Frank's knee surgery

by Admin on 12/10/2010, 10:39 am

I gave Frank a call today to check in on him. He sounded like he was doing well considering. I know he's dealing with a good bit of pain after seeing my Mother in laws knee surgery a few weeks ago. I'm guessing with the double knee deal he'll be in rehab for a few extra weeks getting back in the stride of things.

by oldelmer1 on 12/10/2010, 11:06 am

Thanks for the update Phillip...

Frank, when you read this, hopefully you will be on your way to a speedy recovery.

by Mopar_Earl on 12/10/2010, 12:31 pm

Frank,

Take it

and

Earl

by bsmall2800 on 12/10/2010, 3:26 pm

Heal fast my friend! And don't do to much too soon.

by MountainMan on 12/10/2010, 3:36 pm

Better days just ahead Frank.

Hopefully you'll enjoy a pain free camping season this year.

by Tracker16 on 12/10/2010, 5:25 pm

Frank.You'll be out on the floor rap

before you know it.

by Maxtor on 12/10/2010, 6:36 pm

Frank;

I hope everything turns out good for you. A pain free life is very precious. thumbUp

by Sean on 12/10/2010, 9:10 pm

Get well soon Frank: its best in my humble opinion to get it done out of the way asap, just like you have done. getwell

Sean

by BobnPi on 12/11/2010, 7:29 pm

Double knee surgery = double pain medicine... right? Sleep

by Admin on 12/17/2010, 10:20 am

Wow, I was looking at my mother in laws knee today and you can barely see the scar. If Franks goes as well as her's, he should be jogging in a couple of months.

by oldelmer1 on 12/17/2010, 11:29 am

Bob nPi wrote:Double knee surgery = double pain medicine... right? :getwell 2:

NO!! Frank just called me, he said he is doing well, he is out of the hospital and is in rehab till Tuesday, then he comes home and will continue rehab from there. He has been walking around using a walker, they work him for a few hours in the morning, then has 1.5 hours for lunch, then they work him some more. He hasn't been able to get online to post any updates, but he will after Tuesday when he get home.

Phillip, he does know you called him.....

He did say, double knee surgery, but NO double the medicine. Laughing

by BobnPi on 12/17/2010, 11:48 am

Re: Frank's knee surgery
by oldelmer1 Today at 16:29

.Bob nPi wrote:
Double knee surgery = double pain medicine... right? :getwell 2:

NO!! Frank just called me, he said he is doing well, he is out of the hospital and is in rehab till Tuesday, then he comes home and will continue rehab from there. He has been walking around using a walker, they work him for a few hours in the morning, then has 1.5 hours for lunch, then they work him some more. He hasn't been able to get online to post any updates, but he will after Tuesday when he get home.

Phillip, he does know you called him.....

He did say, double knee surgery, but NO double the medicine. .

Ummm I trully meant that as humor and in no way was I implying that anyone should ever exceed the recommended prescription from their physician. If I offended, I sincerely apologize.

by oldelmer1 on 12/17/2010, 2:39 pm

Bob nPi wrote:Ummm I truly meant that as humor and in no way was I implying that anyone should ever exceed the recommended prescription from their physician. If I offended, I sincerely apologize.

Bob nPi,

And it was only taken in humor, you did not offend anyone. Apology NOT accepted, or expected, or needed. Laughing

by Frank on 12/25/2010, 2:01 pm

Thanks to all. Enjoyed all Responces thanks

Back home on the 23 of Dec. It was the toughest thing That I ever had been
through Three days in the hospital 10 days in the rehab hospital now 6 to
eight weeks of out pat. rehab. first time on the PC since Dec 7 . I am doing
what they tell me and improving every day. Alot of Rehab I have to do on my part + the out pat. Rehab. I know I can do it.
Thank you for thinking of me
Frank
rap

by Admin on 12/25/2010, 5:38 pm

Your a tough dude for sure. Glad you made it home for christmas. Don't let up for nothing on the rehab and you'll be dancing a jig in no time.

by Scruffy and Tater on 12/26/2010, 4:39 am

Frank,
Keep up the good work and mend soon. clapper

by scottz on 12/26/2010, 3:37 pm

Glad you made it home for Christmas. Good luck on your rehab.

by moo2613 on 12/27/2010, 6:48 am

So, did you get Bionic Knees? Glad to hear all went well, good luck with the recovery.

by MountainMan on 12/27/2010, 7:22 am

Good to hear everything is going well.

Keep working hard for now so you can play later! Wink

by Frank on 12/27/2010, 9:07 am

oldelmer1 wrote:
Bob nPi wrote:Ummm I truly meant that as humor and in no way was I implying that anyone should ever exceed the recommended prescription from their physician. If I offended, I sincerely apologize.

Bob nPi,

And it was only taken in humor, you did not offend anyone. Apology NOT accepted, or expected, or needed.

BobnPi U did not offend anyone. lol!

Yes moo2613 I did get Bionic Knees? . cheers

Was not able to get to Out-Pat.-Rehab. to day because we had a rare 13" of snow the fell here yesterday affraid

In this area 1" Of snow shuts us down here.
They called for me to start Tuesday Wed and Thursday for this week.
Thanks to all for thinking about me. wavesmilys

by AVid on 12/27/2010, 9:46 am

Glad you're doing well. My DW gets her new knee in 3 weeks and she is very apprehensive. I'll show her this thread, that should help!

by Frank on 12/27/2010, 10:51 am

AVid:
Tell your DW just do what the Drs. want and Follow What the Rehab techs want her to do. Doing Rehab on her own between the sections with the Techs helps a lot. I wish her the Best.

by Scruffy and Tater on 12/30/2010, 5:15 am

Frank,
Glad to hear things are going well. You have a very positive attitude. The doc says I'll probably be getting a new knee or maybe both within 2-5 years.

Tater

by Frank on 12/30/2010, 4:12 pm

Scruffy and Tater wrote:Frank,
Glad to hear things are going well. You have a very positive attitude. The doc says I'll probably be getting a new knee or maybe both within 2-5 years.

Tater

Tater: With all notes from all the Wildcat Family really Helps with giving me a Positive Attitude and with friends and family really Helps also. cheers

Today was the 3rd day of my Out Pat. Rehab.
Right Knee bend was 92 Degs and the Left Knee bend was 102 Degs
Tonite I was able to sit behind my Stationary Bike in a Chair and petal full rotations for more than 4 minutes. was not able to do that well at Rehab this morning. clapper

Thanks to all who is thinking about me.

by Sean on 12/30/2010, 7:13 pm

Glad to know that things are going well. Keep up the exercise, this will help a lot with your long term health, and keep you more mobile.
Sean

by Stanford on 12/31/2010, 2:08 am

Frank
Glad to hear you are progressing so well. Keep up the good work but please don't over do it like I normally do during rehab. Jim

by Frank on 1/9/2011, 8:42 am

UPDATE:
I am improving every day. I was able to get on the Seat of the Stationary
bike and petal it with very limited pain. That is the first time that I had
been able to sit on the seat of the bike. I had been able to petal the
stationary bike by sitting in a chair behind the bike.
Today I did 8 minutes
sitting in a chair behind the bike . Then I did 8 minutes sitting on the
bike seat.
As of Jan 8, 2010 it has been one month since I had both Knees replaced.
char124

by Sean on 1/9/2011, 9:48 am

Way to go

but don't over do it nice and easy

by Frank on 2/3/2011, 2:33 pm

2/3/2011
Today I went back to the Doctor he said that I am ahead of recovery. I do
not have to go back to Outpat. Rehab. I just have to keep up with rehab exisizes at
home. He also wants me to try 30min 2X aday on the stationary bike. He said
that it would be better on the stationary bike than walking. He told me not
to ride the regular bike for another 6 weeks. I go back to the Doctor in 2
months.. I NOW CAN GO BACK TO DRIVING THE AUTO & THE PICKUP.
peelout

by Sean on 2/3/2011, 8:59 pm

Great news but be careful not to over do it, You could also start planning your vacations.
Sean

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