I want to thank all of you for making this blog possible. Without Jeff, Patti, Rick, Deb, Drongo, Beth, Art, Bill, BV, Evan, L.A., Bob, Todd, James, Scott, Fiona, Jerry, Gloria, Dan, Steve, Karl, Michael, and all the rest of you out there most of the energy and interest here would soon evaporate. I consider this blog a collaborative enterprise. I appreciate your visits and your comments. They motivate me to Do Better. Around June, I’ll be undergoing a total knee replacement operation, but I hope to have enough postings generated so there won’t be any break in the daily stream of reviews while I undergo the 4-6 weeks of rehab.
Good luck and best wishes. I’ve known several people who have had knee replacements–including my mother-in-law–and, while they all say the rehab is challenging, they also all say they feel so much better now that they’re pleased they had the surgery.
Thanks, Deb. I know the surgery will be difficult and I’ll have to learn to walk again in rehab. But it’s time.
So in June do we get a Bionic George, or a George made up of old body parts?
All titanium parts, Dan. Only the best!
Both knees at once? Just think how great you’ll feel after the rehab! Best wishes!
I’m going to have one knee done in 2011 and the other knee done in 2012, Bill. I’m being cautious.
Didn’t Total Knee Replacement open for Aerosmith?
It’s your ecletic and provocative posts that make the blog what it is, George.
You should be up and running (literally!) by Bouchercon.
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff. I try to be as eclectic and provocative as Diane lets me. I’m hoping to do a little song-and-dance at BOUCHERCON.
Mmmm … 4 -6 weeks of therapy. Does that come with sprinkles? Seriously, this should allow some time for reading and movies. And how did you get three knees? I have enough trouble with just two
I’m hoping to watch a lot of DVDs during my 4-6 week rehab, Scott. Like the complete HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL.
George, my father had a knee replacement a few years ago, and was really pleased with the results. Made the pain go away.
So, are your knees shot because you ran too many marathons, or because you discipline unruly students with a swift kick?
My doctor believes my knee problems go back to my High School days when I played hours and hours of tennis on clay courts, Drongo. If I had played on grass, I might not be in this situation.
…or simply dropping to your knees too often, out of sheer staggered appreciation, in the presence of your Diane and other magnificent women?
Break a l—um, best of luck with this. Hope the rehab and healing aren’t too arduous.
I’ve been through the progression of taking 800mg Motrin, then cortisone shots, then having my knees “scoped,” then Synvisc injections, and now a total knee replacement looms, Todd. If we live long enough, the parts wear out.
Four to six weeks sounds pretty fast for such an operation. As one recovering from surgery I have plenty of sympathy for you. Heal fast.
Nurse Diane will help with my rehab, Bob. And I have BOUCHERCON in September to motivate my recovery.
Thank you right back for the blog, George. I’d assume (I know, I know) that you would be able to get to the computer in less time than that, if you’re in physical therapy, but remember, doc knows best. I figure in 6 weeks you’ll get about 40 books read and reviewed plus watch those DVDs and listen to a lot of music. I hope you give us a P.T. update now and then, otherwise we’ll have to pester you with emails.
As I always say at the end of the Perp, Breath deep, seek peace, read something. Be well, my friend.
I’m planning my recovery and rehab now, Rick, even though the surgery is months away. I’m hoping the blog will go on uninterrupted. And I will give some updates on my progress so those of you that might get a total knee replacement in the future will know what to expect.
You’re most certainly welcome, George!
Yours is one of the few blogs I read fairly regularly.
I get great leads on music, movies, and books and keep up with your activities as well.
Best of luck with the surgery. I look forward to visiting with you in St. Louis.
Count on having dinner with Diane and me in St. Louis, Beth! I’ll try to keep those reviews of music, movies, and books coming!
MY friend did hers last year to great results. You just have to do the rehab diligently. My best wishes for a great recovery.
Diane will make sure I’m diligent, Patti. Thanks for your best wishes!
I was going to say, George, that the lipstick in the photo was probably not problematic, but if you’re wearing those shoes, stop that right now (and maybe a little less leg oil…).
You’d have to take that up with Jack Vettriano, the artist that painted that lovely picture, Todd. It sets the calm tone I hope to adopt for my surgery.
Not so much odd as haunting that high-school activities might manifest results like this decades later.
Had I not made the tennis team, Todd, I might not being going under the knife.
Hey, rehab must be fun if all the celebrities are doing it.
It’s not that kind of rehab, Evan. But drugs may be involved post-surgery.