Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

     

Left Nav S-B Home Register FAQ Members List S-B on Facebook Arcade WEAX Tides Buoys Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Right Nav

Left Container Right Container
 

Go Back   Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating » Striper Chat - Discuss stuff other than fishing ~ The Scuppers and Political talk » The Scuppers

The Scuppers This is a new forum for the not necessarily fishing related topics...

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rating: Thread Rating: 3 votes, 5.00 average. Display Modes
Old 12-06-2014, 05:24 PM   #1
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
New knees

I'm at the end of the line with the knees the man upstairs gave me.
Served me well except for the last 10 years. Got to a point where their holding me back, got down into the canal a couple times this season and wasn't sure if I was going to get out LOL.

Wondering if any of you SB'rs have been through this and would care to share exsperiances,,, thinking of doing both at the same time,,, nuts right? 😄

Having rotator cuff tear repaired a month before,,, getting ready for the next 30 yrs..... LOL
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2014, 05:30 PM   #2
nightfighter
Seldom Seen
iTrader: (0)
 
nightfighter's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,378
Good long thread on this very subject on the other site. I am looking into one knee... just not sure what I would do if I could not kneel on it again.
nightfighter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2014, 07:06 PM   #3
iamskippy
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
iamskippy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
Posts: 3,436
My mother has had both knees completely replaced she can no longer kneel on them..
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
iamskippy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2014, 07:34 PM   #4
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
I've had a partial knee replacement since 2009.
Rehab was interesting.....I nearly passed out several times over 12 weeks of PT, my injury was an incident 35 years ago that got progressively worse. Did not know I was compensating so much. Through PT I had to work out a completely new skeletal alignment.

BigBo had one done.

I have a friend who recently had both knees done at the same time. His original pain was 7-9 out of 10. He's chasing his kids around the backyard in Phoenix 10 weeks after.

Wife's best friend had a full replacement in August. Works retail at Basspro, on her feet 8 hours a day no issues

9-11 power tools are used plus a whole bunch of glue

If you have significant knee pain due to arthritis, depending on your age, knee replacement may be the right thing.

If you are younger than 45, there are other options, microfracture, maybe a better option
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2014, 08:20 PM   #5
BigBo
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
BigBo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
Yes, I had my left knee done a couple years ago. The surgery is generally successful with most people. About 2-5% have troubles. I'm in that 2-5% Would I do it again? Yes. The troubles i have now are much less than before the surgery. I still have pain, but not even close to what I had before the surgery. Now my right knee needs to be done. Hopefully this time will be more successful than before. I'm getting regular cortisone injections now to hold me over until I'm ready (probably next year sometime). It's very painful though.
As some have mentioned, PT is the most important thing to success. I was diligent with the PT but still had some issues that I won't go into right now. As Skippy mentioned with his mother, I too have trouble kneeling on mine.
Again, I would and will be doing it again as I have no other options if I don't want to live with the pain.

The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
BigBo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2014, 08:57 PM   #6
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
Sorry Bo. Hope this time around it works out better for you.
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-06-2014, 09:29 PM   #7
BigBo
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
BigBo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36 View Post
Sorry Bo. Hope this time around it works out better for you.
Thank you Bill
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
BigBo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2014, 07:29 AM   #8
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Ross, sub out all the base board,,, LOL 😄 the stage I'm at, I can't even help with job cleanup,,, it's time

Thanks Bo, yes, good luck with the next one
Thanks Bill, like the sounds of that

I'm hoping my gym rat life style will help with the rehab
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2014, 12:30 PM   #9
OLD GOAT
OLDGOAT7205963
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CAPE
Posts: 693
Hey Guppy Had two at a time.
Dr. wm. J. Manning,Hyannis.
Hospital3days, rehab 5 days, then home.
they had me up and walking with walker 2nd day.
piece of cake. I can jump over the moon(almost)
I can't say enough about the doc and hospital and rehab.
pm me If you want.
.
OLD GOAT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 05:05 AM   #10
piemma
Very Grumpy bay man
iTrader: (0)
 
piemma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,517
Blog Entries: 2
My right knee is really bad....bone on bone just from too many rough landings jumping out of planes and helos in the service.

2 years ago my doc talked of a total knee replacement but decided to try this new stuff...

"Synvisc-One is an injection that supplements the fluid in your knee to help lubricate and cushion the joint, and can provide up to six months of osteoarthritis knee ."

2 year of getting the shot every 6 to 8 months and it's a miracle in my case. Knee is like new, no pain and total mobility.

You should talk to your doc about it. It doesn't work quite as well for everyone but it did for me.

No boat, back in the suds.
piemma is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 06:28 AM   #11
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma View Post
My right knee is really bad....bone on bone just from too many rough landings jumping out of planes and helos in the service.

2 years ago my doc talked of a total knee replacement but decided to try this new stuff...

"Synvisc-One is an injection that supplements the fluid in your knee to help lubricate and cushion the joint, and can provide up to six months of osteoarthritis knee ."

2 year of getting the shot every 6 to 8 months and it's a miracle in my case. Knee is like new, no pain and total mobility.

You should talk to your doc about it. It doesn't work quite as well for everyone but it did for me.
Hi Paul
Was on that stuff for yrs.,,, last couple of shots had little effect. :-(
Good to hear it's working for you, happy knees
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 01:06 PM   #12
PaulS
Registered User
iTrader: (0)
 
PaulS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 10,190
Dad had both knees done like 20 years ago. Said it was the best thing that he ever did. It is my understanding you have to do the rehab in the beginning which is somewhat painfull. He had a friend who didn't push themselves in the rehab and they have had problems to this day. Don't know how old you are but I would ask about the expected life span of the proposed knees. Obviously, the surgery is different today. Good luck, you shouldn't have any problems.
PaulS is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2014, 04:20 PM   #13
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulS View Post
Don't know how old you are but I would ask about the expected life span of the proposed knees. Obviously, the surgery is different today. Good luck, you shouldn't have any problems.
late 60s and I'm planning on wearing out a couple of sets
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2014, 03:59 AM   #14
piemma
Very Grumpy bay man
iTrader: (0)
 
piemma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,517
Blog Entries: 2
FYI Gup.....

How long do total knee replacements last? When knee replacement procedures were first performed in the early 1970s, it was thought that the average total knee implant would last approximately 10 years. We now know that approximately 85 percent of the knee implants will last 20 years.
Total Knee Replacement - Cleveland Clinic

No boat, back in the suds.
piemma is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 12-09-2014, 06:59 AM   #15
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma View Post
FYI Gup.....

How long do total knee replacements last? When knee replacement procedures were first performed in the early 1970s, it was thought that the average total knee implant would last approximately 10 years. We now know that approximately 85 percent of the knee implants will last 20 years.
Total Knee Replacement - Cleveland Clinic
Yup, that's my plan, 2x20,,, 109 yrs old! LOL
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2014, 08:24 AM   #16
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
Just be prepared for PT hell month, go get it done!
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2014, 03:31 PM   #17
paradoxjim
Registered User
iTrader: (0)
 
paradoxjim's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: south shore, RI
Posts: 149
I've already started the PT. I was originally scheduled for Feb 24, but got a call today and took a Jan 12 date instead. Starting to feel a lump of warm coal in my shorts!
paradoxjim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2014, 04:39 PM   #18
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Quote:
Originally Posted by paradoxjim View Post
I've already started the PT. I was originally scheduled for Feb 24, but got a call today and took a Jan 12 date instead. Starting to feel a lump of warm coal in my shorts!
LOL 😄
I'm jealous Jim, I'm scheduled for Feb., afraid I'll miss the spring run
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2014, 10:08 PM   #19
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
Doing PT PRIOR to choppin your leg in half is very important. You need to strengthen and stretch out the muscles and tendons around knee. the vmo is particularly problematic, I'm still workin on that muscle 4 years later
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 06:55 AM   #20
Rmarsh
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,698
Quote:
Originally Posted by Guppy View Post
LOL ��
I'm jealous Jim, I'm scheduled for Feb., afraid I'll miss the spring run
Hope all goes well for you Gup and that you heal up real quick and in time to enjoy most, if not all of the upcoming season.

My wife is having her left knee replaced..... scheduled for Jan 15. Says she wants to get it done now, to not miss out on any boat outings.
Rmarsh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 07:02 AM   #21
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Thanks Bob
My best wishes to the wife,,,
Hope you know how to cook! LOL
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 08:22 AM   #22
iamskippy
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
iamskippy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
Posts: 3,436
Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36 View Post
Doing PT PRIOR to choppin your leg in half is very important. You need to strengthen and stretch out the muscles and tendons around knee. the vmo is particularly problematic, I'm still workin on that muscle 4 years later
Agreed, i just spoke to my mother yesterday and shes struggling. It keep tightening up on her no matter what she does.

One of the challenges she face was have a massive heart attack which resulted in a quadruple bypass 3 months after her 2nd knee replacment. She was recovering from that which in turn impacted her knee recovery.

Moral if the story, its a long long road, the.better you prep and the more you use it, the better you will.be in he long run. If you have a problem with pain or someone who doesnt exercise or like to atleast walk alot your will not be happy with your results. This is coming from family and friend experience.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
iamskippy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 09:35 AM   #23
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamskippy View Post
Agreed, i just spoke to my mother yesterday and shes struggling. It keep tightening up on her no matter what she does.

One of the challenges she face was have a massive heart attack which resulted in a quadruple bypass 3 months after her 2nd knee replacment. She was recovering from that which in turn impacted her knee recovery.

Moral if the story, its a long long road, the.better you prep and the more you use it, the better you will.be in he long run. If you have a problem with pain or someone who doesnt exercise or like to atleast walk alot your will not be happy with your results. This is coming from family and friend experience.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
What he said, it will become a lifelong effort to get back
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 11:34 AM   #24
BigBo
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
BigBo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
I have found the best solution for me is the bicycle to keep the knees as flexible as possible. I do okay walking, but the bike really helps out more with keeping range of motion.

The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
BigBo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 01:53 PM   #25
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBo View Post
I have found the best solution for me is the bicycle to keep the knees as flexible as possible. I do okay walking, but the bike really helps out more with keeping range of motion.
Or an elliptical pounding on hard stuff bothers my knees
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 02:45 PM   #26
paradoxjim
Registered User
iTrader: (0)
 
paradoxjim's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: south shore, RI
Posts: 149
I go to the Y at least twice a week and put in a half an hour on the bike and another half hour on the elliptical. Been doing this for more than 5 years and now the PT, too. The doctor said that both are good for strengthening and flexing the knee. I hope that this all helps in the recovery phase
paradoxjim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2014, 02:54 PM   #27
striperman36
Old Guy
iTrader: (0)
 
striperman36's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
Quote:
Originally Posted by paradoxjim View Post
I go to the Y at least twice a week and put in a half an hour on the bike and another half hour on the elliptical. Been doing this for more than 5 years and now the PT, too. The doctor said that both are good for strengthening and flexing the knee. I hope that this all helps in the recovery phase
Good Luck, it's an adventure
striperman36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2014, 07:53 AM   #28
Guppy
User
iTrader: (0)
 
Guppy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 5,369
Lots of great advice here, thanks all and happy knees to ya
Guppy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2014, 08:04 AM   #29
BigBo
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
BigBo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
My knees hate me.

The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
BigBo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2014, 08:33 AM   #30
iamskippy
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
iamskippy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
Posts: 3,436
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBo View Post
My knees hate me.
they should you abused them
iamskippy is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:54 PM.


Powered by vBulletin. Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Please use all necessary and proper safety precautions. STAY SAFE Striper Talk Forums
Copyright 1998-20012 Striped-Bass.com