Please send some good vibes my way

[Twostratsfornow]

Your response is so very humbling, thank you so much!

All has gone well (except for my throwing a nurse out of my room). The surgeon simply said my knee was "worn out". I do have a lot of miles on my wheels.

Thank you also for your encouragement of what lies ahead. Actually had two 15 minute PT sessions prior to release today. Hurts, uh huh. I am a self admitted wimp when it comes to pain, I have a low tolerance. Time to suck it up. Yes, as some said, time and tears spent today will benefit the future. I also need the proper attitude and positive recovery in order to get the other side done.

It is amazing to me this procedure is now considered a simple, run of the mill surgery. Hips too.

For 26 years I ran and very rarely enjoyed it. Even before Uncle Arthur set in I did not mentally enjoy distance running. Optimistically I wonder with two new, pain free wheels if I could possibly enjoy some light, healthy jogging. I'd better not put the cart ahead of the horse.

Squier-Talk, thank you so much again.

Perhaps cycling? Great exercise that’s easy on the knees.

 

[Hadronic Spin]

@Loin Lover ,

That's great news, and congrats. HNNND!

Be vigilant with your rehab, don't falter. Keep moving forward, literally.

I know what I'm talking about. If I may...

In 2013, I had bi-lateral (both) total knee replacements, and I had them replaced at the same time. The surgery also consisted of removal of a tibia rod I had for a prior leg break. Anyway, I was out of the hospital within 30 hours of surgery, then started rehab the following day. After four months, I was back at work full duty walking over 10 miles a day. I have not had any issue since finishing rehab, and resuming my normal life and duties.

The knee replacements was the second best thing I've ever done for myself, the first being the left total hip replacement I had in 2011. And yes, I had my right hip replaced (total) in 2015. The 2015 hip replacement was a trip; it was OUT PATIENT! Checked in at 6 a.m., and was back home by 5 p.m....

Anyway, after each upgrade, I was always able to return to my life and work duties unrestricted. I simply had great doctors and nurses, outstanding PTs along with a strong work ethic of getting better.

You'll do fine. If you have any questions about your situation, or would just like to chat about replacements; feel free to PM me anytime.

Stay strong, get stronger.

Regards

J

 

[LutherBurger]

Optimistically I wonder with two new, pain free wheels if I could possibly enjoy some light, healthy jogging. I'd better not put the cart ahead of the horse.

I had a knee replacement a little over two years ago, and after all of the recovery and therapy was done my surgeon said, "Try not to run too much."

I've put a lot of run-a-minute/walk-a-minute miles on it, and it feels fantastic. Manage the pain, work the hell out of the muscles in therapy, and enjoy.

 

[mbroadus]

Good Luck , hopefully you'll be pain free soon!

 

[Kenneth Mountain]

Got in here late - glad everything's going good !

 

[CVSteve]

I missed this too! I hope all is well and that you are healing nicely.

 

[VealCutlet]

Good luck. You’ll get through this and before you know it you’ll be wishing you did it years ago. Stay as active as the docs say. My wife had a hip replaced and she was back on the tennis courts within 6-8 months. Quicker than me with torn cartilage in my ankle (going on a year of rehab on/off).

Do all the PT and it will pay off.

 

[SquierTap]

After over a decade of pain, whining, and lots of limping I am getting some new hardware installed this morning. I have dreaded this and the associated painful rehab. Yet I attempt to look beyond that.

I'd appreciate any prayers and good vibes. Oh yeah, please keep the med staff in mind too. Thanks!

P.S. Out of no where my brain started singing this the other day. Can you believe my therapists say I am not insane? Haha. Get the tune 'Seasons in the Sun' going:

Goodbye to you my trusted knee
We ran together since we were two or three
Hikes and bikes and baseball too
Soon we'll be as good as new

Hang in there, hoss! I think you're going into things with a GREAT attitude, and I think that helps more than we know sometimes... Me and lil man will say some prayers for ya... Keep us posted, and I hope this new knee makes ya feel like a new man...

 

[Shine]

Not just sending good vibes, sending Classic vibes.

You got this, bro!

 

[Michael7]

Glad you are on the mend! Stick with the regimen and you'll have an awesome outcome. I know some folks who've had knees replaced and now play volleyball and live very active lives. All the best for a full recovery!

 

[Gerick Guitars]

My vibes are nice smooth and soothing, I don’t to vibrate you too much, cheers

 

[surfrodguitar]

Sending prayers and good vibes!! Sorry I'm late to the party but vibes coming anyway!!

 

[Uncle Joe]

Congratulations on your new knee. That's great. I'm glad to hear you're getting through this okay. Keep it going brother. Just work through the pain and you'll be fine.

Glad to hear it's going well. Sounds as though it's well worth it. Good luck with your new knee.

 

[mofojar]

Sending all my positive vibes your way!

Bobby Jack song. I remember this.

It's the Canadian singer Terry Jacks who recorded the 1974 version that most of us know and love.

 

[Loin Lover]

 

[Robb]

Happy for you buddy !