good news and bad news for BBB

Fantastic!

It was really difficult for me because I was unable to walk much or exercise. Now that I can, my stationary bike is a wonderful use for me. My knee can now bend enough that I will be able to drive my car again. Freedom from my home at last. Maybe I even will be able to take my Dolly and Madison to the nearby dog park.

My weight loss is going to cost me money. My pants and shirts are way to big and I get to buy some new ones that fit. The only things that still fit are my shoes.

BBB

Life's a bitch, isn't it. Exercise is hardest and most painful for those who need it the most.

I used to have a cigarette lighter with the motto "I'm in no shape to work out."

I got good news yesterday. My wonderful physician who fixed my damaged right knee replacement will replace my right hip on May 7th. I finally had to stop the pain and walking, standing limitations. I had to wait long enough after my knee surgery so that I can have my hip done. I was very lucky that he had an open so soon. It usually takes two or three months because he is so busy and in demand because of his great representation. Maybe I will be able to go dancing again.

BBB

Cheers to you and for the excellence and responsiveness of the medical community to which you have access. May this operation go smoothly and may your recovery be swift.

On that note ... :

Darn glad you found a doc you can trust. I would probably go to all kinds of extremes to avoid surgery of any kind.

Wishing you well, BBB. Expecting you'll be on the dance floor in no time.

Good to hear of the fast action re your physician's schedule, BBB.

Good for you BBB! Persistence pays off in most things, and the qualities that go into that are the usual hallmarks of winners. I admire your spirit and character and wish you all the best.

Thanks, I will try to live up to your expectations.

BBB

Butrflynet and I went to my regular physician, Tina whom I adore, yesterday afternoon to go through all of the tests required to determine if I can have my hip surgery on May 7th. Everything was good---EXCEPT FOR ONE LITTLE THING---my heart must be stress tested as it's not quite as strong as when I had my knee surgery in June last year. Old age is not cooperating with me, I guess. Tina is trying to get a rush appointment for the test so I don't lose my surgery date. I'm ordering my heart to wise up and get powerful so I can get rid of my hip pain. Damn heart, you had better obey me because I'm going to meet with my wonderful surgeon's assistant tomorrow to see if they think I'm OK to proceed with the surgery on May 7th.

BBB

Yeah. If you can't coax it into compliance, beat it into submission.

Some good news. My heart obeyed me and is OK according to my Tina doctor report from the specialist. But she still wants to make another easier test just to be safe. She is telling my surgeon she has approved me for the surgery on May 7th. HURRAY!

PS: She said I had to eat more meat. When Dolly and Madison doggies heard that, they both ran under a desk.

BBB

They must think they're the perfect little vegetarians.

Good news there, whew.

I'm rooting for you.

Yesterday, Butrflynet and I spent 3-1/2 hours at the hospital taking 5 more tests. Everything has been OK. The last test for a Echocardiogram will be Tuesday May 1st. Then, on May 7th, the fun begins.

I'm so glad my appointment started at 10 a.m. Terrible wind storms started about 4 pm, with 70 MPR wind bursts. So glad we didn't have to drive in them.

BBB

So far so good on the tests.

Yes, big wind.

All of my seven tests were finally approved two days ago and my hip surgery is OK for Monday 5/7. Monday will start a week of strong winds, rain and lightning. What a bad time for going back and forth to the hospital.

My son, Stuart, left Arizona this morning to drive to our home in Albuquerque to be with me for this surgery. What a loveable son! I'm relieved he will be here before our stormy weather starts. Hope he doesn't have to drive back to Arizona in the middle of it.

Butrflynet spent all of yesterday preparing some of his favorite foods. What a loveable sister!

Loveable Dolly and Madison doggies will go crazy when Stuart arrives at our door!

The Lady Diane wants to help Butrflynet while I'm in the hospital. What a loveable friend! Her Sally dogs loves to come to our home. What a loveable doggie!

I'm lucky that I have the best surgeon in my hospital. What a loveable guy!

BBB