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[dan downard]

I just broke my acl in my left knee.It's poping out with every step.I'am going to have to have surgery.That makes both knees.
I am not looking forward to this.
I wonder if I can get the rest of the surgeries I need all at one time.
Maybe a package deal!
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fascistfury]

see if ou can get the buy 1 get 6 free deal! sorry to hear your misfortunes...good luck!

[Underdog]

That sucks, bro

Very sorry to hear that, hang on. Keep strong.

[YeLLa-TiGeR]

That reminds me, my friend just finished therapy on both his knees after surgery. 2 weeks later he tore up BOTH his knees again playing.........foozeball (no joke).
Now thats bad luck.

[Ronin]

dan:

A word of advice...

Don't rush your come-back. Give your body a chance to heal itself. You'll be glad you did.

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I was hobbled for a few years by a series of ankle and foot problems. Injuries suck.

[SweepEm]

Bummer Dan. that's bad news. I'm sorry that you had such a serious injury.

I hope you have a good recovery.

[McLeod]

I too am injured, having torn a tendn in my right wrist.
Any idea how long to stay out?
Can't lift either...DAMN!

And Craig (Cramer) also now must have surgery on his knees.
Just did on one of them actually..

[Ryu (non-working password]

Dan, I didn't take a look at this post until right now.
I had no idea it was that serious.
That sucks. I agree with Ronin, don't force the comeback.

I haven't had surgery yet (like to keep it that way)
Ripped the ligaments in my left elbow though...that put me out for a while. Injuries do suck

Ryu

[Bad Karma]

Dude! That sucks!

Do not rush the healing process. Matter of fact, when you're feeling like you're good as new...force yourself to wait another month! That's your mind lying to you! Be very careful with yourself during physical therapy and LISTEN to the folks running the show. You mess up and cause more damage or force a draining...you'll regret it.

Invest in a very good pair of knee braces, afterwards, too. I think John Bennett has a link for that. Make the investment in your body. Dang! I really hate to hear about your knees.

Later, when I get my knee surgery, you can return the same message, ok? LOL! Keep your chin up and don't let it get you down. Follow your instructions to the "T" and you'll be back on the mat in no time. Pay attention to the exercises they'll give you and start/keep them incorporated in your daily workout routine.

Peace

[SweepEm]

Man, I'm hurting big time right now with the whole right side of my body hurt, but thinking, I am fortunate that I don't have a real serious injury right now

[John Bennett]

Dan, I sadly welcome you to the ruined knee club.

What happened? What were you doing when your ACL broke?

[dan downard]

I wasnt doing anything.I had just finished doing some welding under a truck and when I got up it just went out.But the funny thing is that when I went to the doc for that he gave me a quick look over and found a chunk of bone floating around in my neck.
So I am going to have a couple of surgeries.And I am Done Grappling.He has told me I am not to wrestle or do any form of martial arts.He says I may be the next Cristopher Reeves if I dont quit and get this taken care of.
I am no longer able to train.
So I guess I will be a spectator.
I thought I had broken the ACL once before and found it was just torn maniscus.Not so lucky this time.
Man,it stinks to get old.

[Karlinhos]

dan... that is definitely a b!tch...!!!!!!!!! best of luck to you for a speedy recovery. remember... rehab, rehab, REHAB!!!

yella - foosball?!?!?! he must be doing some serious torquing of his kick shots and playing A LOT to be tweaking his knees! (i'm a former semi-pro foosball player)

sweep - you wuss. (lol)

[duchman]

dan downward- did you train at straitblast gym?

[John Bennett]

Whoa!

I am seriously sorry to hear that Dan.

I've often wondered what I would do if I could no longer train. I guess I would get more into motorcycle touring or home improvement.