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Morbius Astral Engineer

Joined: 25 Oct 2014 Posts: 205
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:42 pm Post subject: NEW KNEE |
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It’s been over a week since my new knee operation. The knee had severe osteoarthritis and has been replaced with metal parts. The photo shows the new knee implants from the front. The visible railroad tracks are the metal staples used for stitches.
While there is still a lot of pain from the surgery itself the pain from the bone rubbing bone is gone.
Recovery time for this type of operation is supposed to be 12 weeks. Hopefully I can progress faster than that. They say it takes 3-6 months for the swelling to go down. Aside from the surgery pain, I can now walk normally, or at least better than before. So, it’s just a matter of healing now, but I am confident it’ll be alright. I’m impressed with what modern medicine can accomplish.
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Pow Galactic Ambassador

Joined: 27 Sep 2014 Posts: 3739 Location: New York
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Glad that your knee operation is behind you, Morbius. Hope that your recovery will be a speedy one. |
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Gord Green Galactic Ambassador

Joined: 06 Oct 2014 Posts: 3001 Location: Buffalo, NY
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:04 am Post subject: |
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I hope you have a great recovery!
After years 4 years as a high school right tackle footballer and a three years as a College varsity sabre fencer, my knees are shot! Monthly shots of cortisone has helped . . . but I haven't been brave enough for a knee job.
But what the hell, I'm already part cyborg! Pacemaker and lenses in my eyes...Build on! _________________ There comes a time, thief, when gold loses its lustre, and the gems cease to sparkle, and the throne room becomes a prison; and all that is left is a father's love for his child. |
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Morbius Astral Engineer

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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Gord Green wrote: | I hope you have a great recovery!
After years 4 years as a high school right tackle footballer and a three years as a College varsity sabre fencer, my knees are shot! Monthly shots of cortisone has helped . . . but I haven't been brave enough for a knee job.
But what the hell, I'm already part cyborg! Pacemaker and lenses in my eyes...Build on!! |
Its a question of how much pain you can put up with. In the long run the replacement is probably the best solution. A short term inconvenience for a long term solution without pain. Just do one at a time. Good Luck. |
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Bud Brewster Galactic Fleet Admiral (site admin)

Joined: 14 Dec 2013 Posts: 17637 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'm certainly glad you're doing better, Maurice!
When it comes to the pain that follows surgical procedures, I am absolutely fearless!
Give me a few of these . . . and I can talk myself right out of having the operation.
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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958) |
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