Robohips77 wrote:It has been a long road just as Nemrod can tell you also. I went back to the surgeon Monday and he released me to start diving after the first of the year. If all goes right and I can get South I will be diving the springs on Presidents Day weekend. I was back in the pool today for the first time to swim and it felt
GREAT. I plan on some pool dives prior to going to see how things shape up. This new titanium rod and hip weigh a total of 16 lbs. Maybe I can dump a few lbs of lead!
Merry Christmas and God Bless Everyone on the Forum. Pray for our Troops that they have a safe Holiday and can return to their Families in short order. Safe Diving to all and to all a Good Night.

Wow, great news for you that the doc will clear you to dive soon, great
Me, not so lucky, I am going backwards. I will not be diving for a long time, especially if it involves any walking. Despite photos showing me on a bicycle, which I can in fact ride, I have a bad limp, a lot of pain, cannot walk up stairs or down them, cannot walk with a tank on my back without my leg giving way, it is very weak and unlike on a bicycle, when walking, the leg must carry the full weight.
So, anyways, maybe I will catch up with y'all in 2012.
I am contented and wish a happy and safe new year and most excellent Christmas to all you vintage equipment crazies

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James