Orthopedist Visit

**MAS Tequila** · 07-01-2016, 03:10 PM

I went to see the ortho Dr this morning for the left knee.

He told me that it was the worst knee he had seen in years and the only way to fix it was a total replacement.

After explaining to him that I wasn't at a place in life where I could take the time needed to recover from that kind of procedure he suggested some injections and meds.

He thinks I can get another 1 1/2 -2 years out of it by using cortisone injections and pain meds.

That will give me time to plan for having it done.

At least I should be more mobile than I was at the Helen rally.

MT

**BudMan** · 07-01-2016, 10:54 PM

Good luck. Hope the meds work until you can get the surgery done.

**Rasta** · 07-01-2016, 10:57 PM

Sorry to hear that. Hope the meds help you for the next couple of years

VulcanE · 07-02-2016, 08:34 AM

Tim, sorry to hear this, but when in Helen, I could see you were obviously in a great deal of discomfort (pain). I hope it goes well for you, but don't put it off too long.
BTW, it was great to finally meet you.

vince · 07-02-2016, 09:27 AM

Hey Tim glad to hear you have some options albeit temporary. Like Cliff said you were in a lot of pain when we met in Helen so hopefully you will find some relief.

**vulcanscott** · 07-02-2016, 10:30 AM

Going thru the shots/meds/pt now on My neck and back ! the Jury is still out but same as You / I need time to save and plan for a procedure that would put Me down for 6 Months . Good Luck ! I will let You know how Mine goes .

**ringadingh** · 07-02-2016, 05:16 PM

Get it fixed as soon as you are able, my pal had his replaced and he said it was an incredible difference in the way it worked and felt. He went from barely walking with a cane to walking effortlessly within a few months.

ldhthept · 07-03-2016, 11:51 AM

With the changes coming in health care, I would say sooner is better than later. I've heard of deductibles going from $1000 to $15000 plus it's an elective surgery. It's not going to get better with shots and meds, you just won't feel the pain as much but it's still there. I've rehabed hundreds of pts through these and I can't tell you how many have said they wished they had done it sooner. After the surgery, control the swelling and you control the knee. Good luck to ya.

**coacha** · 07-03-2016, 07:55 PM

Good luck with whichever route you take Tim. Great to see you in Helen.

**nomadtom69** · 07-04-2016, 10:34 PM

great to see you in Helen hope you can get your knee in shape soon

**MAS Tequila** · 07-05-2016, 04:50 AM

Thanks for all of the well wishes.

The Cortisone injection is really helping with the comfort level. I can get around much better.

My problem is timing. I just don't have 6-12 weeks to be layed up recovering right now.

I talked with my business 'partner' and we both agree that we can plan for it and I can make time for it in 12-18 months. We just have too many projects right now.

I'm trying to finish up a 15000 sq ft remodel of a historic home, I just started a 12000 sq ft remodel of another historic home, we have a 12000 sg ft new construction home in for permits, we have 12 penthouse units to provide construction management for their upcoming remodeling beginning in August. And about a half dozen assorted others.

I'm looking for someone to bring on and train to be my assistant. Hopefully that person will be able to be my mobility while I'm recovering.

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.

Maybe right after next year's National Rally.

Thanks again.

MT

07-01-2016, 03:10 PM	#1
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Orthopedist Visit I went to see the ortho Dr this morning for the left knee. He told me that it was the worst knee he had seen in years and the only way to fix it was a total replacement. After explaining to him that I wasn't at a place in life where I could take the time needed to recover from that kind of procedure he suggested some injections and meds. He thinks I can get another 1 1/2 -2 years out of it by using cortisone injections and pain meds. That will give me time to plan for having it done. At least I should be more mobile than I was at the Helen rally. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2016, 10:54 PM	#2
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Good luck. Hope the meds work until you can get the surgery done. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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07-01-2016, 10:57 PM	#3
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Sorry to hear that. Hope the meds help you for the next couple of years __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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07-02-2016, 08:34 AM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Tim, sorry to hear this, but when in Helen, I could see you were obviously in a great deal of discomfort (pain). I hope it goes well for you, but don't put it off too long. BTW, it was great to finally meet you. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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07-02-2016, 09:27 AM	#5
vince Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Marietta Ga. Posts: 141	Hey Tim glad to hear you have some options albeit temporary. Like Cliff said you were in a lot of pain when we met in Helen so hopefully you will find some relief. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-02-2016, 10:30 AM	#6
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Going thru the shots/meds/pt now on My neck and back ! the Jury is still out but same as You / I need time to save and plan for a procedure that would put Me down for 6 Months . Good Luck ! I will let You know how Mine goes .
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07-02-2016, 05:16 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Get it fixed as soon as you are able, my pal had his replaced and he said it was an incredible difference in the way it worked and felt. He went from barely walking with a cane to walking effortlessly within a few months. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-03-2016, 11:51 AM	#8
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,040	With the changes coming in health care, I would say sooner is better than later. I've heard of deductibles going from $1000 to $15000 plus it's an elective surgery. It's not going to get better with shots and meds, you just won't feel the pain as much but it's still there. I've rehabed hundreds of pts through these and I can't tell you how many have said they wished they had done it sooner. After the surgery, control the swelling and you control the knee. Good luck to ya.
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07-03-2016, 07:55 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Good luck with whichever route you take Tim. Great to see you in Helen. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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07-04-2016, 10:34 PM	#10
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	great to see you in Helen hope you can get your knee in shape soon __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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07-05-2016, 04:50 AM	#11
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Thanks for all of the well wishes. The Cortisone injection is really helping with the comfort level. I can get around much better. My problem is timing. I just don't have 6-12 weeks to be layed up recovering right now. I talked with my business 'partner' and we both agree that we can plan for it and I can make time for it in 12-18 months. We just have too many projects right now. I'm trying to finish up a 15000 sq ft remodel of a historic home, I just started a 12000 sq ft remodel of another historic home, we have a 12000 sg ft new construction home in for permits, we have 12 penthouse units to provide construction management for their upcoming remodeling beginning in August. And about a half dozen assorted others. I'm looking for someone to bring on and train to be my assistant. Hopefully that person will be able to be my mobility while I'm recovering. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. Maybe right after next year's National Rally. Thanks again. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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