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I've been recovering from hip replacement (for longer than I'd hoped for) and as such have been hobbling from place to place using a cane. When I'm not mobile I'm leaning on something to take weight off the hip.
The other day I finally got back into my shop and made a pilot bushing (trans to engine) for a friend. So while contemplating something I was leaning on the lathe chuck with my left hand - and started the lathe with my right hand!! Mostly just scared the sh*t out of me. Took a little skin off of one knuckle.
Evidently I needed a safety reminder after being out of the shop for so long (I had back surgery right before the hip).
 
Glad to hear you survived with just a scare and a bit of skin. Coulda been a lot worse. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
 
As we get older the mind tends to wander
 
I guess that's why they show the safety videos in the first week of shop class.
I'm glad you're okay and recovering.

....be careful if you're on any pain meds too, some of that can make you sleepy and less concentrated.

-brino
 
That would get your attention. Glad you were not seriously hurt.
 
I've been recovering from hip replacement (for longer than I'd hoped for)

Groundhog, how long since the surgery? Please be very careful!! I had my 3rd (yes its a 3) hip replacement in Feb. I actually recovered from this one much quicker than the previous 2 (older, but in better shape). Then, almost 4 months after surgery, at a memorial service, I was leaning against the back of a couch, with my feet spread about 3 feet apart. All I did was lift my right foot to move it closer to my left foot, and when I put my foot down (you guessed it) my hip dislocated. This happened on 6/11, and I'm still wearing a brace that straps around my chest and waist with 2 metal bars that go down my side to my lower thigh with more straps that go around above my knee. Brace stays on until 9/11 (3 months), but hey, there is some good news, when it comes off I will have 2 nice pieces of 1" by 1/4" stainless steel bar about 30" long. According to my wife, that's the first thing I said when they put it on me in the hospital, even under very strong pain killers. That is a good one for the "you know you're a hobby machinist when" thread. Anyway, Groundhog, be sure to follow all your precautions for a FULL 6 months or longer. Happy (careful) Machining, JR49
 
JR49
Good for me to hear of your experiences - not so good for you though.
I had the "super path" procedure done June 22. We all (Dr., therapists, and ME!) had hoped for faster recovery. Although, in retrospect I probably should not have expected anything else. I've had back problems for lots of years and the hip went totally a year ago. So, I had been somewhat inactive (as far as walking & exercise) and overweight. I had back surgery in Feb. and that went pretty good, but I was still doing therapy when I went in for the hip.
There doesn't seem to be a problem, it is just taking a long while for the bone and soft tissue to grow & mend. Seems like it is getting better, abet very, very slowly.
Thanks for your encouragement (as you probably know I get discouraged at times) and for your advise to be cautious for 6 months.
 
JR49
Good for me to hear of your experiences - not so good for you though.
I had the "super path" procedure done June 22. We all (Dr., therapists, and ME!) had hoped for faster recovery. Although, in retrospect I probably should not have expected anything else. I've had back problems for lots of years and the hip went totally a year ago. So, I had been somewhat inactive (as far as walking & exercise) and overweight. I had back surgery in Feb. and that went pretty good, but I was still doing therapy when I went in for the hip.
There doesn't seem to be a problem, it is just taking a long while for the bone and soft tissue to grow & mend. Seems like it is getting better, abet very, very slowly.
Thanks for your encouragement (as you probably know I get discouraged at times) and for your advise to be cautious for 6 months.
Wow! Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but it sounds like it was more of a 'learning' scare than a catastrophe. I've not had hip replacement (Thank you, Lord!), but I can commiserate on health issues. I'm 68 and, aside from allergies, have always been in reasonably good health. Five or six years ago, I think I began my indoctrination into the Old Guys' Club: prostate issues (No cancer though. Again, Thank you, Lord!), urinary tract infection (a MAJOR ouch that lasted weeks), two hernias (still recovering from the second surgery which was two weeks ago today), and finally a not-too-common disease in my hands called 'Dupuytrens Contracture' which has required three surgeries and two manipulations. It's all good though. I can still use my hands pretty well, but I'm much weaker than I used to be. Who's the wise guy that claims the Golden Years are so great!?

Anyway, glad you're recovering and hope all goes well with you.

Oh, and JR49: You know what they say. "Props are dangerous!"

BE CAREFUL EVERYONE.

Regards,
Terry
 
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