De diddley darned, I'm ticked off! (revisited)

[Jim Hatch]

Hi Folks,

Well, the knee surgury I had early June failed to
achieve the desired results. It only increased the
pain and greatly decreased my mobility. My surgeon
wanted to repeat the same surgury this week in an
effort to better the situation. My insurance approved a second opinion with a reputable surgeon
and he saw no reason to assume a second identical
surgury would offer any relief but that I was a good
candidate for a knee replacement. So, on the 27th of
this month, the new surgeon is doing the knee
replacement surgury.

Wondering if any of our FAOL family has any
experience with knee replacement that they can share
with me. Any encouragement, do's, don'ts, and tips
would be much appreciated. I am most anxious to be
in fishing trim by spring of next year. I missed
this whole season and I have a beautiful Granger
banty cane begging to be fished.*G* Warm regards,
Jim

[rainbowchaser]

My dad had both knees replaced a couple of years ago. He did all of the therapy and pushed so hard that the therapist had to tell him to back off and just do the amount she asked for. He now plays golf every day and is only bothered by a sort of mechanical clicking or catch in the knees when hurrying. Our neighbor had one done and found the therapy hurt worse than the origional knee damage. She hasn't had the other one done because the first one doesn't work right. I think I know which camp you'll fall into but be aware that it is tough going.

[ducksterman]

Jim,
As you get the replies be aware that there are different types of knee "replacement" surgery....it's easy to be talking apples and oranges.

[Diane]

Hang in there, Jim. I'm glad to hear that you got a 2nd opinion. My partner's mom has had a knee replacement and she's much better for it. I see one in my distant future, too. Do what the PT says...no more, no less.

Holding you in the light....


Diane

[MNFisher]

Jim -

First of all, Best Wishes for a successful surgery and rapid recovery.......

Asking for medical experiences is asking for extremes of the spectrum. You can talk to 2 women about child birth and hear from one that it was the most excrutiating thing imaginable - and the other will tell you it was no big deal.

I think the 2 keys are having the right Doc (doing the correct procedure) and being diligent in the therapy.

My uncle had his knee replaced last year. (He's 82) While going through the therapy he made a decision to have the other one done too....... He thought with whatever time he had left it would be a great trade-off to be pain-free when he was walking around.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Hi JH,

Man, I'm glad you got that second opinion. When it comes to medical stuff I'm kind of a "If at first you don't succeed, try something new" camp.

I've got a couple Vet buddies that had knee replacement surgery. They're wishing the original equipment they were issued would get worse so they could have them replaced too. They say it's like getting young knees again.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

REE and VEE

[nighthawk]

Amy's dad had his done last year. Within months he was back at work and feeling great. Just mind doc and do that therapy. You are in my prayers.

[Jim Hatch]

Thanks so much for the info and well wishes.*G* Ron,
that "young knees" comment was a goodie. I'm
still a kid at heart after all.*G* I told the new
surgeon that I had no need to run, jump, or do any
dancing that involved more than sqeezing my honey of
41 years..*G* If he can get me so I can launch my
boat and retrieve it and be able to spend a day junk
shopping and taking lunch with my wife, he'll create
one happy camper!*G* He feels confident that we'll
achieve those results without the need for chemicals.
That is my goal. Thanks again Folks. Warm regards,
Jim

[pspaint]

Jim, I don't have any experience with that type of surgery but i'd be happy to take your Granger out for you.lol.
Good Luck, i'm sure everything will work out well. You'll be good to go by the time our finned friends start rising.

[Jim Hatch]

Hey PSPaint,

I very much appreciate your kind offer.*G* I'll
file it away for reference. Warm regards, Jim