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Wanted to read some of the old hip replacement posts for fun and ended up really interesting. I spent a long time working my way backwards and the best part was enjoying a lot of the replies from Josephine as she was quite available for discussion at that time. I think it went back like 11 years, it was interesting to read the posts back then, how they differed from now somewhat.

 

The posts were a lot shorter as only a few comments and then it stopped. Now people tend to stay around longer with their threads. Josephine was younger and it appeared she was a regular moderator then and so was in the threads a lot giving advice and wrote longer posts. I understand why she does not now as she has earned her retirement and is around for specific help still. A lot of the posts were upbeat and positive, but that could be because they did not stay around long in post OP. I did like one thing Josephine posted, as she stated to one lady who posted a very good progress report and Josephine thanked her for taking the time to come back, as the ones who are doing good seem to not come in and tell about it because they have gone on with their life. Now our members take us on a longer journey to see how they are doing....which is nice. I didn't notice as many people having infections, but I think the bone smart is very well known now and so there will be the good and the not so good, but they also need comfort and advice, which is found here. As the forums popularity grows it will be more likely to have some problems with hip replacement from members.

 

Oh, also a daughter's mother in her 70s had hip restrictions and her daughter wanted to know if they were life long. Josephine said LOL, no and that she had friends after hip replacement who rode motorbikes I believe, rockclimbing, and other things, marathon but did not think her mother would want to run a marathon. I just really enjoyed the read, sorry if I did not exactly quote Josephine's exact wording but close. It inspired me and gave me hope with her helpful comments.

 

Josephine, you are special!!!! We want you to get your rest, you deserve it and are always around when needed.

 

Alexthecat, I found a post back in 2011 I believe where you had an oxinium implant which is what I'm getting. You were backpacking, rollerblading, skiing, dancing, biking and headed for a mountain biking trip. Wow!!! I assume things are still going great for you..? I wont be doing all those things, but was excited to find that post by you. Well I dont have much to do, so I'm constantly looking around in the old forums, just happened to see it.

 

Thanks Layla. I never yet figured out how to do the tag thing....I need to work on that, read the directions again.

 

@Josephine Thanks, I am using it now and it seems to be working....