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Finally, his doctor considered him a candidate for a hip replacement. Pete was just 49 years old and working at a paper mill at the time. Unfortunately, this hip replacement would not hold and Pete later had a second replacement in the same hip. The company doctor repeatedly asked Pete when he would like to retire. Pete wanted to continue working as long as he could, but eventually his rheumatologist considered him DWO, "Done Wore Out," and Pete retired at age 53. Overall, Pete has had two hip replacements and two revisions in his right hip, a replacement in his left hip, his right shoulder has been scoped twice, and he's had surgeries on his fingers. Currently, he is getting shots in his knees to control the pain until he is eligible for a knee replacement. Pete's ankles and elbows are now giving him trouble as well. His back is also affected by osteoarthritis, but he is able to control it through exercise. The several prescription drugs that he is on help control the pain, too. Pete continues to stay active despite his osteoarthritis and is a valuable volunteer for the Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter.
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