Pixies Place Forums - Oh man . .. knee surgery

Steph

06-08-2003, 01:49 AM

I'm just doing my research . . . it looks like I'm getting awfully close to surgery . . .

I've got an appointment on the 26th with one of the best surgeons in Toronto to get this bloody knee fixed (for those of you who don't know, I 'broke' the most important ligament in my left leg playing soccer last year- the anterior cruciate ligament).

I'm reading internet boards about the injury and it's scary but good. I know my leg will be better afterwards but I'm scared about the time it will take to heal . . .

surgery stories, anyone?

I know it's not a serious injury but my knee is missing its important 'balancer' and getting surgery will help prevent arthritis.

I guess I associate Pixies and my ACL because it 'disappeared' around the same time I joined here. I still get PMs from people wondering if it's fixed . . .

So, surgery might be within the next few months and I LOVE YOU GUYS!

BlondeCurlGirl

06-08-2003, 01:57 AM

((Steph))

Don't have any personal experiences with knee surgery, but I hope that you find the best solution to your problem, whether it involves going under the knife or not. It seems like I have heard that knee surgery is getting less invasive all the time, and recovery time is even quicker now...

Keep us posted on your progress!

BigBear57

06-08-2003, 04:27 AM

Steph one of the guys I work with is a motorcycle racer. He told me he'd had both his knees done through the years and wouldn't trade it for anything. We were discussing it because my daughter needs it too. He says the last time he went to the Dr's. office on crutches and left walking. I thought that was pretty amazing.
Anyway, you be sure and tell those Drs. to be extra careful. Your legs have lots of fans. (did I mention I'm running for president of the fan club?) Best of luck Hon and as always, the family's here for Ya.
Would Ya look at that my 200th post. How appropriate I'd be here drooling on the keys thinking of Steph's legs. :p

Grumble

06-08-2003, 05:12 AM

I remember you telling me about it Steph, I havent had any surgery done except for a vasectomy lol, so that is not something that could ever happen to you ;).

I think that it is best that you get it fixed though and my thoughts and best wishes will be with you

Casperr

06-08-2003, 07:16 AM

Argh!!!

No experience, and no stories to tell, except that the knee is the STUPIDEST joint in the body.

So easy to stuff up, so hard to replace!!

Good luck with the surgery, let us know how it goes, and stop kneeing people in the groin all the time! You'll only make it worse!!! ;)

CasperTG

jseal

06-08-2003, 07:20 AM

Steph,

My son had his right knee done just about a year ago, and the procdure was, thank heavens, straightforward. he has not had any difficulties since.

Good Luck!

Lilith

06-08-2003, 09:09 AM

((Steph))~ I know lots of peeps who have had their knees done...hubby ran marathons and is heading for having his done too. Everyone I know did very well!!! I know you will too!

dicksbro

06-08-2003, 10:49 AM

Steph, I don't have any experience with knee surgery ... but I do know that my wife and I'll be saying prayers for you and hope all goes well. Be sure to let us know when the surgery will be. No doubt that everything will end up okay.

LixyChick

06-09-2003, 05:33 AM

(((((((Steph))))))

My father-in-law had knee surgery and although the recovery time seemed long........he's more the better now and doing just great! You are much younger than him and so I know you'll have an easier time of it. He says it's the best thing he could have done......if that's any help!

Bardog

06-09-2003, 11:59 AM

I've had both knees scoped (3 years apart) from trying to play ball in High School.
The best advice I can give is to follow your physical therepy to the letter. I had no problems with my right knee when I did. I wasn't as strict with my left and it still acts up every now and then.

skipthisone

06-09-2003, 12:19 PM

Good luck with the knee...I am sure you will be back down on them in no time :D

Oldfart

06-09-2003, 01:57 PM

The ex Mrs Oldfart did her ACL playing softball.

After keyhole surgery and some sensible therapy/exercise

she's back trying to break it again this season.

It gets sore, then it gets better.

T-S

06-09-2003, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Steph
I 'broke' the most important ligament in my left leg playing soccer last year- the anterior cruciate ligament).

It doesn't seem that long ago tearing ACL would mean the end of a footballers (soccer players) career but now most seem to be back playing in next to no time.

Good luck with the op Steph

Steph

10-22-2003, 02:49 AM

Here we go!

Off on Thursday to get her repaired. They're "harvesting" my hamstring to add to my ACL. Craziness, I say! I'll be hopped up on morphine and am facing months of physio but I've got John Mayer and Pixies.

BigBear57

10-22-2003, 04:40 AM

Good luck Steph. I don't think you'll need it though. With the shape you're in you'll do fine, and who can't enjoy a little time off work? Hmmmmmm my left knee could use a tune up you need a training partner? :p

LixyChick

10-22-2003, 06:18 AM

Best wishes hun! You'll be in my thoughts!

Lilith

10-22-2003, 06:20 AM

You'll do great!!!!! Sending thoughts of comfort and healing your way!

Lovediva

10-22-2003, 08:53 AM

(((((((Steph))))))))) Good luck with the surgery!!

I've known a few people who have had this surgery...and it's all good!! So don't worry!!!

PantyFanatic

10-22-2003, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Steph
...They're "harvesting" my hamstring to add to my ACL. Craziness, I say! I'll be hopped up on morphine and am facing months of physio but I've got John Mayer and Pixies.
Does this mean you’re going to be more psyco than you are now?:eek: ………….. OH! You said “physio”, ….. Like in training routine where you are kicking real hard. I’m just wondering now,… is my name anywhere on you exercise schedule?:eek:

Hurry up and get your HAMstring transplanted.

Isn’t there a law that I have to be notified when they release you?:rolleyes:

Good luck and hurry back hun.:) I’ll be hiding until the morphine wares off.;)

jseal

10-22-2003, 09:35 AM

Steph,

Good luck. I'm sure that the procedure will be uneventful. I look forward to seeing you posts again soon.

Cheyanne

10-22-2003, 05:14 PM

LOL @ PF... well if that isn't an incentive to get better soon.. :D

Will be thinking of you.... ((((HUGS))))

dicksbro

10-22-2003, 06:12 PM

Just remember all the hugs and thoughts that will be with you. Just be careful not to grin too much at the doctors or ask him for anything thinking your posting here at Pixies.

You're lucky, though. When I had my surgery, I had to explain the hardon. :D

You'll do great!

<<< HUGS BE WITH YOU!! >>>

PantyFanatic

10-23-2003, 04:45 PM

Well, our girl should be out of Recovery by now and happy as a clam with her steady morphine drip.:D Those clown better have done it right.:mad:

(I’m having high-speed wheel bearings put in my wheelchair while she’s gone;) She still won’t be able to catch me:p)LMAO

fzzy

10-23-2003, 08:39 PM

Thinking of you Steph ... hope all went really well!!! :)

sad_sam

10-23-2003, 10:16 PM

Steph,
Try Not to worry about it too much. After having had knee surgery 4 different times I have done real well and had very little trouble with them. (2 on each knee) Although it is not fun do the thearpy you will be fine, and belive me the therapy is the hardest part.

By the way each surgery was for a different injury and have spanned manyl years.

Best wishes for a quick recovery and hurry back to us.

Sam

PantyFanatic

10-24-2003, 04:38 PM

Well our girl should be hobbling home today on sticks and trying to find a place to lay that pretty ass down and prop that leg up.:( She should be drifting in and out of coherency for a couple days.:) She’ll be popping her pills like a 60’s flower child with blue granny-glasses.:rolleyes: I hope this whole thing wasn’t a ruse to just go and get her teeth sharpened.:eek:

PantyFanatic

10-24-2003, 04:41 PM

"STEPHANIE" ……………… "STEPHANIE" ………… "This is god talking.:cool: I want you to be nice to the old bald guy.":rolleyes:

well..................... it can't hurt to try.;)

Steph

10-24-2003, 04:47 PM

ROFL Panty and DB (the hard on? :D)

Someone in the house blew a fuse so I was without Internet access for a day or two before surgery, too.

It went really well and the percocet is keeping me calm so PF is safe for now.

Wow, Sam - what happened to your knees?

One positive thing about hobbling - the psycho cat is terrified of crutches! :)

Thanks for all your thoughts, guys! Now, during recovery, I'll be on Pixies far too often! (Is that possible?)

Aqua

10-24-2003, 04:48 PM

I know of lots of professional athletes that have had there ACL fixed.. a couple that went to Cananda to have it done! And they all did well with it afterward. Good luck with it Steph, I'm sure you'll be fine!

denny

10-24-2003, 05:21 PM

I had my right knee 'scoped' this year and after 2 months of PT, it was in great shape. It's still a bit tender when I kneel but it is very functional! Be very dedicated with the therapy. It's super important. Best of luck.

cowgirltease

10-24-2003, 10:20 PM

Hey Steph, hope you're doin better.:) I have been through 3 knee surgeries. I can't say this enough girl........ ICE!!!!!!!!! lots and lots of ice!!!! And keep the knee up. Good luck to ya!!;)

musicman

10-24-2003, 10:27 PM

WB Steph,

Hope it went well! Good luck on the rehab!

dicksbro

10-25-2003, 06:00 AM

WB Steph. Said that in a couple of other places, but posting here makes it official! :D

Sure glad it went well for you. There were a lotta' prayers from this end. (You didn't get asked about grinning now, did you?)

Steph

10-25-2003, 08:51 AM

LOL I wasn't grinning at all, DB :) Pervs :) :)

Cowgirl, expect a PM about knee surgeries coming your way! What did you have done?

I haven't had any painkillers in almost 12 hours but I'm going to start bending this unwieldy beast soon. You might hear my screams soon!

But seriously, I can't believe how much pain I'm not in (just the usual pain from reading PF's bad jokes but what do you expect?).

I also said many a thank you to Canadian health care and to the nurses - their jobs can really suck! Because I had an IV hooked up to me, they had to help me go to the washroom - how boring is that!?!

quisath

10-25-2003, 10:10 AM

If I was there I'd make you forget about that knee. ;)

On the serious side...........I've had the operation and when I had it done back in the early 70s it was not as refined as it is now. Just let TIME takes it course. You'll do fine Sweetie..........that I have no doubt. (get off the Pain Killers as soon as Possible though) (((((((((((Steph))))))))))) Joo my TOUGH COWGIRL!!!!!!!!

LixyChick

10-25-2003, 10:28 AM

So glad you are back Steph! Hope all goes well with your recovery! Father-in-law had it done and he now says it's one of the best things that he's ever done (he don't know about Pixies..do he?..LOL!) Don't rush the recovery hun...just do EXACTLY what you are suppose to be doing and you'll be just great! Happy pervin!

PantyFanatic

10-25-2003, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Steph
.....I haven't had any painkillers in almost 12 hours but I'm going to start bending this unwieldy beast soon. You might hear my screams soon!.....
That explains why you invited me to stop over and said you’d like to hold me. I told you I’m not going to be part of your therapy. I’ve been working at getting you OUT of MY therapy sessions since I met you.:eek:

LOL- It sounds like it's gone well babe.:) Glad to hear the discomfort level is to the point where you can decide when and how much you need. Just keep kicking. My ass will be here.;)

sad_sam

10-26-2003, 01:44 PM

To answer your question about what happen to cause me to have 4 knee operations: The first 2 were the result of my Military Service in Southeast Asia.

30 years later I stepped in a hole the wrong way and tore everything inside them all over again. I had surgery on the right one before they realized that I had torn them both up. So I had to go back and have the left one repaired too.

My best wishes and prayers will be with you and I hope that you are out running and playing again real soon!! The therapy is tough and I used to get really frustrated with it, but sticking it out has paid off. If you need someone to lean on and gripe to I'll be around.

I should get on the boards more but some times I just really don't know what to say. I don't want to come off as a totally dirty old man, just a horny one!!

PantyFanatic

10-26-2003, 02:09 PM

Get in here Sam!:mad: I have the DOM plate on my door, so not to worry.:D You can tell I need a replacement ……………… again.;)

(but be warned! The dragon lady had nothing on this one:eek: )