To Kathi Kube

[Kathi Kube]

You guys are awesome!

I saw my surgeon last Tuesday and he said I was doing much better than most people a month after surgery. (Yeah, therapy hurts, but thank God they work us so hard!!)

The best part is, I showed my doctor what I need to do for my next belt test Feb. 14, and he said he sees no reason why I shouldn't be able to be ready. Yay!!! (I'm not going to let a little missing cartilage stop me!)

Anyway, thanks so much for the very kind wishes. Our family had a lovely Christmas and I hope all of you did, as well.

Kathi

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Scottydog

My sympathies Kathi, I also know what knee pains are like. Take my advice, go to your doctor and scream for demarol. Might not ease the pain that much but, the view from that high in the sky is wonderful. Get well soon.

Took this many years ago when hospitalized for a lung infection - Scottydog is right - it is great!

[Anonymous]

Kathi , I hope your doing better. I have had both knee's done and I'm just fine. ( OUCH ) sorry I just had to reposition my leg. LOL [:D] You'll be ok , it's no big deal

P.S. Oh Jim , congrats on your gold stars.[:p] Obviously I've been gone too long [:D]

[locomutt]

Kathi,
My biggest symphaties,I broke my right knee this past Jan.
Of all places at the Great American Train Show! Needless
to say I didn't see much of the show. I now know how the
other people must feel(cartoons getting shot,or hit with a
baseball bat,etc.) it HURTS!
Glad you are up doing as well as possible.
Oh yeah, you can now predict the weather quite well.

locomutt

[wabash1]

Kathi

Ed almost said it. but the way i see it is being in pain is like being broke. after a while you get use to it.

So happy you are back and glad its out of the way so you can enjoy the holidays. If you wasnt so independant you could have milked it thru the holidays and been waited on hand and foot. Just kidding. stay off the ice you dont need to do it all over again.

[edblysard]

Russell,
Thats was a attempt at a joke.

The really good ones do enjoy their job, and they don't let you quit, no matter how much you whine and yell.

I walk today, without a noticable limp, and it is all do to a rather well built lady physical therapist, very blonde, very german, very persistent.

She used threats, jokes, poking fun at my masculinity, or lack of, and sexual tension, combined with the understanding of just how far she could push me, to make me able to do one more set of repetitions in the ROMM.(range of motion machine)

She would bend my lower leg back to stretch the muscles, tendons and ligaments, the whole time telling me how good I was doing, while I tried not to scream or faint.

Because of the tricks she taught me, I was walking , pain medicine free, in a month, and running when the doctors had told me I would never run again, and would have to use a cane the rest of my life.

She taught me which type of pain to ignore, and how to do that, and which type to pay attention to.

I owe her more than I could ever repay her, my job, my ability to walk, and a lot of self esteem.

Without her, I would just be one more handicapped guy, collecting his SSDI checks.

Because of her, and all the effort she put into working with a 22 year old smart a**, I grew up enought, and am strong enough and agile enough to pass the physical to be a switchman/conductor.

I really do owe her most of the good things that have happenen for me since may, 1982.
Ed

[JoeKoh]

get well soon kathy
matt is back to normal.mamma is better too.
stay safe
Joe

[Trainnut484]

Welcome back Kathi. Keep up with the therapy.

[Trainnut484]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

And yes, all the physical therapist everywhere in the world are sadomasochist and evil creatures.

They really enjoy their work, way too much...
Ed

Ed,

That is not entirely true. I work in the business office part of a physical rehabilitation hospital here in the Kansas City area, and the therapists there are great. In the three months I've been there so far, for an example, I've seen a patient who had suffered a stroke, confined to a wheelchair and was not able to speak very well. In a month and a half she is up and walking, and now they are working on her speech in addition to her physical therapy. Her daughter is there everyday, and I see both of them during therapy sessions. The therapists do enjoy their work and it shows.

I don't know what therapy you went through, but hopefully it was good.

Take care,

Russell

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

Kathi,
20 something years ago, drove a Kawisaki motorcycle through the rear of a 71 Chevy pick up.
Got a whole new knee out of the deal.
(and a new nose)

Amazing what they can do with nylon, stainless steel and a few screws.

You will know when the weather is about to change.

But, and trust me on this,
as time goes on, the pain becomes managable.

In fact, you will end up having to think about your knee before you realize how much it hurts.

It is something you can deal with, minus drugs.

And yes, all the physical therapist everywhere in the world are sadomasochist and evil creatures.

They really enjoy their work, way too much...
Ed

Kathi and Ed [:)]

I lettered in track in high school. I also messed up my knee in track. I have had 3 surgeries on my left knee. Just one on my right. They take turns trying to see which one can bother me the most. This is one of the major reasons I do not like cold weather or SNOW. It is not too bad if the weather will change and then stay that way. It is the constant changing that gets to me the most. There are several people at work who had knee surgery. Most of them only one. And to hear them complain you would think they have had many knee surgeries. I just look at them and shake my head.

I have to agree with Ed. The PT people love their work. "Does that hurt? How about this?" They always seem to be smiling no matter how much pain YOU are in. Funny thing, you would think that when you tell them that IT does hurt they would stop. BUT NOOOOOO. [}:)]

Now, how many times have you been asked, "Did you step in a bear trap?" I wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard it. [;)]

Well all of us KNEE people need to stick together. My doctor has told me that both of my knees with have to be replaced. He refuses to do it now saying I am too young. Such a nice man he is [;)]. Looking forward to the future with a limp. [8D]

[edblysard]

Kathi,
20 something years ago, drove a Kawisaki motorcycle through the rear of a 71 Chevy pick up.
Got a whole new knee out of the deal.
(and a new nose)

Amazing what they can do with nylon, stainless steel and a few screws.

You will know when the weather is about to change.

But, and trust me on this,
as time goes on, the pain becomes managable.

In fact, you will end up having to think about your knee before you realize how much it hurts.

It is something you can deal with, minus drugs.

And yes, all the physical therapist everywhere in the world are sadomasochist and evil creatures.

They really enjoy their work, way too much...
Ed

[Anonymous]

It's good to see you're back Kathi! I hope you get well soon!

[Anonymous]

My sympathies Kathi, I also know what knee pains are like. Take my advice, go to your doctor and scream for demarol. Might not ease the pain that much but, the view from that high in the sky is wonderful. Get well soon.

[rrnut282]

zardoz said it before I could, oh well.

[zardoz]

Kathi-

Writing on painkillers is easy - just type everything the little voices in your head tell you to [:D][8D][}:)][:o)]

[Mookie]

Jim, we think alike!

Welcome back Kathi...I was just wondering yesterday where you were!

Mookie

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Kathi Kube

Jim,

And writing or editing while on painkillers just isn't a very good idea.[:p]

Kathi

Kathi [:)]

Hey try it, it might make for some interesting reading. [:D]

It could "up" the circulation of the mag. Might even start a new trend. I "see" definate possibilities here. hmmmmmmmmmmm lol [:D]

[Kathi Kube]

Jim,

Thanks for the sweet wishes.

The whole thing came up very quickly. As soon as we learned the silly thing was actually injured, my doctor scheduled surgery and I had just a few weeks to get as much done as I could here and at home. Besides, I didn't want to make a big deal about it. There are far worse things in life than a little surgery.

I came back to work yesterday and am still trying to get back in the loop on things. Working at home wasn't an option. Our home computer is in the basement, so I wasn't able to even check news wires—or my favorite forum—until just a day or two ago. And writing or editing while on painkillers just isn't a very good idea.[:p]

I can certainly tell the weather. The moment I step outside it stiffens right up. Bummage. But I'm working hard on my physical therapy and have every reason to expect a good recovery. I've even been cleared to return to my Tae Kwon Do classes, as long as I don't do any kicks. At least I can still punch![:D]

Anyway, thanks again for the kind wishes. It's really good to be back at it!

Kathi

[Anonymous]

Kathi [:)]

You should have let us know your knee became worse. Or did you and I just missed it?

I certainly am glad to hear that you are on the mend. Are you back to work or just limping along at home? Can you, or do you, work from home?

Can you "tell the weather" now? [;)]

I wish you the best and a knee "good as new".