Temporary closure. !!!!UPDATE!!!! 04/04/17

[DWFAN]

Seeing as almost 99% of the work I get is from this section I'll post this here and the mods can move it if they deem necessary.
I will be going in the hospital for a hip replacement the 8th of March. I've been hobbling around for two years and fighting with the VA to get this done.
You guys who deal with the VA know what I'm talking about.
Anyway, as of now I will be taking on nothing till the middle of March. My workshop is in my basement so no stairs for me for a couple of weeks. Anything I am presently working on or have coming in will be finished before I go in for surgery.
I am so looking forward to be able to walk like a human being again without being in constant pain.
Thanks to everyone for their patience at this time.

Best regards to all, DW

Well I am now bionic. I now have a metal right hip. Airports should be fun now.
I have an abundance of emails and messages about getting stocks refinished and to be fair I am going to answer them in the order I got them.
I am able to do stairs now so I can get to my shop no problem.
Still dealing with a little pain but it's better than listening to my wife whine.
Went out for my first long walk yesterday and while a little tiring it felt good.
So everyone be patient and I will get to you when I'm ready.

Thanks, Paul

 

[JohnRippert]

Best wishes for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery. Take the time you need and do it right. Take care.

 

[armorer951]

Thanks for your service to ensure our freedoms.....hope the procedure goes well and you are back on your feet soon.

 

[Muley Gil]

Get well soon.

 

[steelslaver]

All the best. I think they have came a long way with this stuff. I have known a couple of guys that have done hips and knees and they all said it was better.

 

[mojave30cal]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[Big Cholla]

Good Luck! And, no matter the pain, do exactly what your Physical Therapists tell you to do. My Mother didn't, refused to do so, and paid the price later in life. ........

 

[sureshotbob]

As said take the time to heal .
Best wishes on your recovery.

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Best wishes for your recovery.

 

[rusty37874]

Paul;

From one old Vietnam vet to another, I completely understand the VA red tape. As one who's only medical option is the VA, we both understand the hard part is over, getting scheduled.

Recover quickly my friend.

 

[Waveski]

Your service is appreciated. Godspeed.

 

[DGT]

Hope your surgery goes well and you're back to 100% in no time.

 

[Iggy]

Git'r done! I'm betting you will know the difference the first time you stand up.

Stay ahead of the pain and do the therapy. If they say do 10, do 11.

Good luck.

 

[snake803]

Paul,
The check's in the mail...Sure am glad I got them to you when I did....
Best of luck with your hip..Hope you're back to work soon...
Best,
JIM...........................

 

[Kinman]

As another fellow Vietnam Vet I wish you a steady, speedy recovery. I had my first procedure done out of the VA hospital this past month and I have to say "Job well done and thanks to the VA for sending me outside rather than waiting months for treatment." I've heard that they are sending more and more "qualified" patients outside for treatment due largely to lack of qualified personnel in the VA system to handle the work load. My VA provider basically told me that I could get my procedure done by the VA but that the waiting list would take me months down the line, she told me that she would rather I went outside to get treated in a timely manner..."If I didn't mind." Oddly enough the place they sent me was the same place I used to go prior to getting enrolled with the VA while working for a living and using public insurance, best place in town.

 

[S&W ucla]

Hope you'll be back dancin' a jig and whittlin' wood in no time!

 

[29-1]

DW good luck. Hopefully the VA will get turned around with the new administration. Couldn't be any worse in my opinion.
Chuck

 

[JSR III]

Paul are you saying we should not send stuff to your hospital room?

 

[fyimo]

I Hope you have a speedy recovery from one Vietnam vet to another.

 

[alaskavett]

Surgury

I wish you well in this! I know of what you say in regards to the "VA" issue of foot dragging, but is has gotten much better in recent times. I just had my shoulder "rebuilt" as well as the carpel tunnel on same arm. Don't push your recovery, slow and easy. Best of luck with this! Kyle

 

[Richard Simmons]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a full and speedy recovery.

 

[S42N8]

Best wishes on the surgery; a friend had that done, and wishes it had been done sooner. Totally understand the VA part.

 

[pnbrown]

Thanks and good luck , prayers for a quick recovery !

 

[linde]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

I echo the advice to do the prescribed exercises.

Am optimistic all will go well for you.

Take care, Russ

 

[goatsnguns]

Paul,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I've had both knees done they came out great.

 

[lrrifleman]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. May your procedure be uneventful.

 

[VM]

Good Luck and Speedy recovery Paul!

 

[smitholdtimer]

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hello Paul, I went through two X Ray guided injections, several XRAYS and the MRI which lasted a grueling 20 minutes, then finally a scheduled surgery only SIX months down the road. I opted to do it with outside physicians and am very glad I did. Successful surgery with positive recovery results and now "NO PAIN"! The ultimate result. Good Luck and quick recovery to you Sir.

 

[opoefc]

Being a disabled vet from the Korean War, I know the drill getting the VA to recognize your claim, but once they do, the care at VA hospitals is pretty good, in my experience. Best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery and DO THE PT ! Ed.

 

[DWFAN]

Thanks everyone. Being incapacitated is not my gig. For the first time in my 69 years on this planet my wife had to hire someone to do something I would otherwise had done myself. It'll be good to get back in the saddle.

DW