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Johnny Dirt · 01-24-2008, 09:29 AM

Just back from surgi-center. Left knee all cleaned out and I'm feeling pretty good now. I'll keep you all updated as the week progresses. Hopefully riding by the end of Feb.

northshore · 01-24-2008, 09:30 AM

At least it's raining so nobody is out there.....heal up quick!

ChariotsOfTires · 01-24-2008, 09:31 AM

Bummer on the Knee. Hope recovery is quick and you come back stronger than before.

ghixon · 01-24-2008, 10:40 AM

Good to hear about the knee. Chicks dig scars!

Let us know when you're healed up proper and we'll try our best to make you cry with a looooong ride...

xhuskr · 01-24-2008, 10:43 AM

need pain beer? gotta ya covered if needed!

Johnny Dirt · 01-25-2008, 07:04 PM

Well, my surgeon was busy in the OR so I didn't get to talk to him today. I did find put that I had a partial medial menisectomy yesterday. I'm feeling pretty good today and start physical therapy on Monday. Hope everyone stays dry this weekend. I'll keep you posted.

katonk · 01-25-2008, 07:27 PM

I had the same surgery back in August on my right knee. I assume your's was also arthrosopic? I was on crutches for about a week, then a cane for a few days. I started riding on the road after about 6 weeks. Didn't start trail riding until about 9 weeks, but probably could have started earlier. I think I was on only advil after one or two days.

Good luck. Even though you feel good, your body still needs a little time to recover. Take it easy and do your stretches.

Burner · 01-25-2008, 07:42 PM

Heal Fast JD! good to run into you the other day... you'll be back from that in no time.

katonk · 01-25-2008, 07:46 PM

OK, I just checked my calender, and I'm a big fat liar. I had my surgery on July 18th and I was in Mammoth on September 1st. So about 6 weeks to lift assisted riding.

Tedroy · 01-25-2008, 07:57 PM

Howsabout some xray pix? We need to see the knee! And how did this occur?

Kid A · 01-25-2008, 08:47 PM

j- glad to hear all went well. am sure you will be back at it before the ground drys. let me know if u need anything while your are riding the couch. heal up fast brah

SAR_boats · 01-25-2008, 09:29 PM

Good to hear youre doing well. Let me know if you need anything. I owe you a beer and I still have your b-day gift in my truck.

Pain Freak · 01-27-2008, 05:54 AM

Let us know when you're ready and we'll schedule an easier ride to get your tires dirty.

Johnny Dirt · 01-28-2008, 10:54 AM

Well, just back from my first PT appt. Did alot of stretching to get range of motion back to my knee. The first few reps of any stretch was the worst, but I was able to finish all 20 reps. My trainer finished off the session with a 5min spin on the stationary bike, a far cry from my trusty ol' sled, but it sure felt good to spin. I go back tomorrow for more. Oh boy!!

Johnny Dirt · 01-29-2008, 06:38 PM

Well, day #2 of therapy and 5 days post-op. Feeling pretty good. Alot more mobility in my knee today and not so afraid to move it. I start back to work tomorrow. More therapy on Monday, then MD visit on the 18th. I should be able to start Back Bay loops after that! Never thought I would be excited about that. I'll keep you posted.

Kid A · 01-29-2008, 06:47 PM

good stuff J! let me know when u r ready for a rehab ride...i may know of a spot

Johnny Dirt · 01-29-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid A

good stuff J! let me know when u r ready for a rehab ride...i may know of a spot

It better not be a wet spot. That would contribute to trail erosion!

Kid A · 01-29-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dirt

It better not be a wet spot. That would contribute to trail erosion!

I am afriad u will have to apply your own lube before hucking

Johnny Dirt · 02-01-2008, 09:45 PM

8 days post-op:
Rode the bike for 1.23 miles(around 2 blocks in a fugure 8. ) today as my wife walked the dog! I'm pretty stoked!!!

Waldo · 02-01-2008, 09:49 PM

Congrats - that's a stoker!

01-24-2008, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	Down for the count. Just back from surgi-center. Left knee all cleaned out and I'm feeling pretty good now. I'll keep you all updated as the week progresses. Hopefully riding by the end of Feb.

01-24-2008, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	At least it's raining so nobody is out there.....heal up quick! __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

01-24-2008, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
xhuskr Powered by Guinness	need pain beer? gotta ya covered if needed! __________________ Slainte' sdyeti I am a student. The trail is my teacher. genusmtbkr5 Sign up for the pain, you'll love it. Bike MS - Team Crash http://www.biketofinishms.com/xhuskr

01-25-2008, 07:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tedroy Mt Wilson Motoboy	Yo! Howsabout some xray pix? We need to see the knee! And how did this occur?

01-25-2008, 08:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kid A Bringin 7" of Stinky Love	j- glad to hear all went well. am sure you will be back at it before the ground drys. let me know if u need anything while your are riding the couch. heal up fast brah __________________ RIP: Taco Tuesday Funky Bunch Calling all Freaks -> http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...funkathon.html

01-24-2008, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChariotsOfTires Fenceline/Hewhobendspoles	Bummer on the Knee. Hope recovery is quick and you come back stronger than before.

01-24-2008, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
ghixon	Good to hear about the knee. Chicks dig scars! Let us know when you're healed up proper and we'll try our best to make you cry with a looooong ride... __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

01-25-2008, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	Well, my surgeon was busy in the OR so I didn't get to talk to him today. I did find put that I had a partial medial menisectomy yesterday. I'm feeling pretty good today and start physical therapy on Monday. Hope everyone stays dry this weekend. I'll keep you posted.

01-25-2008, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
katonk Banned	I had the same surgery back in August on my right knee. I assume your's was also arthrosopic? I was on crutches for about a week, then a cane for a few days. I started riding on the road after about 6 weeks. Didn't start trail riding until about 9 weeks, but probably could have started earlier. I think I was on only advil after one or two days. Good luck. Even though you feel good, your body still needs a little time to recover. Take it easy and do your stretches.

01-25-2008, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Burner Hungry	Heal Fast JD! good to run into you the other day... you'll be back from that in no time.

01-25-2008, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
katonk Banned	OK, I just checked my calender, and I'm a big fat liar. I had my surgery on July 18th and I was in Mammoth on September 1st. So about 6 weeks to lift assisted riding.

01-25-2008, 09:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
SAR_boats Car Magnet	Good to hear youre doing well. Let me know if you need anything. I owe you a beer and I still have your b-day gift in my truck. __________________

01-27-2008, 05:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	Let us know when you're ready and we'll schedule an easier ride to get your tires dirty. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

01-28-2008, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	Well, just back from my first PT appt. Did alot of stretching to get range of motion back to my knee. The first few reps of any stretch was the worst, but I was able to finish all 20 reps. My trainer finished off the session with a 5min spin on the stationary bike, a far cry from my trusty ol' sled, but it sure felt good to spin. I go back tomorrow for more. Oh boy!!

01-29-2008, 06:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	Well, day #2 of therapy and 5 days post-op. Feeling pretty good. Alot more mobility in my knee today and not so afraid to move it. I start back to work tomorrow. More therapy on Monday, then MD visit on the 18th. I should be able to start Back Bay loops after that! Never thought I would be excited about that. I'll keep you posted.

01-29-2008, 06:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kid A Bringin 7" of Stinky Love	good stuff J! let me know when u r ready for a rehab ride...i may know of a spot __________________ RIP: Taco Tuesday Funky Bunch Calling all Freaks -> http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...funkathon.html

02-01-2008, 09:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	8 days post-op: Rode the bike for 1.23 miles(around 2 blocks in a fugure 8. ) today as my wife walked the dog! I'm pretty stoked!!! Last edited by Johnny Dirt; 02-01-2008 at 09:48 PM. Reason: added text

02-01-2008, 09:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Waldo Lebowski Urban Achiever	Congrats - that's a stoker! __________________ Just because the bike can do it doesn't mean the rider can! "My ass is sore after a long ride." - MtnKitty " If you feel like you're going fast, you are!" -CalEpic

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