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sparker1
10-08-2007, 06:36 PM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
tanya
10-08-2007, 06:41 PM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
Sending LOTS of TLC!!!!!! ~smooch~
I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee
I hope all goes well with it :2thumbs: I hope it's a speedy recovery as well with no complications :2thumbs:
I take it you're back in Florida?
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
I read the Wikipedia entry about knee replacement surgery, and now I am trying not to think about it - I was getting a little woozy. I am sorry you have to have it, but glad that since you do, you're going ahead with it. I wish you a very speedy recovery.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knee_replacement
Good luck! Will you be 2 inches taller like Walter Cronkite was after his?
Just kidding. Best wishes.
Iceaxe
10-08-2007, 07:56 PM
What are they going to do with the old one? Do you get to put it under your pillow and the knee fairy visits?????
accadacca
10-08-2007, 08:00 PM
Good luck and hope you have a hot nurse. :naughty: :haha:
rockgremlin
10-08-2007, 08:24 PM
What are they going to do with the old one? Do you get to put it under your pillow and the knee fairy visits?????
:roflol:
Naw they send it back to the factory to have it refurbished...
Sombeech
10-08-2007, 08:36 PM
See if they have any spares. I could use a couple.
Cirrus2000
10-08-2007, 09:39 PM
You bet we'll miss you, Stan! Come back soon as you're able, and let us know how it's going. Hope your surgery & recovery's as smooth as can be.
savanna3313
10-08-2007, 10:20 PM
Hey! Better your knee than your "hoo-haw", right? :haha:
Get well soon darlin'! :2thumbs:
Dude, they have WiFi in the hospitals, no reason to be "away" :nono:
Best of luck with the surgery, walk back to us soon
Bo_Beck
10-09-2007, 06:36 AM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
Dang! Speedy recovery to you. My dad had his knee replaced maybe 15 years ago and stated "I wish that the technogolgy had been available 40 years ago". "it would have alleviated a lot of pain".
They have come a long way with the technology now. I bet you'll be anxious to try out the new knee!?
stefan
10-09-2007, 07:42 AM
knee surgery, eh? wow, well if it helps you continue your passion for photography of places distant on foot, then may it work wonders!
and may your recovery go easy :2thumbs:
Geez, somehow I missed this yesterday. Hope it works out fine for you. Have a speedy recovery.
Win
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
You need to post knee beta! With photos!
americanhero
10-09-2007, 03:35 PM
Stan, get well soon and I wish you a quick recovery.
And I think, with your new knee you will be fitter than ever ,so you can visit a lot of interesting areas again and present us all your wonderful pics. :2thumbs:
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:01 AM
First, my sincere thanks to one and all for your good wishes. Second, the operation (Tuesday at 7 am) was successful. Third, I am back home this afternoon (Friday). Fourth, my re-hab seems to be going well and I expect rapid recovery. Finally, I want to respond individually to some of the better remarks, as I get time. Again, thanks to all.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:02 AM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
Sending LOTS of TLC!!!!!! ~smooch~
The gift that keeps on giving. Thanks, Tanya.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:11 AM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
I read the Wikipedia entry about knee replacement surgery, and now I am trying not to think about it - I was getting a little woozy. I am sorry you have to have it, but glad that since you do, you're going ahead with it. I wish you a very speedy recovery.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knee_replacement
That's pretty much the way i would describe it. :naughty:
I saw it done on The Learning Channel once, wish I could have seen my own. No dice...Scott may know why.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:13 AM
Good luck! Will you be 2 inches taller?
Only on the left side. Should be very helpful when hiking certain canyons.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:17 AM
What are they going to do with the old one? Do you get to put it under your pillow and the knee fairy visits?????
The Doc said the old one was so bad, there was no trade in value. I tried putting it under my pillow, but all I got was a knee fairy turd.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:20 AM
Good luck and hope you have a hot nurse. :naughty: :haha:
You know it. As I was ready to check out, this hot little Russian chick drove my wheel chair to the front door and said 'Nyet, nyet, nyet.)
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:21 AM
What are they going to do with the old one? Do you get to put it under your pillow and the knee fairy visits?????
:roflol:
Naw they send it back to the factory to have it refurbished...
I asked that it go directly to the Utah Knee Bank. Only the best for my buds.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:22 AM
See if they have any spares. I could use a couple.
OK, 'Beech, ya gotta be more specific. Which couple do you need?
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:24 AM
Hey! Better your knee than your "hoo-haw", right? :haha:
Get well soon darlin'! :2thumbs:
Well, Savanna, now that you mention it...if I had only known that option was available.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:28 AM
Dude, they have WiFi in the hospitals, no reason to be "away" :nono:
Best of luck with the surgery, walk back to us soon
Yeah, they have WIFI and I took my machine. Unfortunately, they block outgoing e-mail and most posts. I could post to the RV forum I'm in, but not Uutah. So, I could keep up with all that was going on here, but couldn't respond. (I needed that kid that broke the porn filter.)
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:31 AM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
Dang! Speedy recovery to you. My dad had his knee replaced maybe 15 years ago and stated "I wish that the technogolgy had been available 40 years ago". "it would have alleviated a lot of pain".
They have come a long way with the technology now. I bet you'll be anxious to try out the new knee!?
Thanks, Bo. I wanted to have this done 10 years ago, but the Doc said the materials would only last 10-15 years. He had me wait until now, and the materials now last 20 years or more. I've lived with it for at least 30 years, but it just kept getting worse.
sparker1
10-12-2007, 11:33 AM
..over the next few days, it's because I'll be relaxing in the hospital with a brand new left knee. Let's hope it works better than the one it's replacing.
You need to post knee beta! With photos!
I do have a beauty of an incision and hope to get pics next time the dressing is changed.
Dude, they have WiFi in the hospitals, no reason to be "away" :nono:
Best of luck with the surgery, walk back to us soon
Yeah, they have WIFI and I took my machine. Unfortunately, they block outgoing e-mail and most posts. I could post to the RV forum I'm in, but not Uutah. So, I could keep up with all that was going on here, but couldn't respond. (I needed that kid that broke the porn filter.)
https://megaproxy.com/freesurf is all you need to break any proxy out there :2thumbs:
Well...should be blocked at our district now though :twisted:
Iceaxe
10-12-2007, 12:43 PM
Time for your sponge bath :2thumbs:
http://thepulsemag.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/DATING%20SIDE%20Naughty%20nurse.jpg
sparker1
10-12-2007, 02:26 PM
Dude, they have WiFi in the hospitals, no reason to be "away" :nono:
Best of luck with the surgery, walk back to us soon
Yeah, they have WIFI and I took my machine. Unfortunately, they block outgoing e-mail and most posts. I could post to the RV forum I'm in, but not Uutah. So, I could keep up with all that was going on here, but couldn't respond. (I needed that kid that broke the porn filter.)
https://megaproxy.com/freesurf is all you need to break any proxy out there :2thumbs:
Well...should be blocked at our district now though :twisted:
Thanks, Alex. It looks like the free version is pretty limited, or did my quick read miss something?
sparker1
10-12-2007, 07:51 PM
Had my first at home physical therapy today. First thing he says is, the doctors always tell you the surgery is almost painless. The pain comes from the therapy.
The new knee doesn't know how to bend and doesn't want to hear it. So, they brought a machine that "trains" it. The machine is called a CPM, which I'm sure stands for Corporal Punishment Machine. It must be a used device, because the label showed it was originally shipped to Guantanamo Bay. I did a google on "Rack" and there was a picture of this thing. Too hours of having this thing bend your knee and you'll swear off walking forever. "Yes, I killed Lincoln and planned 9/11. sir."
More to come, I'm afraid.
Iceaxe
10-12-2007, 08:20 PM
Sounds a lot like marriage.... the honeymoon is great and then a week later you discover what you really signed up for.....
:lol8:
tanya
10-13-2007, 07:14 AM
:roflol:
At least you do have date night. :naughty:
Iceaxe
10-13-2007, 08:15 AM
At least you do have date night. :naughty:
And a chicken suit.... :lol8:
sparker1
10-13-2007, 10:44 AM
OK, Nurse Beulah came by today and changed the dressing, allowing my wife to snap a photo. The nurse says the incision is 6 3/4 inches long (looks longer to me) with 36 staples.
CarpeyBiggs
10-13-2007, 10:47 AM
OK, Nurse Beulah came by today and changed the dressing, allowing my wife to snap a photo. The nurse says the incision is 6 3/4 inches long (looks longer to me) with 36 staples.
DAMN. That is intense. Best wishes on the healing process...
savanna3313
10-13-2007, 02:56 PM
I've known a few people who've gone through the process and they all say that same thing.......the rehab after the surgery is the worst part. However - they are all better than new and moving better than ever. They all state that if they had to do it over again, they would because the end result was so fantastic. You'll be up and going again in no time! :2thumbs:
savanna3313
10-13-2007, 02:58 PM
At least you do have date night. :naughty:
And a chicken suit.... :lol8:
Photos??
:popcorn:
Iceaxe
10-13-2007, 03:39 PM
http://www.dailycal.org/images/art/10.10.pornchicken.jpg
tanya
10-13-2007, 06:25 PM
Not ATTRACTIVE STAN!!!!! :eek2: :roll:
Hope you :nod: heal soon!
tanya
10-14-2007, 07:41 AM
I have a thing for big ugly scars.... sort of like big ugly men....
I think they are SEXY!!!! :naughty:
sparker1
10-14-2007, 08:12 AM
I have a thing for big ugly scars.... sort of like big ugly men....
I think they are SEXY!!!! :naughty:
Thank God, I meet both you requirements.
savanna3313
10-14-2007, 08:16 AM
http://www.dailycal.org/images/art/10.10.pornchicken.jpg
:roll:
Not quite what I had in mind.........
:haha:
tanya
10-14-2007, 03:24 PM
I have a thing for big ugly scars.... sort of like big ugly men....
I think they are SEXY!!!! :naughty:
Thank God, I meet both you requirements.
:mrgreen:
tanya
10-16-2007, 08:50 AM
How are you doing Stan?
sparker1
10-16-2007, 09:12 AM
How are you doing Stan?
As everyone says, the re-hab is the tough part. I had been having almost no pain, then a new PT lady came yesterday and decided my leg wasn't going straight enough or bending enough. She got it straight, then increased the range of motion quite a lot. My torture machine does the rest. Anyway, they think I'm doing great, but I now have pain.
The dressing is off for good, so I was able to shower today...that was nice.
Thanks for asking, Tanya.
The dressing is off for good, so I was able to shower today...that was nice.
The wifey must be happy :haha: :haha:
tanya
10-16-2007, 11:25 AM
Let's hope you have an attractive PT. :popcorn:
sparker1
10-16-2007, 02:08 PM
The dressing is off for good, so I was able to shower today...that was nice.
The wifey must be happy :haha: :haha:
Actually, she thought I needed one more day of sponge baths. :naughty: :naughty:
I still had her come in to wash the feet. I can't bend enough for that and it could be a while.
sparker1
10-16-2007, 02:10 PM
Let's hope you have an attractive PT. :popcorn:
Best looking former blacksmith I've ever seen. The way she straightened my leg was pure magic. You know, I'm always open to new approaches. :2thumbs:
tanya
10-16-2007, 03:00 PM
~pout~ :eek2:
I am jealous!!!!!
Scott Card
10-17-2007, 10:35 AM
Glad to hear you are doing ok. I hope the rehab continues in the right direction. I do wonder what the saw preference of doctors is ... Dewalt or Mikita? One of those burning questions I have. I always hear "4 out of 5 doctors recommend.... (fill in the blank)" But for some reason, I never hear what brand of saw they prefer. :lol8: Seriously, nasty surgery but worth it if it works. Get well soon :2thumbs:
sparker1
10-17-2007, 07:46 PM
Glad to hear you are doing ok. I hope the rehab continues in the right direction. I do wonder what the saw preference of doctors is ... Dewalt or Mikita? One of those burning questions I have. I always hear "4 out of 5 doctors recommend.... (fill in the blank)" But for some reason, I never hear what brand of saw they prefer. :lol8: Seriously, nasty surgery but worth it if it works. Get well soon :2thumbs:
Thanks, Scott. I'll try to remember to ask the Doc his brand preference in saws. From all the bruising, it could have been sharper, less need for hammer and chisel.
Cirrus2000
10-17-2007, 11:56 PM
Hey Stan - glad things are progressing & hope things continue to improve!
This "CPM" thing - kind of a sling that your heel sits in, and it pushes it up toward your butt while you're lying down, then back out straight again, right?
If so, I'll never forget the torture that was my night with a CPM machine... Had a knee repair (open reduction) after a total dislocation (very ugly) and when the cast came off the knee was totally immobilized by internal scar tissue. Had to put me under a general anesthetic and c-r-a-n-k the knee 'til it bent all the way (closed manipulation). When I woke up, my knee was screaming at me every 15 minutes as the machine wound up and down, preventing new scar tissue from forming. I think it was the worst night's sleep I've ever had. About 12 hours straight of the stupid thing. I still shudder to think of it. On the positive side, the knee has stayed strong even without either cruciate ligament. On the negative - if it ever loosens up, ACL reconstruction and another date with CPM!
Hope you're getting some ultimate pain killers!
sparker1
10-18-2007, 08:53 AM
Thanks, Kev. You have described perfectly the CPM, otherwise known as The Rack. I increase the Range by 5 degrees each time (twice a day) I use it, up to 110 degrees next usage.
Actually, the CPM isn't so bad. The Physical Terrorist actually laughs as she inflicts pain by bending the knee beyond the point I can reach on my own. I must say, my flexibility is improving daily. I take the limit of Tylenol, not wanting to get involved with Percocet.
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