Thanks for the update, Chuck. I agree with the Doc. Find a way to wean
yourself off the pain meds. It will not be pleasant, but the consequences
of not doing so can be tragic.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 7:02 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Friday Flower from Jim N.
>I saw the doc yesterday for my first xray. He reports that I'm doing
> very well. No problems and very good range of motion for only 6 weeks
> post surgery. However, pain is part of this surgery. Complete healing
> can require as long as 4 months. Previously, I thought that cardiac
> bypass surgery had to be one of the worst things to have done. But my
> recollection of that is that I was pretty much pain free after 3 weeks.
> I'm told that hip joints are also a piece of cake relative to knees.
> I'm better this morning. I probably wrenched the knee in some way
> turning over in bed in my sleep.
>
> But the doc says I also have to start weaning myself of the pain meds.
> That ought to be fun. :-)
>
> The bright spot is the new eyes. If I could walk better I'd go outside
> with an OM of some sort and take some pictures. I'm positive I can (for
> the first time in many years) focus them accurately.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> Chris Barker wrote:
>> :-)
>>
>> Sorry that your knee still gives you gyp.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On 20 Nov 2009, at 07:28, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>
>>> We're just doing our best to slow you down. :-)
>>>
>>> Chuck Norcutt (whose excuse is a throbbing knee at 2:30 am)
>>>
>>
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