Under the Knife
Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 6:33 AM
It doesn’t seem that long ago.
Back in 2002 my 3-on-3 team won the NBA sponsored Hoop-it-Up tournament in downtown St. Louis.
But a lot has changed these past few years. Since then I have had horrible problems with my knee. The last couple years I had the cortisone shots. Earlier this year I had arthroscopic surgery. It didn’t go so well. I had more shots this summer and fall. Nothing has worked and walking even 200 to 400 yards is very painful. So on Tuesday morning I am having knee replacement surgery. I will be out for a few days. In my absence I’ve asked Andrea, Rachel, Mara, John, Ed, and several others to fill in. I’m sure you will be in good hands. I won’t be checking email for a few days.
Thank you all for helping out while I am recovering. Hopefully, all will go well and I will be back soon. And, thank you everyone in advance for your thoughts and prayers.
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Highlander commented:
Good luck and get well soon!
Redstate Red commented:
Praying for a fast and complete recovery, GP!
Heidi commented:
Good luck!!!!
ponderon commented:
Good luck and best wishes from down here too….
Steve commented:
GET WELL SOON! WE NEED YOU BACK IN THE GAME!!!!
Steve
Common Cents
http://www.commoncts.blogspot.com
ps. Link Exchange??? (we already have you linked, lol)
Look-Out commented:
Prayers for you, Jim, and all best thoughts for a speedy recovery after successful surgery. We’ll miss you over the next few days…
COLO KID commented:
Word from a double knee replacement patient. Good Luck with the replacement. There are knee surgeons and there are knee surgeons, so I’m hoping you have a real knee surgeon. A knee replacement is neither quick nor easy, BUT ABSOLUTELY necessary for those who need one. Good advice from earlier letters; get out of the hospital as quickly as possible, get on the therapy as quickly as possible and stay on therapy as long as necessary(work that knee, don’t be afraid to take the pain pills). Eighteen months from now you will be enjoying the strong new knee and wondering where the pain went. No more marathons or high jumping—ever. KEEP YOUR WEIGHT DOWN—THE LONG TERM SUCCESS OF KNEE OR HIP SURGERY IS DEPENDENT ON BODY WEIGHT—LOW BODY WEIGHT.
dmacleo commented:
good luck.
need both of mine done sometime. kneecap ground top of joints off, military injury.
let us know how it goes please.
Eddie Baby commented:
How tall are your teammates? It looks like you are posing with kids.
Nice Deb commented:
Jim, good luck on your surgery – there will be a great disturbance in the force while you’re gone, so get well soon!
dba_vagabond_trader commented:
Best wishes, the recovery will be well worth it Jim. I know lots of people who have had excellent results with knee replacement.
SKay commented:
You will be in my prayers.
Rainmom commented:
ditto what nice deb (#31) said about the disturbance in the force…you will be missed.
feel better and come back soon, jim!
TeachX3 commented:
Lifting you up Jim… may our Father in heaven guide the doctors hands and give you the blessing of a perfectly accomplished surgery. May your recovery be quick and well worth all the pain and effort to achieve! God bless you, may you be made whole, in Jesus Name!
Blacque Jacques Shellacque commented:
Best wishes, Mr Hoft.
BuddyG commented:
Feel better, mate !
Sandy commented:
Jim Hoft — You take care of yourself honey. Your loyal fans will be right here waiting impatiently for your return. Bless you for the hard work you do.
Sard commented:
You will be sorely missed. Best wishes for a quick recovery.
EBL commented:
Good luck and speedy recovery. Get well soon. I hear the results are miraculous.
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