Dear Friends,

Just wanted you guys to know that my right hip replacement was a complete success. I have my left hip replacement scheduled for June 16th. So, the operation will be June 16th, then I will be in Rehab about June 19th thru July 5th (3 full weeks). From there…when I fully recover from the hip operations, I will be looking at the right knee replacement, then the left knee replacement. I am tired of being in pain that isn’t necessary. I have a back condition that I have to live with because I was told by one of the best neuro-surgeons in Louisville that surgery was not an option – unfortunately I would have to live with my condition and involving pain.

However, I do not have to live with the pain from my hips and knees…and I plan to relieve those areas. My back and CIDP, and GBS residuals are enough for anyone to tolerate.

I listed all my prior and current afflictions on my Rehab form. The Admissions Coordinator thought my GBS story was unbelievable. She asked me if I could write a success story about my Rehab with my right hip and include my GBS complications, explain what GBS is, the treatments, what CIDP is, and keep the speech less than 15 minutes. I told her, “yes I can, and it would be an honor to be your guest speaker.” Today their Cooperate President, Vice Presidents, and many VIP’s were at the Rehab facility. And the “Guest Speaker – None other than Jethro himself.” There were a lot of Doctors there too, which made it even better. My speech went off “Great”, and I had all the Presidents, Vice Presidents, Dept. Heads, and many of the guest come to me and tell me what an amazing story that was. At the end I also mentioned that May was Guillain-Barre and CIDP Awareness Month.

Thanks for listening. You guys are Great!

Jethro

Dear Friends,

Just wanted you guys to know that my right hip replacement was a complete success. I have my left hip replacement scheduled for June 16th. So, the operation will be June 16th, then I will be in Rehab about June 19th thru July 5th (3 full weeks). From there…when I fully recover from the hip operations, I will be looking at the right knee replacement, then the left knee replacement. I am tired of being in pain that isn’t necessary. I have a back condition that I have to live with because I was told by one of the best neuro-surgeons in Louisville that surgery was not an option – unfortunately I would have to live with my condition and involving pain.

However, I do not have to live with the pain from my hips and knees…and I plan to relieve those areas. My back and CIDP, and GBS residuals are enough for anyone to tolerate.

Thanks for listening and understanding my situation. You guys are great!

Jethro