Touring riding after major surgery?
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Touring riding after major surgery?
Getting old does suck I guess. lol. Next month I'll have a total knee replacement. Was too chicken for both, so opted for one then wait a year or until the pain starts bugging me again. Of course my main concern is riding my Touring bike again. Myself and a group of buddy's plan on going to Milwaukee in August for the big birthday party. By then it will be 5 months after surgery.
So how many guys here have had a total knee replacement and still ride? I'm early 50's and in great shape but bad knee's (military, running, etc). I'm not too hip on a 3 wheeler yet, but if I run into problems I guess I could turn my 08 Road King into one. Would like to hear your story's or how well you did. I appreciate any and all input. Thanks!
wagsrk08
So how many guys here have had a total knee replacement and still ride? I'm early 50's and in great shape but bad knee's (military, running, etc). I'm not too hip on a 3 wheeler yet, but if I run into problems I guess I could turn my 08 Road King into one. Would like to hear your story's or how well you did. I appreciate any and all input. Thanks!
wagsrk08
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This is just my opinion. No offense intended. But since you asked. I don't think this is the best place to get the advice you are looking for. Everybody's situation is different. What works for somebody else may not work for you. And vice-versa. Instead, you might want to consult with a therapist who knows your situation and treatment plan. Your doctor should be able to help you out on that one. Good Luck.
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This is just my opinion. No offense intended. But since you asked. I don't think this is the best place to get the advice you are looking for. Everybody's situation is different. What works for somebody else may not work for you. And vice-versa. Instead, you might want to consult with a therapist who knows your situation and treatment plan. Your doctor should be able to help you out on that one. Good Luck.
( Now I've never had knee issues but I'll be spending a night in a Holliday Inn Express next week, so I'll get back to ya' OP!
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Me and My old Man did at 7 months after one knee and the then again, the next year and 1/2 . THe key is the PT (physical therepy) if you do what they tell you, you will be fine and find that you have way more energy. IF you take my old mans' route that the MD's dont know what they are talking about, well then your gonna find some issues. My advice is do what they tell you to do !!! We put man on the Moon, this to can be handled.
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Hello wags. I had TKR Dec 19,2011. I was 53 when I had TKR. After the TKR, I was riding my X 5 weeks later. It was tough swinging the leg over the seat, but asked my therapist to work with me on some additional PT to increase the ROM. In March of 2012 I was in Daytona riding 2 up and walking 5 miles per day.
The recovery time for a TKR really is very close to 12 months. I did therapy for 2 months. I started Dec 24th and completed late Feb. In late Feb I was back to spin classes. I used the spin bike to help with ROM and continue that today. In 2012, I have been to the dragon and have made many rides over 500 miles single and 2 up. I was really able to push my therapy when the doctor told me, you cannot hurt the knee. That told me it was all muscle tendons and my desire.
If you want to talk any more, PM me your phone number and I will be happy to give you a call. TKR is not easy, and the first 2 weeks you will be in a lot of pain. Therapy helped me get back fast.
The recovery time for a TKR really is very close to 12 months. I did therapy for 2 months. I started Dec 24th and completed late Feb. In late Feb I was back to spin classes. I used the spin bike to help with ROM and continue that today. In 2012, I have been to the dragon and have made many rides over 500 miles single and 2 up. I was really able to push my therapy when the doctor told me, you cannot hurt the knee. That told me it was all muscle tendons and my desire.
If you want to talk any more, PM me your phone number and I will be happy to give you a call. TKR is not easy, and the first 2 weeks you will be in a lot of pain. Therapy helped me get back fast.
I agree with what Bingee is saying, listen hardest to your Doc rather than the "testimonials" you hear on this forum. But, make sure your Doc knows that you want to ride a motorcycle with the new knee, that might make a difference in what he decides to do.
I'm 61 yrs old now and have one bad knee, but not enough for a replacement right now. But, may have to cave in for the replacement in another year or two. I'm figuring that might be a good time to trade the RK for a trike.
100% of my riding is solo, so the only one at risk is myself, but if I were even occassionally two up, I'd have to default to the trike.
Best of luck.
Mike
I'm 61 yrs old now and have one bad knee, but not enough for a replacement right now. But, may have to cave in for the replacement in another year or two. I'm figuring that might be a good time to trade the RK for a trike.
100% of my riding is solo, so the only one at risk is myself, but if I were even occassionally two up, I'd have to default to the trike.
Best of luck.
Mike
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I know apples and oranges, but my step-dad had TKR both at the same time and within about 3 months he was out jogging. He said his knees felt a million times better after the surgery.
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This is just my opinion. No offense intended. But since you asked. I don't think this is the best place to get the advice you are looking for. Everybody's situation is different. What works for somebody else may not work for you. And vice-versa. Instead, you might want to consult with a therapist who knows your situation and treatment plan. Your doctor should be able to help you out on that one. Good Luck.
Hello wags. I had TKR Dec 19,2011. I was 53 when I had TKR. After the TKR, I was riding my X 5 weeks later. It was tough swinging the leg over the seat, but asked my therapist to work with me on some additional PT to increase the ROM. In March of 2012 I was in Daytona riding 2 up and walking 5 miles per day.
The recovery time for a TKR really is very close to 12 months. I did therapy for 2 months. I started Dec 24th and completed late Feb. In late Feb I was back to spin classes. I used the spin bike to help with ROM and continue that today. In 2012, I have been to the dragon and have made many rides over 500 miles single and 2 up. I was really able to push my therapy when the doctor told me, you cannot hurt the knee. That told me it was all muscle tendons and my desire.
If you want to talk any more, PM me your phone number and I will be happy to give you a call. TKR is not easy, and the first 2 weeks you will be in a lot of pain. Therapy helped me get back fast.
The recovery time for a TKR really is very close to 12 months. I did therapy for 2 months. I started Dec 24th and completed late Feb. In late Feb I was back to spin classes. I used the spin bike to help with ROM and continue that today. In 2012, I have been to the dragon and have made many rides over 500 miles single and 2 up. I was really able to push my therapy when the doctor told me, you cannot hurt the knee. That told me it was all muscle tendons and my desire.
If you want to talk any more, PM me your phone number and I will be happy to give you a call. TKR is not easy, and the first 2 weeks you will be in a lot of pain. Therapy helped me get back fast.
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Ive had both my knees done at different times. The 1st time it was 8 weeks before I could ride. The 2nd knee took only 2 weeks. Im 48 years old. Trust me its different for everyone and the surgeon makes a difference. Good luck and do your rehab.
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I never had a knee replacement but know of folks who did.... They still ride.
I have had a multi level neck fusion, and I still ride!
Its all up to you, I think if you rehab correctly and have the right mind set you will be wheeling that scoot the same as you are now.
Troop
I have had a multi level neck fusion, and I still ride!
Its all up to you, I think if you rehab correctly and have the right mind set you will be wheeling that scoot the same as you are now.
Troop