Hi Friends,
Well sometimes life throws a curve ball.
I joined the forum a few months ago seeking
advice on putting
together some cruising and
boat purchase plans for next
winter.
As a result of those discussions I scaled back from doing the
Caribbean
in one season into just the
Bahamas and maybe a jaunt down to the DR and
then the rest in the following seasons. I got great
advice and was able to refocus
on what to look for in
purchasing a
boat ( 30’or so)
Now the curve ball. As a result of a skiing
accident 10 years ago,
five years ago I was advised that I had advanced arthritis in the left hip and that it was only a matter of time before
I’d need it replaced.
So after a few months of thinking I could tough it out
and make it through at least one season of cruising (Hence- Time2Go)
It just became unmanageable from a range of motion and pain perspective and a week ago
I had a Total Hip Replacement. I’m already walking with a cane and hope to be able to
handle the docks at the
Annapolis show in 2 months.
So my new questions are:
Anybody out there cruising around with a Titanium Hip Replacement?
I’d love hear how you did and how it has impacted your cruising life?
I’m still sticking to my plans and going for it next
winter
But something’s will have to change I might have to scale down to
27’ after I pay all the various deductibles.
Boat will have to be in better shape As I don’t think I will be up for all the contortion jobs
I also plan on staying in the Keys and Dry Tortugas until I get
my sea legs back, practice with the boat and just get
comfortable with a new joint.
Is there enough there to keep me busy for four months?
I knew this was coming but thought I had more time.
Now it’s
Hull,
Engine,
Rigging,
Sails and GO
Tiller is now fine, Atomic 4 fine, Just the basics
**** like this happens and you realize that this is indeed a one way street
I'm turning 60 in a few months and experiencing the cruising life is a dream
that I’m not going to let slip by so I'm looking forward to
hearing from anybody out there who is in the same boat
(no pun intended)