Send out some healing vibes to Wild Bill

[jdog]

Shout out @WJF who is healing from the crazy double knee replacement


I had a single knee replacement in December and I couldn’t imagine what a double would be like.

Heal strong Brother BILL

 

[Patrick]

Get some @WJF !

You are always going for it. See you at HOH next year!!!!!

 

[teabagger11]

Explains why I didn't see you at Hickory run today
Heal up quick!

 

[Juggernaut]

Heal up quickly….. Wild Bill 2.0!!!

 

[Frank]

Heal fast!!!

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Get well soon! Sweet tatts

 

[clarkenstein]

Oh man - here is to a fast recovery and good PT.

 

[qclabrat]

Wishes for a speedy recovery

 

[Ian F]

Heal up fast! A friend of mine has been procrastinating on the same procedure.

 

[UtahJoe]

Get well soon Bill!

 

[WJF]

Thanks everyone! I’m progressing well after one week. Managing pain, swelling and PT. Due to my well conditioned cycling legs, I was able to get the 2 for 1 happy hour special. Without my fitness I would have to go thru this replacement process twice. Looking forward to peddling the high tech performance parts soon.

 

[WJF]

Explains why I didn't see you at Hickory run today
Heal up quick!

My goal is to continue my annual Pocono Adventure ride on the D and L from Mountain Top to Jim Thorpe for lunch. Then up and back down the switch back trail. The last Saturday in July is the traditional ride date.

 

[jdog]

Here are mine as well. For those reading this in their 20’s and 30’s… treat your body Well and you can avoid this drama.

 

[a.s.]

Me too! Me too!

🤣 🤣

 

[Ian F]

I definitely count myself lucky as I seem to have avoided major knee issues into my 50's.

 

[BPaze]

So as someone that is looking at getting this done as well in the next 5 or so years, how strong is the knee compared to a healthy knee? Will I be able to go out and start playing soccer again or is it just a lot better than having a bum knee?

 

[jdog]

So as someone that is looking at getting this done as well in the next 5 or so years, how strong is the knee compared to a healthy knee? Will I be able to go out and start playing soccer again or is it just a lot better than having a bum knee?

As of today (103 post OP) my fake knee is more stable and strong than my OEM knee. I did experience some muscle loss but I suspect I'll be back to normal muscle mass by ealy 2024.

I didn't play soccer before and I won't now so I can't speak to that use case. I will however snowboard again next winter after few years away. That is a very exciting outcome for me.

 

[a.s.]

So as someone that is looking at getting this done as well in the next 5 or so years, how strong is the knee compared to a healthy knee? Will I be able to go out and start playing soccer again or is it just a lot better than having a bum knee?

My experience is that the knee will not be as stable as the "good" knee, but very close with proper rehab and strength work. I think you'll be able to play soccer. The issue is longevity. Running is the fastest way to wear down the replacement. Keep that in mind.

 

[WJF]

Soccer question is best answered by the orthopaedic surgeon. All I know is after thousands of miles on two shifty knees, the replacements will be good well beyond my remaining pedalling years.

 

[jmanic]

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