knee replacement

donoller · 10-19-2008, 10:30 PM

well guys i will be down for a while. the doctor says get them fixed our get a wheel chair. so nov.5th ,two doctors will do them. told them i ride motorcycles and i want them fixed i will have both knees replaced . at the same time the doctor has told me i will be as good as new . still worries me. say a little prayer for a old bike rider .

clintr · 10-19-2008, 10:43 PM

Good luck with the surgery, it may not be fun for a while but the results are great with the new advancements. My neighbor had knee replacement and was able to drive a car and walk a little after a couple of weeks.

audiogooroo · 10-19-2008, 10:46 PM

Prayers on the way. Hope your back on your feet (and your bike) quickly.

**schoeney** · 10-19-2008, 11:02 PM

I have heard amazing results with knee replacements. They are much more common than just a few years ago. Good luck + have a quick recovery.

pirate · 10-19-2008, 11:17 PM

My grandmother had both her knees replaced a few years ago. That surgery made a huge difference in her quality of life, as she gained back so much mobility. Good luck to you, and you're being thought of.

lw · 10-20-2008, 12:11 AM

Prayers for a successful surgery and complete recovery.

Remember, we expect a full write-up on this Mod posted in the Garage section. . .

"Two docs will do them"

so instead of a Biker Build-Off it's more of a Biker Re-Build-Off

rksaw · 10-20-2008, 12:53 AM

We'll be praying...keep in touch and tell us how things go.

bobt · 10-20-2008, 01:03 AM

Good luck with the surgery.

Bob

**trip** · 10-20-2008, 06:30 AM

I deal with our ortho docs all the time here at our hospital. Knee, hip and shoulder surgery has become a walk in the park, Donoller......Many procedures can now be done with robotic surgery which is what we do. Less pain, less rehab and quicker trip home.

Good luck and let us know how things go.

Trip

Bdog · 10-20-2008, 06:46 AM

Hang in there..you'll be brand new in no time

caddman11 · 10-20-2008, 07:11 AM

Good luck, my mom had both done and she's in her 80's and she still dances and does stairs better than me. She would tell you, "you'll be glad you did".

**ringadingh** · 10-20-2008, 08:18 AM

A freind of mine had his replaced a couple years ago, he says its a huge difference better than it was before.

socwkbiker · 10-20-2008, 08:28 AM

Make sure you get the extended warranty and the maintenance plan. You don't want to have to worry about repair costs when you hit 60,000 miles.

Prayers to you.

**Top Cat** · 10-20-2008, 08:57 AM

Good luck with the surgery. Hope all goes well.
My Mom had ONE done at 80 years old. She did great.
I don't like the idea of both at the same time. My buddy from work had BOTH done and didn't follow the Dr,s instructions to take it easy. When he started feeling better he started putting weight on them. It has been over two years and he still has pain both knees when he walks.
When you have one done you can use crutches and put weight on the other. Not so when BOTH are done at the same time.
Sooooooooo, [color=yellow:fau04gud]make sure you follow the Dr's orders [/color:fau04gud]and if you are the type who can't, only get one done at a time.

phenrichs · 10-20-2008, 09:23 AM

Prayers sent your way. Sounds like a good excuse to shack up for the winter and heal so you will be good to go next spring.

10-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#1
donoller Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: jackson tn. Posts: 555	knee replacement well guys i will be down for a while. the doctor says get them fixed our get a wheel chair. so nov.5th ,two doctors will do them. told them i ride motorcycles and i want them fixed i will have both knees replaced . at the same time the doctor has told me i will be as good as new . still worries me. say a little prayer for a old bike rider . Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-19-2008, 10:43 PM	#2
clintr Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 52	knee replacement Good luck with the surgery, it may not be fun for a while but the results are great with the new advancements. My neighbor had knee replacement and was able to drive a car and walk a little after a couple of weeks. __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500FI 1998 1500 Classic 1987 Yamaha Virago 1100 VROC #21816
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10-19-2008, 10:46 PM	#3
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	knee replacement Prayers on the way. Hope your back on your feet (and your bike) quickly. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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10-19-2008, 11:02 PM	#4
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	knee replacement I have heard amazing results with knee replacements. They are much more common than just a few years ago. Good luck + have a quick recovery. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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10-19-2008, 11:17 PM	#5
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	knee replacement My grandmother had both her knees replaced a few years ago. That surgery made a huge difference in her quality of life, as she gained back so much mobility. Good luck to you, and you're being thought of. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2008, 12:11 AM	#6
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	knee replacement Prayers for a successful surgery and complete recovery. Remember, we expect a full write-up on this Mod posted in the Garage section. . . "Two docs will do them" so instead of a Biker Build-Off it's more of a Biker Re-Build-Off
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10-20-2008, 12:53 AM	#7
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	knee replacement We'll be praying...keep in touch and tell us how things go.
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10-20-2008, 01:03 AM	#8
bobt Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 143	knee replacement Good luck with the surgery. Bob
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10-20-2008, 06:30 AM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	knee replacement I deal with our ortho docs all the time here at our hospital. Knee, hip and shoulder surgery has become a walk in the park, Donoller......Many procedures can now be done with robotic surgery which is what we do. Less pain, less rehab and quicker trip home. Good luck and let us know how things go. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-20-2008, 06:46 AM	#10
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	knee replacement Hang in there..you'll be brand new in no time __________________
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10-20-2008, 07:11 AM	#11
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	knee replacement Good luck, my mom had both done and she's in her 80's and she still dances and does stairs better than me. She would tell you, "you'll be glad you did".
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10-20-2008, 08:18 AM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	knee replacement A freind of mine had his replaced a couple years ago, he says its a huge difference better than it was before. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-20-2008, 08:28 AM	#13
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	knee replacement Make sure you get the extended warranty and the maintenance plan. You don't want to have to worry about repair costs when you hit 60,000 miles. Prayers to you. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-20-2008, 08:57 AM	#14
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	knee replacement Good luck with the surgery. Hope all goes well. My Mom had ONE done at 80 years old. She did great. I don't like the idea of both at the same time. My buddy from work had BOTH done and didn't follow the Dr,s instructions to take it easy. When he started feeling better he started putting weight on them. It has been over two years and he still has pain both knees when he walks. When you have one done you can use crutches and put weight on the other. Not so when BOTH are done at the same time. Sooooooooo, [color=yellow:fau04gud]make sure you follow the Dr's orders [/color:fau04gud]and if you are the type who can't, only get one done at a time. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-20-2008, 09:23 AM	#15
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	knee replacement Prayers sent your way. Sounds like a good excuse to shack up for the winter and heal so you will be good to go next spring.
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