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Bravo to you, Dot.  I just wish the medical profession had a similar 
solution for calcified and constantly painful shoulders.  My husband could 
use two new ones.

Barbara


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dot Wiggins" <dotwgns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 10:07 PM
Subject: [RC] Fw: [AERCMembersForum] Hip Replacement


> I had both hips replaced in 1995 (June/Oct)  Started riding in early 96.
> Ridden  every season since.  At age 72 did 5 50s and 5 LDs.  73 and 74 
> have
> only done LDs, it's kind of fun to get in and take care of the horse and
> then take a nap.<g>  At 75 I'm sort of thinking of trying a 50 or two this
> year.   (The horse is a potential 100 miler, she is just playing around on
> LDs)
> Be sure you find a Dr that understands you expect to be active.   My Dr 
> gave
> me the choice of an appliance suitable for "Saturday afternoon bridge 
> games"
> , his words, or one for an athlete.  He understood perfectly and put in 
> the
> toughest one he had, guaranteed for at least 20 years.
> Didn't make me 40 again, but sure took away the pain.
>
> I know several older ranchers that have ridden for years with new hips, 
> and
> knees too.



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