The sch00lteacher saga. Part Three, Total Hip Replacement, Right Leg.

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This is part three. The last of a three part installment. Where one and two are, is anybody's guess.

This is the one I am dealing with now. In September I came to Literotica. After the 11th, needed someplace to talk with people.

I should tell you that my hips have been killing me for a long time, over 15 years. Arthritis brought on by some sort of childhood thing I don't fully understand.

The first replacement happened in June, I was back at work in August. So I thought the second one whould go about the same. I asked the doc to schedule it the first part of November. With Thanksgiving and Christmas, I really would not miss all that much work.

Everything happened pretty much the same as it did in part two. With a few exceptions. One being I had a spinal block this time instead of general anesthesia. Very interesting. I heard and felt (in my teeth) the saw when they cut off my hip ball. Later I heard them hammering the shit out of something steel. But I really was out of it. Time meant nothing, no pain. I liked this better than the general. If and when they need worked on again, I am going spinal.

I should add that this operation took over an hour longet than the first one. According to the doctor they had to do a lot more cutting to get to the joint, and the muscles were a lot tighter on the right side.

One of the other differences this time was the way I acted. I did shit like try to get out of bed, and I didn't know why. I can't remember some of the other crap. I know I called my wife one night late, in bad pain, crying. She came in and got me more medication.The nurses were not too happy with me. After a while I didn't care much for them either. They acted a little too bitchy.

The first few weeks at home went the same. Blood tests, PT.

The end of November came, I was still in a lot of pain. Christmas came and went. Still in pain, still not walking well. I was supposed to be back at work now. This was the first hint that things were not going like they did with the left leg. The doctor kept me out until just the other day, 2/13/02. By then I certainly should have felt good enough to return to work. I wasn't. Now he has me out until the end of March.

I am taking a lot of medication for pain. Including the patch thing with the morophine like drug in it... can't find it in the dictionary. So sometimes I am not thinking very clearly. If I post something weird, it is probably the medication talking, not me. I have some new exercises to do. And six weeks to kill. I am getting bored and frustrated. I want to go back to work. I want to get out of the house. I tried driving, ran a red light I did not see. So I don't drive. I can't walk far. So I am stuck. Unless someone takes me out. This adds to the frustration.

I come here. I go to eBay. I hit a few other web sites. I read, a hell of a lot. And I watch a lot of TV....

That's the story Plasticman. And anyone else who took the time to read this crap.

Again I did not write this shit to boost my ego. I don't care if you read it or not. It felt good to write it down. Therapy of some sort I guess.

If you did read all three parts, thanks.

There are some other issues I do not want to discuss here. Some of you know what they are and are doing a great job of keeping them to yourselves. Thanks.

I love this board. I don't know if I would have made it this far with out it. Or without you guys.

THANKS.
 
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I read all three of the threads. I'm quite new here and since you don't know me, my comments may not mean too much, but after reading your threads I just wanted to wish you well. I hate to see anyone in pain, physical or emotional.
Your name is what drew me to read your threads. I'm also a teacher. Mid winter break going on this week, so I have some time to drop in here.
Take good care.
 
Dude, you need to make a movie

"The Six Million Dollar sch00lteacher"

We rebuilt him, faster, better, crankier, wittier... :D
 
I'm keeping myself updated with each of your posts schoolteacher, you're not alone out there, 'kay?

I pray your pain eases, and that you find something you enjoy, to fill your time with..
We're all here for you :)

(Happy Vals Day :rose: )
 
sch00lteacher, I can't believe all this stuff has happened to you this early in life! Hopefully, that means that you're getting it out of the way early. Most people wait till they're older and more frail to have heart attacks, hip replacements, etc. The way I see it, you're smart enough to get all that done while you're still young and strong! :)

The bright side, while it may not seem that bright right now, is that you will have many great stories to torture your students with. When I was in school, all the best stories were from my teachers who were in Viet Nam. They could go on for days. In retrospect, they - like you - actually had some interesting stories to share. But when you're that age, it's like Viet Nam, yeah, Hitler, yeah so, heart attack, whatever, Indians, slaves, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, yeah okay dude, where's my car? All you can really think about is getting the hell out of there.

In all seriousness, I think it's awesome that you're strong enough to deal with all this and still have a sense of humor and care about eBay, reading etc. With that much time in pain and all the other bs, it would be easy to let that stuff kick your ass. I'm really happy to see that you're kicking its ass instead. If there's ever anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask.
 
Good grief!

Sorry, buddy, that's just too much at your age!

I've got a bum right knee as a result of an injury followed by two surgeries almost 25 years ago, that the Dr.'s now say will need replacement surgery, but after reading this I'll keep wearing my knee brace.

Hang in there my friend!
 
That's rough, all right. I hope things turn the corner, I'll be thinking about you. I'm glad you'll be around a bunch, though. I always like seeing you on the board, sch00lteacher.
 
*bratcat* - ...you know how to find me should you ever need me.

Yes I do. Thanks kid, for the continued support. I know you care.


bejo - I'm quite new here and since you don't know me, my comments may not mean too much, but after reading your threads I just wanted to wish you well.

Bejo, your comments mean as much to me as anyone else's. It doesn't matter that you are 'new'. Your a part of the Literotica family now. Thank you very much.


LukkyKnight - "The Six Million Dollar sch00lteacher"

We rebuilt him, faster, better, crankier, wittier...


That is sort of what it feels like. By the time they are done with me... (your right about crankier ;) )


lickerish - ...you're not alone out there, 'kay?

I know, and that is why I love this board so much. Most of the people here would do anything for anyone here, just have to ask them. Thank you Lickerish, and thank you Literotica.


lovetoread - Be well.

I'm trying. Which reminds me, I need to go do my exercises. Yuck.


Laurel - I think it's awesome that you're strong enough to deal with all this and still have a sense of humor and care about eBay, reading etc. With that much time in pain and all the other bs, it would be easy to let that stuff kick your ass. I'm really happy to see that you're kicking its ass instead. If there's ever anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask.

You can and do get used to pain. It becomes part of your life, and you forget what it was like before you had it. I am fighting back. I could go lay in bed and stay there all day. Sometimes that is what I want to do. You all ready do a lot for me. You give me this, a place to be with my friends while stuck in the house. Thank you for Literotica (Manu too).

plasticman33 - Dr.'s now say will need replacement surgery, but after reading this I'll keep wearing my knee brace.

No! That isn't the point of this! Get your knee fixed dumbass. It is going to hurt like hell for awhile, but then the pain goes away, all the pain. And you'll be able to do things you can't right now. I'd gladly have both hips done again. I know what the long term outcome will be. I know what I felt like before I had them done.


KillerMuffin - You know how to get a hold of me if ya need a good VA vent, my man.

Yep, I do. And I will too. Thanks for being there.


Harbinger - I always like seeing you on the board, sch00lteacher.

And I always like hearing people say that. I know I ruffel a few feathers and piss a few people off. But that is part of life, and part of this board. I don't think anyone is to the point that they are looking for a hitman yet. And hey, I miss your old AV. Thanks.

Ladybird

I love you too. :heart:
 
you have been through a lot.
and you are correct, sometimes venting or just writing it down can be very theraputic.
i cannot imagine the trouble you are having with this hip surgery.
My M-I-L has had her hip and knee replaced. recovery and PT werevery trying for her and she is in her early 60's and i knew her before and after her surgeries. they have helped her get mobile again.
i hope all works out for you.

one thing most certain....this board is great for people to vert, discuss problems and most are just plain, sincere, loving people.

hang in there. we are here for you (and anyone else)
 
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one thing most certain....this board is great for people to vert, discuss problems and most are just plain, sincere, loving people.

hang in there. we are here for you (and anyone else)


Right on. The only reason I come here every morning is because there are so many great people here. There are a few assorted nuts, and a couple of assholes. But the rest of you, I wouldn't give you up for anything.

I love this place.

*wiping away a tiny little tear*

Seriously, I do. Your a great bunch of people. You know that as well as I do.
 
Damn, just got done reading all 3 parts and I am just sitting here in awe at what you've gone through. My gods, its scary for me to think about it. I really do wish you the best of luck on your on going recovery.
 
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Damn, just got done reading all 3 parts and I am just sitting here in awe at what you've gone through. My gods, its scary for me to think about it. I really do wish you the best of luck on your on going recovery.

Thank you my new friend. Shit happens and you have to deal with it.

I have known that I would need my hips done for about 10 years. The doctors kept telling me to wait, to wait for the tecnology to improve (sound familiar Fly?). And for me to get older. As they stand today a new hip is only good for about 20 years in an old fart. 20 years because they really don't move around a lot. Some one my age, they will last around 10 to 12 years. Then I have to have them done again.

I waited as long as I could. The pain was just too damn bad. So...

Now the heart attack, that wasn't planned at all. Heart attacks run in my family, but no one has had them this early in their life. I am ahead of everybody by about 10 years.

Again, thanks for the concern. Again, nice to meet you.

Teach
 
No, sorry, the correct response was "Shut the fuck up, Harbinger."

Don't apologize, that's just me being a smartass. I was only kidding.:D
 
I'm sorry LadyBird I thought you knew about that little ol' heart attack. No big thing.

Watching my diet. Taking my pills. I would be out walking for exercise, if I could... I feel fine.

Of course every now and then I get a twinge in my chest and start freaking out. Is it?

I'm doing fine. I'll let you know if things change.

Harbinger, thanks. And thanks for bringing the old AV back, much better. :)
 
Ladybird said:


Yeah.. well make sure you do. I worry you know..

http://home.att.net/~scorh2/Flower3y.gif

I know you do, which may be why I never brought all this up in our conversations. I didn't want you to worry.

If I ever disappear for over a month without saying why, then you can worry okay? Until then things are fine. I was very lucky having the heart attack when and where I did. I have changed a lot of my lifestyle. The only bad thing I still do is smoke. I want to quit that, I even tried. Made it all summer. Then some shit happened with my Daughter and I either started smoking again, or I killed someone. I'm smoking so he is still alive. :D

Love ya LadyBird :heart:.
 
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