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Not Always PMR/GCA

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Among several other afflictions, I also have osteoarthritis. I'm now in line for a replacement hip and after that a new knee. It would have been useful if they had been for the same leg, but providence (or something) decided otherwise. I was always the awkward one!

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Why not just ask for both to be removed and replaced with wheels?????????

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polkadotcom in reply to PMRpro

Now there's a thought! But I've applied to have the newest pneumatic ones fitted so that I just glide!

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polkadotcom

I'm afraid I disagree with you, my diet is customised for me. Thank you for your interest, but further details are not required.

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Classicmike

Don't Ask for both to be done at the same time You would'nt have a leg to stand on if you get my drift.

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polkadotcom

Mike, I haven't got one now! I'm thinking a sledge for the winter would be a good thing!

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Annodomini

In my experience, it takes only a few weeks for you to be mobile after a hip op. One day I went to the corner shop on my crutches and on my way back spotted that the Tesco delivery had arrived half an hour early at my gate. Would you believe that without even thinking about it, I ran with my crutches? Your surgeon and physios will tell you how soon it's wise to have the other leg done. Never mind a sledge, I think a mini-hovercraft would be ideal.

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polkadotcom

What a good idea! Any more suggestions anyone? I tried growing wings, but it didn't 'take'.

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daveD

IT is good that we can still have a bit of Banter while on this strange journy..all the best to you.

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polkadotcom in reply to daveD

I'm always up for a bit of banter, Dave D - what happened to Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich?

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daveD

LO polkadotcom just finished pottering in my small garden,bit of a cool breeze has blown in.as 4 Dozy.Beaky, Mick & Tich , I Think a couple of them have moved on to the great studio in the Sky. Wots left of the group if anything like myself will be happy with Jim Jams & a mug of Ovaltine. Take care Dave.

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