When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Need a Hip Operation! Ep. 284.

[@sallyniemann8360]

Thanks for sharing. Life is never a straight road...you're riding the bumps like a warrior!

[@FoxesAfloat]

So true x

[@wendybeaulieu9142]

Good Luck with the new bee location.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Wendy 👍🏻

[@dougie60892]

stay strong Colin, and take care.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@carrielemmon1549]

Thank you. You are missed when you skip an episode. Hugs to both! Positive thoughts sent your way. Take care of you. We love you. XOXOXO

[@FoxesAfloat]

You're the best!

[@janicecoulson5388]

Hip pain is excruciating and debilitating, had to wait 2 years for my op, best thing I ever did. Pain relief is immediate, quick recovery. Take care x

[@tracythorn2918]

In the past, I suffered from a very painful disk herniation. Actually seeing the damn thing on an MRI helped me a lot mentally. From that point on there was a plan to correct it. I'm glad you are at that point and I hope you will soon be rid of most of the pain. My sympathies to Shaun :)

[@FoxesAfloat]

♥️

[@irenamangone]

Blessings. Prayer for healing love from. Queensland Australia. Stay strong. Take care. Hope the specialist can see you asap. And sort the pain. Strength To. Shaun.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you xx

[@jackiestewart5062]

Another from Queensland, wishing you all the best, Colin.

[@allegro1234]

Thanks for the update Collin.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Any time!

[@valerielongmore5040]

Just take care of you Sean and all that you do. ❤️

[@sandrahughes9921]

Keep taking . We are listening. I am sitting down with a cup of coffee and biscuits. Always ready to listen. And sometimes we all need to be listened too. That's all. Just to talk and waffle and be listened to. Keep the chuckle muscles turned up when you can and good luck with the op. Xxx❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Mmm… Biscuits 🍪 😋

[@Prudyism]

Speedy recovery, Collin😊

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@wattmeter]

I am going through the same thing. I have the cortisone injection scheduled for June 25th, but I have been doing physical therapy, and my hip feels almost normal now, almost all the pain is gone. I am considering canceling the cortisone. Good luck on your journey!

[@FoxesAfloat]

I’ll take it if you don’t need it 😂👍🏻

[@lynn-in-the-tanglebox]

Sending hugs and magical get well pixie dust 🌬️✨✨ here’s to feeling better soon,take care the pair of you xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@alycespoto2099]

Glad you have an answer. Chronic pain is extremely difficult and mentally draining. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[@jolp37]

Fingers and toes crossed Colin. Hang in there you can do it. Yes getting on with things helps - look forward to seeing a new vlog - whenever.

[@elainerichards6406]

Best wishes with your hip problem, hope all goes well ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Fingers crossed!

[@dawnpemberauthor]

Aww bless you.... we will all have you in our thoughts... xx

[@stephenbirchall941]

Hope it all gets sorted soon. Waiting is the problem and it's so difficult to be patient.

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

I know nearly exactly what you’re about with this. Had a bad issue with a shoulder that was thought to be all sorts of stuff, but finally an MRI showed a labral tear in the shoulder socket. Mine would sometimes “flop over”, which would freeze my arm. Took surgery to actually cut part of the cartilage out, and so far, knock wood, I’ve gone 30 years + with zero problems. Just know that there can be light at the end of this tunnel.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Glad you’re still good 👍🏻

[@maguraj8799]

Fingers crossed. I will be keeping both of you in my thoughts. Best wishes.

[@jacquelineotis4322]

Stop being so hard on yourself,there is nothing worse than being in constant pain. Hopefully it will be over soon. Big hugs to you both.❤❤❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

I’m not being hard on myself 😂 I’m being realistic 👍🏻

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

🤞 Sending positive vibes! 💕

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Kathy x

[@AlextheHistorian]

I'm sure there's really nothing I can say to make you feel better, but just know that you have a lot of viewers who really treasure you and the entertainment and happiness you bring to people. I myself have truly loved this journey you both have brought us on...from the canals to the croft... and so I'm wishing you a speedy recovery and hope that things for you return to normal.

[@rethacharette7830]

I am so glad the doctor found the reason for the pain you have been having. Take care.

[@laurasadie8357]

Good job standing up for your opinion and being right, Colin! I’m so sorry for all your pain. I’m hoping for the best luck for you in your treatment. I’m sending Shaun sympathy, but I can imagine your mental struggle with it all, and will hold you in my thoughts. You deserve some fast relief. It’s always wonderful to hear from you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@Lazzar1958]

The best outcome in so many ways of an unknown issue is to finally find the answer. Been there, done that! Best wishes for your recovery process.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you!

[@christineprice5463]

I hope all will go well. Have faith 🙏 for you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you x

[@tessaroper4383]

That’s one of things I love about your vlogs - you are so open and honest. Really hope you get an appointment soon. I have fingers and toes crossed. Lots of love to you and Shaun. ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

I hope so too!

[@rich_john]

Best wishes. And hope they can sort it out now they know what it is

[@MichelleMMears]

Hang in there, Colin. Things are moving in the right direction. Lots of people from all over care about you. Thank you for filling us in. Best wishes for improvement physically and mentally.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Rosie-wz8fv]

Hi Colin been there had hip replacement at Raigmore top team op is ok walking on crutches next day. The little clips they put in were taken out two weeks later by trainee nurse painless . Shaun can stay in free accommodation kyle court two nights and you the night before. Its a top set up. Pain free after op. All the best Rosie and Bob.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hopefully, I’m nowhere near needing a replacement, just repairing a tear. I’m so glad you’re pain-free now 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimmisura6533]

I just had my left hip joint replaced 9 weeks ago. I had been in pain for years. The bone on bone erosion was so bad it had actually worn to top of my femur flat. I totally understand how the chronic pain can limit your activity and suck the ambition to get things done out of your life. My mobility was shot so I had to finally get it fixed. I was back to work after 4 weeks and feel like I got my life back. Hopefully they can sort you out Colin so you can get back to your usual active and productive lifestyle. Cheers from Florida 🌴☀️🌴

[@jf5336]

I know all about long term pain...it just saps the joy out of everything. Crossing my fingers that you get this sorted as soon as possible.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Yeah, it's not good xxx

[@lloydpenfold486]

I can understand your relief at knowing what exactly is wrong in your hip. It's the NOT knowing that causes worry, not helped by doctors saying "Nothing's wrong" or "It's all in your head". I'm much the same, as an engineer at heart i need to know what's going on 'under the bonnet of my skin' when something goes wrong. You both have my best wishes for the future. (The marmalade is lovely, BTW. I have to take it sparingly as I am just over the borderline into type 2 diabetes, but a couple of helpings a week on toast isn't going to harm me! Anyway, it'll last longer that way!

[@suzannewch7202]

Thinking of you Colin AND Shaun.

[@richardvoran5514]

Love and hugs! Hope you can get relief sooner rather than later!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Me too! x

[@gillallen4021]

Aww, I feel for you. Much love to you both xx

[@meganseastrom5467]

Oh, man! I am sorry you're going through that, Big hugs to you both!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Hellyhenson-do2sp]

I understand when motivation hinders us. Our lives can fluctuate so much. Go with the flow, accept how you feel, generally things turn out ok. Love your honesty. X

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@carolmcateer9465]

I love watching all the fun stuff you have shown. But what really makes you worth following is that you share the good times as well as the bad in life. Lots of people get depressed watching videos from people who always seem to have perfect lives and are happy all the time. It makes them feel that they are odd for not always being happy. What are you back in a week or not, I look forward to seeing many more interesting videos from you. Wishing you the very best for both your physical and mental health. Thank you so very much for sharing the real things in your life.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Carol ♥️👍🏻

[@cliveruffle6016]

Shaun! You need to get going with your woodwork skills and build Colin a new hip. A bit of 4x2 and some fence nails should do the job. All the best to you both!

[@FoxesAfloat]

I’m on it 🤣

[@karennobel8575]

Sending good wishes for you and Sean.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you xx

[@robertlalor8090]

Sending cyber hugs Colin. Hoping that the surgery happens quickly and look forward to seeing you jogging the highlands as soon as you can. Bless you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Robert x

[@gingermolinero8386]

Colin I am so sorry for all of your medical misdirection and pain. You and Shaun are in my good thoughts. You give all of us so much hopefully all of the prayers and good thoughts will help you both

[@amandamonaghan1190]

Take care Colin. Hope your ok and get it sorted soon ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

I hope so too x

[@Goldie644]

Hope they manage to sort out the pain quickly, and schedule the op to fix it as soon as possible ! See you tomorrow night on the livechat !

[@FoxesAfloat]

I hope so too!

[@tempusfire1157]

Big hugs to you both .

[@locallyn5643]

Glad you have had a diagnosis for your pain and hope you don't have to wait to long before you get treatment, big hug and lots of love for to you both, here's to speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing.

[@purplegeckocraftscrissietu9296]

Fingers crossed and great news about the new bee site x x

[@elizabethmondulick8209]

I completely understand how the glitches that life throws at you can impact and shut things down. As such an active person I'm sure this is especially difficult for you, I hope you won't have to wait too long for the surgery so that you can get back on the mend. Take good care, 💜

[@robinowen3058]

Hope you get long lasting relief from your pain very soon!

[@FoxesAfloat]

I hope so too!

[@chrisb1682]

A friend just told me that she’s had exactly the injection you’ve described and it has been totally successful at eliminating the pain! 🤞you’ll be seen VERY soon 💕🌿

[@FoxesAfloat]

Fingers crossed! 🤞🏻

[@resurgem]

Ultra sound guided injections are brilliant. I have had one in my arthritic finger joint and also one in the shoulder. It should help a lot with the pain .

[@FoxesAfloat]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@Alice-he3re]

I had a stress fracture in my hip this year and I had my hip replaced. The pain was immediately gone and I was back to normal in a couple of months. Fingers crossed you get relief soon.

[@stagman244]

Thank you for the update, you two take care of yourselves. Wishing you well buddy.

[@tinafreeman6937]

🦋 sending good thoughts to you both🩵

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@chrisrink439]

Colin, my man. Hang in there. I admire your perseverance, honesty, and common sense approach to what is essentially part of our aging process. Yeah, we're not 20 anymore. That's okay, it's your attitude that makes the difference for all things. Shout out to your better half, Shaun, too. He's the person I'd want to be in the kitchen with on any given day making breakfast, lunch, and dinner. How about flank steak, medium rare, with a butter-chive-Parmesan sauce, twice baked potatoes, and a baby arugula salad. Fresh strawberries and crème fraîche for dessert. Cheers, mate!

[@dbsartworks418]

Chronic pain really can get into your head! Hope all goes well❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Hope so x

[@janebailey2778]

Thanks for the update Colin. Glad you have a forward path now with your hip / pain. Looking forward to the new apiary vlogs. Hugs to you both xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks 👍

[@sallysmith155]

Fingers crossed for you Colin.And sending hugs to you and Shaun.🩵🩵🦴🦴

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Hope it gets sorted quickly for you Colin, it’s horrible waiting for procedures to take place. Love to you and Shaun ❤❤❤❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

I hope so too! 🤞🏻

[@kaygibson8942]

Good luck with your operation Colin ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Kay. Gonna be a while yet. x

[@robertsmith-fj2rx]

As someone who suffers from chronic pain and has for many years I feel your pain. Your journey is different to mine but your physical and mental struggles resonate within me. I also have a long suffering wife steadfast in her support who often hides her tears so understand how hard it is for Shaun. The thing I know I struggle with most is to be kind to myself. With all that said all we can both do is send hugs from Tasmania along with hope that the injection in your hip will easy the pain both physical and mental till your operation 🤗🤗

[@FoxesAfloat]

Sending hugs across the world ❤️

[@RobertSmith-zv1xo]

Shaun, you are there for Colin and that makes you awesome! Colin, happy you know what the cause of your pain is and can move in a clear direction. Get well soon!

[@lynndandelion]

Ouch! Glad you know what it is now and that it can be treated. Thanks for letting us know. Much love to you both

[@FoxesAfloat]

Our pleasure!

[@ruthlawson53]

Sending virtual hugs to both of you. We’re all here if you need to chat/vent.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@janjohnson6414]

Sorry you are going through so much and all right before the wedding. I pray everything goes well, and you will be out of pain before your wedding. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs to Sean too because it IS always worse on the partner.

[@FoxesAfloat]

I hope so too!

[@soniadooney77]

Hi Colin. I'm in the same position as you, lots of pain and don't know what's to be done about it yet. Trying to keep going but sometimes it's hard. Get your treatment and the future will be busy. Thinking about you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Sonia. Sending love x

[@AlisonAZ]

Hugs to you both . . . get it fixed

[@wendiweir2595]

I so appreciate your honesty and willingness to share those tough parts of what's going on in your life. This touches such a deep part of my own experience and makes me realize the importance of sharing, vs keeping everything locked inside. Thanks for being you and the lessons I learn from that.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!

[@johnmajane3731]

My wife had a lot of groin pain. She saw someone else and it turned out to be her hip joint was deteriorated. Lots of terrible pain. Finally had her joint replaced and she was out of pain and right as rain in just a few weeks. Good luck with your condition and hopefully they get it taken care of.

[@garthf9609]

Yes, I had an arthritic hip and lots of pain, had a cortisone injection but it only worked for about a month. Went and had a hip replacement and like your wife I was as right as rain after 3 weeks. Wish I had not have waited so long.

[@debbielyons1704]

Glad everythings looking up! Thanks for the update, see you saturday!

[@msvaleriah]

Colin, I hope they can get you in pronto to get that fixed. Chronic pain is no fun - I get it! It really does wear you down. I'm actually going into an orthopedic surgeon today to see about getting my hip replacement underway. I had to wait until I'd lost a certain amount of weight, and I'm nearly there. The past couple of years have been a real challenge but it's a relief to have the end in sight. Hugs to you, and big hugs to Shaun for being there for you. My dear hubby Richard, he's kind of my Shaun - when you spoke of Shaun needing the support, it made me think of him and how patient he is with me. We're very lucky to have our guys. I hope your relief comes very soon! It's lovely to see your beautiful, tidy workshop, by the way. Good luck with the new apiary! xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

We are so lucky to have them ♥️ Best of luck with your surgery too x

[@DianeDuus]

If your tear is like my meniscus tear it can be done with a scope and heals quick. sending good vibes

[@FoxesAfloat]

That’s the plan x

[@hughcarson6837]

My thoughts are with you both.

[@FoxesAfloat]

It’s only a painful hip 😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@jillanderson7048]

Thanks for letting us know. Wish you the best and hope the appointments fall into place quickly. Hang in there, Shaun. Looking forward to new apiary video.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@bxmachine]

Could tell by your face this was going to be tough for you. Much love to you both from the Bambers xxxx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@tonysargent7787]

Another great video has always Colin Shaun and Otis and Ollie

[@alaenke]

Crossing all appendages and sending love to both of you! 💕💕💕

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!!

[@juliaembery4459]

I knew something was wrong. Please take care of yourselves that is the main thing. I hope you get the appointment through asap sending you big hugs and lots of love ❤️ ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@jenniferproudfoot5980]

Sending you both hugs and kisses.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Jennifer x

[@jaynecopland]

Huge hugs from across the pond. You got this! Shawn, hang in there! Also, I bet it smells so good in that bee barn xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

It does!

[@FoxesAfloat]

It does xx

[@franmarygold9223]

Will keep my fingers crossed and throw up a few prayers to the big guy upstairs that you will be okay and feeling better with no pain soon........XXX

[@lloydbaker7104]

Hope you have a awesome weekend and a better week next week!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! You too!

[@cweenmjory6358]

Thanks for letting us know what's going on. So nice to know what the problem is and that there is a treatment available. Massive hugs to you and Shawn. 💖💖💖💖

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🤩 x

[@rachelmitchell5960]

Sending hugs, to both of you. I know that being in pain can have an effect mental health. Especially long term pain. Hope the date of the op comes through soon. ❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Me too! Got to see the consultant first, and that could be a few weeks.

[@pkerwd99]

Thanks for the updating us

[@FoxesAfloat]

No problem 👍

[@cherylwevill4355]

I understand what you're going through. I've spent years living with pain, and it gets to the point of mental exhaustion. Everything ends up revolving around the pain your in. I'm so glad you found the real reason for the the cause of the pain you're in. It must be a massive relief to finally pinpoint the problem. Take care Colin.♥

[@FoxesAfloat]

It'll be even more of a relief if they fix it! 👍🏻x

[@HilltopFarmHomestead]

The way your face lit up once you started talking about the bees was gorgeous. Anyway. You hang in there. It wont be long and you'll be able to throw your ankles behind your head again! That should cheer Shaun up too!

[@FoxesAfloat]

😳🤣🤣

[@FBASD01]

It's good to know what it is, for you specially, we just miss you guys so now and then but that's ok. Have a good weekend!

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks, you too x

[@CarolLeMaster]

Hip surgery is an easier recovery than the knee surgery so you have that to be grateful for. Poor Shaun. Thanks for the update. ❤ Sounds like you got this.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thanks Carol 👍🏻♥️

[@maggiesamuels2937]

Hope you get your hip sorted soon Colin sending my love and thoughts to you and Shaun. Now get making those bee 🐝 Hives.😂❤

[@FoxesAfloat]

Haha! My nail gun broke today, so I’ve got to wait for it being repaired 😂

[@Rovinman]

Fingers firmly crossed ! I tried with my toes as well, but it HURT ! I was always told, that if something is not working out for you, then DO SOMETHING ELSE, for a while ! Lots of LOVE to you and Shaun ! Stay safe ! Stu xx

[@JohnfromEngland]

Just the PAIR of you look after each other and WE WILL be here when you put up any blog or live stream NO MATTER WHAT

[@FoxesAfloat]

That’s pretty much what we do 😂

[@miriam5984]

Hoping all goes well. ❤ Good wishes and love to both of you.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you so much!

[@catherine3902]

Thinking of you both xx

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@PhyllisStrain]

Chronic pain is something I know about keep pushing yourself and hopefully the doctors can fix you .Best wishes to you both

[@FoxesAfloat]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 x

[@lindajennens9033]

no matter what Colin you and Shaun are loved. ❤

[@ratsters7]

Ouch 😟 Fingers well and truly crossed 🤞and I hope they get you booked in soon. Sympathies to Shaun! 😃Hope you feel better, physically and mentally, very soon.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Cheers x

[@derekallday9296]

Hi Colin, love your vlogs. Best wishes for your up and coming operation. Relax when you can. Thinking of you. Good vibes being sent your way. Regards Derek.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Absolutely!