New Knee

chet · July 22, 2020, 10:09:55 PM

I've found dat new knees were designed for folks from dem southern climates. They tend ta git a little stiffer come winter in da great white north. I requested "0" weight or synthetic lube for my second knee. But they musta been out of dat stuff, 'cause I think I got 140w gear grease again.

Raider Bill · July 23, 2020, 08:00:51 AM

Quote from: caveman on July 22, 2020, 09:04:32 PM
Superior training (probably why she lost). We fished a different lake than we intended a few weeks ago due to a shootout with police. The scene was a beehive of activity when we were approaching the boat ramp so we went to a nearby lake. The good guys won that one too.

If you find you need some crutches, I think I still have some that are unused. I can bring them to you.

Thanks, I'll let you know. They may give me a set.
You guys had quite a mess over in Frostproof last weekend with the 3 guys massacred while fishing.

Magicman · July 23, 2020, 08:44:02 AM

You will do fine when you get one of these.

Raider Bill · July 23, 2020, 08:51:41 AM

FYI, Woman dies after shootout with Largo officers, police investigating - YouTube

I'm getting the Binford 5000

Nebraska · July 23, 2020, 10:34:17 AM

Read about the three guys fishing last night. How many felonies can one perp get before he's locked away, oh and it said he started at age twelve I guess our juvenile system failed as well. :

caveman · July 23, 2020, 01:40:18 PM

Nebraska, the guy that killed those three you mentioned had 230 previous felonies, had been arrested over 100 times and was out on bond for breaking someone's arm with a crowbar during a fight. That occurred in the south end of my county, Polk.

The FDLE investigator that appears holding the cell phone at 1:25 in the video Bill shared, coincidentally, is a friend of mine who used to coach my youngest daughter's soccer team.

There have been an abundance of stoopid human tricks around here lately.

Magicman, it looks like your surgery and recovery worked out just like you kneeded it to.

doctorb · July 23, 2020, 05:55:37 PM

If the toilet thing give you a problem, a raised toilet seat will make it easier. Medical pharmacy or amazon should have them.

Raider Bill · July 24, 2020, 06:43:31 PM

I'm home. They missed the nerve so no nerve block and didn't have compression stockings to fit me but other than that yeehaw!

Magicman · July 24, 2020, 10:27:40 PM

Congratulations and keep us posted.

Roxie · July 25, 2020, 04:29:10 AM

Glad you're home but please send someone right away to get those compression socks.

Still worried in Pennsylvania. We lost our member Patty when she developed blood clots after her surgery.

Tacotodd · July 25, 2020, 06:42:26 AM

I'm very active outside and still suffer from DVT's. My PCP at the time ( he's since passed ) could not figure out why. I still develop them once to sometimes twice a year. My current PCP doesn't know why either. She and everyone else is stumped. GET THE COMPRESSION SOCKS! Sorry if yelling seems harsh, but we want to keep you around for a bit.

petefrom bearswamp · July 25, 2020, 08:29:39 AM

Glad it went well Bill

Raider Bill · July 25, 2020, 10:02:38 AM

Ordered a pair to be delivered Monday.

No great pain last night but I couldn't sleep. The bed wasn't comfortable at all so it spent the night in a recliner.

Watched reruns of history channels " top shot". If you are into shooting it's pretty good. Sort of like survivor with guns.

I've been getting up every commercial and walking (hobbling) around the house.

Got a cute live in nurse that will cook for me, beer box is full of IPA and 600 channels on TV. Could be worse.

realzed · July 25, 2020, 12:16:36 PM

Quote from: Raider Bill on July 22, 2020, 08:35:26 AM
Thanks!
Friend says getting on and off the crapper or chair is hard at first.

Yup - your friend sounds like he has experienced it well - he nailed that part!

Raider Bill · July 25, 2020, 12:20:00 PM

The opiods are a double
edged sword. They keep the pain away and also keep you off the crapper or at least productive.

doc henderson · July 25, 2020, 12:34:31 PM

I usually take 1 or 2 pills right after surgery, or to sleep after surgery. the constipation benefits are robbing Peter to pay Paul! It eventually catches up with you!

Magicman · July 25, 2020, 05:29:16 PM

I hope that you are OD'ing on stool softeners. :

Also drink plenty of fluids.

thecfarm · July 25, 2020, 09:09:32 PM

Use a riser on the hopper. We have a high one for the wife.
Do your best getting around. The more you can bare the pain, the better it will be. Easy for me to say with 2 good knees. :

chet · July 26, 2020, 08:53:12 AM

For me I always try ta git off them pain meds as soon as possible. Sounds like you have the same problem I always had, heavy duty pain meds = no sleep. Git through them first couple days and ya got er made. 8)

chet · July 31, 2020, 08:58:30 PM

It's been a few days now Bill, are things lookin' up?

Onthesauk · August 30, 2020, 08:14:00 PM

It's been quite awhile Bill, how are you getting around?

Magicman · September 12, 2020, 02:43:27 PM

Where are you @Raider Bill ?? It's been over a month. ???

kantuckid · September 24, 2020, 01:27:16 PM

I'll throw in this tidbit on knees if you have a dicey knee situ:

I got my 4th cortisone shot Monday, 9/21st. BTW, the shots really help my knee and buy me time. FWIW, I've had both hips replaced so I'll get the knee when they say I'm "ripe".
The doc asked if I was willing to try a knee brace and I ask to see it, etc.. The bad knee is approaching osteo and cartilage damage replacement but I get along OK. The brace is a Donjoy with a soft plastic web-like bracing that centers on the patella and surrounds the front of the knee then comes around and velcroes via two wide straps. It has a hinged brace on the outside of the joint-the non cartilage damaged side. I was told it would assist the joint spacing as the days progressed during physical work, so on. It's worn over a thin elastic sleeve for skin comfort. When placed upon the knee its a tad un-comfy but honestly while sawing today I forgot about it. made me wonder why they hadn't suggested it before. I t definitely makes longer days on ones feet doable.
Hey-you folks (and me) paid for it! Thanks! 8)

kantuckid · October 04, 2020, 08:02:34 AM

Update is that I dislike the fitted knee brace they gave me and will be returning it within the 14 days return period. It's the right size and Donjoys a brand used widely but it will not stay up on my knee! The velcro stays in place but the brace itself slides down the smooth cloth sleeve you wear under the brace. It does provide more "hold" than my self bought elastic sleeves but a constant aggravation when working to have a knee brace around ones ankle!
Back it goes. FWIW, my "good knee" is now starting to talk to me. I suppose it's become tired of me asking it to do more last couple years. Maybe two shots next appointment?

petefrom bearswamp · October 04, 2020, 08:07:38 AM

Wore a brace with the problem of slippage such as you are experiencing
I wore it while marking timber and kept it up by using a short piece of nylon rope from the brace to my belt.
Worked pretty good