tomorrow is the big day

crazywolf · 11-28-2012, 01:10 PM

11/29/12 I get both my knees replaced.thanks to those who wrote me when I asked about it a while back.will be back on line in a about a week or two and will let everyone know how it worked out.will have time to do some reading now.thanks crazywolf

Neil Young · 11-28-2012, 02:26 PM

Good luck.

Ron Wood · 11-28-2012, 02:52 PM

You are going to feel so much better with new knees. After the procedure it is a little rough at first. But before I had mine done I couldn't get around without a cane. Now I am virtually pain free. The real key is the physical therapy following surgery. Do your exercises religiously and it really speeds up recovery.
As Neal said, good luck!

rhuff · 11-28-2012, 03:36 PM

I really don't believe that you will regret having it done once you give the healing some time. My brother is sooooo happy with his new knee, and he walks 2-3 miles every day now.

Norme · 11-28-2012, 04:09 PM

Hi Craig, Good luck with your surgery! My wife had both knees done, two years apart, and is now a poster girl for knee replacement. She bikes, skis, and hikes, totally pain free. However, rehab, as Ron has said, is key. She spent an hour a day on a stationary bicycle for six months following each surgery. She passed the time watching re-runs of "Desperate Housewives", but in your case I would suggest "Victory at Sea", or "Band of Brothers".
All the best, Norm

Arizona Slim · 11-28-2012, 04:45 PM

I completly agree with all the above posts, particularly with Ron Woods advice to do your physical therapy religiously and you will be one happy camper. I did much more home therapy then required and my therapist let me stay at his business after my session was over to use the equipment and I think it really paid off, a quick recovery, no pain and more flexibility then the average patient. Good luck my friend.

Lon

wlyon · 11-28-2012, 05:46 PM

The best to you. Bill

mrerick · 11-28-2012, 07:13 PM

Physical therapy may seem like professional sadism, but it does get the job done.

Tough decision, but you'll find it well worth it. It's amazing what they do today.

My mom had her knee replaced 24 years ago, and then (after it wore out) had the same one done again 3 years ago.

You will be sore; and it can be difficult... Best wishes for success and a fast recovery.

Marc

CJS57 · 11-28-2012, 08:28 PM

Good luck! Do the therapy and easy into the excercise gradually.

padredan · 11-28-2012, 08:33 PM

God,s speed for your recovery

MPGunther · 11-28-2012, 11:19 PM

God Luck, No worries

crazywolf · 11-29-2012, 04:40 AM

4:30 am leaveing for hostpital soon.thanks to all for the words of support and prayers.you guy's are great.craig

sheepherder · 11-29-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norme

She passed the time watching re-runs of "Desperate Housewives", but in your case I would suggest "Victory at Sea", or "Band of Brothers".

Or (These are all multi-DVD sets) -

"The Prisoner" full series
"Rocky & Bullwinkle" full series
"Soap" full series
"The Closer" full series
"Batman" 1942 movie serials
"Batman and Robin" 1949 movie serials
"JAG" full series
"Dexter" series up to this year

Here's one I read in a book...Get yourself a stationary cycle that reads out in [simulated] miles traveled...Get a good roadmap...Cycle from Los Angeles to New York in increments, and mark your progress each day...(Or Buffalo To Houston...or...)

Both knees at once? That's a bit unusual...

My hip has been giving me a bit of pain lately...But my back and both shoulders give me pain all the time...

Sometimes, it's a relief to feel the pain in a different place...

John Sabato · 11-29-2012, 08:29 AM

My Prayers for a speedy recovery Craig... I may be up for the same surgery in a couple of years...

tx_oil · 11-29-2012, 08:49 PM

Prayers are sent. I wish you a speedy recovery!

kzullick · 11-29-2012, 08:52 PM

I am a newbie to the Luger Forum but have been in your shoes, Hang in there and God Bless.

policeluger · 11-29-2012, 10:19 PM

May God be with you......

11-28-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
crazywolf User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: born and raised in lancaster pa Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	tomorrow is the big day 11/29/12 I get both my knees replaced.thanks to those who wrote me when I asked about it a while back.will be back on line in a about a week or two and will let everyone know how it worked out.will have time to do some reading now.thanks crazywolf

11-28-2012, 02:26 PM	#2
Neil Young Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsboro, Alabama Posts: 545 Thanks: 559 Thanked 442 Times in 168 Posts	Good luck. __________________ Neil The hurrier I go the behinder I get. Sometimes it takes me all day to get nothing done.

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,010 Thanks: 1,088 Thanked 5,149 Times in 1,694 Posts	You are going to feel so much better with new knees. After the procedure it is a little rough at first. But before I had mine done I couldn't get around without a cane. Now I am virtually pain free. The real key is the physical therapy following surgery. Do your exercises religiously and it really speeds up recovery. As Neal said, good luck! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Physical therapy may seem like professional sadism, but it does get the job done. Tough decision, but you'll find it well worth it. It's amazing what they do today. My mom had her knee replaced 24 years ago, and then (after it wore out) had the same one done again 3 years ago. You will be sore; and it can be difficult... Best wishes for success and a fast recovery. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

11-28-2012, 03:36 PM	#4
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,288 Thanks: 2,703 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	I really don't believe that you will regret having it done once you give the healing some time. My brother is sooooo happy with his new knee, and he walks 2-3 miles every day now.

11-28-2012, 04:09 PM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Craig, Good luck with your surgery! My wife had both knees done, two years apart, and is now a poster girl for knee replacement. She bikes, skis, and hikes, totally pain free. However, rehab, as Ron has said, is key. She spent an hour a day on a stationary bicycle for six months following each surgery. She passed the time watching re-runs of "Desperate Housewives", but in your case I would suggest "Victory at Sea", or "Band of Brothers". All the best, Norm

11-28-2012, 04:45 PM	#6
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	I completly agree with all the above posts, particularly with Ron Woods advice to do your physical therapy religiously and you will be one happy camper. I did much more home therapy then required and my therapist let me stay at his business after my session was over to use the equipment and I think it really paid off, a quick recovery, no pain and more flexibility then the average patient. Good luck my friend. Lon

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CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	Good luck! Do the therapy and easy into the excercise gradually.

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MPGunther User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 7 Thanks: 19 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	God Luck, No worries

11-29-2012, 04:40 AM	#12
crazywolf User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: born and raised in lancaster pa Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	4:30 am leaveing for hostpital soon.thanks to all for the words of support and prayers.you guy's are great.craig

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	My Prayers for a speedy recovery Craig... I may be up for the same surgery in a couple of years... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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tx_oil User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	Prayers are sent. I wish you a speedy recovery! __________________ Invest in precious metals: Lead, Brass and Primers

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kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 614 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	I am a newbie to the Luger Forum but have been in your shoes, Hang in there and God Bless.

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