Back with a new hip

[Oren]

Bionic?   A real hip guy?

Didn't anyone tell you guys that it hurts like hell when I laugh? Actually, I wondered if I qualified for "cybernetic"... the new hip is made of ceramic and highly cross-linked polyester...

Thanks for your humour and kindness - I am healthy, and my wife is wonderfully supportive, so it is just a matter of  perserverence and acquiring the necessary new skills. (sort of like learning Linux, but with a lot more sweat... )

I'll get back to "Respect" as soon as I can sit down comfortably ,

Oren.

[Marc JX8P]

Good to hear you're feeling well Oren! Oh - and don't try any mods and other additions to the hip... it might be comparable to Linux but one upgrade at a time should be enough!

On a more serious note, it's very interesting to hear the materials they made it from... I always thought they used a kind of surgical steel alloy but ceramics and polyester should be lighter and harder. Very interestiing stuff.

[folderol]

Good to hear things are going OK, and you still have your sense of humour

I've noticed that ceramics are appearing all over the place these days.and in all sorts of unexpected places - very interesting.

[SoundKlops]

Hi Oren,

I wish you all the best.

Now you maybe an expert for hip hop.

Andreas

[Marc JX8P]

Hi Oren,

I wish you all the best.

Now you maybe an expert for hip hop.

Andreas

Another quality pun...

[Oren]

Marc, Andreas, Will,

The new joint is a total replacement. (and yes, I do hop around quite a bit, now )
Until recently, titanium was the material of choice, but they looked for something more similar to natural bone, and settled on ceramic. The bearing surfaces are "heavily cross-linked polyester" - very slippery and tough.

Now we are just waiting for the bone to grow and adhere to the new joint surfaces - four more weeks until I can start walking with that leg.
Then, no more hip-hop,,,

[kara]

Great to see you're going well Oren 

k

[folderol]

Great to see you're going well Oren 

k

+1 

[Wyatt]

Great to see you're going well Oren 

k

+1 

+ Yep!!   



Wyatt

[elwoodblues1969]

Oren,

From one disabled person to another,I really admire your perseverance through your ideal,as even though your situation differs from mine,there is some common ground we share.
Even though your situation seems to be going along exceptionally well,it's still a life altering event that turns your lifestyle upside down and it's just a matter of adapting to the change & resonating a new perspective on life in a positive light,which you have done quite well.

My disability has worsened with age & it will continue to do so,but as long as I keep fighting it with my exercise regiment,I can at least stave off the onset of leg paralysis for a while.

My situation has afforded me things that I would not have otherwise,so I am grateful & very content with with the new resources I have acquired.

Disabled or not,as we all get older..we're challenged to change into change & take pleasure in simple things,as well as seek meaning in areas that are new to us to be content & happy.

That being said,I wish you an ultra-speedy recovery & "Carpe Diem".

Your friend,

-Thom

[Oren]

...it's still a life altering event that turns your lifestyle upside down and it's just a matter of adapting to the change & resonating a new perspective on life in a positive light,which you have done quite well.
My situation has afforded me things that I would not have otherwise,so I am grateful & very content with with the new resources I have acquired.
Disabled or not,as we all get older..we're challenged to change into change & take pleasure in simple things,as well as seek meaning in areas that are new to us to be content & happy.

Thanks, gentlemen. It makes a difference....