I have two surgeries scheduled this summer.
The first one is on June 23rd and it's for my right knee. It's been smacked around too many times and I've finally had enough. The doc says a tendon is too tight and pulling the kneecap down and to the right. I'll be able to watch the operation if I want. I shouldn't be down for too long, maybe 2 weeks at the most.

The second one is for my left foot. A few years ago while riding a Goldwing when doing a Michigan left, I hit a piece of concrete. In order to stop me from falling, I slammed my foot down to push me back up. One of the joints in my foot is deformed (which I just found out) and isn't fully developed. There's nothing between most of the joint and a part is one piece. The problem is when I slammed it, it wants to seperate. What a feeling of a nerve between two bones... They will break the joint and stick a muscle between to keep the bones from healing together. If that doesn't work, they'll remove the work they did and fuse the bones. I don't have much mobility now and hopefully the first procedure will be a success. If not, the little mobility I have won't be too much loss.
This one will be on Aug 12. Enought time for the knee to heal and hopefully have enough time for rmy foot to recover before going back to work after Labor Day.

Wish me luck!

Good Luck. I know the surgery you are going to get for the knee. Probably a Lateral release and it's not too bad but there will be physical therapy to heal it back up (been through that one). Is that the surgery they said it would be or was it something different?.

Shelby

Isn't modern medical science wonderful? A hundred years ago, most of us would already be dead from something. Just think where we'll be in another hundred years.
Good luck with the surgeries.

Ron

Good luck! and hope you have a quick recovery!

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Good vibes and best of luck for your upcoming surgeries.

They have come a long way in the last few years medically.

I’m walking proof of that.

Steve

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thanks, all

quote Originally posted by ARFiero: Good Luck. I know the surgery you are going to get for the knee. Probably a Lateral release and it's not too bad but there will be physical therapy to heal it back up (been through that one). Is that the surgery they said it would be or was it something different?. Shelby

Yea, it was something like that. Not looking forward the the PT but at the same time, I can't wait for it and the pain to be gone, hopefully without new pain.

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: I'll be able to watch the operation if I want.

You will be too busy watching the nurses, .
Good luck and happy healing.

quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: thanks, all Yea, it was something like that. Not looking forward the the PT but at the same time, I can't wait for it and the pain to be gone, hopefully without new pain.

Master Chief John Urgayle: Pain is your friend, your ally, it will tell you when you are seriously injured, it will keep you awake and angry, and remind you to finish the job and get the hell home. But you know the best thing about pain?
Lt. Jordan O'Neil: Don't know!
Master Chief John Urgayle: It lets you know you're not dead yet!

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Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

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Good luck Dan!!

Lets see, right knee, left foot, you'll be a hoot to watch walk!!!

You'll come through both with flying colors!! Keep us posted!!
And do your therapy!!! Most people don't realize just how important that is!!

Dar

I thought it might be that. I have had that one done and it's not too bad. Even the PT won't be horrible. That one didn't solve the problem so they went in a second time to do a more invasive procedure (hope you don't get that one). Yeah being able to go a day without the pain was a wonderful experience. Good luck man and hope for a speedy recovery.

Shelby

quote Originally posted by fierogirls-mom: Good luck Dan!! Lets see, right knee, left foot, you'll be a hoot to watch walk!!! Dar

Well, the pain is now so I don't know how to limp!!

Good luck, man!

Hope they both work out well for ya...it's good to take care of them as early in life as possible...

Good luck!
I can well understand the pain and what you're going through.
I've been putting off the inevitable and need to go in soon for a total right knee replacement.
It's been "scoped" 3 times and opened up for some work once, but the last MRI I had 2-3 years ago showed some pretty advanced osteonecrosis, (dead bone).
I have no cartilage left in the knee, so it's down to, (dead), bone on bone when I walk.
The wife says my knee sounds like someone stepping in a bowl of potato chips when I bend it. (crrrrrrrunch) .
Life without constant pain sounds good.

I have a tip for you from Dr.Oz on Oprah. It will sound stupid, but if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. In permanent marker write the words, "This one", on the knee that is to have surgery. Then on the knee that will not be touched write the words, "Not this one". This is to prevent opening the wrong knee and the mess of suing for malpractice. It sounds dumb, but worse things have happened. He was discussing this after talking to a lady that had the wrong breast removed because of a tumor. The tumor was in the other breast, and they had to go back and do the mastectomy on the correct breast.

Jim

BTW: Good luck on both surgeries.

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my grandmother just went under the knife for liposcopic (sp?) surgery on her right knee yesterday. she's home & walking & everything, gets to take the bandage off. the operation took 15 min, and they repaired her miniscus(sp?) . up &down steps last night and everything. you'll be fine with the first one. good luck on your foot though

Best Wishes - get lots of rest and watch lots of TV

Had the first one today. They asked me several times which knee I was getting worked on, even twice after it was shaved. I had a spinal anethesic applied and watched some of the show on a monitor. I did get a little side effect, nausea, but it passed quick. I walked to the wheelchair, to the car and around the house. There is pain and stiffness but I'm hoping it'll go quickly. The sooner I can get up and down the stairs and drive, the better. I'll take pics in a couple days when I can remove the bandage.

Thanks again for all the well wishes!!

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Oh wow, hope that you heal up fast.

Glad the surgery went well! Good luck with your recovery! Eat lots of healthy food!

I'm glad things went well with your knee. Hopefully the success story will continue with your left foot. Can you be awake for that one too? I like to see those surgeries on TLC.

Jane

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Dan, I'm glad the first surgery came out well!
I hope you heal quickly!!!

Take care!

Well, I ended up using only 2 vicodins on the first day, just to keep the pain from happening and it really didn't, and moved to Tylenol.

The bottom left pic shows how far the cap was off. the top right shows it in it's proper place.


Took off the bandage.


I'm doing the exercises and things are improving quickly. Yesterday morning I could only put enough weight on my right leg and have my left foot just ahead of my right while walking (hope that makes sense) and by night my stride is almost normal. The main pain is on the outer edge of the upper calf.

Hey, I'm a little late, but wishing you the best on your recoveries from both operations.

Tom

I appreciate all the well wishes! It won't be long before I can drive again and see some of you!

Get well soon.

I believe the forcast is for clear skies and healthy knees.

Jim

PART II: LEFT FOOT

Going in today to get a joint that didn't fully separate during development chiseled apart. I have limited mobility and a bunch of pain. They'll chisel it apart, smooth it up and put a piece of muscle or fat between to keep it from reattaching.

I regrettably missed the first round of well-wishes Dan, but hope I can make up for that now...Both Ellie and I send our very best wishes for you to be around and about without any pain ASAP!!
God Bless
Nick and Ellie.

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This is how I've been for 2 weeks



At the docs office







I'm now in a walking boot and the doc said to start using the foot. I'm getting a sharp pain when I put more than just light weight on it but that should fade quickly.

Probably last update unless something happens...

taken a few minutes ago


I'm hobbling around the house without support and using the boot when I leave the house. I've been driving and was on two field trips driving a bus so I'll be able to work when school starts Tuesday. I was walking around a lot yesterday at the state fair, which might be the last year for it , and took it easy today. The pain is focused on one spot and occurs when I supinate (down and towards the center of the body) the foot, hurts when I do counter-clockwise circles. There's still tightness throughout the foot and I have exercises, one is to pick up a marble or bolt with my toes 20 times 2-3 times a day, and PT for 3 weeks. My right knee is still sore from it's surgery and all the work it's had for the past 3 weeks and will get better as it gets stronger.

Thanks for all the well wishes!!!!

Wow!
I lost track of this.

I hope you continue to heal quickly. Looks like you haven't had too bad of a time with it.

Take care.
And try not to do the "at speed human kickstand" thing any more.

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quote Originally posted by Gokart Mozart: I've been driving and was on two field trips driving a bus so I'll be able to work when school starts Tuesday.

Best wishes for you being pain-free, so you can go back to seeing all the stupid things your passengers are doing. ( My wife drives a school bus. )

Good job on the healing man. Keep an eye on that knee joint and watch the cap closely. I know after about 6 years mine started to hurt again and they did the second surgury. The problem you and I share is called chondromalacia and it might not stop. I don't want to be a downer but wanted to let you know to be aware and watch your knee cap. Ohhh and one other thing. have you noticed you can tell when the baro pressure outside changes by the dull throb? I know I can. Foot looks good man.

Shelby

....Wow!! I averted my eyes at the photos of the kneecap, for a moment!! They looked remarkably like...welll (so I am told! )
Anyway, I feel i know you a bit better than before, Dan, after all this sharing of intimate photography!! Hahahahahaha!!
Seriously though...best wishes for continued and brisk recovery!
God Bless
Nick and Ellie.