IT'S OFFICIAL! (darn it)

[davidpizzica]

I offically become bionic PTer on August 4. My knee is too far gone to do anyting else. Any cyber hand holding will be appreciated. It will be a total knee replacement.

[Tonya]

There were a few people when I was going to physical therapy that had knee replacements. Recovery wasn't fun, but they all said they'd wished they'd done it sooner. Best wishes and I hope for a speedy recovery.

[moosmom]

Davidp,

Here's BOTH, just in case you need a spare. I would've done my shoulders too, but I don't have a wide angle lens.





Just remember one thing. Don't let the doctor put one of them wooden sticks in your mouth till ya find out where it's been!!

(((hugs))))

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Tonya
There were a few people when I was going to physical therapy that had knee replacements. Recovery wasn't fun, but they all said they'd wished they'd done it sooner. Best wishes and I hope for a speedy recovery.

Tonya, I want to get it done the sooner the better. I am SO SICK of the pain. It isn't going to be a picnic, but I'll get through. The worst part is going to be hospital food LOL.

[carole]

David I can only re-assure you that Knee replacements are so good these days, and the recovery time much quicker, I am sure Richard can tell you this too. I know its nothing too pleasant to look forward to , but afterwards I am sure you will be saying WHY didn't I do this sooner.

Here is wishing you a successful operation, and a speedy recovery with many painfree days ahead. GOOD LUCK MATE.!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Good Luck, David!

Be sure to ask how often you need to have a Lube Job on it.

And don't take ANY chances...
Night before Sir Jury - be sure to Paint Up the GOOD Knee
with a Magic Marker - "NOT THIS ONE!"

/s/ Phred

[kimlovescats]

David, I am sure the surgery will go well ... and you will be good as new when it's all done! My grandmother had to use a walker for years and couldn't straighten either leg. She was probably in her 70's she had both knees replaced. After that she walked faster than anyone .... straight as an arrow, with no walker. She also lived to be in her 90's!!!

Kim

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by moosmom
Davidp,

Here's BOTH, just in case you need a spare. I would've done my shoulders too, but I don't have a wide angle lens.





Just remember one thing. Don't let the doctor put one of them wooden sticks in your mouth till ya find out where it's been!!

(((hugs))))

Oh, sweetheart, THANK YOU!!! You told me this before, but I'll say it to you: You're an absolute doll!!!!`Don't worry, if they give me one, I'll throw it away. The worst part of this will be HOSPITAL FOOD!!

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Good Luck, David!

Be sure to ask how often you need to have a Lube Job on it.

And don't take ANY chances...
Night before Sir Jury - be sure to Paint Up the GOOD Knee
with a Magic Marker - "NOT THIS ONE!"

/s/ Phred

I'll mark it, left one, dummy, the LEFT ONE!

[Corinna]

my dad had his done a year ago and he saaid the recovery pain was less than the pain he had been living with. In fact he started his mile walks again(with out docs approval) with in 2 weeks. Good luck and we here in Montana with light a candle for you. When are you going infor the sirgury?

[captain]

Hand holding ................ coming your way.

Do we call you David P Bionic now?

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Corinna
my dad had his done a year ago and he saaid the recovery pain was less than the pain he had been living with. In fact he started his mile walks again(with out docs approval) with in 2 weeks. Good luck and we here in Montana with light a candle for you. When are you going infor the sirgury?

Corinna, I'm getting it done August 4th. Hospital food YUCK!

[Tina]

Prayers coming your way from West Virginia.

My grandpa had to have one of his knees replaced last year. His knees were totally gone. He had a rough time rough the therapy after his surgery. But he seems to be doing just fine now.

They only do one knee at a time usually, he said he doesn't know if he will have the other one done.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by carole
David I can only re-assure you that Knee replacements are so good these days, and the recovery time much quicker, I am sure Richard can tell you this too. I know its nothing too pleasant to look forward to , but afterwards I am sure you will be saying WHY didn't I do this sooner.

Here is wishing you a successful operation, and a speedy recovery with many painfree days ahead. GOOD LUCK MATE.!!

Carole, it's going to be scary at first, but I'll think of all the painfree days ahead. Thank you! ((((HUGS))))

[RedHedd]

A dear friend of mine had one knee done this past March. When we went to the movies a couple of weeks ago, several of us had trouble keeping up with her. She's having the other knee done later this year. It's not a piece of cake, but she's glad she did it. The PT (physical therapy, not Pet Talk )afterwards takes the longest, but persistence has paid off for my friend and I'm sure it will for you too. Pain isn't fun; anything the docs can to do make it all better, and they're very good at what they can do these days, is worth the downtime. Of course we'll all be rooting for you and praying too.

As for the hospital food, it depends on the hospital. Some ARE better than others and actually can serve some pretty decent food.