SBS 0 #1 September 12, 2003 Yay!!! Now to begin the long countdown until I can jump again... :-) Everything went great yesterday, for those of you who have asked. Thank you for your concern. I can't let on that I feel this good, though, cause I have to milk this for all the sponge baths that I can. -S PS - Drugs are good...m-kay..._____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #2 September 12, 2003 QuoteEverything went great yesterday, for those of you who have asked Dude! This is the first I've heard about this. Enjoy the baths why you can and get well soon. C-ya TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #3 September 12, 2003 I guess I should have said, "or for those who would have asked if they had known."Thanks for the note. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #4 September 12, 2003 Sponge baths...LOL! Well, how wonderful that your surgery went well, Steve. I didn't ask you, but now that you reminded us all, I am very happy for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #5 September 12, 2003 Yo dude, Glad you made it through the operation. Make sure you check your hardware. Remember the story of the dude who went in for knee surgery and and ended up losing his nuts?! Aw-ight, get well soon. BTW, can I be your chick's jm for the rest of her aff??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #6 September 12, 2003 Heal quickly, my friend. Blue skies will be here waiting for you! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #7 September 12, 2003 Ah, I was just going to send you a message when I saw this thread. Woohoo, I'm so glad it went well! Did you get your "nurse" a nice little outfit to wear while she gives you the sponge baths? 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 QTPi 0 #8 September 12, 2003 What did you do? When did you do it? How long a recovery period did they give you? I blew mine out last weekend. I go in next week to schedule sugery. Have you had problems with your knees before? Sorry about all the questions but I've been educating myself this week about acl injuries, reconstruction, and recovery. -- A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. -Oliver Wendel Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #9 September 12, 2003 Heal well, Steve! Your physical therapists are drooling to get ahold of you soon...ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chopchop 0 #10 September 12, 2003 Glad to hear it.... FREAK! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cindee 0 #11 September 12, 2003 I'm very glad to hear that your ACL surgery went well. I also tore my ACL and 3 other ligaments, but waiting to see if I need surgery until the fractures heal.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jayruss 0 #12 September 12, 2003 Good luck steve, and don't let lori touch you!!! __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blair700 0 #13 September 12, 2003 Congrats SBS, I had an ACL replacement last August. Make sure to do ALL your PT and you'll be good as new!! I've made over 100 skydives and almost 40 BASE jumps since my surgery, after being 'off' for almost 9 months Good luck and heal quickly!!! Blair TAKE ADVANTAGE of the sponge baths!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites funks 1 #14 September 12, 2003 my ACL was ripped completely off the bone, my MCL, Miniscus and lateral were all ripped to hell in my right knee in a motorcycle accident july 4th. Just got off crutches last week...sucked big time, 2-3 months of therapy left...make sure you work the hell out of that knee...i have been told with only an acl job you could be walking without crutches in a week or 2....stick with it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #15 September 12, 2003 Hey dude! This is the first I've heard of it too. Glad to hear everything went well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #16 September 12, 2003 Good Luck with it. I had mine (Left) replaced bone-tendon-bone graft about 10 years ago. Running, cutting drills and weights - running, cutting drills and weights. It doesn't take long to recover if you are athletic. I'm thinking the warranty on that must be about 10 years based on my feelings while climbing. If you get any info on how long the docs think it lasts, would you PM me? later ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites scooterskydives 0 #17 September 12, 2003 Hey Steve, it's Tammy from Perris, now in Baldwin Wi. for the summer. I'm getting ready to have surgery on my ACL and maniscus at the end of October before I head back to perris. I toughed it out for the summer and have been jumping, sliding on my butts for landing. I'm looking forward to the surgery and being able to stand up my landings againsee you reeal soon,.If God wanted man to stay on the ground. He would of put roots on them instead of feet. loving life GO-N-UP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peachsouthern 0 #18 September 12, 2003 Def milk it as long as you can! Sponge baths are not a bad thing! I had mine done about 4 years ago. Therapy is the hardest part. Just stick with it and follow everything they say . It took me a good 4-5 months before I could do any kind of running or cutting. But I was swimming in 2 months. Your knee will be stronger now then it was before. Most important then anything - Stay postive!!!! You are gonna have some rough days ahead, but think the faster you get it over with the sooner you'll be back in the skies!!! Good Luck "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakyflygirl 0 #19 September 12, 2003 Glad to hear your doing well Just remember chicks dig scars (I haven't figured out why yet)....But trust me on this one, I know. So milk it for whatever you can get. Oh yeah and enjoy the narcotics!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SBS 0 #20 September 13, 2003 Ya know, I knew that this was fairly common, but this is amazing how many people have been through it. I was running off a landing and stepped wrong...felt a pop and that was that. It happened at the beginning of August, and just had the surgery on Wed. The doctor said that I should be able to jump in a few months. He prepared me for about 6 months of PT, though, but from everything else I have heard, it doesn't last that long. He said 3 weeks without more than 20 lbs. on it, and then it sounds like I can start to walk on it again with the brace. I can already bend it gently just to work it out, and surprisingly, it isn't hurting much at all at the moment (only took 1 vicadin today). I'm looking forward to unwrapping it tomorrow and getting in the shower. I think my family is looking forward to that too. :-) I wouldn't be too nervous...this really seems to be more of an inconvenience than anything. Anyway, good luck. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SBS 0 #21 September 13, 2003 Did you get your "nurse" a nice little outfit to wear while she gives you the sponge baths? --------- She went on a cruise this weekend...she is SOOOOO making it up to me next week... -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #22 September 13, 2003 QuoteGood luck steve, and don't let lori touch you!!! Quiet you! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Airdivr 0 #23 September 14, 2003 I had mine done last September and was jumping (albeit very carefully at xmas in Florida). I still am very careful -- don't jump in squirrelly winds and slide it in whenever I can. The good news is you never have to pack since kneeling takes a good couple of years! Bust butt at therapy and don't stop after the 6-10 weeks they tell you. Keep at it for up to 1 year, it'll make all the difference. Elaine D-7863 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katiebear21 0 #24 September 14, 2003 Glad it went well... here's hoping for a speedy recovery! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #25 September 14, 2003 You weren't limping last time I saw you. I think you're just trying to get those workman's comp benefits. Hope it heals well and fast. I wanna do a wingsuit jump with ya when I come back at Xmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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Shark 0 #5 September 12, 2003 Yo dude, Glad you made it through the operation. Make sure you check your hardware. Remember the story of the dude who went in for knee surgery and and ended up losing his nuts?! Aw-ight, get well soon. BTW, can I be your chick's jm for the rest of her aff??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 September 12, 2003 Heal quickly, my friend. Blue skies will be here waiting for you! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 September 12, 2003 Ah, I was just going to send you a message when I saw this thread. Woohoo, I'm so glad it went well! Did you get your "nurse" a nice little outfit to wear while she gives you the sponge baths? 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
QTPi 0 #8 September 12, 2003 What did you do? When did you do it? How long a recovery period did they give you? I blew mine out last weekend. I go in next week to schedule sugery. Have you had problems with your knees before? Sorry about all the questions but I've been educating myself this week about acl injuries, reconstruction, and recovery. -- A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. -Oliver Wendel Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 September 12, 2003 Heal well, Steve! Your physical therapists are drooling to get ahold of you soon...ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #10 September 12, 2003 Glad to hear it.... FREAK! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #11 September 12, 2003 I'm very glad to hear that your ACL surgery went well. I also tore my ACL and 3 other ligaments, but waiting to see if I need surgery until the fractures heal.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #12 September 12, 2003 Good luck steve, and don't let lori touch you!!! __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #13 September 12, 2003 Congrats SBS, I had an ACL replacement last August. Make sure to do ALL your PT and you'll be good as new!! I've made over 100 skydives and almost 40 BASE jumps since my surgery, after being 'off' for almost 9 months Good luck and heal quickly!!! Blair TAKE ADVANTAGE of the sponge baths!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #14 September 12, 2003 my ACL was ripped completely off the bone, my MCL, Miniscus and lateral were all ripped to hell in my right knee in a motorcycle accident july 4th. Just got off crutches last week...sucked big time, 2-3 months of therapy left...make sure you work the hell out of that knee...i have been told with only an acl job you could be walking without crutches in a week or 2....stick with it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #15 September 12, 2003 Hey dude! This is the first I've heard of it too. Glad to hear everything went well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 September 12, 2003 Good Luck with it. I had mine (Left) replaced bone-tendon-bone graft about 10 years ago. Running, cutting drills and weights - running, cutting drills and weights. It doesn't take long to recover if you are athletic. I'm thinking the warranty on that must be about 10 years based on my feelings while climbing. If you get any info on how long the docs think it lasts, would you PM me? later ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooterskydives 0 #17 September 12, 2003 Hey Steve, it's Tammy from Perris, now in Baldwin Wi. for the summer. I'm getting ready to have surgery on my ACL and maniscus at the end of October before I head back to perris. I toughed it out for the summer and have been jumping, sliding on my butts for landing. I'm looking forward to the surgery and being able to stand up my landings againsee you reeal soon,.If God wanted man to stay on the ground. He would of put roots on them instead of feet. loving life GO-N-UP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peachsouthern 0 #18 September 12, 2003 Def milk it as long as you can! Sponge baths are not a bad thing! I had mine done about 4 years ago. Therapy is the hardest part. Just stick with it and follow everything they say . It took me a good 4-5 months before I could do any kind of running or cutting. But I was swimming in 2 months. Your knee will be stronger now then it was before. Most important then anything - Stay postive!!!! You are gonna have some rough days ahead, but think the faster you get it over with the sooner you'll be back in the skies!!! Good Luck "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflygirl 0 #19 September 12, 2003 Glad to hear your doing well Just remember chicks dig scars (I haven't figured out why yet)....But trust me on this one, I know. So milk it for whatever you can get. Oh yeah and enjoy the narcotics!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #20 September 13, 2003 Ya know, I knew that this was fairly common, but this is amazing how many people have been through it. I was running off a landing and stepped wrong...felt a pop and that was that. It happened at the beginning of August, and just had the surgery on Wed. The doctor said that I should be able to jump in a few months. He prepared me for about 6 months of PT, though, but from everything else I have heard, it doesn't last that long. He said 3 weeks without more than 20 lbs. on it, and then it sounds like I can start to walk on it again with the brace. I can already bend it gently just to work it out, and surprisingly, it isn't hurting much at all at the moment (only took 1 vicadin today). I'm looking forward to unwrapping it tomorrow and getting in the shower. I think my family is looking forward to that too. :-) I wouldn't be too nervous...this really seems to be more of an inconvenience than anything. Anyway, good luck. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #21 September 13, 2003 Did you get your "nurse" a nice little outfit to wear while she gives you the sponge baths? --------- She went on a cruise this weekend...she is SOOOOO making it up to me next week... -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #22 September 13, 2003 QuoteGood luck steve, and don't let lori touch you!!! Quiet you! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airdivr 0 #23 September 14, 2003 I had mine done last September and was jumping (albeit very carefully at xmas in Florida). I still am very careful -- don't jump in squirrelly winds and slide it in whenever I can. The good news is you never have to pack since kneeling takes a good couple of years! Bust butt at therapy and don't stop after the 6-10 weeks they tell you. Keep at it for up to 1 year, it'll make all the difference. Elaine D-7863 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #24 September 14, 2003 Glad it went well... here's hoping for a speedy recovery! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #25 September 14, 2003 You weren't limping last time I saw you. I think you're just trying to get those workman's comp benefits. Hope it heals well and fast. I wanna do a wingsuit jump with ya when I come back at Xmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
