ACL, MCL, PCL Reconstruction 2/9

**mc_roon** · 02-08-2009, 01:02 PM

I go in bright and early tomorrow morning for this fun experience. combination of auto/allo cause i dont have enought tendons to spare. Doc says this is one of the longest knee surgeries he ever does and to expect 4+ hours in the OR. good news is that after this i am able to heal and recover from all of my other injuries without any more time under the knife. really looking forward to that.

**finbar** · 02-08-2009, 01:27 PM

Good luck with your procedure...and stock up on ice !

**drmark** · 02-08-2009, 02:08 PM

Most folks who have that surgery end up with several subsequent procedures for stiffness.

My family and I will include you in our prayers.

**Moss-Back** · 02-08-2009, 05:34 PM

Vibes, MCRoon.

Be strong and heal well.

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**DanKo** · 02-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Word dude.

Take that rehab seriously and you will be skiing in no time. I was never in better shape than 6 months post-surgery for my ACL.

Good luck.

**montanaskier** · 02-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by drmark

Most folks who have that surgery end up with several subsequent procedures for stiffness.

My family and I will include you in our prayers.

Probably not what dude wants to hear prior to his surgery. "Most People" could mean that 49% don't have to have anything done.

How bout just a vibes and the prayers part.

Good Luck Roon, you'll do fine mang!

**crons** · 02-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

Probably not what dude wants to hear prior to his surgery. "Most People" could mean that 49% don't have to have anything done.

How bout just a vibes and the prayers part.

Good Luck Roon, you'll do fine mang!

No doubt! Last thing anybody wants to hear before going under the knife is this sort of thing!

The Good Doctor has such a way with words...

**SLSki** · 02-09-2009, 03:32 PM

Good luck! Always be positive and you will recover so much faster. It's nice to get all that done and be confident upon returning to the sport.

**Woodlandclown** · 02-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

Probably not what dude wants to hear prior to his surgery. "Most People" could mean that 49% don't have to have anything done.

How bout just a vibes and the prayers part.

Good Luck Roon, you'll do fine mang!

Spend enough time in here and you know to ignore Dr. Mark. That comment is a typical one for him. And I highly doubt he dispenses those types of comments and then runs home and asks his family to pray for someone on the internet he doesnt know and obviously doesnt really care about.

**montanaskier** · 02-09-2009, 05:01 PM

^^^ I already kinda got that feeling with all the .....other Docs are hacks...my way is the best way...blahblahblah.

Again...Vibes to Roon!

**drmark** · 02-09-2009, 05:55 PM

I just don't post touchy feely stuff. Perhaps is if were an accountant or a car salemen, I could post like that. But 30 years in the medical trenches, have tainted my optimism.

People have their Mothers and their friends, actual and virtual, for touching and feeling.

I pass information from the peer reviewed medical literature into layman's terms.

This is not a pretty business and most cases don't go smooth as silk.

Mountainskier, your recent posts prove the point.

**crons** · 02-09-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by drmark

I just don't post touchy feely stuff. Perhaps is if were an accountant or a car salemen, I could post like that. But 30 years in the medical trenches, have tainted my optimism.

People have their Mothers and their friends, actual and virtual, for touching and feeling.

I pass information from the peer reviewed medical literature into layman's terms.

This is not a pretty business and most cases don't go smooth as silk.

Mountainskier, your recent posts prove the point.

...blahblahblah....

point is, your original post carried zero worth. zero. the original poster was really just looking for some positivity the night before a pretty serious operation. that's all.

so posting something indicating they'd probably be headed back to the operating table in the future was....useless. carried no worth.

sometimes the "touchy feely stuff" is really all that people are looking for. but thirty years trenching your taint has apparently made you oblivious of that....

**mc_roon** · 02-09-2009, 09:38 PM

thanks for all the vibes.

surgery went well. im in the hospital for the night and get to go home tomorrow morning. drugged up pretty well and just hanging out.

if i have to get an additional surgery to relieve stiffness so be it, but right now im just glad the surgery is finished.

**beaterdit** · 02-09-2009, 09:49 PM

Is your Doc Pat Greiss?

He had a big case this morning that ran over and bumped me back fucker!

Glad to hear and well, it's a long road but you'll be back.

**mc_roon** · 02-09-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by beaterdit

Is your Doc Pat Greiss?

He had a big case this morning that ran over and bumped me back fucker!

Glad to hear and well, it's a long road but you'll be back.

hahahaha, yep, that was me. surgery took a little over 5 hours, but he is extremely happy with his work so im not complaining.

were you getting something done on your knee, or just working?

**montanaskier** · 02-09-2009, 10:18 PM

glad you are doing well. We need to have a mags that blew out their knee party and ski off next season.

**beaterdit** · 02-09-2009, 10:22 PM

Holy shit man, that's long.

I overheard something about "the avalanche guy" but they wouldn't tell me anything else due to HIPPA and then they wheeled me in for mine.

I've been out for a couple weeks with a meniscus tear. He went in and trimmed it off today, mine went well too. (and I'm pretty buzzed right now)

Glad to hear things are looking good for you man, your knee was wrecked. Pat Greiss is THE MAN, I love his work!

Good luck man!

**peterslovo** · 02-10-2009, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by mc_roon

thanks for all the vibes.

surgery went well. im in the hospital for the night and get to go home tomorrow morning. drugged up pretty well and just hanging out.

if i have to get an additional surgery to relieve stiffness so be it, but right now im just glad the surgery is finished.

Congrats mc_roon, and healing vibes! ++

**Moss-Back** · 02-10-2009, 10:30 AM

Happy to hear all went well, Roon.

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**mc_roon** · 02-10-2009, 03:14 PM

back at home. everything(ACL, MCL, PCL) was replaced. since some of my hammy tendons from my left leg were taken as well, moving around is pretty much impossible. Doc says im looking at around 3 weeks of immobility for my right leg. this is going to be a ton of fun.

**montanaskier** · 02-10-2009, 03:39 PM

dude, you got this...you are a ripper on TGR for gods sake. Sack up and start doing 500lb squats tonight, you'll be fine!

Seriously, take it easy...watch bad TV, enjoy people helping you and let your body heal. That is alot of stuff on your body. Take care mang, we will all be back in no time.

OH yeah....stool softener....all I'm gonna say.

**Moss-Back** · 02-10-2009, 04:02 PM

^^^^^

2nd'ed.
And plum juice / prune juice.

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**Vinman** · 02-10-2009, 04:04 PM

good to hear it McR. rest up and get on to the healing.

**mc_roon** · 02-11-2009, 08:40 PM

/blog

so today sucked. still hurt like a motherfucker with a cocktail of oxy, lortabs, and some kind of nerve dampener in my system. mainly concentrated on lying as still as possible trying not to move my leg at all. stairs are impossible. i knew it was going to be bad, but this blows.

/end blog

**montanaskier** · 02-11-2009, 08:52 PM

stay tough dude......you're gonna slay this bitch. Positive vibes from Vail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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