T BIRD Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well.........the past 10 days I have been limping around with a swollen left knee. I have no idea how it happened. I am getting along with a cane for now. Its almost a blessing that Midwest is having a tough time finding me the 5 locations they owe me. I have been putting off going to the doctor. I am not sure how much longer I can go without seeing one. I know what it is though. Its a cartlidge problem. Its flaired up before and I have been to the doctor in the past for this. He said I need surgery. It then got better on its own. Anyway........thats my story and I am stickin' to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvend Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Good luck with the knee buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It might have gotten better but now it sounds worse. I think you need to put that T Bird in the shop for a new set of shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassine Vending Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 My wife had to have a cartilage fixer upper. She was out of commission for about 3-4weeks and received a nice little $9,000 bill to boot. Although I hate that it happened, but as my wife put it, "Thankfully it was a result of a car accident so there was no out of pocket expense from us." Good Luck Gravy Lounger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Johnny, Try not to put to much weight on that knee when you are carrying all those quarters to the bank. At this point you should hire someone to carry them for you. You have the bucks... All kidding aside, I hope you are feeling better, buddy. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 T-Bird-- Please go see your doctor. If you are walking around on that knee you don't want to inflict any further damage on it. Once you're at the doc's you can say yea or nay to what he recommends, if it's surgery. Maybe he can suggest stabilizing it with on of those strap on knee things, or something. Anyway, I hope you go. Don't want to see it get any worse. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 how that knee johnny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 T Bird, Hope that knee is felling better. CandyGirl make a lot of sense and if there is much pain you might seek out an acupuncturist, did wonders for my spinal stenosis and the pain involved. Of course Percocet help too. Here's to getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks everyone! It has actually gotten a little worse since it started acting up. I am calling the doctor tomorrow to make an appointment. It hurts like hell and the knee is swollen also. Its so weird. The leg was fine and then out of nowhere it acted up. It went on me before but always got better with rest and icing. It does not seem to be working this time though. At this rate, I will have to get someone to help me with my routes etc. for a little while. I appreciate the concern gang! You folks are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I will be happy to collect for you Johnny. Just leave your keys until the front door mat. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendboy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Bird- I've had surgury on both knees! It sucks, but it fixed them. have the knees fixed! Good luck bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I had a shot of cortisone yesterday and had the knee drained yesterday. Today I started physical therapy and felt alot better at 12 noon. I went out and delivered a two head machine to a new location I got from Midwest and walked into the place and slipped on the floor which was wet from the rain and wrenched my knee ( the bad knee ) trying to keep my balance. The pain was absolutely ridiculous and through the roof. The location was a day treatment program for the mentally retarded. There must have been 40-50 patients in the room that saw me struggle. They were so cute wanting to help me walk............lol! I am a mess right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassine Vending Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Dang T Bird, sorry to hear about that. Hope it was just something minor and won't be so bad tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow, sorry to hear about that T Bird, maybe you need to slow down a bit till you heal. What was the diagnosis? Nothing major I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow, sorry to hear about that T Bird, maybe you need to slow down a bit till you heal. What was the diagnosis? Nothing major I hope. The diagnosis is a torn maniskas. ( sorry for the spelling ). It was torn in 2006 and it got completely better for me after a shot and some rest and therapy. I am hopeful this time for the same result. Thanks for asking Fred. Thanks Brassine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Physical therapy seems to be helping me thank god. The pain and sweeling has been greatly reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 thats good to here.dont put it under much stress till it heals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 thats good to here.dont put it under much stress till it healsMy knee is feeling better. I have 3 machines to place this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Glad to hear you're feeling better T Bird, take it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My wife has some crazy knee problems, therefore I some what if a psuedo expert. So here goes just a little info (for what it is worth). A meniscle tear, quite frankly sucks. The knee area doesn't get a lot of blood flow. The swelling is fluid or syrum not blood. It is the bodies way of protecting the injury. Blood flow increases healing. Ever notice if you hit a part of your body hard it warms up, anyway with lower blood flow the meniscus heals slowly. That is the bad news, the good news is it does heal. So listen to the doctor and pt with a stationary bike or water therapy is best. Hopefully you have some help with the route, because you could just keep re injuring it. I don't know if that helps just wanted to get my .02 in since I am a psuedo expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 My wife has some crazy knee problems, therefore I some what if a psuedo expert. So here goes just a little info (for what it is worth). A meniscle tear, quite frankly sucks. The knee area doesn't get a lot of blood flow. The swelling is fluid or syrum not blood. It is the bodies way of protecting the injury. Blood flow increases healing. Ever notice if you hit a part of your body hard it warms up, anyway with lower blood flow the meniscus heals slowly. That is the bad news, the good news is it does heal. So listen to the doctor and pt with a stationary bike or water therapy is best. Hopefully you have some help with the route, because you could just keep re injuring it. I don't know if that helps just wanted to get my .02 in since I am a psuedo expert.That info does help sterling. Thank you. I remember my doctor saying the blood flow there is minimal. I did not realize the tear could actually heal though. It is still abit swollen. I can feel the swelling when I bend my knee all the way. PT is working with me to strengthen the muscles just above the knee and below the knee to help support the knee joint. ( I think......lol ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larman Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 T-Bird, Rumor around vendiscuss is that your knee is hurt from collecting all those 5 gallon buckets of quarters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Yes the blood flow is almost none in the center of the joint area but better as it goes to the edges. I have never had this happen or know anyone that had this injury but I stayed at a Holiday Inn earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 The secret is out huh Larry?.......lol. Beer Man.........you missed your calling brotha. Stand up would make you some good extra money............! I have to spend some time with my wife showing her my route etc. I am going to schedule surgery. Probably have it right after the New Year. I can't wait. NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yea I try to take a comic look at things. Just a little ortho Johnny to start the year off with. You will be stumbling around in no time, or so they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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