Pedals, Paddles and Poles
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Vegas Valley, NV
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My first post on Bike Forums asked the same question, only it was for me.
I had both hips replaced July 08 (left) and Sept. 08 (right) at the age of 54. I had given up riding for several years because of the pain.
I am back to riding several times a week. One ride was nearly three hours.
3 weeks ago I biffed it really "good." I received 11 stitches in my left knee and my ankle looked pregnant, it still is swollen. The hips are fine. I went down hard on my left side. The joint has never ached at all. The technology is fantastic. The only problem she can expect long term is getting through the airport. She will get extra attention, plan on it and enjoy her bionic limbs.
Best of healing and rehab to you. Its gonna be hard for you as well. She will need a couple of months of babying, then look out. She will ride you into the ground.
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