He's Back! He's Re-Built! He's Better Than Ever!

veryolddog · 10-28-2013, 08:01 PM

A little over 4 weeks ago, I had total hip replacement surgery. It seems like you make some forward progress then you take a step backwards but on the whole there is significant improvement. So this past weekend, I did my first smoke on the wood smoker in six weeks. We also did a lot of cooking which played a big role in our weekend. The nice thing about this recovery is that there is no more pain to my hip. The process of recovery involves the strengthening of the muscles in the leg and retraining to walk without a cane. So here is a video summarizing the weekend cook.

http://youtu.be/A5mNJHhcUC4

SmittyJonz · 10-28-2013, 08:18 PM

Smoking after only 4 Weeks - WoW.

Okie Sawbones · 10-28-2013, 09:05 PM

Good going on the hip. Stay active; keep on smoking!

16Adams · 10-28-2013, 09:08 PM

Heck Yes. Make Up Smoke is some of the best smoke you'll ever have ��

Best wishes for a 100% recovery

peeps · 10-28-2013, 09:12 PM

A buddy of mine had hip replacement a year and a half ago at the age of 33. I was surprised at how quick his recovery was in terns of just getting around. He came over for a BBQ just a week or so after and was using his walker and said it was the first time in years his hip didn't hurt in day to day activity. He had pain from the incision and in his muscled, but the hip pain was gone. His doc cleared him to play racquetball again after a year.

Glad you are getting around ok and nice work on the smoker!

mrbill · 10-28-2013, 09:25 PM

glad to see you're able to get back to what you love

okiej · 10-28-2013, 09:52 PM

Good luck with the hip! Great video, Love biscuits and gravy. Breakfast is good anytime!

nucornhusker · 10-28-2013, 09:53 PM

Stickburning 6 weeks after hip replacement. That's how you know you've got the bug, badly.

Glad to hear you are doing well, Ed.

And man, that is some CHUNKY biscuits and gravy.

layne · 10-28-2013, 10:04 PM

Congrats!
I just passed the1 year mark after mine. Good as new!

martyleach · 10-29-2013, 12:10 AM

Great for you! Do pulled pork often as the pulling process is really great for your hips and knees. See if any doctor tells you that....

chambersuac · 10-29-2013, 12:29 AM

Good for you. God bless you and grant you strength, comfort, peace, and a complete healing!

sliding_billy · 10-29-2013, 03:21 AM

Awesome job Ed!

BettysNephew · 10-29-2013, 03:37 PM

Great job on the recovery. I had my knees replaced 8 weeks apart and will be returning to work in 2 weeks. The 10 weeks following the second are going quite quickly. I got back on the BGE a couple of times after about 6 weeks following the first surgery and about a month after the second. It is amazing what a guy will do to get a bit of hickory smoke in his face. Hang in there it only gets better with time.

GoolsbyMD · 10-29-2013, 03:45 PM

I didn't have hip replacement but I did have knee reconstruction and my biggest advice is stay on top of the physical therapy and learn to love ice compresses. I went as far as purchasing an at home ice therapy machine. So I could deal with the constant PT homework amd swelling.

BettysNephew · 10-29-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GoolsbyMD

I didn't have hip replacement but I did have knee reconstruction and my biggest advice is stay on top of the physical therapy and learn to love ice compresses. I went as far as purchasing an at home ice therapy machine. So I could deal with the constant PT homework amd swelling.

Agreed, the therapy seems to be even more important than the actual surgery as far as how you will function afterward.

10-28-2013, 08:01 PM	#1
veryolddog On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-20-13 Location: New Braunfels	He's Back! He's Re-Built! He's Better Than Ever! A little over 4 weeks ago, I had total hip replacement surgery. It seems like you make some forward progress then you take a step backwards but on the whole there is significant improvement. So this past weekend, I did my first smoke on the wood smoker in six weeks. We also did a lot of cooking which played a big role in our weekend. The nice thing about this recovery is that there is no more pain to my hip. The process of recovery involves the strengthening of the muscles in the leg and retraining to walk without a cane. So here is a video summarizing the weekend cook. http://youtu.be/A5mNJHhcUC4

10-28-2013, 08:18 PM	#2
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Smoking after only 4 Weeks - WoW. __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

10-28-2013, 09:05 PM	#3
Okie Sawbones Banned Join Date: 09-03-13 Location: Edgewood, TX	Good going on the hip. Stay active; keep on smoking! __________________ My cooking family - 48" Jambo Pit Clone, Blaz'n Grill Works Gridiron Pellet, Primo XL Ceramic, Weber 22", Lynx 36" SS Grill PNWBA - CBJ, KCBS - CBJ DAV, VFW Cooking BBQ since 1971, seriously cooking BBQ since 1996, when I read Smoke and Spice.

10-28-2013, 09:08 PM	#4
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	Heck Yes. Make Up Smoke is some of the best smoke you'll ever have �� Best wishes for a 100% recovery __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

10-28-2013, 09:12 PM	#5
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	A buddy of mine had hip replacement a year and a half ago at the age of 33. I was surprised at how quick his recovery was in terns of just getting around. He came over for a BBQ just a week or so after and was using his walker and said it was the first time in years his hip didn't hurt in day to day activity. He had pain from the incision and in his muscled, but the hip pain was gone. His doc cleared him to play racquetball again after a year. Glad you are getting around ok and nice work on the smoker! __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

10-28-2013, 09:25 PM	#6
mrbill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-25-13 Location: Tx	glad to see you're able to get back to what you love __________________ NYG Smokey Joe-Copper gas assist Weber Performer-Rec Tec 590 pellet grill/smoker

10-28-2013, 09:52 PM	#7
okiej is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-20-13 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Name/Nickname : Jeff	Good luck with the hip! Great video, Love biscuits and gravy. Breakfast is good anytime!

10-28-2013, 09:53 PM	#8
nucornhusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Lincoln, NE	Stickburning 6 weeks after hip replacement. That's how you know you've got the bug, badly. Glad to hear you are doing well, Ed. And man, that is some CHUNKY biscuits and gravy. __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Kamado Joe BigJoe & Joe Jr, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

10-28-2013, 10:04 PM	#9
layne On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-06-13 Location: Gonzales,Louisiana	Congrats! I just passed the1 year mark after mine. Good as new!

10-29-2013, 12:10 AM	#10
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Great for you! Do pulled pork often as the pulling process is really great for your hips and knees. See if any doctor tells you that.... __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

10-29-2013, 12:29 AM	#11
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Good for you. God bless you and grant you strength, comfort, peace, and a complete healing! __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

10-29-2013, 03:21 AM	#12
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Awesome job Ed!

10-29-2013, 03:37 PM	#13
BettysNephew Got Wood. Join Date: 08-03-12 Location: Cedar Rapids,Iowa	Great job on the recovery. I had my knees replaced 8 weeks apart and will be returning to work in 2 weeks. The 10 weeks following the second are going quite quickly. I got back on the BGE a couple of times after about 6 weeks following the first surgery and about a month after the second. It is amazing what a guy will do to get a bit of hickory smoke in his face. Hang in there it only gets better with time.

10-29-2013, 03:45 PM	#14
GoolsbyMD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Chesapeake, VA	I didn't have hip replacement but I did have knee reconstruction and my biggest advice is stay on top of the physical therapy and learn to love ice compresses. I went as far as purchasing an at home ice therapy machine. So I could deal with the constant PT homework amd swelling. __________________ US Navy. WSM 18.5", Stumps Smoker Baby, SF 24x48 RF, Weber OTG.