Driving Model A after hip replacement
About three weeks ago we had some great weather so I decided to take my two A's out for a drive. My left leg was hurting badly so I had a lot of trouble getting in both of them, especially the '28 RPU. It was easier to get in the '28 roadster but with both cars it was hard to operate the clutch.
I went to my family internist and she had my left hip x-rayed and sent me to an orthopedist. I went through a barrage of tests and now I am scheduled for a hip replacement on 3/3. All of this was done by Houston Methodist Hospital doctors with excellent credentials so I am hoping for the best. They say I'll be walking up stairs in three days.
My question is if any Model A driver (especially early open cars) has had their lift hip replaced and what was the outcome for driving your A? I'm hopeful but a bit frightened as I'm 80 years old and this will be my first surgery.
Thanks, Robert
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