PFR-Knee pain-Who has had this?

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

I have no idea what happened.  I was typing and then everything was gone.  And I had my post go up without clicking on Post.

I was saying that I was chatting with one friend and another friend pops up.  It was great chatching up with people who you miss and think about.  (I had a difficult time finding these friends since they have common names and it seems like there are hundreds of people with these names.  Also, like everyone else, they limit what people can see if you are not their friend.  I can not blame them).

I hear movement upstairs so I need to go.  Take care,

Mr. F

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

I have a question for those people who have had PFR and went to a pain management clinic...how did you find your clinic?  I am looking on line and not finding any company that advertises for helping with knee pain (back and neck).

Thank you,

Mr.F

[captainruss]

Mr. F,

I usually ask my OS to recommend someone he is familiar with and has a good reputation. 

I have a Medtronic morphine pump that continuously injects dilaudid into my spine.  I have used Medtronics to provide names of good pain management specialists.

Other than that, the Internet seems to be a good choice.

russ

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

Russ, I have been to 4 OSs and none of them could recommend a pain management center.  I asked if they knew of one and no names were given.  That is why I was asking for recommendations.

Well where do I start.  The weather is overcast, rainy, and in general terrible if you have knee problems.  This entire week has been miserable.  And the upcoming week looks no better.  I keep waking up and feeling like a pretzel.  My back was, and is, killing me.  I have been suffering through ankle weights (6 pounds) to loosen up my back muscles.  Once this occurs I can get 15-20 cracks out of my back.  I feel good for 15-20 minutes and then I have to do the entire process all over.  Fun for me.

We is keeping me busy.  I am working on several projects at once.  My latest database is moving along nicely.  The data is following properly, (we have a grant so I need to report certain data and I am ahead of where we need to be), and we are where we need to be (so my boss is happy).  The other project well its moving at a snails pace.  We are waiting for the data from an outside source.  It is suppose to be finalized on Monday (we should have had the data weeks even over a month ago).  Now its a wait and see what happens next time.

This weekend the farmer's market opens.  So I will wait and see how the knees hold out.  Hopefully we can make this a family outing.  Well that is all from here. 

Take care and have fun this weekend...

Mr. F

[TwoBadKneesUSA]

Same weather here, last of the week was same, so lots of pain.  Sorry about the back.  I see a chiro and feel better for a day or two and then start to get the knotted up thing again.

Hate when you are waiting on data to test the database.  That's why my last one did not turn out as well as I would have liked, no proper test data.  So found all the problems found on go live.  Lovely no?  Ah well, will be changing jobs soon myself.  Layoffs where I am, so need a new job at the end of the budget cycle.  Just hope one comes up at a good time, unemployment is barely enough to pay the bills and I don't have a mortgage or car payment anymore. 

Hope things feel better with some better weather comming your way.   What ins do you have?   You may be able to call customer service and get some PM clinics names.

Milly

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

Milly sorry to hear about the job.  I left the South and headed to the NE because of layoffs.  My department was closed, I was surplussed, and was luck to get a job.  The next year the same thing was happening again.  That is why I headed north.

As for the data, we were suppose to get it about 2-4 weeks ago.  I will find out tomorrow if we have the data.  Then we have to sort through what we are given to see if it is accurate.  Let the fun begin.

Yesterday was miserable because of the terrible weather.  Today was better.  I am sitting on the sofa with ice backs because I walked in a parade today.  The weather was good, in the 70s, a slight breeze, and no clouds.  I am hoping a can walk tomorrow.  (I know I pussed myself too much today, but at least I had fun).

Have a fantastic Sunday....
Mr. F

[captainruss]

I was a Lead Boat Captain until I took 6 weeks off to have a routine TKR.  Now I am still unemployed with a knee the size of Texas and taking my second semester of classes to change my degree.  I love driving boats, but as a Captain, I cannot handle the maintenance required to be a Captain so i am moving forward.

All because I listened to multiple OS about the almost guaranteed outcome of TKR's.  The really hard part to take each day I hobble around is I could have gone without the TKR and the OS's involved have actually no concern for my loss.  they have moved on and are busy operating on others.  Hopefully, a small number of those new patients will develop complications because I don't think any of these so called professionals have embraced the affects of AF or HO and learned what to do with each complication.

Russ

[TwoBadKneesUSA]

Well will just keep looking, something may come up.  Hope the data is good and you can get a good test of the system.

Sometimes you have not have fun, even if you know you will pay for it later.

Milly

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

Captain Russ sorry to hear what you are going through.  I feel sometimes doctors forget what it is like to be a patient.  They think they are GOD and can do not wrong.  If you ask a question or question what they do you are banished and have to suffer because of this.  (I experienced it where I live...I had to leave a city and go somewhere else to find someone who would talk to me and treat me as a person not as a hostile patient).

Milly, hope you are able to find a new job.  As we got the data our boss put in a new twist so we have to modify the database before checking the data.  As I said let the fun begin.

Yes I did pay for walking in the parade yesterday.  My knees felt like 10 pound weights.  Sitting and standing up was painful.  But is was great getting out and supporting the community.

We have a grant and I am compiling data, at least this is moving forward and looking good.

Have a fantastic day,

Mr. F

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

Well work is very busy.  I was given two new tasks by my boss.  One is working on a technology grant.  I have no problem with this.  (A co-worker and myself obtained a grant last year for technology).  The only problem I have is this time he has me working with someone who is not tech savy and does not listen.  We started this process on Thursday.  We were working for about 30 minutes before I got pulled to do something else.  I had 2 issues: first was that everything would have been dumped on me to run or we needed somebody to run the grant with a skill set we did not have and second what technology were we going to need and did this company supplying the money and technology have what we needed.
So I left and worked with several people for about 50 minutes.  When I was gone my coworker did some research and finally came up with the issues that I came up with.  I said "Welcome to the conversation".  She had no idea what I was talking about.  She thought that I was just being negative.  Today she came to my office and we talked about the grant.  She placed several calls and is awaiting more information before we proceed.
The other task I was given, and last minute, is to write our technology plan for the upcoming year.  I had a 2 hour training on Thursday.  I was glad to see others were in the same boat as me.  Given this last minute and unsure of the format and what to do.  I will be working on this over the weekend.
Oh...We finally got our data dump.  I did not know a meeting was set up until I received an e-mail from a co-worker about a meeting with a specialist to work with us.  (A different co-worker).  He was able to attend this meeting and provide me with updates.  (I was working on another database and grant).  The data dump was basically clean.  Now we need to add our part and run the program.  We will see our problem/errors once we run the update.  Then we have to clean them up individually.  (This should be fun). 
Our first set of data came in about a month ago.  We had over 200 errors.  We corrected them in about an hour to an hour and a half.  I love working with people who know what they are doing.

As for me well I am in some discomfort.  The family was at a Family Fun Night.  My wife volunteered.  So my son and I ran around.  He was in heaven.  I was on my feet for another 3 hours.  So needless to say I am sore.  Tomorrow we are going house shopping.  This should be fun.  And later on we will be stopping by a farmers market.  So I see ice bags in my future. 

On Wednesday I woke up with both knees sore.  I have never experienced this.  I have no idea why this happened.  I had to wear a knee brace on both legs.  I was fortunate that this help me.  I woke up the past 2 days with little pain and soreness. 

Well that is all from here, so get out and have some fun this weekend.  Take care,

Mr. F

[captainruss]

Mr. F,

Working with new co-workers is not easy much of the time.  I remember as a Captain some of the people I had to deal with.  Now, after being off work for going on 3 years I would kill for the hassle of employees just to marry another young couple at sunset or watch bottle nose dolphins playing around the boat.

I know it is frowned upon to speak ill of our God's in medical garb, but they just don't have a clue.  When I had my first TKR, my back doctor recommended the guy (he could not do it because his practice did not permit revisions) and the guy he recommended had had a TKR just like mine (with no knee cap) two years prior to my first one. 

My big mistake was NOT getting the doctor who operated on MY doctor!!  LMFAO so I don't throw things thru the front window.  After two (2) attempts, OS #1 was immitating my mother in law (ignoring my calls) and refusing to do any more.

It actually got worse as my back doctor (whom i believed to be a God) went out on his own and did the last 4 of my TKR's.  Yes, I am better than what OS #2 (egomaniac jerk) left me, but even OS#3 whines about not knowing what to do next.

I was thinking that they should have a TKR before doing TKR's, but my OS #1 had one identical to mine....well not identical....his works.

Mind over matter......they no longer mind because I just don't matter!!

Just keep looking for a new one.  My problem is I blew thru my 401k plan, retirement savings, and half of the kids college fund trying to get cured thru the 8 TKR's.  Now I am taking college courses just live off of the financial aid.

If my house and cars were not paid for and I have no credit card debt, we would be living with one of the in laws right now and I would probably be on the path for being divorced by my hot and healthy much better half.

Just have to keep the faith because going postal only works once!!!  Not that it is not on my bucket list, but want to see my two girls married and my son driving a submarine before I take the plunge!!!

Russ

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

Capt Russ eight TKRs...wow.  I can not imagine going through eight.  I am very sorry if I cross the line, but have you explored the idea of amputation.  I have had 4 operations on my right knee and 3 on my left knee.  My wife and I have talked about this.  If the time and situation calls for it.  I was even told that there is a chance that I would need amputation.  Not a fun thought, but if it means no more pain and more mobility I am up for this.

We, my family, went house hunting today.  Issues are all places we are looking at are multi levels and uneven parking.  (Living in a cold winter climate you need to watch out for ice during the winter).

I grew up in the south and can relate to missing being out on a boat, out in the sun, warm breeze, and dolphin watching.  I miss seeing flying fish, sting rays, and sea turtles.  Also fresh, just caught, seafood.

After all the walking and standing yesterday I am enjoying sitting on the sofa watching movies.  Take care Capt Russ and everyone else....
Mr. F

[TwoBadKneesUSA]

Finding a knee friendly house can be tough!  Well good luck with the search.  Glad work seems pretty much ok.  Always something new.  No more news on the job search.  Just keep plugging away at the search, something should come along.  I hope....  It's tough when the skills go down hill because of budget and they want to hire someone they can pay less.   Ah well, can only keep trying.

Milly

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

Been very busy.  Work has been keeping on my toes.  Working on a new project.  I had to create a Filemaker database for this one (I love doing this).  The initial data was taken from a live database (meaning the data is continuously changing...not good for me).  So I was assisted by 8-10 other people.  So the data starts coming in, analyzed, changes, more analyzing, removing data, and waiting.  Finally I get the completed data.  Most of the people on the team did not check their final data.  So guess what I have been doing yesterday and today?

So Monday I get to see one of my creations go from the planning stages, to building the databases, hiring people, building teams, and now into the implementation stage.  I am excited.  My boss let me run this project.  Lots of data points along the way. 

My knees are holding up.  Taking life one day at a time.  Still have the pops, cracks, and catching.  The weather is improving so I am feeling a bit better.  We went to a farmers market yesterday.  It was small so I had no problem walking it. 

Finally to all the FATHERS out there (I am talking about the men who spend time with their families, teach their children, treat their wife with respect, and are role models for all) HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

Take care,

Mr. F

[Mr.F]

Hello everybody,

To all the men who take care of their families, the men who raise their children, teach them manners, respect , and to accept and take on responsibilities happy father's day.

Today I spent hours working on the data for the grant I am working on.  I hate when people send out excel sheets that are password protected and expect us to input all information by hand.  (I created FileMaker databases to do this work....all I have to do is save it as an excel and copy and paste the data).  Unfortunately the excel sheets are protected and the data does not flow the way it should.  And yes I have requested clean excel sheets (no passwords needed).

Between this, the emails, and laundry my entire Saturday was taken.  I say taken because I should have spent 30-45 minutes maximum working on this project.  Tomorrow it's working on different data.  I was sent a new project on Friday.  So I will find out what is needed tomorrow.  Let the fun begin.

My family went out to dinner tonight.  We always go out the night prior to mother's day or father's day.  (We avoid the long lines and waits).  The weather was beautiful.  We ate outside.  The one good thing about this weather is that I am in less pain. 

Next weekend we are planning on going wale watching next weekend.  We have never done this.  Sounds like fun.  And we should be able to find some good places for seafood.

Happy Father's Day...

Mr. F