It appears I'm going to live!

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:25 pm

Hello, everyone! First, thanks so much for the kind words and private messages since I disappeared into the world of joint replacement! You've cheered me and I'm eternally grateful. (I especially enjoyed the naked cabana boys and the various liquid refreshments! Took my mind right off the knee and put it into those "naughty" areas....:sneaky: )

It's been a genuine learning experience and I'll be happy to share if you or any of yours are contemplating knee replacement. My knees started giving me trouble in high school and I was told over the years that I'd have to wait, because artificial knees have an anticipated life, etc, etc.

Now, almost a third of knee replacements are performed on patients under the age of 60, which says a lot for the quality of the prosthetic and the surgical technique itself.

So--what's been happening around here, anyway?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:32 pm

hi Lulu! someone (sorry, i can't recall who) said that you and i should meet....so hello and i'm glad you're doing well after knee replacement! ... i had total knee reconstruction a few years back, years of skiing took a toll and i ignored advice from a specialist at mass. general, i was too afraid to do it.....finally ALL my ligaments were ripped out on the job. i have an ACL from a cadaver, i swear it talks to me!

...i hope your recovery is swift and you feel like the bionic woman! :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:39 pm

LC, several folks I respect here have told ME that you & I will get along well! Your experience was considerably more traumatic than mine but we can both be grateful for technology, can't we?

It's amazing to see the variance in human pain tolerance and recovery. Naked cabana boys help. :wah:

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:47 pm

i was foolish to wait, if it weren't for a superb orthopedic surgeon, i would have never been able to go back on my job. you were smart, and got it done!!

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:52 pm

"Smart?" I'm not sure at this point :wah: although the drugs are good and I am seeing progress. The right knee is next. :-3

Post by **spot** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:59 pm

Lulu2;467643 wrote: It's amazing to see the variance in human pain tolerance and recovery. Naked cabana boys help. :wah:Congratulations Lulu and welcome back, with my wish that you get many years' enjoyment out of your new parts.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:19 pm

Well there you are the world traveler herself. :-6 So glad your on the mend and getting use to the new Knee..

Yes you and my dear friend LC will get along wonderfully, she is one fine lady just like you.

I can't wait to hear about your trip to Jordon.. Welcome back ...:-4

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:25 pm

I am glad to hear you are on the mend. welcome back to the land of the living.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:05 am

Good to see you back Lulu :-6

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:08 am

Yes, good to see you back, Lulu :-6

Any more of those animal stories?

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:30 am

Welcome back Lulu. I didn't realise you were having surgery, knew you were going to Jordan. I missed you!!

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:45 am

Welcome back Lu, you were sorely missed! Hope you knee is no longer sore! Speedy recovery!!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:15 am

LuLu, you are back, our darling adventuress!:-4

I hope you are feeling better soon!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:42 am

lady cop;467641 wrote: hi Lulu! someone (sorry, i can't recall who) said that you and i should meet....

That was me!

I knew the two of you would hit it off nicely :-6

Welcome back, Lulu2 :-4 The Garden is always better with you in it :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:11 am

Im happy this turned out well. Knees can be so pesky ! Can you run really fast now ?

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:25 am

I am glad to hear your surgery went well.

I am going for X Rays on my right hip in a couple of weeks. Gives me alot of grief at times.

Hope your rehab is going well.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:35 am

Lulu2;467649 wrote: although the drugs are good and I am seeing progress.

Seeing things, huh? Drugs will do that to you, I hear...

:sneaky:

:wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:38 am

So is the knee magnetic or not? :yh_bigsmi

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:53 am

Lulu2;467639 wrote: Hello, everyone! First, thanks so much for the kind words and private messages since I disappeared into the world of joint replacement! You've cheered me and I'm eternally grateful. (I especially enjoyed the naked cabana boys and the various liquid refreshments! Took my mind right off the knee and put it into those "naughty" areas....:sneaky: )

It's been a genuine learning experience and I'll be happy to share if you or any of yours are contemplating knee replacement. My knees started giving me trouble in high school and I was told over the years that I'd have to wait, because artificial knees have an anticipated life, etc, etc.

Now, almost a third of knee replacements are performed on patients under the age of 60, which says a lot for the quality of the prosthetic and the surgical technique itself.

So--what's been happening around here, anyway?

I'm glad you're back and on the mend. How about sharing the naked cabana boys?:sneaky:

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:20 am

Accountable;467814 wrote: So is the knee magnetic or not? :yh_bigsmi

No what I want to know is will it set off alarms at the airport security checkpoint?

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:00 am

welcome back! :-6

Insomniac · Post by **Insomniac** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 4:15 pm

Good for you LuLu2! It takes courage to face the unknown, and you did! So glad to hear you're feeling better.

Damn. I have good knees. What do I need to do to get naked cabana boys?

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 4:43 pm

AussiePam;467674 wrote: Welcome back Lulu. I didn't realise you were having surgery, knew you were going to Jordan. I missed you!!

Yeah, me too! Welcome Home Lulu sweetie!

Now tell us in detail about those cabana boys and how little they were wearing. :wah:

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 5:08 pm

:wah: You & your bird've just TERRIFIED my naked cabana boys! (Not an attractive sight, a terrified, naked man!):wah:

The knee's not magnetic and I get a little card with an x-ray on it, so I can show it to airport security.

On my recent trip to Jordan, I was GROPED by probably six heavily veiled "women" (how do I KNOW they were women, anyway?) It appears I resemble a terrorist who carries automatic weapons in the areas around her nipples.

:rolleyes:

I don't think the little x-ray photo would've helped.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:35 am

Lulu2;468233 wrote: :wah: You & your bird've just TERRIFIED my naked cabana boys! (Not an attractive sight, a terrified, naked man!):wah:

The knee's not magnetic and I get a little card with an x-ray on it, so I can show it to airport security.

On my recent trip to Jordan, I was GROPED by probably six heavily veiled "women" (how do I KNOW they were women, anyway?) It appears I resemble a terrorist who carries automatic weapons in the areas around her nipples.

:rolleyes:

I don't think the little x-ray photo would've helped.
They must use Austin Powers vids for their training.

Insomniac · Post by **Insomniac** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:15 pm

Kewl! Do the nipples open up and shoot bullets?

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:19 pm

Those "women" could probably do the Medusa-thing and turn you to stone, just by dropping their veils! I wonder how they clear security, coming to work?