Post by lakeman on Oct 9, 2008 20:18:00 GMT -5
Today (10-9) had knee surgery. Kind of stressful going in for me but if I ever wanted to walk normally again had to do this. Tendon to the quad muscle was ruptured.
Last think I remembered was looking at the operating room ceiling then waking up in recovery. Boy did my leg hurt but above the knee. A male nurse told me they put on a bit tourniquet when they are operating and that's the source of the pain.
Man was I glad to get those drugs they gave me. Had to stay later than normal as I had so many drugs in me the oxygen level would make a big drop every time I started to doze. Finally things righted themselves and I was released.
Had some discussion about a wheel chair, can't use one that doesn't put my leg out straight so I got to practice with the crutches they gave me and walked to the car my niece brought. She was an angel today.
Back home and on pain meds. I was told that if I drive using those I'm legally DUI so the car will be parked for a few days. And when I heard about the DUI all I could think was that I don't even drink!!!!
I'm going to try and make it to the motocross at Mustang on the 19th but can't promise. Monday at the Tribune will be the test day as I try and wean myself off the pain meds. Hate taking drugs if I can don't have to.
Brace on for the next six weeks then, what I think might be a scary moment, walking without a brace or cane.
Did write a short article on what it is like to be suddenly disabled for the Daily Sparks Tribune. Should be posted in the next few days.
Want to thank all those that sent along their best wishes. Now I really know what you guys and gals feel when you're injured. And how going cold turkey, in my case from my mountain bike, and can't ride. That really SUCKS! For me, three to five months before I can resume two wheeled action.
Take care everybody and have a great season.
Lakeman
Last think I remembered was looking at the operating room ceiling then waking up in recovery. Boy did my leg hurt but above the knee. A male nurse told me they put on a bit tourniquet when they are operating and that's the source of the pain.
Man was I glad to get those drugs they gave me. Had to stay later than normal as I had so many drugs in me the oxygen level would make a big drop every time I started to doze. Finally things righted themselves and I was released.
Had some discussion about a wheel chair, can't use one that doesn't put my leg out straight so I got to practice with the crutches they gave me and walked to the car my niece brought. She was an angel today.
Back home and on pain meds. I was told that if I drive using those I'm legally DUI so the car will be parked for a few days. And when I heard about the DUI all I could think was that I don't even drink!!!!
I'm going to try and make it to the motocross at Mustang on the 19th but can't promise. Monday at the Tribune will be the test day as I try and wean myself off the pain meds. Hate taking drugs if I can don't have to.
Brace on for the next six weeks then, what I think might be a scary moment, walking without a brace or cane.
Did write a short article on what it is like to be suddenly disabled for the Daily Sparks Tribune. Should be posted in the next few days.
Want to thank all those that sent along their best wishes. Now I really know what you guys and gals feel when you're injured. And how going cold turkey, in my case from my mountain bike, and can't ride. That really SUCKS! For me, three to five months before I can resume two wheeled action.
Take care everybody and have a great season.
Lakeman