Uncle Joe Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just a note to let you know that starting this Friday I'll be absent from SF for a few days. I'm going into the hospital for surgery to replace the knee prosthesis that had to be removed 12 weeks ago. If all goes as expected I hope to be home by Wednesday the 26th. It'll be good to finally get back on my feet (gingerly at first) after 12 weeks in the wheelchair. I'll report back ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 UJ, I know all will be well and you'll be ready to kick up a storm soon. Get well soon my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 And when you do, they'll probably make you put on your pants to leave the hospital. Hospitals are a drag that way. Good luck with everything... we love you and you will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've agreed to wear one pant leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Good luck, Joe. Hope it goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 This is a good thing! Just behave and do what they tell you (mostly) and you'll soon be back to chasing Joanne around the kitchen. Come to think of it I doubt the wheelchair has slowed you down anyway. Take care, and feel good Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Get well soon, Dude. We need you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I've agreed to wear one pant leg. Then, send me the other one. I need three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 This is a good thing! Just behave and do what they tell you (mostly) and you'll soon be back to chasing Joanne around the kitchen. Come to think of it I doubt the wheelchair has slowed you down anyway. Take care, and feel good Joe. That's exactly how I pictured it!! Sweet UncleJoe, everything will be allright and you'll feel great... Congrats and mucho love!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Remember, after the first weeks of waiting for your doctor to say "go" on rehab. You need to workout an extra hour or two a day. Doc says 2 hours a day, workout 4 hours a day. That's how I got back in 5 1/2 weeks instead of 6 for hip replacement surgery and became my doctor's poster child for rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Best of luck Joe, you'll be missed sorely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 It'll be great that you can kick butt again. Speedy to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 So are the few days over yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm recovering well and rehabbing the leg aggressively. The surgery was on Oct. 21st and I came home from the hospital on the 25th. I'm already driving and am about to switch from a walker to a cane. One lingering problem persists though. I have the hiccups. I've had them since surgery and I cannot get rid of them. They are driving me crazy. I've tried every home remedy I could find...nada. My doctor even tried accupuncture to no avail. I'm told they can last three weeks or so. Get the rubber room ready. I'm open to suggestion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Holding my breath all the way through the hiccup has always worked for me....but I'm sure you tried that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 These are literal hiccups, right? Try thinking about a white horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Drinking a glass of water slowly through a couple of cycles of hiccups ALWAYS works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 When do you progress to the exercise bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm ready for the bike now...the PT will be here tomorrow. I'm sure whe'll think it's too soon. After the original knee replacement in '07 I rode the bike after four weeks. We'll see. I'm anxious to get more bend in the joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 How about ankle weights(2 1/2 pound progressing to 5 pound) knee lifts above the waist? The big rubber band kicking your leg out against resistance. Swimming exercises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night2day Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Sounds like a great workout regimen bluesboy. Especially the swimming part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Holding my breath all the way through the hiccup has always worked for me....but I'm sure you tried that... Drinking a glass of water slowly through a couple of cycles of hiccups ALWAYS works for me. Those are the only two things that also work for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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