Back in the Saddle in 7 weeks

[kinchy]

Did the knee replacement 7 weeks ago and assumed I would be grounded for most of the summer. The bikes just collected dust and I really didn't care. Was using a cane at that time and riding a motorcycle wasn't on the radar screen. At six weeks I started feeling much better and finally today I did 100 miles after 2 months of motorcycling inactivity. Everything felt fine. Naturally the old lady had much to say when she figured what I was up to.. but hell, you can't sit in your favorite chair forever.

 

Must admit, I was thinking about the knee and how difficult it would be justifying my behavior to non motorcyclists if something went wrong. Got home, had a beer and felt normal again.

[ninermatt]

Good job!

 

I had shoulder surgery last summer and was told my riding season was over.

 

I was back on the bike in two weeks. My wife was none to pleased, but oddly enough she understood and was surprised I didn't attempt it sooner!

 

That being said, she did inform me that if I tore my arm up again and had to go back in for another round of cutting that she would have no sympathy for me. And as much as I was feeling well enough to ride a motorcycle I could start picking up around the house, doing laundry, dishes etc.

 

 

Women!

[Slumgullion]

I am a candidate for a double knee and am still in the delay mode; your experience encouraged me, I can last 7 weeks! BTW keep do the rehab! Best wishes!

[Wheels Rollin']

I had shoulder surgery last summer and was told my riding season was over. I was back on the bike in two weeks.

Glad it worked out for you that way, ninermatt... I had rotator cuff surgery last August and I know I was no where near ready to get back on a bike until this Spring... The desire was certainly there, but the ol' mind was just not gonna go for it... No surprise -- the mind won, and that, in hindsight, was probably a very good thing <>... Besides -- we had a very wet Fall and generally crappy Winter, so the riding cravings I had every day were much more manageable <>... The wait was definitely worth it -- 'specially with the unconditional support of my wife <>...

 

~ Bill

[kinchy]

You're right, it's all about physical therapy. They want you functioning as soon as possible and thats the only way it's gonna happen. I did meet two gentlemen that had both knees done and it's painful for a while (that's why they keep you stocked with percocet) but after a few weeks (4-5)your mobility starts coming back. Might I suggest you schedule your surgery before one of those knees craps out. I was planning on doing it in the dead of winter, the knee decided it wasn't waiting.

[ninermatt]

I was determined to be in the best shape I could be before surgery. As mentioned in the prior posts physical therapy is paramount. I worked hard the prior months to my surgery to strengthen the surrounding areas.

 

My rotator cuff was just "cleaned up" so to speak (fraying around the edges) the focus of the procedure was the torn labrum that was causing my discomfort.

 

Through therapy I had learned, or rather my muscles to hold my shoulder evenly to not cause pressure or tension on the afflicted area

 

Looking back I am fortunate to not have been involved in any situations that would have require immediate or evasive action as although my arm was "fine" for normal motorcycle riding activity. Any violent or jerking movement would have more than likely undone any repair that had been made.

 

Just damn lucky......lucky and stupid on my part.

[kinchy]

Be careful with that as far as weight loss is concerned. I got anal about losing weight before surgery. I'm 6-3/207lbs and I dropped to 199. After being on all the meds, morphine drip, and the terrible food I was down to 188 2 weeks after the surgery. Lost all muscle tone and frankly looked terrible.

Don't get crazy with weight loss unless you're really overweight.

Wayne