Yvette chronicles her journey in "Expedition out the backdoor". Among other things, she went on foot from Shropshire, England to Knoydart in Scotland ("sleeping rough" along the way) despite chronic osteoarthritis. Her ostoearthritis progressed to necrosis of the hip, and led to a total hip replacement. She and her family have since moved to an … Continue reading Still Moving- A lot- Despite Osteoarthritis and a Hip Replacement
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Tips For Those That Need a Hip Replacement
Thinking about what it’s like when you find out you need a hip replacement made me decide to write up some advice based on my experience. This is pretty daunting, especially if you’ve never had major surgery before. The first step is to find a good surgeon you have confidence in. I was lucky enough … Continue reading Tips For Those That Need a Hip Replacement
Welcome
I am a mechanical engineer born in 1953 with a lifetime interest in outdoor activities and fitness. My lovely wife of 46 years, Karen, and I live in Morgan Hill, Ca, a bit south of the San Francisco Bay Area. I have gone through and rehabbed from three major surgeries: two hip replacements, and a … Continue reading Welcome
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