Gary N. Posted July 13, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2014 It will be three weeks Tuesday since I got my new left knee. I'm able to walk short distances with a cane and I can drive the Mercedes Roadster because it's the easiest to get in and out of. I go to PT three days a week and gradually I'm getting a little more flexibility but my knee still feels like it's in a vise. I'm very impatient with the recovery process. The weather is so nice and I can't really do anything. I did manage to cut some grass today on the lawn tractor. Sure felt good to do something. I sat in the old truck and was able to operate the clutch but I don't feel like I'm strong enough to drive it yet. Definitely won't be getting on the bike for a while yet. Don't think I could get it off the side stand. Just wanted to vent. Hope you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HdHtr Posted July 13, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2014 It will be three weeks Tuesday since I got my new left knee. I'm able to walk short distances with a cane and I can drive the Mercedes Roadster because it's the easiest to get in and out of. I go to PT three days a week and gradually I'm getting a little more flexibility but my knee still feels like it's in a vise. I'm very impatient with the recovery process. The weather is so nice and I can't really do anything. I did manage to cut some grass today on the lawn tractor. Sure felt good to do something. I sat in the old truck and was able to operate the clutch but I don't feel like I'm strong enough to drive it yet. Definitely won't be getting on the bike for a while yet. Don't think I could get it off the side stand. Just wanted to vent. Hope you don't mind. Hang in there Gary. I was off my First Gen 60 days after my knee replacement. I was driving my 64 Ford F100 (292 Y block and 4 spd) inside 45 days. And PT people. Aren't they just the sweetest MONSTERS you ever met? They smile, talk nice to you then just plain HURT YOU. How's your range of motion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 13, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2014 Can't say as I blame you Gary, it was the same for me when I lost my toe back in '07! Went stir crazy and really wanted to ride.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 13, 2014 Hang in there Gary. I was off my First Gen 60 days after my knee replacement. I was driving my 64 Ford F100 (292 Y block and 4 spd) inside 45 days. And PT people. Aren't they just the sweetest MONSTERS you ever met? They smile, talk nice to you then just plain HURT YOU. How's your range of motion? I'm only about 95 degrees so far maybe 100 if I push hard. Ya those PT people are licenced torturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HdHtr Posted July 13, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 13, 2014 I'm only about 95 degrees so far maybe 100 if I push hard. Ya those PT people are licenced torturers. Push hard and keep pushing. Sounds like your doing good. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAWildKat Posted July 13, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 13, 2014 Slightly off subject but looks like I have surgery next month myself, not joint replacement thank goodness. But life-changing gastric bypass. The plan was to have it late sept/oct, but the doc called today and said my tentative surgery date has been moved up due to my family doc unknowingly documenting weightloss counseling since last yr. I need to ask when I can be pillion again. I'm excited! They expect me to be 130-150lbs by this time next yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 13, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 13, 2014 Man, my heart is with you bud. I don't do recovery's well either......although I have never had any major operations: Around Oct / Nov of this year though, I will be getting around 4 surgeries performed to get back in shape for 2015 years riding.. Hang in there my friend. Before you know it you will be working that clutch on the truck ...and on the bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 13, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 13, 2014 Kind of know what you is going through, got my knee out of joint just in time to miss out on the IR at the Hub a few years ago, couldn't ride until late Oct or so. Relax, enjoy and pretend you're the king,,,,, maybe that will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 13, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 13, 2014 Like others and yourself Gary, I dont do well with surgery recoveries either.. Spent over a year in a body cast (shell) after 5 back surgeries back in 03.. Than almost another year going thru PT to regain mobility.. IT SUCKED but the alternative was a wheel chair so I did like you - worked through it.. I can really feel for you my friend but trust me,, you will be GLAD you did it once your thru it.. Hang it there, vent here (ya got friends and family here that care) all ya need to and than, when its over, lets meet n greet for ice cream before we ride off into the sunset with bodies that dont hurt no more!! Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted July 13, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 13, 2014 Wish you luck on the recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted July 13, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 13, 2014 Well hang in there and work through it. at least your not stuck in a bed!!! And I'm not good with PT. I have a bad habit of NOT doing it!! I will go for the first few times and if they start telling me to do stuff that makes no sense to me it's done I don't go back again!!! I have always found that using the afflicted body part normally Works out fine for me. OH, don't take any advice from me!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 13, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Hang in there Gary, I think being bored and feeling rammy is a good sign! It means you are not having any complications or problems. Dig out your Alaska trip log and re-live that adventure. Hope ya keep getting stronger. Craig Edited July 13, 2014 by cecdoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midrsv Posted July 13, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 13, 2014 Gary it will get better, I felt the same as you at 3 weeks post surgery. It seemed that at about 6 weeks the corner turned and I felt I was going to really improve. After about 3 months I had nearly full range of motion. The knee is great now. Still feels a bit different than the other one but no pain. I won't hesitate to do the other one when the time comes. Do the PT. Good Luck, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted July 13, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 13, 2014 Well then, come to our M&E next Saturday and be bored with some other VR members ! Once you cross the border it's only 40 minutes to our place, I'm not sure how many minutes that is in metric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 13, 2014 Share #15 Posted July 13, 2014 Try the 4 months I spent in bed!! Wasn't out of the house unless I was carried for over 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted July 14, 2014 . Dig out your Alaska trip log and re-live that adventure. Hope ya keep getting stronger. Craig Thanks Craig, good idea. It was fun to relive the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted July 14, 2014 Try the 4 months I spent in bed!! Wasn't out of the house unless I was carried for over 5. Been there, done that Dan. Except I was in hospital. Don't care to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted July 14, 2014 Had an unexpected visit from Marcarl today. Thanks Buddy, you made my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted July 14, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 14, 2014 Hope all goes well with the new knee. I broke my left foot yesterday so if you need a partner in any three legged races give me a shout. Cheers, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 14, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 14, 2014 Hope all goes well with the new knee. I broke my left foot yesterday so if you need a partner in any three legged races give me a shout. Cheers, Scott Now why did you go and do that for,,,, I could have told you it would be apainful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted July 15, 2014 Share #21 Posted July 15, 2014 I can sympathize with you about the therapists, but that's the key to getting back. I haven't had a knee done, but I go Wed to see my doc about the details of getting my right hip replaced. Had the left done in '06 and never looked back or felt better, then had a 3 level spinal fusion in '11, it just sucks getting old. I've been told though that knees are way more extensive recovery-wise than hips. Good luck, and keep on 'habbing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakerfritz Posted July 15, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 15, 2014 dont rush the recovery process...take as much time as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted July 15, 2014 Share #23 Posted July 15, 2014 gary, the eureka springs meet would be great therapy for you labor day weekend. not to mention we would like to see you folks again. think about it. no bike is necessary. lots to do right in eureka springs. hope you can make it. bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted July 15, 2014 Share #24 Posted July 15, 2014 Hope all goes well with the new knee. I broke my left foot yesterday so if you need a partner in any three legged races give me a shout. Cheers, Scott Wow, Scott, did you not have anything better to do than break your foot? How did you go about doing that? Hope you recover from that and how is the vision doing? RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted July 16, 2014 Share #25 Posted July 16, 2014 If you bought one of those bolt on trike kits you could be riding by now. Didn't think it through very well this time did yah ! All the best Gary Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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