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My OG mend has started.

I am waiting on transport to go see the Dr.

2 - PT sessions done. Noted some smoothing out of my strides with the walker once the muscle is warmed up. Did some new stuff that make sense to do when I do it but would have never thought to do it on my own.

They no longer shadow my walk to the gym with a wheel chair so the PT folks are saying I am getting better without saying it.

It is amazing that doing so little makes me tired.
I could take a nap right now.
 
a proverb that dates to at least the 19th century. “Move it or lose it” a popular exercise adage.
If bone joints aren’t moved, a person might lose the ability to move in the future.
 
Had a cluster with the DR visit.

Somehow the ride was cancelled. The place tried to put me in an Uber. Ain’t happening with a broken leg.

Then a staff Tesla got me here although an hour late. All went well with the DR. Good until the next one in December.

He asked me what the plan was to get home:wtf
I said I thought that was up to you and the Vi??

Told him no way I can go yet because I got no real help at home. I guess we will see.

Now I have been waiting for 3/4 hour now for them (Vi) to figure out a ride back which is not looking to good.
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Ride showed up. Same very nice young lady in a very shiny Tesla.

Snuck dinner in and now I am officially hurting.
 
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budman said:
Had a cluster with the DR visit.

Somehow the ride was cancelled. The place tried to put me in an Uber. Ain’t happening with a broken leg.

Then a staff Tesla got me here although an hour late. All went well with the DR. Good until the next one in December.

He asked me what the plan was to get home:wtf
I said I thought that was up to you and the Vi??

Told him no way I can go yet because I got no real help at home. I guess we will see.

Now I have been waiting for 3/4 hour now for them (Vi) to figure out a ride back which is not looking to good.

Now it is dinner time so that will be cold whenever I do get back.
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No sympathy from me mister- you turned down my offer for Dutch Goose. Hmmph- so there!
 
Dutch Goose, haven't been there in a minute, definitely enjoy that place. Keep on keepin' om Bud
 
Woke up with one sore leg and shitty attitude.
Work is faltering (as I knew) and the CFO has come to find out and then hammered me on it being unacceptable.

WELL WTF DO YOU EXPECT ME TO DO??

I hung up on her of course :laughing

Just what I needed. Is it really hard to understand that because I am in health prison I cannot go get new jobs and now I have one guy getting paid to do nothing???

It sucks. Finally got one chore done with the new software though. Huge win and huge PITA.

And then there is what I am here for. Rehab.
All focus is on stairs, toilet 16” and bed 29”.

Bed is done ✅

Stairs went pretty well. Tiring but ok. Need a cane though since rails are not on each side. Got a B+ on those with more work to do.

Toilet. I am pissed that Mr Crapper was a short man. 16” is low when you got a broken leg and no tails to help. Failed miserably.

Yes they make comodes and risers for the John’s but Mrs Budman is a total neat freak and is worried I will scratch something by using an accessory.

Literally it could take another week to be able to make 16” doable. Maybe more.

Maybe insurance will say FU and your 16” we are done paying for rehab and then she will be stuck with whatever it takes. Honestly that attitude really ticks me off so our relationship is taking a hit for sure.
 
budman said:
Woke up with one sore leg and shitty attitude.
Work is faltering (as I knew) and the CFO has come to find out and then hammered me on it being unacceptable.

WELL WTF DO YOU EXPECT ME TO DO??

I hung up on her of course :laughing

Just what I needed. Is it really hard to understand that because I am in health prison I cannot go get new jobs and now I have one guy getting paid to do nothing???

It sucks. Finally got one chore done with the new software though. Huge win and huge PITA.

And then there is what I am here for. Rehab.
All focus is on stairs, toilet 16” and bed 29”.

Bed is done ✅

Stairs went pretty well. Tiring but ok. Need a cane though since rails are not on each side. Got a B+ on those with more work to do.

Toilet. I am pissed that Mr Crapper was a short man. 16” is low when you got a broken leg and no tails to help. Failed miserably.

Yes they make comodes and risers for the John’s but Mrs Budman is a total neat freak and is worried I will scratch something by using an accessory.

Literally it could take another week to be able to make 16” doable. Maybe more.

Maybe insurance will say FU and your 16” we are done paying for rehab and then she will be stuck with whatever it takes. Honestly that attitude really ticks me off so our relationship is taking a hit for sure.
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Maybe there's a bathroom remodel in your future? Two birds, one stone?

Sucks. Feel for you @budman. Is this the first time you've been laid out like this? Or just the first time in a long time? Trying to make sense of SWMBO; maybe she sees you as superman :thumbup
 
Well considering the bathroom was new 1.5 years ago a remodel is not going to happen.

First time in 11 years that I have been a patient. (Knee replacement).

By this point on that one I was already going back to work. This one is more intense. Honestly don’t think the age is making much of a difference.

Just did a lap around the facility as I have graduated to self walking status.
 
It's not age, my buddy was in his 30's and broke both his femurs, even when he made it back to work you could see he was definitely not close to 100% it is a lot to heal.
 
Toilets come with higher bowl heights that work better for the elderly or people in recovery. And they don’t look any different. You might try using one of those. I have two of those in my home.
 
budman said:
Well considering the bathroom was new 1.5 years ago a remodel is not going to happen.

First time in 11 years that I have been a patient. (Knee replacement).

By this point on that one I was already going back to work. This one is more intense. Honestly don’t think the age is making much of a difference.

Just did a lap around the facility as I have graduated to self walking status.
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New just a year ago? You better not scratch anything! :laughing

Good job walking by yourself. I’d focus on that. If anything I’ve become more disciplined over the years. I’d follow doctor directions better now at my age than when I was 20. I don’t think I followed anything when I was 20 :teeth
 
Needs air bag suspension,
maybe the high pressure launch feature ?
Blow you off the seat, to stick a standing pose, , ,

Floor boards, for what position ?
Rear sets?

Which leg ?
I broke a left Tibia,
I rigged a hand clutch in my F 100, to get around, independently.
Let my friends off the helping hook.
I had a cast cover and a stool in the shower, for my med aids.
I wrote in to a Snowboard magazine with my cast pix, and got a new board too.
My first ride back in the fat boy's saddle, was to Mariposa for the rally, wandered around with a cane, I mostly carried it, workin' my rehab.
:mstingray to :ride, , ,:applause
 
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glad to hear you're making progress Budman. Sorry to hear about your potty problems, when I got my hip replaced I was lucky the house I was in had higher toilet but no grab rails.
 
budman said:
Toilet. I am pissed that Mr Crapper was a short man. 16” is low when you got a broken leg and no tails to help. Failed miserably.
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As i mentioned before, the toilet was what got me after hip replacement. I fell because it was too low and I didn't have an extension. Not only did i feel like an idiot, it really screwed up my rehab in a big way.
Seriously, if I was in your shoes, i would just have it replaced with a tall toilet before I got home, and also have a extension/riser available... it'll be the best money you ever spend, imo.
 
I posted a link to the extension seat with handles. I like this type because they fit well, look OEM and the handles are removable.
 
budman move

four steps in my front entry are smooth finished oak
I was in socks

budman move
I slipped
Femur OK
I hope I don't have a black eye

We are supposed to learn from our, and our friend's, mistakes.

Senior moment.
 
I am 5 months post TKR and still do good leg up and bad leg down. Give yourself time.

+3 on the higher white throne.
 
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