > more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks

outside

> > now.

> > >

> > > Ciao for now.

> > >

> > > Staninfr

[Guest guest]

Stan

The wine is making you testy.

You admitted you were confused about PT and SLR and such. Also you

said you stopped your SLR because of that confusion. So I thought

perhaps they were not clear in your instructions at rehab. I was

taught the different muscle groups that needed to be worked on to get

the maximum benefit from the THR. Sorry you were not. Or perhaps I

just wanted more knowledge of the whole process.

Yes I am still going to PT. I will go until my revised leg is as

strong as my other leg. I am not stupid and know you need get

strength to hold that prothesis in place. Life is a risk. But why

push your luck. Like you said you can get hurt falling out of bed

like a fellow attendee of you rehab.

Cheers

Sue

> > > > Bonjour Stan,

> > > >

> > > > Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist at

> > > Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk to

> him

> > > in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some

questions.

> I

> > > feel more reassured now.

> > > > (1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-

> raising

> > > exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was his

> > advice;

> > > > (2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is any

> > limit

> > > to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause any

> > damage

> > > to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can walk

> as

> > > much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I

walk,

> I

> > > have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the

> > > muscles).

> > > > I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I find

> the

> > > best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side, and

> to

> > > bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg forward.

> I

> > > slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot to

> the

> > > ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I

> walk

> > > slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait

> with

> > > little swaying.

> > > >

> > > > Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis in

> > Israel

> > > (and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way - but

> > > decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead services

> for

> > > my tiny congregation here.

> > > > (2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That would

> be

> > > an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first

> > > rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus my

> cat,

> > > who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard -

tall

> > and

> > > handsome!

> > > > (3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and bred,

> pure

> > > Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband

(his

> > > choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago - I

> > > considered returning to England but didn't have the energy to

> > > organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck here.....

> and

> > > trying to make the best of it.....

> > > > Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > > ----- Original Message -----

> > > > From: Stan

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Margaret

> > > >

> > > > You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way to

> get a

> > > > congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there any?

> > Excuse

> > > me

> > > > for my ignorance.

> > > >

> > > > I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be

the

> > > next

> > > > Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a

> > Popette.

> > > >

> > > > Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly

> sounds

> > > rare

> > > > to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life! Were

> you

> > > born

> > > > in Israel, or did you immigrate?

> > > >

> > > > On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it in

> the

> > > > beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would be

> sorry

> > > if

> > > > we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking

> > supports

> > > > until today after I read that noncemented folks like me

> should

> > > not

> > > > put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only have

3

> 1-

> > 2

> > > > more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks

> outside

> > > now.

> > > >

> > > > Ciao for now.

> > > >

> > > > Staninfr

[Guest guest]

> Stan

>

> The wine is making you testy.

No, Sue. it's rum from ique.

>

> You admitted you were confused about PT and SLR and such.

Confused, but able to make decisions nonetheless, as in confused

when there are many different opinions on the best car or computer

or software to buy.

Confusion, to me, is not necessarily a negative thing. It may

motivate a person to ask questions. Our leaders need to do that more

freqnently instead of thinking they know the answers before they

have the facts.

In spite of the confusion factor, I'm back to SLR-ing. I try to a

lot of different exercises in relative moderation.

Do you want to joing me late this afternoon for a St. rum

(from ique) & cola? I can't drink Havana Club made in Cuba. I

would be " trading with America's enemy " if I did, which is contrary

to the Helms-Burton Act of a million years ago.

ALB from SIF A+

Also you

> said you stopped your SLR because of that confusion. So I thought

> perhaps they were not clear in your instructions at rehab. I was

> taught the different muscle groups that needed to be worked on to

get

> the maximum benefit from the THR. Sorry you were not. Or perhaps

I

> just wanted more knowledge of the whole process.

>

> Yes I am still going to PT. I will go until my revised leg is as

> strong as my other leg. I am not stupid and know you need get

> strength to hold that prothesis in place. Life is a risk. But

why

> push your luck. Like you said you can get hurt falling out of bed

> like a fellow attendee of you rehab.

>

> Cheers

>

> Sue

>

>

>

>

>

>

> > > > > Bonjour Stan,

> > > > >

> > > > > Hip-related stuff first: I just phoned the physiotherapist

at

> > > > Hadassah hospital (fortunately an American! so I could talk

to

> > him

> > > > in English) - told him I was confused, and asked some

> questions.

> > I

> > > > feel more reassured now.

> > > > > (1) he confirmed I should *not* be doing the straight-leg-

> > raising

> > > > exercise at this stage - and to tell my local PT that was

his

> > > advice;

> > > > > (2) I asked whether, for uncemented prosthesis, there is

any

> > > limit

> > > > to the walking I should be doing, and whether I can cause

any

> > > damage

> > > > to the growing bone by too much walking. He said no, I can

walk

> > as

> > > > much as I feel able to (but to remember that however far I

> walk,

> > I

> > > > have to get back again! - so be careful not to overtire the

> > > > muscles).

> > > > > I walk, indoors and out, using just one walking stick. I

find

> > the

> > > > best way is to hold the stick on my [L] non-operated side,

and

> > to

> > > > bring the stick forward as I swing my [R] operated leg

forward.

> > I

> > > > slightly lean onto the stick as I put my operated-leg foot

to

> > the

> > > > ground (so that not all my weight is going onto that leg). I

> > walk

> > > > slowly - but am managing to achieve quite a steady even gait

> > with

> > > > little swaying.

> > > > >

> > > > > Non-hippie stuff: (1) yes there are a few women rabbis

in

> > > Israel

> > > > (and many more in USA). At one time I felt drawn that way -

but

> > > > decided it's not my path. I'm contented simply to lead

services

> > for

> > > > my tiny congregation here.

> > > > > (2) re the Vatican - shall we make them an offer? That

would

> > be

> > > > an interesting prospect.... Pope Stan the First, the first

> > > > rollerblading Pope; and the cosmopolitan Popette.... (plus

my

> > cat,

> > > > who will be the feline popine.) I want my own Swiss Guard -

> tall

> > > and

> > > > handsome!

> > > > > (3) No I wasn't born in Israel - I am English-born and

bred,

> > pure

> > > > Anglo-saxon! I came here 23 years ago with my late husband

> (his

> > > > choice...). He was Jewish, I converted. He died 5 years ago -

I

> > > > considered returning to England but didn't have the energy

to

> > > > organize the move..... so found myself kind of stuck

here.....

> > and

> > > > trying to make the best of it.....

> > > > > Yup - my life has been really boring!!!

> > > > >

> > > > > Margaret

> > > > > ----- Original Message -----

> > > > > From: Stan

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Margaret

> > > > >

> > > > > You bought your own synagogue! I guess that's one way

to

> > get a

> > > > > congregation. Are there many women rabbis? Are there

any?

> > > Excuse

> > > > me

> > > > > for my ignorance.

> > > > >

> > > > > I wonder if Vatican City is for sale. I would like to be

> the

> > > > next

> > > > > Pope!! Do you want to go in on it with me? You can be a

> > > Popette.

> > > > >

> > > > > Translating a rare Ethiopian manuscript? That certainly

> > sounds

> > > > rare

> > > > > to me!! Sounds like your living a really boring life!

Were

> > you

> > > > born

> > > > > in Israel, or did you immigrate?

> > > > >

> > > > > On the hippie side, people like you and I can overdo it

in

> > the

> > > > > beginning. Based on horror stories I've read, we would

be

> > sorry

> > > > if

> > > > > we dislocated our new toy. I had eliminated all walking

> > > supports

> > > > > until today after I read that noncemented folks like me

> > should

> > > > not

> > > > > put full weight on the leg for about 12 weeks. I only

have

> 3

> > 1-

> > > 2

> > > > > more to go. So I am using one cane when I go for walks

> > outside

> > > > now.

> > > > >

> > > > > Ciao for now.

> > > > >

> > > > > Staninfr