Anybody had knee replacement? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

layback40 · #46 03-03-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Autocrossing takes fine honed skill to be competitive. Taking any drugs or alcohol will take the edge off it for you.

Besides taking anything which would dull the sensation would defeat the whole purpose of autocrossing to begin with!

I need very ounce of my wits about me to whup up on those younger fellows!

Didnt the airforce do some tests a few years ago with some performance enhancing stuff for jet pilots?

Maybe this stirring has gone far enough?

t walgamuth · #47 03-03-2011, 05:44 AM

Some of the younger guys like to chug a red bull prior to running. Personally I just make sure to have a couple of cups of black coffee and a good night's sleep.

I figure too much stimulation might result in a massive coronary!

t walgamuth · #48 03-04-2011, 07:21 AM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n_7OR-XsGQ

Check out one of my better runs last year.

layback40 · #49 03-04-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Some of the younger guys like to chug a red bull prior to running. Personally I just make sure to have a couple of cups of black coffee and a good night's sleep.

I figure too much stimulation might result in a massive coronary!

If we believe the latest stories from the idiot in Libya, you had better be careful of coffee !! You never know whats in it!!!

The internet must be a bit slow here at the moment Tom, that lap didnt look that fast !!

t walgamuth · #50 03-05-2011, 12:51 AM

I'll be glad when I can sleep normally again. The knee does not bother that much in the daytime but try to go to sleep and look out.

layback40 · #51 03-05-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

I'll be glad when I can sleep normally again. The knee does not bother that much in the daytime but try to go to sleep and look out.

Try putting a pillow on either side of you before you fall asleep. It stops you rolling over in your sleep & so waking up in pain. It worked for me when I had a knee reconstruction.
No coffee after noon helps as well.

Ara T. · #52 03-05-2011, 04:31 AM

Wish you a good recovery T-man

t walgamuth · #53 03-05-2011, 05:14 AM

Thanks guys!

I got four hours in more or less uninterrupted on the couch.

SwampYankee · #54 03-05-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Today is, fourth day since having the partial replacement. The wound looks magnificent and angry but the swelling is minimal. My surgeon glued the surface back together. (it's a little uneven though and if it were body work I would sand and add some more bondo!)

I have found myself moving around the kitchen and bathroom without the cane for the first time without significant discomfort. I am doing the stairs now about a half dozen times each day. I walked about a block outside today and since it is a lovely sunny day I think i will go do it again!

I see the doc on Thursday and expect to go home that evening.

By Monday I plan to be back in the office.

I am taking half the allowed dose of Percocet so far and feel no effect of it in mental clarity. (those around me may politely disagree

).

I highly recommend this partial knee replacement to a full replacement if the condition of your knee will allow it.

Cheers!

Shoot, I don't know how I missed this post!?!?

Best of luck with the recovery, Tom! My boss has fully recovered from his first knee replacement surgery, has now fully recovered from his shoulder replacement and has started talking with his surgeon about doing the other knee.

t walgamuth · #55 03-05-2011, 08:28 AM

I'm getting along very well, thanks!

It was a week ago yesterday morning. I am pretty comfortable now walking around the house with no cane. Longer walks are still more comfy with the cane.

Tom

layback40 · #56 03-05-2011, 08:31 AM

When are you starting Hydro Tom? You will enjoy it. The other pool users help as well. It is so gentile, no bumps & jarring like gym work. Make sure you have a good physio, they are so important.