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Title: Becoming Bionic
Post by: tippit on May 29, 2014, 12:56:00 PM
I'm scheduled for a new knee replacement the end of June.  Looking forward to Walking vs Hobbling.    The summer will be a bit of a bust but hopefully it will be settled in by fall...Atlantic Salmon & Deer without pain.
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Post by: JamesV on May 29, 2014, 12:59:00 PM
Good luck to you and a fast recurvy
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Post by: Pierre Lucas on May 29, 2014, 01:03:00 PM
Mr. Jeff,

In our prayers for a speedy recovery...

God Bless,
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Post by: elkken on May 29, 2014, 01:05:00 PM
Good luck Jeff ... My hunting partner had both of his knees done last year. One in Feb and the other in June. We went late deer in November and he was getting around very well then and he is a hiking machine now, hiking the mountains looking for sheds pain free. I had a complete ankle replacement last July and just had my other one done in early May. I have four more weeks before I can put my foot down and walk on the latest one. Not having the constant pain of arthritis is like being born again .. I wish you the very best outcome.
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Post by: wapiti792 on May 29, 2014, 01:07:00 PM
Jeff glad you will be all fixed up so we can run-and-bow some turkeys on the Klintworth!
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Post by: wingnut on May 29, 2014, 01:32:00 PM
Good Luck!  I've been waiting years for my dr. to tell me the same thing at one of my annual checkups.  Last year he said that he didn't think I'd out live my knees.  I don't know if that's good news or bad.  LOL

Mike
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Post by: kawika b on May 29, 2014, 02:15:00 PM
Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. tippit will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.
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Post by: Duker on May 29, 2014, 02:21:00 PM
Best of luck Jeff     :thumbsup:   My wife Dawn had her right knee done 4 yrs ago (pain free and walking fine).She had her left knee done 9 wks ago(walking fairly good,some pain yet but getting better).Hope your knee replacement goes as well.
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Post by: Pat B on May 29, 2014, 02:28:00 PM
Speedy recovery Jeff. I guess you will have to sit around and make knives. d;^)
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Post by: monkeyball on May 29, 2014, 03:11:00 PM
Quick recovery Jeff,good time of year to have it done.


                                           Good Shooting,
                                                             Craig
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Post by: Bladepeek on May 29, 2014, 03:20:00 PM
Jeff, I went through it on my right knee and am considering my left knee. I don't think the left one needs replacing yet, but my Ortho surgeon needs to make another payment on his yacht, so he thinks I do.

The operation is obviously completely painless, since you will sleep through it. The next few weeks will be anything but painless, with PT to keep the joint moving and increase the range of movement.

A couple of weeks of that is nothing compared to waiting a whole summer for deer season to start   :)  

You will be glad you had it done and can walk painlessly through the woods again. One of the guys in my shooting club had both his knees replaced at the same time and was driving a week later. He's a lot tougher than I, though.

Nothing in that surgery will prevent you from posting pics on the Knifemakers forum, so I assume we can look forward to seeing a lot more of your work.
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Post by: ron w on May 29, 2014, 03:33:00 PM
I have new knees in my future.......not ready yet but getting close. Tippit, best of luck and a speedy rehab......   :thumbsup:
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Post by: ronp on May 29, 2014, 03:37:00 PM
Best of luck and prayers for you for a quick and complete recovery.  Please listen to the doctors and do what they say.  Pretty much do what they say...
Title: Re: Becoming Bionic
Post by: huntmaster70 on May 29, 2014, 04:08:00 PM
I had my right knee replaced in Feb. this year.The first week or so isn't alot of fun,(I ditched the pain pills after 1 week cause they had me doing/saying strange things)but I did all the therapy & worked hard at it-results were I was walking w/o any crutches or cane in 3 weeks. The therapist said I should be a posterboy for knee replacement. After surgery just grit your teeth & tell yourself "I'm gonna do this" & do all the therapy & continue at home. You will be through the pain & getting better every day. Hang tough!
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Post by: xroadshunter on May 29, 2014, 04:10:00 PM
Good luck Jeff!
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Post by: tippit on May 29, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
I know it is a common procedure plus it's great to live in an era where you can order up new parts.  My knees come from Chuck Taylor high tops & basketball through college and some industrial ball after that.  I knew there would be guys here walking with titanium & polymer before me.  Thanks for all your advise & well wishes.
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Post by: Matty on May 29, 2014, 05:16:00 PM
You'll be fine brother! I've worked with lots of people that have had one or both knees replaced. And the only thing they wish they didn't do is put it off as long as they did. Recovery should be a snap for you as you are pretty fit to begin with.  As huntmaster70 said the first week is not fun. But if you get right to it and are diligent with you're therapy you'll be ready for the fall!
Best of luck either way!
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Post by: awbowman on May 29, 2014, 05:19:00 PM
Good luck Jeff, prayers sent for a speedy recovery
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Post by: Sockrsblur on May 29, 2014, 07:04:00 PM
Work hard and listen to the physical therapist Jeff. I hope you recover fast!
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Post by: Yellow Dog on May 29, 2014, 09:12:00 PM
Jeff, leaning against the current painlessly swinging a Spey rig. Sounds like nothing better   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Steve O on May 29, 2014, 09:14:00 PM
Good luck Doc     :thumbsup:
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Post by: Sam McMichael on May 29, 2014, 09:14:00 PM
Good luck with your surgery. Hopefully, your recovery will be quick. Follow the rehab regimen faithfully.
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Post by: Duckbutt on May 29, 2014, 09:24:00 PM
Hope all goes well Jeff.  We gots adventures on the horizon.  Don't take too long a break.     :D
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Post by: Benjy on May 29, 2014, 11:12:00 PM
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Originally posted by Duckbutt:
Hope all goes well Jeff.  We gots adventures on the horizon.  Don't take too long a break.      :D  
Yes we do! I have a titainium hip and new electronic ignition system so I guess I can drag the pigs and deer out for you this year!

Benjy
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Post by: M60gunner on May 30, 2014, 12:37:00 PM
What Huntmaster70 says x2. I had a hip done, I know hips are not knees but same principle applies. If you can do some  excersise now to build up the rest of you that will help with the rehab also.
Like Huntmaster my therapy person told me not come back after 4weeks, " make room for others less able" .
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Post by: on May 31, 2014, 07:16:00 AM
Hip in 2006, shoulder a month ago. The rehab is tedious but DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU! Best of luck and look forward to walking w/o pain again!
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Post by: tim roberts on May 31, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
Good luck Jeff!
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Post by: GRAYBEARD on May 31, 2014, 09:18:00 AM
Hey Jeff,
Best of luck with the sawbones. Call Paul Kimbol (Dragaon Rider) if you want the full scoop; he has been through that rodeo three times.
God;s Peace,
Jed
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Post by: BenBow on May 31, 2014, 09:24:00 AM
Prayers sent
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Post by: Doc Nock on May 31, 2014, 01:03:00 PM
More prayers, Jeff... You will be dancin in the streets sooner than you think!
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Post by: Bill Kissner on June 02, 2014, 10:23:00 PM
Good luck Jeff. My wife Jeanne has been plagued with arthritis for years and has had both hips and one knee replaced. She can out walk and out run me now.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on June 03, 2014, 05:51:00 PM
Best wishes Jeff. Hope you are running by the time you get to Denton.   :readit:    ;)
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Post by: PaPaFrank on June 04, 2014, 07:45:00 PM
Jeff I've had two replacements and once I was through the initial pain and went through therapy, it has been the best thing that's ever happened to me! Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery...