Guest guest Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hang in there Victor. I had both my hips done 5 yesra ago and every now and then they bother me, more one side than the other. The thing is that before my hips and legs hurt every minute of every day and now it is maybe 2 days in 6 months. It does get very much better. Donna > Thanks to everyone who has posted their results post-op. I am having a > rather poor day, and still have to wait 4 weeks. Your posts have been a > real positive for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Great to hear Gretchen!! We need more positive stories like this to outweigh the vocal minority who have issues. wro wrote: > > > Since beginning ldn 13 days ago, I have to tell everyone...what > positive results I have had. > I am sort of blogging here, which I dont know if I should be doing, > and if I am offending anyone plz let me know...but I feel this is the > best way to get my experiences out there. > > 13 days on LDN and the first 3 days I did have some sleep issues, > which are completley gone, I actually fell asleep with my glasses on > last night and my lp top on my lap hahahah hubby had to take > everything off of me>>>that has NEVER happened I am sleeping like a baby. > I was going to the BR 15 plus times a day prior to LDN, I am now > having maybe 2-3 a day..what a relief. > I also had alot of BLOATING in my belly, hands feet etc., that is now > GONE. > My euphoria is wonderful, I am more energetic, I have more focus......... > i just cannot believe the difference this drug has made in 2 > weeks...when all of those high dollar drugs did nothing but wreck > havic on my body and mind! > I have received some negative responses regarding LDN through > e-mails......some say this is nothing more then a cult sort of > community hahahahaha WELL, I am now then part of a cult?????? > Look, 2 weeks is a small amount of time to determin whether this drug > is going to work..BUT, I want to scream my experiences BECAUSE this is > the best I have felt in 10 years. > I was on many drugs for crohns, 17 hospital stays in 4 years...cancer, > numerous surgeries...not to mention the side effects of those high > dollar meds. > Now>>>>>>>and even if it is short lived, I am feeling WONDEFUL. > > So , I am just letting those out there know, that LDN has given me a > bit of life back even if it has only been 2 weeks........it has been > nothing short of FABulous! > > > gretchen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! RTKR-9/16/09 positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi , I think your experience (and mine) is probably more the norm and I know if I were thinking about surgery and read all the posts with problems I might have second thoughts so it's important that those of us that are doing well chime in from time to time as well. Jeff ________________________________ From: Bentley <sbentley@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:43:44 AM Subject: Re: positive results Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! RTKR-9/16/09 positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 It is very good to read some positives..I need 2 TKRs. I have been putting it off for 5 years, but my quality of life, at 58,is not very good at all..going downstairs to do laundry is agonizing. I had injections in both knees 3 weeks ago, the pain is now back, worse than before. My next appt. with the Ortho is Dec. 15th, I just hope I have the courage to tell him then,,I am ready. He will be doing minimally invasive surgery with a 4 day hospital stay...Anyone have minimally invasive? Thanks for all the positive posts.. From: Bentley <sbentley@...> Subject: Re: positive results Joint Replacement Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM  Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! RTKR-9/16/09 [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Karla, I had my left knee replaced on Nov. 10. I am 69 and like you I was so scared. I finally got myself ready. Quit smoking 6 months ago, and got myself situated so I could live on my first floor. I live alone so I had to make some special arrangements like checking out the Senior bus. I could have gotten meals on wheels but ended up not needing it. I do have my daughter and she was a big support. I went in the hospital on Nov. 10 and came home on the 12. I do have PT to do and some of it is hard, but I have pills to help me with that. I would encourage you to do it. I decided to do one knee at at time. But that is a decision you must make. I think you are going to be surprised like I was. Just find a good supporter to get you through your scare. Donna R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Good for you! It sounds like it¹s definitely time. Sorry your injections didn¹t last longer; they seem to have such a variable effect. Jackie, just back from Congolese drum class where I stand for 2 hours : ) On 11/18/09 1:39 PM, " karla wilson " <sassiepa2222@...> wrote: > > > > > > It is very good to read some positives..I need 2 TKRs. I have been putting it > off for 5 years, but my quality of life, at 58,is not very good at all..going > downstairs to do laundry is agonizing. I had injections in both knees 3 weeks > ago, the pain is now back, worse than > before. My next appt. with the Ortho is Dec. 15th, I just hope I have the > courage to tell > him then,,I am ready. He will be doing minimally invasive surgery with a 4 > day hospital stay...Anyone have minimally invasive? > > Thanks for all the positive posts.. > > > > From: Bentley <sbentley@... <mailto:sbentley%40winfirst.com> > > Subject: Re: positive results > Joint Replacement > <mailto:Joint Replacement%40> > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM > > > > Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency > to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 > weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only > one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full > time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but > now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more > comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will > eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the > difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an > early Christmas present - best one ever! > > > > RTKR-9/16/09 > > [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results > from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are > considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. > > My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as > it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing > great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for > hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the > pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. > > So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive > results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery > and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. > > I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have > read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. > > Thanks, > > Jeff > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Karla, It sounds like you're more than ready. Don't put this off any longer as it's not going to get better. I had minimally invasive so if there are any questions you have please contact me. Jeff ________________________________ From: karla wilson <sassiepa2222@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:39:37 PM Subject: Re: positive results It is very good to read some positives..I need 2 TKRs. I have been putting it off for 5 years, but my quality of life, at 58,is not very good at all..going downstairs to do laundry is agonizing. I had injections in both knees 3 weeks ago, the pain is now back, worse than before. My next appt. with the Ortho is Dec. 15th, I just hope I have the courage to tell him then,,I am ready. He will be doing minimally invasive surgery with a 4 day hospital stay...Anyone have minimally invasive? Thanks for all the positive posts.. From: Bentley <sbentley@...> Subject: Re: positive results Joint Replacement Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! RTKR-9/16/09 [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Karla, Yes, I had minimally invasive surgery. I was only in the hospital 1 night, home the next day. Do you know why your hospital stay is going to be so long? RTKR-MIS 9/16/09 [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi , I guess 4 days because I may have them both done at once..get it over with...I am literally petrified..I am a nurse and 20 years ago my first patient was a TKR,,,needless to say she had a pretty hard time of it..I realize it was 20 yrs ago,,but it is fresh in my mind as if it were yesterday..Is minimally invasive quad sparing? I have that on my list of questions for the doc. on my next visit..Overnight is wonderful, I thought 4 days was good as well..A man that works with my husband was in 8 days! It was in April and he claims he is still in alot of pain, and also the surgery was the worse thing in his life.Just what I need to hear! Thanks for your reply, . Karla From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com> Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Total_Joint_ Replacement Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! RTKR-9/16/09 [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Jeff,,Thanks I will be asking more questions I am sure..Thanks again. Karla From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com> Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Total_Joint_ Replacement Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM              Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! RTKR-9/16/09 [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up.  My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain.  So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much.  I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months.  Thanks,  Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Donna Sounds like it wasnt so bad for you..I am glad to hear that..It is very good to hear some positives....Thank you everyone for you support!! Karla From: Donna Rae <rae900@...> Subject: Re: positive results Joint Replacement Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:18 AM Â Karla, I had my left knee replaced on Nov. 10. I am 69 and like you I was so scared. I finally got myself ready. Quit smoking 6 months ago, and got myself situated so I could live on my first floor. I live alone so I had to make some special arrangements like checking out the Senior bus. I could have gotten meals on wheels but ended up not needing it. I do have my daughter and she was a big support. I went in the hospital on Nov. 10 and came home on the 12. I do have PT to do and some of it is hard, but I have pills to help me with that. I would encourage you to do it. I decided to do one knee at at time. But that is a decision you must make. I think you are going to be surprised like I was. Just find a good supporter to get you through your scare. Donna R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Karla, My understanding is that MIS really means quad-sparing...the muscles of the thigh are not cut so you have a much quicker recovery. I would not want to do both of them at the same time though under any circumstances. You are braver than I! Perhaps that is the reason your hospital stay will be a bit longer? ---- Original message ---- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:55 -0800 (PST) From: karla wilson <sassiepa2222@...> Subject: Re: positive results Joint Replacement >Hi , > >I guess 4 days because I may have them both done at once..get it over with...I am literally >petrified..I am a nurse and 20 years ago my first patient was a TKR,,,needless to say she >had a pretty hard time of it..I realize it was 20 yrs ago,,but it is fresh in my mind as if it >were yesterday..Is minimally invasive quad sparing? I have that on my list of questions for >the doc. on my next visit..Overnight is wonderful, I thought 4 days was good as well..A man that works with my husband was in 8 days! It was in April and he claims he is still >in alot of pain, and also the surgery was the worse thing in his life.Just what I need to hear! >Thanks for your reply, . > >Karla > > > > > >From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com> > > Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > Total_Joint_ Replacement > > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM > > > >Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! > > > > > > > >RTKR-9/16/09 > > > > [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > > >Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. > > > >My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. > > > >So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. > > > >I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jeff > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------ --------- --------- ------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi Ohhhh no I am not brave at all thats why I have put off the surgery for so long. I think if I only get one done I will never go back for the second one.. It is good to know minimally means quad sparing..Tendons can be very painful to recover from..I had surgery last November 1st for a torn rotator cuff, it was brutal because of tendons being cut...I went into that surgery blind, never realizing it would be as painful as it was, my shoulder still is not 100%... Karla > > > >From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com> > > Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > Total_Joint_ Replacement > > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM > > > >Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! > > > > > > > >RTKR-9/16/09 > > > > [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > > >Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. > > > >My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. > > > >So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. > > > >I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jeff > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >----------- - --------- --------- ------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi Karla, Rotator cuff surgery is much, much worse than tkr surgery. There's really no comparison in the pain involved. I've had both shoulders done and also the rehab is much harder for rotator cuff. Jeff ________________________________ From: karla wilson <sassiepa2222@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:10:01 AM Subject: Re: positive results Hi Ohhhh no I am not brave at all thats why I have put off the surgery for so long. I think if I only get one done I will never go back for the second one.. It is good to know minimally means quad sparing..Tendons can be very painful to recover from..I had surgery last November 1st for a torn rotator cuff, it was brutal because of tendons being cut...I went into that surgery blind, never realizing it would be as painful as it was, my shoulder still is not 100%... Karla > > > >From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com> > > Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > Total_Joint_ Replacement > > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM > > > >Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true that people have a tendency to write more about the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part have had a good recovery, with only one little setback (which I understand is normal). I was back at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I feel positive that these " issues " will eventually resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the surgery - the difference before and after surgery is astonishing! I've given myself an early Christmas present - best one ever! > > > > > > > >RTKR-9/16/09 > > > > [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive results > > > >Lately I have noticed many messages from people with less than perfect results from tkr's and I wanted to present a positive result for our members that are considering surgery and may be put off by the problems that have come up. > > > >My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk for 5 minutes without incurring pain. > > > >So for those considering surgery understand that there are many positive results and it's quite common for those with problems to post after surgery and for those with good results not to share their experiences as much. > > > >I'm sure that the same is true for hip replacements as well. I know I have read many posts that have had excellent results over the past few months. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jeff > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >----------- - --------- --------- ------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Karla, if you've survived rotator cuff surgery, knee replacement surgery will be a breeze (I've never had it; just going by what others have said). If I was told I had to have my other knee done, though, I wouldn't hesitate to do it - especially since I have a surgeon I trust. ---- Original message ---- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:59:43 -0800 (PST) From: Scharff <zinsdad@...> Subject: Re: positive results Joint Replacement >Hi Karla, >Rotator cuff surgery is much, much worse than tkr surgery. There's really no comparison in the pain involved. I've had both shoulders done and also the rehab is much harder for rotator cuff. >Jeff > > > > >________________________________ >From: karla wilson <sassiepa2222@...> >Joint Replacement >Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 11:10:01 AM >Subject: Re: positive results > >Hi > >Ohhhh no I am not brave at all thats why I have put off the surgery for so long. >I think if I only get one done I will never go back for the second one.. >It is good to know minimally means quad sparing..Tendons can be very >painful to recover from..I had surgery last November 1st for a torn rotator >cuff, it was brutal because of tendons being cut...I went into that surgery >blind, never realizing it would be as painful as it was, my shoulder still is >not 100%... > >Karla > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com> > > > > > > Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive > > results > > > > > > Total_Joint_ Replacement@ groups. com > > > > > > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true > > that people have a tendency to write more about > > the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and > > just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part > > have had a good recovery, with only one little > > setback (which I understand is normal). I was back > > at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is > > 136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can > > go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm > > actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I > > feel positive that these " issues " will eventually > > resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the > > surgery - the difference before and after surgery > > is astonishing! I've given myself an early > > Christmas present - best one ever! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >RTKR-9/16/09 > > > > > > > > > > > > [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive > > results > > > > > > > > > > > >Lately I have noticed many messages from people > > with less than perfect results from tkr's and I > > wanted to present a positive result for our > > members that are considering surgery and may be > > put off by the problems that have come up. > > > > > > > > > > > >My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went > > very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to > > be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I > > am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I > > was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day > > for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to > > surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk > > for 5 minutes without incurring pain. > > > > > > > > > > > >So for those considering surgery understand that > > there are many positive results and it's quite > > common for those with problems to post after > > surgery and for those with good results not to > > share their experiences as much. > > > > > > > > > > > >I'm sure that the same is true for hip > > replacements as well. I know I have read many > > posts that have had excellent results over the > > past few months. > > > > > > > > > > > >Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > >----------- - --------- --------- ------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi Jeff Yes, rotator cuff surgery was more than I had expected..I didnt do my homework before hand, thats why Im getting all the info I can on the knee surgery. Rehab on the shoulder was dreadful in the beginning, my shoulder is still not 100%, no constant pain, but it gives out on me when I least expect it.Im glad and surprised to hear knee surgery isnt as bad..Thats a plus! Thanks.. Karla   >   >   >   >From: Bentley <sbentleywinfirst (DOT) com>   >   > Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive   results   >   > Total_Joint_ Replacement   >   > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:43 AM   >   >   >   >Jeff, thank you for posting your email. It's true   that people have a tendency to write more about   the problems than when things go well. I'm 62 and   just 8 weeks post-surgery and for the most part   have had a good recovery, with only one little   setback (which I understand is normal). I was back   at work full time after 4 weeks. My flexion is   136. I still have to take hydrocodone but now can   go anywhere from 8 to 12 hours between pills. I'm   actually more comfortable walking than sitting. I   feel positive that these " issues " will eventually   resolve themselves. I have no regrets about the   surgery - the difference before and after surgery   is astonishing! I've given myself an early   Christmas present - best one ever!   >   >   >   >   >   >   >   >RTKR-9/16/09   >   >   >   > [Total_Joint_ Replacement] positive   results   >   >   >   >Lately I have noticed many messages from people   with less than perfect results from tkr's and I   wanted to present a positive result for our   members that are considering surgery and may be   put off by the problems that have come up.   >   >   >   >My surgery was on 5/21/09 and my recovery went   very well. Pt was difficult, as it is supossed to   be, but with hard work and continuing exercise I   am doing great with new knee. This past weekend I   was in New Orleans and walked for hours every day   for 4 days and had no problems at all. Prior to   surgery the pain was so bad I could hardly walk   for 5 minutes without incurring pain.   >   >   >   >So for those considering surgery understand that   there are many positive results and it's quite   common for those with problems to post after   surgery and for those with good results not to   share their experiences as much.   >   >   >   >I'm sure that the same is true for hip   replacements as well. I know I have read many   posts that have had excellent results over the   past few months.   >   >   >   >Thanks,   >   >   >   >Jeff   >   >   >   >[Non-text portions of this message have been   removed]   >   >   >   >----------- - --------- --------- ------   >   >   >   > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I just thought I'd post this and take any feedback. I am HIV positive but through various alternative protocols have been able to control HIV to some extent (not as well as I'd like). My primary method was Beck Protocol but I'm convinced that it isn't all its drummed up to be. Last year I got shingles (while using Beck!) which as you may know arises from a weakened immune system. Shingles migrated to my right eye. Nothing the docs were giving me would clear it up (they were using Valtrex). I started taking MMS and everything got better. I used the HIV protocol of 3 drops / hr for 8hrs every day for three weeks. After that I stopped. Never had a problem with the eye after that. HIV viral load dropped to 3000 (from 60,000). I felt so good in fact, I pretty much stopped everything I was doing. Big no-no with HIV. I started feeling ragged at the end of this summer (about a year later) and recently came down with a staph infection. Medical answer was to cut it out (literally), throw some ineffective antibiotics at it, give me some pain meds and sent me on my way. As a result, the staph infection began to spread. Remembering the shingles episode, I started the MMS regimen again. Also added a couple of baths given the nature of the infection. New staph areas (they look like small dark pimples) FELL off after a couple of days. Large staph infections came to a head quickly and are now healing. So, I'm two weeks into this MMS regimen. (I got tested just before I started so I'll post the HIV results that I get at the end of the month. )I vomited 3 times in the first three days and not since. In fact, I don't have any negative reaction now to the MMS. However, I have had diarrhea the whole time (2 weeks) but it is getting better. (I had it before I started MMS too). That said, I think it is complicating issues. I'm starting to feel some discomfort in the kidneys. I had this same issue the last time I took MMS although I didn't know MMS was the culprit. I'm sure it is now since it's really the only thing I'm taking. I'm taking plenty of fluids but I think little of it cycles through the kidneys (because of the diahhrea). Yesterday I started kidney flushes (using celery seed) and I'm hoping that solves the kidney issues. It's nowhere near as bad as it was last year with MMS but I've learned to recognize and respond to it before it gets worse. I've upped my fluid intake hoping that helps too. I will get through the HIV protocol (I have another week) and the Staph is in the healing process with no new outbreaks. My dilemma is how to continue to keep the HIV abated. I'm thinking that a maintenance dose of MMS (3 -6 drops / day) should do the trick and with this small amount, there should be very little side effects to deal with. I would appreciate comments and feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 ZAPPINGFOOL, AWESOME TESTIMONY I BELIEVE YOU WILL DO FINE. DON'T STOP THE ROUTE YOUR TAKING, THIS IS SOUNDING REALLY GOOD. I WILL SHARE YOUR WORDS WITH MANY PEOPLE I KNOW, HALLELUYAH. KEEP IT UP FRIEND, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH USING MMS DAILY FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, I'VE DONE DAILY MAINTENANCE DOSES [7 DROPS A DAY] FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW! DO AS YOU FEEL YOU CAN HANDLE!!!! BLESSING AND HOPE FOR A COMPLETE HEALING TO YOU. From: zappingfool <genewell@...> Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 10:05:04 AMSubject: [ ] Positive results I just thought I'd post this and take any feedback. I am HIV positive but through various alternative protocols have been able to control HIV to some extent (not as well as I'd like). My primary method was Beck Protocol but I'm convinced that it isn't all its drummed up to be. Last year I got shingles (while using Beck!) which as you may know arises from a weakened immune system. Shingles migrated to my right eye. Nothing the docs were giving me would clear it up (they were using Valtrex). I started taking MMS and everything got better. I used the HIV protocol of 3 drops / hr for 8hrs every day for three weeks. After that I stopped. Never had a problem with the eye after that. HIV viral load dropped to 3000 (from 60,000). I felt so good in fact, I pretty much stopped everything I was doing. Big no-no with HIV. I started feeling ragged at the end of this summer (about a year later) and recently came down with a staph infection. Medical answer was to cut it out (literally), throw some ineffective antibiotics at it, give me some pain meds and sent me on my way. As a result, the staph infection began to spread. Remembering the shingles episode, I started the MMS regimen again. Also added a couple of baths given the nature of the infection. New staph areas (they look like small dark pimples) FELL off after a couple of days. Large staph infections came to a head quickly and are now healing. So, I'm two weeks into this MMS regimen. (I got tested just before I started so I'll post the HIV results that I get at the end of the month. )I vomited 3 times in the first three days and not since. In fact, I don't have any negative reaction now to the MMS. However, I have had diarrhea the whole time (2 weeks) but it is getting better. (I had it before I started MMS too). That said, I think it is complicating issues. I'm starting to feel some discomfort in the kidneys. I had this same issue the last time I took MMS although I didn't know MMS was the culprit. I'm sure it is now since it's really the only thing I'm taking. I'm taking plenty of fluids but I think little of it cycles through the kidneys (because of the diahhrea).Yesterday I started kidney flushes (using celery seed) and I'm hoping that solves the kidney issues. It's nowhere near as bad as it was last year with MMS but I've learned to recognize and respond to it before it gets worse. I've upped my fluid intake hoping that helps too. I will get through the HIV protocol (I have another week) and the Staph is in the healing process with no new outbreaks. My dilemma is how to continue to keep the HIV abated. I'm thinking that a maintenance dose of MMS (3 -6 drops / day) should do the trick and with this small amount, there should be very little side effects to deal with. I would appreciate comments and feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Dave, Thanks - Exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Because I am trying to be scientific about this, I have stopped using Beck Protocol. I want to see the effect of MMS. To this point, it's been amazing. I still do use the pulser at night before I go to bed but no zapping, no colloidal silver and no ozonated water. The beck protocol has failed me too many times to keep insisting that is something I should keep in my regimen. MMS on the other hand has now pulled my out of this HIV hole twice. By the way, I consulted with SOTA on the tens pads. They don't recommend them. The contact over the arteries is not specific enough which means you're not getting current to the blood supply. If you're doing that and still getting results, I'd suggest that the MMS is probably keeping your VL in check - not Beck. Regards --- In , Dave <dgs.clear@...> wrote: > > I would suggest, since you have the Beck equipment to carry on using the Pulser > and blood electrification zapper at the same time as the MMS. Instead of using > zapper electrodes on the wrist buy a couple of Tens machine type pads and apply > wrist to wrist, ankle to ancle and ankles to wrist. Also zapp across any area > you have pain or infection. I found combining both protocols viral load is kept > in check. > > Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Hi Zappingfool,I changed to pads after a couple of nasty burns with the Beck electrodes. I know Sota did not agree but after felling the current pulse through wherever the pads are applied I cannot beleive it is not electrifying everything in its path. Anyway it clears colds, nose and throat to back of neck, sore finger joints, finger to finger on either hand etc. Ozone clears headaches and chest pains for me anyway.I don't mix silver with MMS but use sliver and DMSO to clean my teeth couple of times a week, seems to improve cleanlyness, ooh and the zapper works for tooth ache, also use Tens and Godzillors. So it is a case of what you feel is best for yourself. DaveFrom: zappingfool <genewell@...> Sent: Tue, 23 November, 2010 6:08:28 AMSubject: [ ] Re: Positive results Dave, Thanks - Exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Because I am trying to be scientific about this, I have stopped using Beck Protocol. I want to see the effect of MMS. To this point, it's been amazing. I still do use the pulser at night before I go to bed but no zapping, no colloidal silver and no ozonated water. The beck protocol has failed me too many times to keep insisting that is something I should keep in my regimen. MMS on the other hand has now pulled my out of this HIV hole twice. By the way, I consulted with SOTA on the tens pads. They don't recommend them. The contact over the arteries is not specific enough which means you're not getting current to the blood supply. If you're doing that and still getting results, I'd suggest that the MMS is probably keeping your VL in check - not Beck. Regards > > I would suggest, since you have the Beck equipment to carry on using the Pulser > and blood electrification zapper at the same time as the MMS. Instead of using > zapper electrodes on the wrist buy a couple of Tens machine type pads and apply > wrist to wrist, ankle to ancle and ankles to wrist. Also zapp across any area > you have pain or infection. I found combining both protocols viral load is kept > in check. > > Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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