Titanium-alloy suspension

Hi Cocka,

No, I didn't play cards. I was concious (without drugs) throughout the whole operation which lasted 2 hours. Had an epidural which numbs the lower half of ones body. Could not see what the specialist was doing but it sounded like a metal fabricating factory. And you should see the X-rays!!!Cheers, Willem
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Why don't you load the photos in the My Rig bit on ExOz

My Q was Do (not did) you play cards.Carpe Diem

I'll see what the scanned images look like.

The cards answer is still.........NoCheers, Willem
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I would hate to think what the process would be to replace the metal knee joints.

Maybe they will come up with some new formula in the next twelve years to increase the logevity of the joint....like maybe a graphite injector or some gooey fluid which can be pumped in.

Of course I might still fall off the perch before that time is up :-(
Cheers, Willem
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You are right ofcourse, Bob! I now realise that it would probably be in my best interests to acquire an Auto 4x4. That means 'old decrepit Rosie' will have to go. Once I have stripped it of all the goodies attached I may get something from the scrap metal yards? :-)Cheers, Willem
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"...I may get something from the scrap metal yards?..."

A laugh maybe????

But seriously, with your knee I wouldn't stant too close to the electromagnet!!!!

Hey Gary,

I was only trying to make light of what was in my view, a sarcastic or smart-arse comment. Your follow-up is in the same vein. You don't have to agree with my views on this forum but if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all.

The metal in my new knee is non-conductive so an electromagnetic field should not worry itCheers, Willem
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Richard,
Yes, the operation is pretty horrific but you don't feel a thing. I was concious throughout the whole 2 hour operation.

The pain is not too bad. You come out of the operating theatre and get hooked up to an automatic morphine injecting setup for a few days. Once the swelling goes down and you are able to do exercises with your leg things improve all the time. I am now 12 days post op and walking freely for short distances. Should recover completely within 8 weeks or less. You must go into this thing with a positive attitude, however.

Next year I will have my right knee replaced. It sure beats living with constant arthritic pain.

BTW there is a 4wd wheel chair on the market for around $10,000. I have a manual lightweight one. Gets me around when I get tired of walking.

Cheers, Willem
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