tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post2282035692941621928..comments2024-03-26T08:14:17.157-07:00Comments on Haiku Farm: In which pain is a thing and fear is a thing, and Spring is coming fast!AareneXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-2250293339730953272014-04-07T09:27:34.865-07:002014-04-07T09:27:34.865-07:00I had to go back here and read why you chose hip s...I had to go back here and read why you chose hip surgery. Totally get it! You are brave, smart, and by now, about healed!<br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a><br />The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-8441432880854386872014-02-17T08:23:28.172-08:002014-02-17T08:23:28.172-08:00I'd lay odds that once you are done with the s...I'd lay odds that once you are done with the surgery, you'll wonder why you put it off for so long! :)<br /><br />I don't comment often, but I love your blog & stories. As a fellow Swamplander, I sympathize especially with your weather posts! :)<br /><br />Sending thoughts for a future speedy recovery your way!<br />Horseyhabithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562602210138301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-85262357264915270062014-02-16T02:10:39.345-08:002014-02-16T02:10:39.345-08:00Get it done, recover, and get on with living. Wis...Get it done, recover, and get on with living. Wishing you well. All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-36160612424679817812014-02-15T11:05:59.529-08:002014-02-15T11:05:59.529-08:00This whole entry reminds me of when Mike got kidne...This whole entry reminds me of when Mike got kidney stones last year. He said the worst part about the pain was not knowing what was causing it or how much worse it was going to get. He said that once he got a diagnosis, it helped with the physical pain. He also said that if he got stones a second time, he would probably cope better simply by knowing what was causing the pain. Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-75801877913988047802014-02-14T21:55:39.802-08:002014-02-14T21:55:39.802-08:00An incredibly poignant post. I have to admit the ...An incredibly poignant post. I have to admit the first thought through my head when I saw on FB that surgery was an option was "she could be back in the saddle before the end of summer!!!!" and yes - I think I've finally been able to start to understand the lesson of pain and fear. I won't lie and say that I always face the unknown with courage, but at least now I know WHY I fear the unkonwn and I acknowledge it and then continue to step forward knowing that eventually it will be OK even though it scares me to death. it's incredibly comforting to hear stories like yours. <br /><br />I'm excited for you, nervous for you, all wrapped up in one big giant ball. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-55894771662477468702014-02-14T16:09:34.177-08:002014-02-14T16:09:34.177-08:00I still stand by the fact that I bet you feel bett...I still stand by the fact that I bet you feel better after your surgery than you did before. When my appendix burst in December, a few hours afterwards I felt like I could cartwheel across the room, simply because the pain had lessened so much. Sure, I had surgery pain, but omgosh, comparatively? It was amazing.<br /><br />I would bet you some serious money it's going to be the same for you. You'll be terrified going in, come out all woozy on drugs, and then aside from a couple of flares of pain as you learn how to maneuver your new bionic body, you're going to feel amazing. There will be no more constant aching. You will be pain free, except when you're exercising during the recovery period... and I bet you're going to wish you'd done it months sooner.<br /><br />I'm excited for you. I understand the fear, but I bet the fear you're going through is worse than the pain ever will be. Hugs.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544884349722760099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-40549106305665421962014-02-13T12:17:51.829-08:002014-02-13T12:17:51.829-08:00Very well said. I was trying to get at that, how p...Very well said. I was trying to get at that, how pain messes with your head, when I commented last, but you said it much better here! Erica Poseley, http://gotseat.com/, is a dressage trainer I met last year who has had both hips replaced -- I found her inspirational. Best of luck with repair & recuperation. Your mare will wait for you ;-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-25151356835449719512014-02-13T08:28:11.231-08:002014-02-13T08:28:11.231-08:00May you recover as quickly and completely as my 80...May you recover as quickly and completely as my 80 year old cowboy friend, who was back in the saddle in exactly two months.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-56034542813394705712014-02-13T04:55:36.671-08:002014-02-13T04:55:36.671-08:00Kick on, dude. I hope the surgery goes smoothly, ...Kick on, dude. I hope the surgery goes smoothly, your recovery is swift, and you have a fantastic and comfortable rest of the year.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237668899993749427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-47029516002968507872014-02-12T19:53:07.561-08:002014-02-12T19:53:07.561-08:00A friend of mine, who also rides, went through thi...A friend of mine, who also rides, went through this several years ago - total hip replacement. The recovery period wasn't too long, as I recall, and today walks 4-5 miles per day and is able to ride lightly (she also has an old back injury and the other hip needs replacing, so that limits her riding more than the original hip). She's actually looking forward for the other hip to be "bad" enough to require replacement, since it's what pains her now! <br /><br />Many hugs, though, and I hope for a speedy and complete recovery!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-68199742735409022232014-02-12T18:55:35.821-08:002014-02-12T18:55:35.821-08:00I always prefer having a plan of action, as oppose...I always prefer having a plan of action, as opposed to "winging it", so I hope you feel at least a little better now that you've made your decision! You'll be back in the saddle in no time- you're an endurance rider!!!CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-22874844595698470292014-02-12T12:21:14.247-08:002014-02-12T12:21:14.247-08:00HUGS.HUGS.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899388425248595265.post-19759782630452242232014-02-12T12:15:52.126-08:002014-02-12T12:15:52.126-08:00Very cool about the karate! I did aikido for a co...Very cool about the karate! I did aikido for a couple of years and only managed a few sprained digits. My husband had a black belt and broke so many toes that I became an expert at taping the broken one to the non-broken neighbour! :-) Will still call one toe that is all crooked "Snappy" because he broke it 3 or 4 times and it healed a bit wonky. (guess my taping wasn't good enough that last time!)<br /><br />I'm very sorry about the ongoing hip pain - that is no way to live your life when you are still so young. Well, chronic pain is no way for anyone to live, really... I hope the surgery is scheduled sooner rather than later and that the recovery is speedy so you can get back out there and hit the trails.<br /><br />I wish Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.com