Swamphunter Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Just got my results of my MRI back from the Orthopedic Surgeon and the determination is a Type 3 tear in the cartilage of my left knee. Will require surgery in April to repair the damage. The good news is, it is done arthroscopically and the turn around time is a couple weeks! Look for some heavy duty active posting from me then boys! (and girls)! I am mostly excited about the fact that this surgery has very high patient satisfaction and totally alleviates the pain I have been suffering for the last couple of months. My wife says I am too rough on my body with the activities I engage in (most of you know what they are) for my age (36), and she wishes I would take it easier. I think that if I stop what I am doing, I will get fat and lazy and not have as much energy. I may just have to slooooowwwwwwwww down a wee bit maybe! maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future good luck with the knee tell the wife that 36 ain't old, but I just turned 37 yesterday and that's when everything falls apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10acboy Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future I got mine done and I could tell a great difference the very next day. Just make sure that you listen to the doc, stay off you feet for a while, use your crutches and don't lift anything for a while. I didn't listen and I believe that I am going to have to have it done again. It only took about an hour and I couldn't be happier with the results. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future My best friend had both knees done last summer. He's very pleased. I'm putting my right knee off until after turkey season is over. It's been a problem for me for a while but got a lot worse during this past deer season. I can deal with it until turkey season is over though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future My son just had his ACL repaired over the Christmas holiday. He's only 19 and seemed to recover quickly. Madhuntinpastor may have a few comments since he has had surgery on both of his knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Just sent you a PM before I read this. Hope all goes well with your knee Swampy! Keep us updated on your progress. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Hopefully you will be ready for turkey season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Good luck with the surgery. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Best of luck with the surgery Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future I've had a few pals have that surgery Ken. My prediction: You'll be up and around in 3 days. Docs always go on the long side of rehab. After my first chest surgery they told me I'd be out of work for at least 3 weeks, but more like a month or so. I went back to work after a week and a half. Given the shape you're in, I'm betting you'll be fine. BTW--don't give up that hobby, and don't listen to your wife. You may end up ballooning like I did when I gave up all my physical activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Good Luck Swampy. I have a friend from work who just had it done. He's almost running already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Thanks everyone... I realize that the doctors do go on the long side with the recovery times, but given I have way more sick time than is normal with this much time on the job, I am going to take it easy and burn a few days to make sure I don't re-injure it to soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future you'll be back in no time--best of luck with the surgery. Wives always want us giving up our hobbies to have more time for the "Honey Do's". todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future [ QUOTE ] you'll be back in no time--best of luck with the surgery. Wives always want us giving up our hobbies to have more time for the "Honey Do's". todd [/ QUOTE ] Hey Todd, could you do the surgery and save me a couple bucks?? I could spend the time recovering in OK. and my therapy could be hunting with ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future I can do that for ya Swamper--probably even save you some money--but if start chewing on the sutures--you gonna end up lookin' like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future [ QUOTE ] I can do that for ya Swamper--probably even save you some money--but if start chewing on the sutures--you gonna end up lookin' like this: [/ QUOTE ] LMBO at DogDoc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future I've had it done and it isn't all the bad! Recovery is quick and it sure makes life a lot better! Now if it were a total knee replacement, which I have had done, then that is a different story! Good luck and don't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future I also have had a knee worked on. They removed about 20% of the cartilage in my left knee. I was able to put weight on it the next day and was walking without crutches within a week and a half. You'll be amazed how much better you'll feel after having it done. Good luck!! hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future [ QUOTE ] I've had it done and it isn't all the bad! Recovery is quick and it sure makes life a lot better! Now if it were a total knee replacement, which I have had done, then that is a different story! Good luck and don't wait! [/ QUOTE ] Ken,,,,it's no biggy and OJR I've been there and done that on my left knee and now I'm waiting to be scheduled for surgery to have some cartlidge replaced,,,Yikes these surgeries are becoming to frequent Im only 40.... I hope all goes well with yours Ken as Im sure it will...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future [ QUOTE ] Good luck and don't wait! [/ QUOTE ] Ken,,,,it's no biggy and OJR I've been there and done that on my left knee and now I'm waiting to be scheduled for surgery to have some cartlidge replaced,,,Yikes these surgeries are becoming to frequent Im only 40.... I hope all goes well with yours Ken as Im sure it will...... [/ QUOTE ] I would bet you have a loooooooooong way to go to catch up with the number surgeries I have had on one leg! LOL!! When I had my knee replaced, that was number 25 on that leg! Yes, they sure do get sickening!!! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future WOW !!!! You are right OJR that out does me big time my first was a total left replacement which included ligaments and tendons with 2 follow up surgeries and this last one that is being scheduled is to replace cartlidge under the knee cap that has deteriated, but this last one should be a breeze they said I'll be able to return to work within 3-4 days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Best of luck with it swampy You will be a new man afterwords LOL. Keep us posted on how you are doing !! too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisM Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Re: Knee Surgery in my future Good luck with your surgery. I've had both of my knees done, cartilage and ACL's. It should go very smoothly. Take your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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