Off Topic - DragonsArmy61 .......Best Wishes for Knee Operation Thread

[Drakon]

I'm of to rehab tomorow.
Starting with 3 x a week for 2 hours then in 4 to 6 week hydro. Mine was bone on bone .

Was it a knee replacement? I'm in Gymea Bay

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Don't think it's bone on bone yet. Just nearly worn out cartilage at the moment. Got an appointment with a specialist on 15 Nov (already been waiting a couple of weeks). Probably start with the hip.

That's good to hear.
Probably laser work which is quick and easy. Hope it is for your sake.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Was it a knee replacement? I'm in Gymea Bay

Yes Total knee replacement
Its was because I had acute rheumatoid arthritis.
In run in my famly my dad had it and my sister and the daughter has it.
Its a shit

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Yes Total knee replacement
Its was because I had acute rheumatoid arthritis.
In run in my famly my dad had it and my sister and the daughter has it.
Its a shit

We have a lot in common, DA61.
I have needles fortnightly for that too!
I'm riddled with it, ha!
Mostly Phiactic & Osteo and to a lessor degree, Rheumatoid.
Stay positive mate!

 

[Drakon]

Yes Total knee replacement
Its was because I had acute rheumatoid arthritis.
In run in my famly my dad had it and my sister and the daughter has it.
Its a shit

Sorry to hear Samy but hope the new knee works well for you! How's the other knee?
I never anticipated I'd go downhill so fast knee and hip wise in retirement!
Sorry to hear about your travails too OKB. Seems like many of us old Dragons are afflicted.

1957 vintage here.

 

[dragonssamy61]

We have a lot in common, DA61.
I have needles fortnightly for that too!
I'm riddled with it, ha!
Mostly Phiactic & Osteo and to a lessor degree, Rheumatoid.
Stay positive mate!

OKB
It will be all good in about 6 to 8 months .
Even worse when you are a medico and you know what to expect.
But everyone is looking after me.
Thanks for the kind words.
At least I want have to mow the lawn lol

 

[dragonssamy61]

Sorry to hear Samy but hope the new knee works well for you! How's the other knee?
I never anticipated I'd go downhill so fast knee and hip wise in retirement!
Sorry to hear about your travails too OKB. Seems like many of us old Dragons are afflicted.

1957 vintage here.

Drakon
Sorry to here your in pain. Hope it gets better mate.
I'm a bit younger than you mate I'm a 69 vintage.
Will do all the exercises ect and hopefully the pain will reduce soon.
Thank god for endo it a pain killer .
Of to rehab about lunch time.
So see how im going

 

[Drakon]

Drakon
Sorry to here your in pain. Hope it gets better mate.
I'm a bit younger than you mate I'm a 69 vintage.
Will do all the exercises ect and hopefully the pain will reduce soon.
Thank god for endo it a pain killer .
Of to rehab about lunch time.
So see how im going

Good luck today at rehab. Good to know that you get some relief from the Endodan.

A work colleague of mine had both knees done at the same time. Must have been tough for him!

Hope your other knee is OK.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Thanks mate.
Yeap right one is ok at moment

 

[Drag Queen]

Yes Total knee replacement
Its was because I had acute rheumatoid arthritis.
In run in my famly my dad had it and my sister and the daughter has it.
Its a shit

Sorry to hear you have RA Samy. Definitely a shitty disease mate. The immunosuppressive meds are making a huge difference, but being on the right one is proving differcult as you will obviously know. I've been to a couple of Prof Lyn March's seminars in Sydney. She has her own private practice, but works a lot with Royal North Shore Hospital in providing innovative care for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Worth a look Samy. Xx

 

[Drag Queen]

Good luck today at rehab. Good to know that you get some relief from the Endodan.

A work colleague of mine had both knees done at the same time. Must have been tough for him!

Hope your other knee is OK.

We have a lot in common, DA61.
I have needles fortnightly for that too!
I'm riddled with it, ha!
Mostly Phiactic & Osteo and to a lessor degree, Rheumatoid.
Stay positive mate!

I get it OKB but you need to keep moving those joints. Swimming is great for non-resistant training whilst you need to add some resistance training too. I would honestly suggest pilates. Not the most masculine of workouts but you do get to hang out with good looking chicks most of the time

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

I get it OKB but you need to keep moving those joints. Swimming is great for non-resistant training whilst you need to add some resistance training too. I would honestly suggest pilates. Not the most masculine of workouts but you do get to hang out with good looking chicks most of the time

Agreed DQ,

Swimming is the most non intrusive exercise of all!

 

[dragonssamy61]

Sorry to hear you have RA Samy. Definitely a shitty disease mate. The immunosuppressive meds are making a huge difference, but being on the right one is proving differcult as you will obviously know. I've been to a couple of Prof Lyn March's seminars in Sydney. She has her own private practice, but works a lot with Royal North Shore Hospital in providing innovative care for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Worth a look Samy. Xx

Thanks drag.
All the best

 

[Drag Queen]

Thanks drag.
All the best

No mate, all the best for you Samy. Knee replacements can be tricky to say the least. You've given yourself a realistic time frame for a decent recovery. 8-12 months is a reasonable time line. Hip replacement surgery may only take approximately 3 months at most. PS. Enjoy the Endone Luv Xx

 

[Drag Queen]

Agreed DQ,

Swimming is the most non intrusive exercise of all!

Agreed DQ,

Swimming is the most non intrusive exercise of all!

You're right OKB. I'm one of those weird ones that swims up in Newy beaches in the middle of winter. TBH it's only freezing for about a minute and then you adjust.

 

[ouryears]

Thanks guys up and walking already.
Going to rehab in a week so all good.

All the very best with it all Samy

 

[dragonssamy61]

Thanks ro everyone for there concerns, prayer ect.
It all helps .
I go back to see my specialist on Wednesday.
Then full on rehab 3 x a week for 3 hours.
I sould be going well by cristmas and ready for the new season.
Again thanks to everyone for the support.
We may not agree but we are a family we all support the greatest team there is.
The mighty dragons

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Thanks ro everyone for there concerns, prayer ect.
It all helps .
I go back to see my specialist on Wednesday.
Then full on rehab 3 x a week for 3 hours.
I sould be going well by cristmas and ready for the new season.
Again thanks to everyone for the support.
We may not agree but we are a family we all support the greatest team there is.
The mighty dragons

Well said, mate.

 

[Drakon]

Keep us updated Samy on your progress. I'm especially interested as I may not be far behind you!

And you are right, we are a family. We may have different opinions and may squabble at times, there may be the strange uncle, the mother figure (I guess that's you Drag Queen) and wayward brother but we all have a common cause that binds us together......

The Mighty Dragons