Mat is getting a new hip!

[megale3]

Or own Midnight rider is getting a hip replacement surgery soon this is a place for a get well card entry.
Mat I hope that you get one of the ones that I built. Stay tough my man.
Meg

[Pink]

Holy Moly! Mat, my friend, sending get well vibes clear across the US. I hope you have an easy recovery and you are soon up and raising hell! Take care and heal fully!!!

[kszspin]

Best wishes my friend.....make a speedy recovery, you have only 3 weeks until Miami (still crossing my fingers you can make it), we need the best tour guide available!! :D

[like2bike]

Dear Mat,

Although you will need some time to heal this July, know that when you do you will be better, stronger, faster!

You really are Steve Austin, the bionic man. "We can rebuild him. We have the technology."

Life will be much sweeter once you get this done--just don't forget to mention this when you set off the metal detector at the airport. :shock:

You are strong and fit and I know you will recover quickly.

[cfoam4me]

Good luck Matt, best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[monical1]

Not the Midnight Rider! :shock: Please follow all doctor's instructions so that you will be as good as new! I'd be honored to push you from our hotel to the IC in a wheel chair! :) Best of wishes for a speedy recovery.

Monica

[melanieann]

Take care of yourself and give your body adequate time to heal. My prayers and well wishes are with you!

[lizardbiker]

First Floyd, now Matt. Looks like the hip thing is really getting in vogue!

Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery!

[jsejt]

When?
Where?
Why?

Best Wishes!

[yvonne]

wow! i had no idea Mat!

nothing but good vibes coming your way from the south!

It's going to make a world of difference! I know so many who have had almost immediate relief following the procedure. my cousin had both done .. he was in his early 30's at the time, and needed them replaced following a bad auto accident. he's 40+ now, and doing great! can't beat him on the golf course!

y.

[spinderella]

Best wishes to you!!

i know it will go great and you will be back spiinning away in no time.

Perhaps I will see you in Miami!
Jennifer

[kszspin]

Jennifer, so you are going to WSSC yes?
Head over to the WSSC let's get organzied thread and check in.
Mat speaks highly of you, and I hope to meet you there. :)

[like2bike]

Will Mat's new hip make Mat more hip? Or is Mat so hip that having a new hip will make Mat less hip? Or since it's clear that Mat is hip will his new hip turn him into a hippy? How many of us will yell "hip hip hooray" when Mat gets his new hip? I know I will! Got any more?

[Moonsavvy]

get well soon!

[monical1]

Will Mat's new hip make Mat more hip? Or is Mat so hip that having a new hip will make Mat less hip? Or since it's clear that Mat is hip will his new hip turn him into a hippy? How many of us will yell "hip hip hooray" when Mat gets his new hip? I know I will! Got any more?

You are so clever... and funny!

M

[midnight rider]

I would've preferred that a big deal not be made about this, but I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your sincere good wishes.

Yes, it's true that I'm going to have hip replacement surgery on my right hip, but my good friend Mike jumped the gun a little bit because the surgery is not scheduled till July 17. I would like to have it done sooner if at all possible and am first in line in case there happens to be any cancellations before that date.

The reason I'm having the replacement is because I have osteoarthritis in both hips that is due to a birth disorder that prevents proper rotation of the hip and causes the bones to rub together and eventually wear down. This is causing a great deal of pain & instability in my right hip when I try to walk or just move in general. Fortunately I'm not having any problems with my left hip as of yet.

I did a great deal of research and really lucked out because I was able to find a doctor here in the LA area named Dr Lawrence Dorr, who is one of the most renowned joint replacement specialists in the world. His list of joint replacement patients include fitness icon Jack LaLanne, winemaker Robert Mondavi as well as a host of other celebrities & pro athletes.

http://www.dorrarthritisinstitute.org/meetourteam/bio/dorr
http://www.centinelafreeman.com/News/Dr.LawrenceDorrWeighsinonSurgeryforTourdeFranceWin ner

Anyway, the prognosis is that I will have a full & complete recovery and I look forward to being able to get fully back in the game once again in a few more months.

[megale3]

I would've preferred that a big deal not be made about this, but I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your sincere good wishes.



I am sorry Mat. :oops: I fast forward this whole thing. But as a valued friend and comrad I felt compelled and support from your community is always a good thing. Never feel like you don't have caring friends. In today society you sometimes never get to know your neighbor that lives 20 feet from you. You are the best Mat you deserve the best.
Mike

[JFK]

Mat,

I hope you're getting a way cool titanium hip or something (carbon maybe?) In any case, I hope all goes smoothly and you are pain free very soon!

I'll miss seeing you at WSSC...I'll watch last year's movie as consolation. :wink:

[midnight rider]

Jen,

Titanium it will be. After the surgery I'll actually be required to take an anti-biotic whenever I go to the dentist.

You know I think we first met at the '01 Miami WSSC in the Hospitality Room set up for Presenters & Volunteers at the Eden Roc Hotel. That was such a great place to hang and just relax, get some free food and maybe even catch a few pearls of wisdom from Johnny himself if he happened to drop in. Of course the Hospitality Room was axed all together by MDA the following year.

I'm thinking maybe I should bring along a few extra DVD copies of your Mt Washington Ride from last year so everyone can at least virtually experience JFK being on hand this year. :wink:

[JFK]

You remember correctly Mat - or, "Mat with one t" as I always say. :D

The hospitatlity suite was nice, but I think hanging in the lobby is better. No free food, but it's open to everyone, which I prefer.

I'd like to be able to put my feet up, though. See if you guys can work on that for next year, okay?

Glad to hear your hip will be of the finest materials.

[Pink]

You remember correctly Mat - or, "Mat with one t" as I always say. :D

The hospitatlity suite was nice, but I think hanging in the lobby is better. No free food, but it's open to everyone, which I prefer.

I'd like to be able to put my feet up, though. See if you guys can work on that for next year, okay?

Glad to hear your hip will be of the finest materials.

Does this mean you may be able to join us next year? I seem to remember you fearing that the WSSC & your "school conference" would always fall within the same time frame.

[JFK]

Does this mean you may be able to join us next year? I seem to remember you fearing that the WSSC & your "school conference" would always fall within the same time frame.

Pink, I am an eternal optimist. :D I'll just have to find a way....

[joyofspin]

Well here are way in advance well wishes for your surgery and speedy recovery. It iwll roll around before you realize.

[BFSpin]

MAT!!!!! What the heck?

I had no idea. . . and even though our ol' buddy Meg may have advanced the schedule a bit, I'm really glad he put it out there. . . how else would I have known to wish you well?

I'll be thinking about you - keep me posted, k?

Beth

[love2spin]

You will do great! My sister had one last year at the ripe 'ole age of 46 and my mom had one 3 weeks ago. They are both doing great!!!! :lol:

My sister's problem sounds very similar to your's.

take care....sending good wishes your way! :P

[midnight rider]

Much has changed in the last month.

I've decided not to get a Total Hip Replacement after all and am opting instead for a more conservative and less invasive surgical procedure called Hip Resurfacing. A good friend urged me to look into Hip Resurfacing because he felt very strongly that I'm much too young for a Total Hip Replacement and I have since found that I'm an excellent candidate for this procedure because of my age and high bone density.

Hip Resurfacing is the same procedure that Floyd Landis underwent back in September of last year. I actually met with Landis' surgeon, Dr David Chao, down in San Diego a few weeks ago, but have decided to have my surgery done by another San Diego doctor by the name of Dr Scott Ball at UCSD Medical Center on Mon June 25th.

http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/ortho/joint/hipresurfacing.htm?gclid=CNry7NXty4wCFRX2ggodQiyct w
http://medicine.ucsd.edu/ortho/faculty_and_staff/Dr.ScottBall.shtml
http://health.ucsd.edu/news/2007/5_1_Ball.htm

Needless to say, I'm looking forward to having the surgery done and being able to soon start enjoying a new & exciting chapter of my life free of constant pain.

For those of you who saw me hobbling around at WSSC last weekend, it was my great pleasure to see and meet you all. It was definitely a drag not being able to do any of the rides this year, but I'm definitely coming back to Miami better than ever in '08 and look forward to being able to ride with all of you.

[cfoam4me]

Good Luck with your surgery Mat!!! It sounds like you will soon be on your way pain free. :)

[like2bike]

Mat I'm so happy to hear you've successfully scheduled the surgery for a date that isn't too long of a wait for you. I know you have soldiered through the pain with little (if any) complaining. You are an inspiration (right now your probably embarrassed since you're so modest) but it's true. You are such a positive person. These traits will ensure your recovery time will be brief and your surgery will be a huge success!

[Pink]

For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of meeting Mat, trust me -- he's a gem! Mat, best wishes for a trouble-free surgery and a total recovery. I have no doubts that you will be leading the way at next year's WSSC.

[SpinBob]

Mat,
MI Michael Ferrante had a total hip replacement and said Spinning greatly enhanced his recovery. Watching him ride during his Ironman session, you'd never know anything had been wrong. Good luck with the procedure and getting back on the bike.

[Julibird]

Needless to say, I'm looking forward to having the surgery done and being able to soon start enjoying a new & exciting chapter of my life free of constant pain.

For those of you who saw me hobbling around at WSSC last weekend, it was my great pleasure to see and meet you all. It was definitely a drag not being able to do any of the rides this year, but I'm definitely coming back to Miami better than ever in '08 and look forward to being able to ride with all of you.

Mat, it was a pleasure to meet you in Miami (I walked with you to see the MAT practitioner). Even though you must have been in pain, you had a smile on your face, bright eyes, and an open personality that just drew me right in. Your optimism is amazing and no doubt will bring you back around to a new pain free chapter in you life.

I look forward to seeing you back on the bike when we meet again. Sending you healing vibes,

Julie

[AC]

Mat(t),

Approach the surgery with a positive attitude and look at it as a bridge to new health opportunity. Stay patient in the rehab and keep a vision of what you want to be physically after the recovery/rehab is over. Keep that image of yourself wither cycling/running or whatever it is that will get you through the difficult time ahead.

Remember your health is everything and it's worth 100% of your efforts to maintain it.

Wimmer always has the best tee shirts and I forgot to get one this year. I'm jealous of yours!!

[megale3]

Remember also that you are getting some of the best componants going built by these very hands :D well hopefully you get one of mine Mat.
Mike

[monical1]

Good luck, Mat! I'm sorry I didn't go to Tobacco Road with you the night of my arrival. I've been going through my short list of regrets since coming home and that one keeps coming up. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do the LT field test on Friday morning and I probably wouldn't have, still, I regret it just the same.

Monica

[midnight rider]

Monica,

Tobacco Road turned out to be an even cooler place than I thought it would be. Just a total dive with good cheap food & drink, live music and no cover charge. There was a really good blues band playing downstairs and a progressive rock band playing upstairs. There's also an outside patio area with still another bar. The place is open till 5 a.m. 7 days a week and on Thu, Fri & Sat nights the kitchen is kept open till 4 a.m. I actually went back there again on Sun night.

Thanks again to all of you for all your support and words of encouragement. It really means a lot to me.

[abby_b_fit]

Good luck and gods speed!!!! I sure you'll be better then every before you know it.

---A

[BFSpin]

[QUOTE=midnight rider;58836]Monica,

Tobacco Road turned out to be an even cooler place than I thought it would be. Just a total dive with good cheap food & drink, live music and no cover charge. There was a really good blues band playing downstairs and a progressive rock band playing upstairs. There's also an outside patio area with still another bar. The place is open till 5 a.m. 7 days a week and on Thu, Fri & Sat nights the kitchen is kept open till 4 a.m. I actually went back there again on Sun night.
QUOTE]

Yeah, that's all great but . . . did they have Yuengling?? ; )

If I could send you some to help you through your recovery, you know I would!

Beth

[midnight rider]

Good point Beth. I seem to recall that Pottsville, PA's finest wasn't anywhere to be found on tap the two times I was there. I'll go ahead and give the place the benefit of the doubt that they just happened to run out. lol

Hey, where there's a will there's a way. lol

[kszspin]

Hey Mat, we will be pulling for you on June 25th (writing it in my calendar now). I'm really glad you decided to come to Miami. I know that had to be hard to watch and not ride, but as we keep saying...WSSC is really about the people, eh? :wink:

Stay strong, stay positive, remember to tell yourself that you have the ability to heal and come back even stronger! :D

[Cannondaleguy]

Matt-
Again, the best of luck!!!
:wink:

[midnight rider]

There was an interesting tv news story that ran yesterday on the local San Diego Channel 10 News about Hip Resurfacing, which is the surgical procedure that I will be undergoing on the 25th of this month. It was a very positive story and featured a San Diego area man who is doing so well that he's already back to doing intense 2-4 hour daily workouts only 6 weeks after having the surgery. I went ahead and put it up on You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmnvVa56YyE

I actually was considering having my surgery done by the doctor featured in the story, Dr Michael Kimball, but have decided to go with another doctor who has more experience performing Hip Resurfacing surgeries. Anyway, this should help give a better idea of what this surgical procedure is all about and how it's proving to be a viable alternative to getting a Total Hip Replacement for a number of younger active patients.

[midnight rider]

The doctor who will be my operating surgeon on Monday morning at UCSD Hospital, Dr Scott Ball, made a recent in studio appearance on the local San Diego Fox 6 Early Morning News Show to discuss Hip Resurfacing.

http://www.fox6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=322291@video.fox6.com&navCatId=5

Hope this interview will give everyone a better idea of what Hip Resurfacing is all about and why I've chosen to have this procedure rather than having a Total Hip Replacement.

I find myself feeling very positive as I'm about to embark on a new chapter in my life.

Mat

[NJspin]

Good Luck tomorrow Mat, and best wishes for a fast recovery

[like2bike]

Dear Mat,
Wishing you all the best tomorrow. You've done your homework and Dr. Ball is the man for the job. Will be sending positive vibes your way tomorrow when the surgery takes place. Again, you are such a positive human being, there is no doubt in my mind that this trait will carry you through your recovery process with flying colors.

Check in with us when you can. Until then, my friend, well wishes and wonderful thoughts about how life will be for you--PAIN FREE! :)

[jsejt]

Sending prayers your way. Well wishes.

[cfoam4me]

Good luck and best wishes for a very speedy recovery Mat.

[Pink]

Mat, I am sure that you will once again prove the old adage -- "It's hard to keep a good man down."

Best wish for a successful operation, speedy recovery & a pain-free future!

[Cannondaleguy]

Mat-
Hurry back man... your sitting next to me during the Time Trails next year!!!

:wink: