Feeling Better/Happy New Year

**GearHead_1** · 12-31-2008, 03:17 PM

I`m glad to report that today I actually feel good enough to spend a little time on the forum. I got a new knee not quite two weeks ago and though I have done pretty well, it amazes me how I just haven`t felt like spending time on-line. It`s nice to have something to come back to and see everyone in their expected places.

I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. Be smart tonight and stay off of the roads if you can at all help it. There are a lot of less than concerned citizens out there just positioning themselves to mess up your shiny cars and your new year.

**blk45** · 12-31-2008, 03:21 PM

Glad to hear you are doing well GH! I didn`t know you were getting a new knee. Ouch!

Happy New Year to you as well and a speedy recovery!

**GearHead_1** · 12-31-2008, 03:55 PM

Thank you! It`s getting to be a little "old hat" here. I had this same knee replaced in March 2008 with one update surgery in August between the two replacements. I truly am hoping for a speedy recovery.

**Reddwarf** · 12-31-2008, 04:41 PM

Glad to hear the knee is getting better.

Happy New Year to you and all of DC`ers!

**Old Pirate** · 12-31-2008, 04:54 PM

Happy New Year GH, Hope this is last time for the Knee........

**heatgain** · 12-31-2008, 05:31 PM

Happy Knee Year!
Glad you`re feeling better.

**black bart** · 12-31-2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

Thank you! It`s getting to be a little "old hat" here. I had this same knee replaced in March 2008 with one update surgery in August between the two replacements. I truly am hoping for a speedy recovery.

Dauum this post is not what I like to read.
Currently I`m scheduled to have eye surgery on both eyes then disc`s replaced in my back and then knee surgery and after that prostrate surgery.
If I have to have my knee done three times I don`t know when we will find time for more surgery`s

**Ronkh** · 12-31-2008, 07:00 PM

Happy Knee Year!
Glad you`re feeling better

**Poorboy** · 12-31-2008, 07:40 PM

Happy and Healthy New Year Mark

**sjr** · 12-31-2008, 11:36 PM

Happy New year! GH Glad your feeling better and a speedy recovery!

**GearHead_1** · 01-01-2009, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by black bart

Dauum this post is not what I like to read.
Currently I`m scheduled to have eye surgery on both eyes then disc`s replaced in my back and then knee surgery and after that prostrate surgery.
If I have to have my knee done three times I don`t know when we will find time for more surgery`s

This post rings all too true. I like you, need a couple of different procedures performed. I need a second knee and a shoulder replaced. I`ve been told this by multiple doctors for years. I`ve had the back fusion previously performed and it`s fine. Every time they x-ray my knees they do a comparative shot left to right. They always ask me how my natural knee feels (the knee cap sits way off to the side and the joint spacing is non-existent) it is quite apparent that all is not well. I give them an honest answer, it doesn`t feel well in fact it really hurts but I can`t even think of having it fixed until they can show me they can get the first one right. It also falls second in line to the need for a good shoulder. I can`t lift a gallon of milk in front of me with the one I have. Think 7 - 8 pounds or roughly the weight of a polisher. Now you have a better idea my priorities.

**rabbi** · 01-01-2009, 10:18 AM

Darn, Gear! I don`t know where to begin with you so I`ll just say I hope this New Year goes well for you and that you`re as painfree as possible. Hang in there man.