Not whining cause I knew it was gona happen one day but it came sooner than I thought.. Doc said right one is bad left is worse,, nothing left in the joint,, soo he said when I cant take it any more call him,,, I jumped (crawled) on Lil Red and went to lift it and the knee caved in and it went right back down,, good thing the kick stand was down or I would have been up shyt creek with out a paddle. So while I have been told it aint no big thing, and Doc explained it,, still I would like to hear from somebody that's been there and done it. And then he said I should think about the right knee as well.
Anybody had a knee replacement?
- Thread starter skeets
- Start date
bcbull378
Member
Equipment
GL3830,fel,brush hog,pallet forks,disc,gannon,auger,springtooth,plow,drag,ripper
I have not had a knee replacment but after working as a lineman for 36 years and been farming all my life . I know several people who have had knees replaced, everyone says the operation isnt a real big deal but you are goinging under the knife, What they all say is do all the rehab they throw at you dont slack off thats when ya start having problems. Good luck and God bless.....Dan
Skeets, Dan is right. anymore the knife isn't the bad part. If you have been a fairly active person and aren't a person with a pain threshold thats so low its basically nonexistent you'll be fine. Rehab is just that, rehab. Its meant to work you not a vacation as some want to treat it going in. They think that they are there to just be waited on, WRONG!!! My Mother is a pretty crippled up person and cant get around. She had her "L" knee done, made it through great. She had a lot of pain issues but, she does have a chronic pain problem for the last 80 years.(no joke, first surgery at 4yr old.)
If you go into it as you are gonna whoop a tiger without over doing it as it does have to heal, you'll be fine.
Just keep us updated!
If you go into it as you are gonna whoop a tiger without over doing it as it does have to heal, you'll be fine.
Just keep us updated!
I had my right knee replaced in 2009. I was 49 at the time. Young for a total replacement I was told. I am a lineman still today and my climbing skills are better. There was a bit of pain during rehab but it was all worth it. Be sure to do your homework finding an Orthopedic surgeon. I had seven second opinions before I believed the Dr I chose. Take care of the new knee too. It will last a lot longer than if you beat on it.
Had my L. knee replaced 15 months ago, at 69, best decision I ever made. Drug up and do the physical therapy...other wise you will have limited travel and use. You want about 120 degrees bend when finished. Today mine is 100%, no pain and works great!!
Thanks much guys, all good reports from youz guys,, Looks like the slice and dice date is going to be the 15th with a 3 day stay, though I dont know why 3 days, but I guess they know whats best, so Im not going to second guess them
Wildfire
Active member
Equipment
Kubota L5740 HSTC3 and a Kubota ZG222Z, 2013 BX25D,Custom Toyota fork lift.
My buddy next door had it done. I think they must have put something experiential in there because he don't stop at anything now. Sorry to hear about your knees. I'm sure you'll be ok but just for some insurance I'll keep you in my prayers 
GOLLLLLLLYYY 3 more days and the stiches come out all 29 of the pulling, pinching, sticking little bassturds,, and then from a walker to the cane,, and they still wont let me on the tractor! I mean what cpould be more relaxing and give a better massage than my lil orange,,, ok I'll retract that last comment
I am so depressed
I am so depressed
Wildfire
Active member
Equipment
Kubota L5740 HSTC3 and a Kubota ZG222Z, 2013 BX25D,Custom Toyota fork lift.
Well my friend I know it's all a pain in the arse but your on the recovering end of it all now and that means every day will get a little better. Keep your chin up and think positive. You might not get to use your tractor right away BUT when you do get back oh it you'll be able to stay on it twice as long as you could beforeGOLLLLLLLYYY 3 more days and the stiches come out all 29 of the pulling, pinching, sticking little bassturds,, and then from a walker to the cane,, and they still wont let me on the tractor! I mean what could be more relaxing and give a better massage than my lil orange,,, ok I'll retract that last comment
I am so depressed
My next door neighbor had her knee done and now she's as good as new.
I'm not sure how good I'm in with the big guy but I'll keep you in my prayers.
aquaforce
New member
Equipment
L245DT FEL, JD450 Track loader, 5' scrape blade&mower, 5x10 trailer, Dump truck
Hope all goes well for you. Maybe you will get one of those hotties for your therapist to help out.LOL
well PT is not all that much fun, and HE aint that hot,,,lol,, It's comming along, you know one step one day,, I might even be able to ride the scoot towards the end of Oct,, that would be nice,,, but I have fix the damage done to the bouta by someone other than my self and the mower they tried to remove while still tramming at a high rate of fuel consumption,, but no body did it,, funny how things happen sitting inthe garage huh