My annual follow-up was back the very end of December. I had to arrive early, to get a few x-rays taken prior to seeing the Doctor (Thorsett, who is still just an awesome guy). Then, on to the exam room...
He looked at the x-rays, had me walk "the runway" (up & down the hall connecting the other exam rooms), and proclaimed that everything looked fabulous. I thought so too. I did tell him about getting back into agility with my dog, Dharma, a bit tentatively I admit. However, his first question was, "How is she doing!?" So, I showed him photos from our trial, explained her placements & Q's. He was encouraging and positive. He had just done another total hip replacement on a woman in her early 50's that also runs agility.
His final comment to me was that he wanted me back in 5 years. He also hoped that my next replacement would, because of his retirement, be done by one of his Junior partners...an estimated 15 years from now.
Life is great. My leg is great. I have strengthening work to do. My big toe goes numb now & then, and climbing up & down ladders seems to be the roughest thing on me. But, that's an easy enough thing to avoid!
Last post, I'm guessing. Hoping!
