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I met with my surgeon this morning and got a shot in each knee. Then we had a serious discussion about scheduling my replacements! I have been getting shots every three months for three years to try to make it until age 62 for full retirement, but I ain't gonna make it. We started talking about potential dates and his intern started throwing out October and November dates. My doctor smiled and said I would miss too much of bow season!! So the surgeries will be sometime in December. Got to love it when your Doctor knows you that well!
Starting into pre surgery work outs, specific to strengthening the hips and quads to make recovery go easier! Wish me luck!!
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Good Luck, and Best Wishes for a quick, and low pain level recovery.
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Good luck! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.
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UGH.....sorry friend
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Awe man, I'm sure glad the Dr knows what's important lol
I had reconstructive surgery on my right knee last month. Going through PT trying to get back on my feet for hunting season. Best of luck with the surgeries
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Best of luck to you! I hope it goes smoothly, and you have a fast recovery!
Bisch
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Best of Luck Mike!!
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Had mine [left one] done a year ago.....had some issues but doing well now. I'm going to see my Dr. on Thursday and will question him on the right knee 1st week in December. Both at once is tough but if they say you can do it......get it done. "BUT"......you will have to work your a$$ off in rehab, but you need to push yourself and the rewards will be there. Best of luck.....keep us posted.
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Thanks to all for the encouragement! I know I am in for some work, but I have no doubt it will be worth it!!
Mike
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Hope it works out for you .
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Hope you have a quick recovery!!
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While I must admit that after market parts are not as good as original equipment. :)
I can say that my NEW knee ( total replacement ) is pretty much pain free. Rehab is your friend......the more you stretch it the better it gets. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Get as strong as you possibly can before the surgery. It will pay off.
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Agree with the pre surgery suggestions as that will help with the recovery time and pt sessions. I don't have experience with knees but thought mine were shot-fought them for 5 years only to find my issue was my hips. First done in March and 2nd done in mid June. Still at home but walking 1.5 miles a day to try to get ready to go work next week. Wanted to get mine done in plenty of time to be ready for bow season. Good luck to you and with effort will be worth the replacement parts.
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Good luck Mike, I had both of my knees done
but, 2 years apart. First one was a easy recovery.
Off work for 3 months. Second one was hard off
work for 6 months. I got a DTV (blood clot) but, I
had to retire.
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Prayers your way Mike! Keep in touch.
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Knees can be problematic, I'd take two hips any day and I've had both. I was the "poster child" for a quick recovery, but mine still hurts like a bad sprain most days and likely always will. It's been almost 2 years. I hope you're not considering having both done at the same time. I thought that was reserved for people in catastrophic wrecks and stuff! My surgeon wouldn't even consider a hip/knee twofer on opposite sides. The surgeon said I'd need one good side during rehab...even if it wasn't really good.
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Had both of mine done, one Last August ( so as not to interrupt hunting season) and the 2nd one last March (so as not to interrupt bow season). They are stiff but free of pain most of the time. You will be a happy hunter! Do the PT, but don't overdo it.
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Good luck, growing old ain't for sissies .... my hunting partner had his both done about four years ago and is doing very well, he just turned 66 ....
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My doctor thinks I'm a little crazy. He says most folks are upset and nervous about scheduling surgery, but I'm actually excited! Getting them both done at once will be tough, but as I have my deductible paid up for the year it will save me several thousand dollars. Thanks again for all of the encouragement!!
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Dang Mike good luck buddy.. im pretty close behind ya, I had my 4th knee surgery this spring and the next one is replacement which I need in both knees keep us posted on your rehab. im kinda skeered to do both at one time but it makes a lot of sense
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Good luck and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. I need a new hip probably two but, trying to put it off as long as I can.
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Hope it goes well Mike! Good luck.
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I hope all goes well Mike . I had my right knee done in April of last year and I was in my tree stand October 1st .
About the rehab , do what they say . No more or no less .
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Went to see my Dr. last week.......going for a partial on the right side in December......after hunting season! So I'll have 1 1/2 new knees.
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Good luck with your surgery. Going to have my hip refurbished Aug 8. Had it replaced 25 years ago when I was 34. I should be good to go by October.
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When my bad knee hurt, it hurt fierce!!! But... but it didn't always hurt.
My replacement knee is always stiff, is "twingy" most of the time but loosens up with activity each day and the pain there is, isn't very strong...
I do not trust it up on the roof like I did my natural one as sometimes it just doesn't "feel right" but it's only 8 months out...
Friend's dad had both and bought a used stationary bike and watched the news in the AM on rising and just peddled thru the news without tension on the bike to "oil them up"...
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LOL......I oil them up every morning on a bike at the gym. I watch the news and do 5 miles or 45 minutes, what ever comes first. You have to stay active.
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I have a stationary recumbent bike that I bought after knee surgery several years ago so I am good for that part. Biggest issue I have right now is the lower back. Doc says the muscles are in spasm from swinging my legs out and around things to make up for the inability to bend the knee and step over things. Wearing a back brace for most everything requires lifting or bending.
I have no income until my pension starts in September or October and am trying to get my Social Security a year early. Had big plans for my savings once I retired but I am having to use them for necessities now. I am just grateful that I have some savings to use!
You don't realize how much your lower back is involved with shooting a bow until you deal with lower back problems. Have dropped to my lightest bow and hoping for the best!
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I had my left knee replaced in late May. Scheduled it after turkey season and so it would be good to go by archery elk season...so far so good! Finished rehab, then they sent me to a lymph edema clinic to deal with swelling in my lower leg and foot. Have me wearing a compression sock now, but they cancelled the rest of my visits and released me yesterday because of my improvements.
Went up and hung treestands earlier this week for elk season that opens in a month.
Good luck Mike!