I have progressed...from two, to one crutch,..and as of this morning, no crutch, but one of my Diamond Willow hiking sticks.It will be another 3 months before I can just walk without concern. Rocks, sidewalks, soft spots in the bush, all lay in wait, to twist and break, the new bone growth. So..I have had to amend my summer plans...no learning to fly fish from the kayak. But...no broken back, so...a plus, right there.Gary Haupt

DON'T LET THE B******* GRIND YOU DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Great to here you are progressing.

Woohoo!Are you sure about the no kayaking? As for twisting, etc, when you get to a certain point in bone healing, it is important that you DO subject the healing bone to various forces. That's because bone growth is in response the forces the bone experiences. It's quite amazing, really. Bones have these complex, arches, etc inside them, to handle the forces they have received, but they do not lay down extra bone where it's not needed (where it would handle forces they have NOT received).So, if you rest a healing bone TOO much, it will be forever weak.I am NOT saying you are doing that, and you should definitely do what your doctor says. But you might bring up the subject with him/her, and ask at what point you ought to do what stuff. Maybe doc is saying you should make sure the stress on your healing bone is in a controlled setting, e.g. physical therapy exercises?

vic46 wrote:DON'T LET THE B******* GRIND YOU DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Great to here you are progressing.Nevaiiiir!Gary Haupt

Naio wrote:Woohoo!Are you sure about the no kayaking? As for twisting, etc, when you get to a certain point in bone healing, it is important that you DO subject the healing bone to various forces. That's because bone growth is in response the forces the bone experiences. It's quite amazing, really. Bones have these complex, arches, etc inside them, to handle the forces they have received, but they do not lay down extra bone where it's not needed (where it would handle forces they have NOT received).So, if you rest a healing bone TOO much, it will be forever weak.I am NOT saying you are doing that, and you should definitely do what your doctor says. But you might bring up the subject with him/her, and ask at what point you ought to do what stuff. Maybe doc is saying you should make sure the stress on your healing bone is in a controlled setting, e.g. physical therapy exercises?Naio...the kayak isn't the issue it's the getting it together and down to the water. Mine is 17ft Folbot that requires lots of kneeling (getting up), scrabbling, more kneeling..to assemble..and then I have to get it to the water, usually over rocks, stumps, dogs. All of the aforementioned put the break at risk. I shall be patient, so as not to be A patient, again.And thanks for the mention of the bones stuff. I am attending the physio lab here every weekday, putting myself and the bone thru ample twists, turns, balancing, muscle building, squats and bends. And then actual appointments P.T. twice a week, to give me more torturous routines. But I will say...man, it hurts when I screw up walking.Gary Haupt

Glad to see you are healing. One of my co-workers broke his ankle late last year, was off for 6 or 8 weeks , came back to work for 2 weeks, went to see the surgeon who said " Didn't heal right, have to break it and reset it. I can do that tomorrow, Dec. 24." Nice Christmas present!! He was off another 8 weeks, but all is good now.Keep up with the physio and good luck!Old guys heal slower, so good thing to listen to the body, NOT the BRAIN that thinks "I can do that I'm still only 40" :)( Body is really 64, brain still thinks the body is 40) ( Voice of bad experience)Brian

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PatrickA51
Explorer
Jun 01, 2015
I like your sign on your blog

People winging it! You and I think alike.
garyhaupt
Explorer
Jun 01, 2015
PackerBacker wrote:
Well Gary, it won't be long before you'll be able to use that cane as a fishing pole! :C

... Eric

Yes..you are right Eric.

Lesson I have learned...'always agree with the Moderator'.

Gary Haupt
Community Alumni
Jun 01, 2015
Well Gary, it won't be long before you'll be able to use that cane as a fishing pole! :C

... Eric
garyhaupt
Explorer
May 31, 2015
Chopper Hopper wrote:
If you need help driving that tractor? Let me know.

What a truly generous Texas gentleman you are. However, as touchy as you probably are about your hat..I am about my tractor.

https://youtu.be/7U_L5Z3JZMU

Gary Haupt
Ol_coot
Explorer
May 31, 2015
If you need help driving that tractor? Let me know.
But in the mean-time just take it easy until things heal right. As much as we might like to think (wife don't feel like I do at times) we are not 20 years old. Take care....
garyhaupt
Explorer
May 31, 2015
Pangaea Ron wrote:
I need to pick my traveling companions more carefully?

Anne is progressing quite well from hip replacement 2 weeks ago, she'll be dancing before you.

And as they say in dog obedience training. . .

Heal?

Ron...I am looking for the words to express my thanks for your kind words...but the auto delete keeps doing that deleting thing.

Yay for Anne....way to go. Come LaMaz time, we'll sip tequila and dance the afternoons away.

As for heal...you know how well I take orders.

Gary
garyhaupt
Explorer
May 31, 2015
profdant139 wrote:
Great news, Gary -- keep it up, and well done!

It has been a 'forgettable' experience, for sure. I have no desire to ever go up a ladder again..but then I see that wee thing on top of the RV that I need to look after. I may just leave that till next year.

I shall be happy just to be able to walk about normally again.

Thank you for the encouragement, too.

Gary
garyhaupt
Explorer
May 31, 2015
PatrickA51 wrote:
Good to hear that you are progressing.
Good Luck.

Thank you, Patrick. That is very kind of you.

Gary
PatrickA51
Explorer
May 31, 2015
Good to hear that you are progressing.
Good Luck.
garyhaupt
Explorer
May 31, 2015
tonyandkaren wrote:
Looking good Gary!

Looking forward to seeing you two in a couple weeks.

Gary

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