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WKMCD
10-17-2009, 11:44am
Some of the people here know I've been dealing with a bad right knee for the last 20 years. Too many years racing motorcycles professionally. I've had 12 major surgeries on it. 20 months ago I had a total knee replacement that got badly infected a week after surgery and then developed a stress fracture. Last May I had to have it redone completely. This one went much better.

This morning in the drizzle my walked the my first 9 holes in over 2 years. That was one of my major rehab goals. It's a little sore now but not too bad. Next week I'm going to try to walk 18. It may not be much to you but it's HUGE to me. :hurray::hurray::hurray:
Stangkiller
10-17-2009, 12:05pm
Congrats! What a difference a good surgeon makes. I've had 3 surgeries on my hand.
Sneaks
10-17-2009, 12:19pm
In the cold rainy drizzle, you went out and played 9 holes. Are you frickin nuts? :deli: :p
On the plus side, way to go gimp boy! :hurray:
How did you play? Swing changes working?
WKMCD
10-17-2009, 12:26pm
In the cold rainy drizzle, you went out and played 9 holes. Are you frickin nuts? :deli: :p
On the plus side, way to go gimp boy! :hurray:
How did you play? Swing changes working?

Thanks Tim. Not a good scoring day but it felt good to walk - even in the drizzle.
MYSCZ06
10-17-2009, 12:32pm
damn man 12 surgeries I have had 2 on my shoulder couldnt imagine 12 props too you....glad to hear you got out on the course!!
Sneaks
10-17-2009, 12:41pm
Thanks Tim. Not a good scoring day but it felt good to walk - even in the drizzle.

Today isn't a scoring day, it's a day of damage control. :D
I've got a two day tourney Mon&Tues down in Midlothian. No practice this weekend. Dang weather! :banghead:
thegreenman
10-17-2009, 1:05pm
Some of the people here know I've been dealing with a bad right knee for the last 20 years. Too many years racing motorcycles professionally. I've had 12 major surgeries on it. 20 months ago I had a total knee replacement that got badly infected a week after surgery and then developed a stress fracture. Last May I had to have it redone completely. This one went much better.

This morning in the drizzle my walked the my first 9 holes in over 2 years. That was one of my major rehab goals. It's a little sore now but not too bad. Next week I'm going to try to walk 18. It may not be much to you but it's HUGE to me. :hurray::hurray::hurray:

Glad to hear your recovery is going well now, time will help to achieve more goals, don't give up. I can relate what you went through. I was going under the knife every two or three days for about three weeks after my accident. My outcome is different than yours but after 10 months I was able to take my first steps and haven't looked back since.
McLeod
10-17-2009, 5:37pm
Congrats Kevin. Don't push it too hard.:takdir:
Willfulone
10-17-2009, 6:56pm
Gimp :rofl:

Peace
Chip
C6Bill
10-17-2009, 7:08pm
:thumbs:


That is great news !!!!
zz4vetteguy
10-17-2009, 7:34pm
Way to go man, congrats
09CTSV
10-18-2009, 6:43am
Congrats. Have had two operations on my back for fusion, couldn't imagine having twelve.
DropTheTop
10-19-2009, 7:33am
:willy: "It may not be much to us"?!? It's freakin' incredible man! Congrats on your milestone. :hurray: :cheers:
nedih rotaredom
10-19-2009, 8:12am
Congrats...........considering I have a totally torn ACL in my clutch leg ….I completely understand
Cobra4B
10-19-2009, 8:30am
Congrats Kevin... next spring I'm going to finally play some golf with you after all these years.
WKMCD
10-19-2009, 8:42am
Congrats Kevin... next spring I'm going to finally play some golf with you after all these years.

Anytime Brian..We can walk off my deck and start on 7. :yesnod:
wwomanC6
10-19-2009, 8:43am
:groupwave:Congrads & Way to go, Kevin!!! Keep it up! I feel your pain - I've had 6 major abdominal surgeries. Recovery is always slow but you'll get there.
WKMCD
10-19-2009, 8:44am
Congrats...........considering I have a totally torn ACL in my clutch leg ….I completely understand

I feel for you. I went a couple of years without and ACL and MCL. It's not easy. After everything I went through having and alograph ACL replacement they threw it away when the did the total knee.
nedih rotaredom
10-19-2009, 8:53am
Sounds like a RatPack Golf outing in the future........I play w/o issues and have set up many Tournaments in the past :drivingskid:
WKMCD
10-19-2009, 9:26am
Sounds like a RatPack Golf outing in the future........I play w/o issues and have set up many Tournaments in the past :drivingskid:

I'm a member at Piedmont and live on the 7th fairway (out of driver range). It's a great Fazio course. Let's do it! I know Sneaks is always up for it.

Kevin
WKMCD
10-26-2009, 7:16pm
Got home a little early today so I threw my bag on my shoulder and walked 9 carrying. After about 7 I realized not the smartest thing I've ever done but I finished. Not too sore this evening so I guess I'm making progress. Next week, 18 with a pull cart! :yesnod:

BTW: 2 over.
BuckyThreadkiller
10-26-2009, 7:20pm
I've had four knee surgeries I can only imagine how much better it feels better to get out and on it.
Congrats. What'd you shoot?
WKMCD
10-26-2009, 7:28pm
I've had four knee surgeries I can only imagine how much better it feels better to get out and on it.
Congrats. What'd you shoot?

Your still a freshman on knee surgeries. :yesnod:

This last makes 12 on just that knee - none arthroscopy. :(.

Finished 2 over with 2 birdies, a double on 8 (hooked the drive) and 2 bogies.
BuckyThreadkiller
10-26-2009, 7:53pm
Yeah, mine have all been scopes to take out cartilage and meniscus. I've avoided the zippers and aftermarket parts. I've always been amazed at how much better it felt once the therapy was over and I could walk again.

And two over? :cheers:
WKMCD
11-26-2009, 12:19pm
Got out of Mrs. WKMCD's way so she could get the turkey and trimmings going. Ended up at the club and.....

WALKED 18 - CARRYING!!!!!!! :dance:

First time in 2 1/2 years. Shot a 79 which was great on mushy fairways and wet greens.

My major rehab goal for this year is accomplished!

:groupwave::groupwave::groupwave::groupwave:
thegreenman
11-26-2009, 12:31pm
Congratulations. :above:
boracayjohnny
11-26-2009, 12:33pm
Good stuff. :cheers:
Sneaks
11-26-2009, 12:33pm
Way to go Kevin! :above:
Good playing too.
Tell the mizzus I said Happy Thanksgiving. :thumbs:
Munch
11-26-2009, 12:34pm
Super extra congrats! :cheers:
Glad things are finally on the right track with your knee.
Peter Pan
11-26-2009, 1:07pm
Kevin, I hope you are now walking 18 holes and having fun:dance:
ApexOversteer
11-26-2009, 1:14pm
Man, that rocks! Sh*t, I haven't had any knee surgeries and I can't walk 9 holes... not at once anyway...
Icedancer
11-26-2009, 1:18pm
Congrats! I am sure that you have a semi-pemanent ear-to-ear grin on!

:groupwave:

In the cold rainy drizzle, you went out and played 9 holes. Are you frickin nuts? :deli: :p

My 79 year old father plays 18 holes about 5 days a week.

He occasionally complains that he can't get his usual partners to play during light snowstorms.
He is not kidding - I have played in the rain with him.
WKMCD
11-26-2009, 4:03pm
Thanks folks. It's only about 4 1/4 miles but it was HUGE for me after almost loosing the leg to the infection and having to have the total knee completely redone after 14 months. That was 6 months ago. :hurray: