Northwest Dive Club

Posted: **Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:37 pm**

Prayers for successful surgery and rapid rehab.

Posted: **Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:40 pm**

Good luck and here is hoping for a speedy recovery.

Posted: **Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:34 pm**

Best wishes for a smooth recovery and a swift (but safe) return to the water!!

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:49 am**

Thanks, everyone!!!!

Northwest divers are GREAT!

We're leaving the house for the hospital now - check-in time is 5:45 AM, and I'm first in line!

iacta alea est!

- John

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:09 am**

John Rawlings wrote:Thanks, everyone!!!!

Northwest divers are GREAT!

We're leaving the house for the hospital now - check-in time is 5:45 AM, and I'm first in line!

iacta alea est!

- John

Keeping you covered in prayer, John!
Hope all goes well.

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:42 pm**

I'm pretty loopy, (a good thing for a rebreather diver!), but they tell me that the surgery went well! Believe it or not, PT was just here and I took my first couple of steps!

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:59 pm**

That's great news John! Woohoo!

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:01 pm**

First steps to full recovery !!!

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:34 pm**

John Rawlings wrote:I'm pretty loopy, (a good thing for a rebreather diver!), but they tell me that the surgery went well! Believe it or not, PT was just here and I took my first couple of steps!

Sweetness!!!!

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:54 pm**

Of the four or so friends and family members who had the surgery, they all say it was one of their best decisions.

I'm sure you'll back to diving, basketball and everything else before you know.

All the best wishes from here...

:queenliz:

Posted: **Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:25 pm**

like like like like!!!!!!!!!!!

Lucy and i are doing happy happy happy dance for you!!!!!!!

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:22 am**

When I awakened this morning it was the first time in YEARS that I felt no arthritic pain in my hip! You can color me excited!!!!

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:26 am**

That is awesome news!

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:36 am**

John Rawlings wrote:When I awakened this morning it was the first time in YEARS that I felt no arthritic pain in my hip! You can color me excited!!!!

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:37 am**

John Rawlings wrote:When I awakened this morning it was the first time in YEARS that I felt no arthritic pain in my hip! You can color me excited!!!!

That's terrific, John! How long until you can get back in the water?

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:31 am**

John Rawlings wrote:I'm pretty loopy, (a good thing for a rebreather diver!), but they tell me that the surgery went well! Believe it or not, PT was just here and I took my first couple of steps!

They don't cut you any slack these days. They Doc told me the sooner they get you movin the less time it takes to heal! With hips and knees the joint is ready to use by the time they get you sewed back up! Amazing glue they use!

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:04 pm**

Sooooo..in addition to "excited" can I pick another color?? (Just sayin pink is a swell color...)

I am thrilled to hear this! And I can't believe P.T. started so soon.

Hugs for a speedy return to your favorite things - with no pain!

ppb

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:29 pm**

I'm so glad to hear it went well John. Here's to wishing you a speedy recovery and getting back in the water soon.

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:21 pm**

MAJOR Announcement!!!!!!

I just took my first post-surgical dump, AND I walked out of the bathroom when it was over!!!

- John

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:22 pm**

Good for you, I guess? Seriously, that's great! Hope the recovery continues to go well.

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:50 pm**

John Rawlings wrote:MAJOR Announcement!!!!!!

I just took my first post-surgical dump, AND I walked out of the bathroom when it was over!!!

- John

Woohoo!!

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:21 pm**

John Rawlings wrote:MAJOR Announcement!!!!!!

I just took my first post-surgical dump, AND I walked out of the bathroom when it was over!!!

- John

LMAO!

Never thought I'd be happy to hear about you taking a crap, but there it is.

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:40 pm**

GREAT!

With my spine surgery I was out of bed and walking with assistance a few hours after surgery. Lots of other hip, knee types also treking their way to the toilet and the next day up and down the hall.

Keep at it and you WILL overcome.

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:44 pm**

John Rawlings wrote:MAJOR Announcement!!!!!!

I just took my first post-surgical dump, AND I walked out of the bathroom when it was over!!!

- John

I'm all about celebrating a good dump, post surgical or otherwise!

Posted: **Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:07 pm**

John Rawlings wrote:MAJOR Announcement!!!!!!

I just took my first post-surgical dump, AND I walked out of the bathroom when it was over!!!

- John

Too bad Steding's not around. He'd really appreciate this. Poo was his favorite topic to talk about!

Congrats, John!

Northwest Dive Club

Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!

Re: Hip Surgery - Wish me luck!!!!