My Bionic MAN

So here I am dedicating this blog to my dad and yet I haven't written all that much about him. Out of respect for him and his privacy I will keep it somewhat limited in detail but will discuss how he's been doing since I've moved back.
Just recently ( few weeks ago now) he under went surgery for his second hip replacement. That's right, he is now the Bionic man. I wasn't there when he had the first one done, but if you have ever been in a situation where you could witness the before and after picture it is something very close to a miracle. My dad had his surgery on a Friday afternoon and was up and moving around/walking two days after. The pain washed away from his face and a new found energy and excitement. Absolutely amazing. He is now motoring around like a bat out of hell, or a brand new Porche!! Absolutely remarkable and it's definitely something to see. I am so proud of him.
His recovery is most definitely slower than his first hip replacement which was over a year ago now, due to his first dose of Chemo before Christmas. He is battling bone cancer and this was the next step in trying to slow the spreading down. Unfortunately as a result/side affect of his first dose of Chemo he was plagued with Shingles. It was a very long and weary recovery. He described it as not knowing how to ever get out of the bottom of the hole. There is no doubt that recovering from the Shingles was the toughest fight mentally and physically for him.
I am very a happy to report that he's getting stronger and maintaining his sense of humour and relentless positive attitude towards his recovery.
My hero!