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[OPARENNEN]

Some of you knew, many of you didn't. I have been limping around now for over 2 years with a bum right knee. I finally decided to face the music and have the knee replaced. My doctor said I had no other choice. I finally had to use crutches full time (the kind of crutches that go just above the wrist). Even with the crutches, I didn't have the ability to walk more than 200 yards with out having to find a place to sit down to let the pain subside. AND even more importantly, I was unable to work on my PW cars for more than an hour or so at a time, and never if I had to kneel.

So on May 5th I went in for a total knee replacement on my right knee.

Today, July 3rd, it has been almost 2 full months since the operation, and I must say it was an experience that I never want to repeat. However, except for the intense pain of the first two weeks after the operation, and performing my re-hab exercises, I am absolutely normal again. That is, absolutely no more pain, and as a part of my continuing re-hab, I walk a half mile every other day, and a mile twice a week. I.e. no limp, no pain! But I must admit I need to gain a lot more pure muscle strength throughout my entire body.

Probably the next time you see me on the internet at an NPWDRL event will be at the Sept. Fire event. And I will not be limping.

Thanks for the prayers and support of those of you who knew.

 

[TRE]

Thats Great news OPA

 

[561 racing]

Great to hear, just keep up with the rehab and you will build those muscles quickly.

 

[GravityX]

This is good news Roger! Good to hear that your getting along without the pain any longer. Awesome! Keep up the exercise of walking.

 

[bracketracer]

Glad you're doing better!

 

[BulldogRacing]

Great job OPA, tough times don't last, tough people do! You are the man! Can't wait to see you at the race brother Opa!

 

[Kinser Racing]

Good to hear Rog! keep up the great work!

 

[BlewBYu]

You've made great progress with your knee in 2 months, Roger. Keep up the good work!

 

[PushcartDerby]

Glad you are doing well and that the surgery went well.

 

[Quicktimederby]

Great to hear, keep working hard!

 

[ngyoung]

Glad to read your knee has recovered beyond what it was before the operation.

 

[Rocket car]

Good to hear!!! Next will be a marathon.

 

[Mr Chips Racing]

If I ever get to that point, I am going to invest in an electric scooter. Mr. Chips racing would have all new meaning.

 

[aircooled]

I'm so glad you are doing so great, that is super!!!

 

[Obsessedderbydad]

I knew you had a bum knee, but wasn't around or aware of your sugery. Glad to hear you're pain free. I have a lot of friends that have bum knees and I'm afraid my wife will have to have this done on both of hers at some point in her life. I feel for you. Glad everything is on the upturn.