Wish me luck

[jlrhiner]

I go in tomorrow for another try on the knee replacement. 2 years ago they replaced both of them at the same time. I never could straighten them out. They healed fine, but for the last two years it feels like I've been on a stair master.

I now reasonably know what was done wrong. The knee joint spacer was made too tight. Instead of the Dr telling me that, he told me I didn't try hard enough. Please understand, I stayed in the hospital 11 days, did in-home therapy for 30, and went to a rehab place 3 times a week for 6 months. The final exercise each time was someone pushing down on my knees, trying to straighten them out.

I'll check in as soon as I can, but it will probably be Friday.

 

[sipowicz]

Good luck and God's speed on a quick recovery!

 

[beaverislander]

I'm sure you're not exactly looking forward to the repeat procedure but best of luck to you!

 

[longhorn too]

I hope you finally get relief! May God bless the surgeon doing your surgery and bless you as you heal!

 

[perrazi]

hope you have a different surgeon, and one that will tell you the truth about things.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

One ration of luck issued! I sure hope this time things go well.

 

[mc5aw]

Good luck, Jim. Looking forward to having you back here in good shape.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Good luck!

 

[TACC1]

Tough as you are, this'll be a cakewalk.
TACC1

 

[Iggy]

A big jolt of good luck is hereby transferred.

Go for it.

 

[joeintexas]

Good luck and best wishes to you.

 

[shouldazagged]

Good luck, Jim. Hope you're soon able to give that first doctor a well-placed knee.

 

[pawncop]

Best of luck. Hope it improves your situation.

 

[Maddog 521]

Good luck and I hope they get it right this time. Mine is just the opposite as they put in a 12mm and he said it was to tight. Then he put in a 10mm and left it like that. Now I have a little play in there. I asked him if he had a 11mm, and he said no. Oh well I recovered and I am pain free. Life is good. Again, good luck.

 

[Freeway]

I want to wish you the best of luck also. I understand having to have multiple surgeries, and it really stinks! (Had 4 to fix my neck, and still need one more). May you be blessed in the future.

 

[rwsmith]

Hope

We hope that they get it RIGHT this time.

 

[Jst1mr]

They Kneed to get it right this time....

 

[walkin jack]

I feel ya my friend! I'll be sayin' some prayers that they fix you up right this time. In '73 I broke my left leg out the knee racing Motocross. I was 30 years old. The docs said I was too young for a new knee so they just patched me up and sent me home.

20 years later they replaced it (very bad job and I didn't take very good care of it) I blew it out in 3 years and had to have it redone. Most folks learn how to walk one time. I've had to learn how to walk 4 times.

I hope the surgeons do you right but I'm sure you know that how you do your therapy and rehab makes all the difference in how you will walk. Don't neglect that hamstring muscle. Go ahead, ask me how I know.

Best of luck to you and let us know how it goes.....

 

[jlrhiner]

Well, Im home. This time was a success. Right leg extends and locks. The Dr who did the revision told us he found several things wrong. He did a total knee replacement. We are on the right track.

 

[Onomea]

Good news, Jim! All the best for a quick recovery!

 

[ditrina]

Best news tonight!!

Prayers for a speedy recovery..

 

[Joe Kent]

Great news Jim, all my very best wishes for a speedy recovery. Joe.

 

[JJEH]

Good luck!