LisaH 0 #1 June 28, 2011 He is having surgery on his knee this morning. Here's to a successful procedure and a speedy, well recovery. He also made sure they knew which knee it was. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #2 June 28, 2011 Quote He also made sure they knew which knee it was. He go to the VA? Good luck on the surgery DSE!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #3 June 28, 2011 Actually when I had my ACL done out in Vail, Co they wrote YES and NO on the tops of my feet Needless to say at 19 by myself 1100 miles away from my family that freaked me out juuuust a little bit then after learning I was ACL recon #4 that day of 8...it made sense Heal fast DSE! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #4 June 28, 2011 When I went in for hand surgery I marked the good one "No, not this one" myself. ACL surgery, 19, far from home? Yeah, that'd be freaky. Glad it worked. Spot, I hope the surgery goes great and you heal super, super fast. I can't imagine you sitting still too long anyway. All the best to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 June 28, 2011 Oooh, you're in trouble! Douglas, I hope you got the good news you were hoping for about the injuries. Let us know how you're feeling! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #6 June 28, 2011 Quote Actually when I had my ACL done out in Vail, Co they wrote YES and NO on the tops of my feet Needless to say at 19 by myself 1100 miles away from my family that freaked me out juuuust a little bit then after learning I was ACL recon #4 that day of 8...it made sense When I had the foot surgery a few years ago, they asked me to mark my own foot in the prep room before they started the IV's. A couple months ago they also asked me before the hand surgery. Oddly, when I had the nasal surgery a few months back, they didn't ask."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 June 28, 2011 Quote Oddly, when I had the nasal surgery a few months back, they didn't ask. They didn't ask me either! That's so weird! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #8 June 28, 2011 Good Luck Spot! Hope you're back in the air soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #9 June 28, 2011 Was this a new injury, or the aftermath of an old one?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #10 June 28, 2011 Quote Oddly, when I had the nasal surgery a few months back, they didn't ask. Okay...I'm not even gonna ask what that particular orifice might be confused with. Had to mark my shoulder "this one" (with an indelible marker no less) pre-op last year. Looks like I'll be doing the same thing with the same shoulder pretty soon. I'm thinking about having a stamp made this time just to screw with the Doc. Good luck Spot! You did write that on the correct leg didn't you? G. Jones "I've never been quarantined. But the more I look around, the more I think it might not be a bad idea." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #11 June 28, 2011 Even if you don't mark it the odds are 50/50 which is pretty good... All stupid jokes aside, Heal fast and strong. You are one of the good guys... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 0 #12 June 28, 2011 Good Luck, Doug. Speedy recovery to you. When I used to work in the ORs. Patients would sometimes mark their own bodies excessively for surgery. In trying to prevent an error. They would sometimes create confusion. It's best to wait until you're there. Not everyone uses the same system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 June 28, 2011 QuoteWas this a new injury, or the aftermath of an old one? the aftermath of an old oneMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #14 June 28, 2011 yeah back in central flroida when i had to do OR clinicals for school the doctor would come in and talk to the patient and mark the correct leg after confirming it with the patient. one doc would literally write his name in GIGANTIC letters all up whatever extremity was being operated on. the looks on some patients faces was priceless. but yeah, good luck man! heal fast!Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #15 June 28, 2011 I can dislocate my shoulder at will, old football injury... About 20 years ago I woke up in post op following lower spine fusion, the nurse asked how I was feeling...so I threw my shoulder out and said, "I Dunno it still kinda FEELS the same"I thought the poor woman was gonna have a heart attack! See Spot Run Heal! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #16 June 28, 2011 Quote Was this a new injury, or the aftermath of an old one? A combination of old injury and a new one that exacerbated the old. Shortest explanation... My spinal column was damaged pretty badly in my accident two years ago, preventing allowing me to not feel pain in my left knee. The MCL and cartilage were damaged at that time. At a recent skydiving event, I stepped on my tail and fell into the door frame of a PAC 750, causing a meniscal tear. MCL and meniscus were dealt with this morning. We'll know in a week how well it's all coming along, and I have full expectations of being back in the air soon. With two knee braces, you can just call me "RoboSpot." thanks for the wishes. Lisa....no good deed goes unpunished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #17 June 29, 2011 So you got a new suspension, congrats on your new purchase! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #18 June 29, 2011 Quote Quote Oddly, when I had the nasal surgery a few months back, they didn't ask. They didn't ask me either! That's so weird! You only have one nose, duh.Just kidding, I know we all have two nostrils and left and right sinuses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #19 June 29, 2011 Best wishes for a quick recovery, Spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #20 June 29, 2011 Quote Quote Actually when I had my ACL done out in Vail, Co they wrote YES and NO on the tops of my feet Needless to say at 19 by myself 1100 miles away from my family that freaked me out juuuust a little bit then after learning I was ACL recon #4 that day of 8...it made sense When I had the foot surgery a few years ago, they asked me to mark my own foot in the prep room before they started the IV's. A couple months ago they also asked me before the hand surgery. Oddly, when I had the nasal surgery a few months back, they didn't ask. Mr Spot is a very wise old man. Due to his senior yr's he's had lots of experience dealing with Dr's. If Mr Spot marks his body parts I'll follow his lead just like the old farts at the DZ. Anyone want to guess if we get to see the video of the knee surgery. I'll start........ YES. I've actually witnessed two funny O-shits from Dr's. The first time a jump buddy "almost back in the day" Was getting ready for open heart surgery 1972 style, the gas Dr stopped by to evaluate the patient on surgery day,made some small talk about Ms XXX from church says hi, best wish's etc. My bud looks the Dr in the eye and tells him he doesn't know Ms XXX from any church. The look on the Dr's face was Then Then he was goneThe second O shit happened to us. We're wandering the halls in the ward and a Dr asks us if our name is YYY (First name). So we sit down and the dr's verifying our medical history history. Everything was correct Dr is confused and this time verify's my First & Last name. I reported his sorry ass to the hospital admin dept. and told them I didn't want to be charged for Dr's screwup. Dr's are humans just like us they got lot's of patients. No one is 100%. Dr's are similar to a DZO, to pay all their expenses they need 100% effiecency to be a good Dr. Even at the inconvience of a few of the jumpers/patients Get Well Mr Spot & don't forget the video of the surgeryetilOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #21 June 29, 2011 I just got back in the air after having ACL and cartilage surgery. Now I wear two knee braces when I jump but it's better than staying on the ground! All the best DSE!! Heal quickly!http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #22 June 29, 2011 QuoteWhen I went in for surgery I marked... Good job, John! DSE...good luck, dude!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #23 June 29, 2011 Quote At a recent skydiving event, I stepped on my tail... When I think of whuffo's reading this forum and encountering this line, it just amuses me no end.Heal up soon!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #24 July 2, 2011 The post-operative experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingmontana 1 #25 July 2, 2011 Spot, I hope they fix your knee up great, so that you can do everything your heart desires. Sending love! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
