new ankle is in

[kadbow]

Wow, going to be a tough season.  Hang in there!  Just think what you will be able to do after your full recovery.

[Izzy]

If you need someone to carry you into those elk holes give me a shout.  

[ron w]

Best of luck on the recovery....take your time!!

[Moots]

Best of luck in your recovery!

[riverrat 2]

Best of recovery wishes to you ElkKen. And best of luck with your upcoming season. I have a good friend that just had his knee replaced,and man o' man I feel for the guy. So honestly Ken,I wish you well.  rat'

[elkken]

My hunting partner had both his knees replaced this year. First in Feb and second one in June. His is doing great and has been an inspiration for me to get this done. He is out hiking and biking and will be able to make the early hunting season. I'm shooting for the late season that starts around Thanksgiving. I put in for points this year instead of tag draws because I knew I would not be in any kind of shape to do and hard hunting.

I'll live vicariously through you guys this year, so I wish you all the very best and safe hunting.

best to ya, Ken

[steadman]

I didn't know about this Ken. I'm glad everything went well. Get recovered. Thanks again for your help  

[Duker]

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery  

[JEFF B]

Glad to hear it all went well and ya on the mend  

[TOEJAMMER]

Great to hear that all went well, Ken.  Hopefully the waiting game will go quickly as well.
Bob

[The Whittler]

Elkken, my wife had her's done 5-6 years ago. She got a RX from her Doc. for a knee walker from a medical supply store.

Ask your Doc. about it. It made it real easy to get around. Good luck.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Great News Ken.  Listen to the Doc, cant wait for the elk photos!

[elkken]

Thanks Alan ...I have the knee scooter and I practiced with it before surgery. I am going to give it a try tonight. Much easier than getting around on crutches. I see the doc tomorrow for my first follow up, right now I'm feeling pretty good.

[Chuck Janssen]

Been through 2 knee surguries and one foot. I wish you the best. Healing is the easy part sitting still during the healing is the hardest part. Good luck and pray all goes well.

[BrownA5]

Ken, glad to hear you are doing well and following the Doctors instructions.  Here's to a quick recovery!

[A.S.]

Bet of luck to you Ken!

[beachbowhunter]

Take care and get well. Man, I've never heard of an ankle replacement. Holy cow!

[Bjorn]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!  

[elkken]

Dr apt went well today, I saw the Xrays showing the ankle implant. It is actually three pieces, the top one is connected to your Tibea leg bone, a center piece of surgical plastic that acts like your cartilage and the bottom piece that is attached to your top ankle bone. The incision looked good and they put me in a new light blue cast that I'll have on for two weeks. Then the Dr decides if it stays on or I get another on for the remaining five weeks. You cannot put weight on the foot for 6-8 weeks and then I go to PT.


Thanks everyone for the well wishes, I greatly appreciate the support.

[Doc Nock]

Wow...you bionic man you!!      

That sounds pretty cool... What will be even neater is when you can start doing things with your prosthetic ankle like hopping on one foot!

You'll be taking the Mrs out dancing here by next Spring with 2 new ankles!

Pulling for ya, Ken!