tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post7862086575494052231..comments2024-03-28T01:20:48.843-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: Camped Out...Michael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-59278819492152328562011-09-20T00:16:02.365-06:002011-09-20T00:16:02.365-06:00Michael, its funny you should mention this. I got ...Michael, its funny you should mention this. I got a hyperextended left knee combined with arthritis which makes for a fascinating combination of pain and misery. Im hoping to have insurance in another month and if I hold out till then through the pain I can get through this agony once and for all. Know what else would be great? A lot of us are limping around in agony from car wrecks and such, andLawrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-26654932899567799522011-09-19T16:16:16.488-06:002011-09-19T16:16:16.488-06:00I saw a picture of Maggie Reese with a brace on at...I saw a picture of Maggie Reese with a brace on at the USPSA shoot. Said she put off surgery to compete in three different events.<br /><br />One tough girl.<br /><br />GerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-63284503033993935592011-09-19T11:39:11.732-06:002011-09-19T11:39:11.732-06:00Of course I can't know the condition of your k...Of course I can't know the condition of your knees but.... several years ago I was sure I was headed for eventual replacement, then along came the simvist shots. They have done well for me, lasting a year or more for each series. that beats the hell out of letting a surgeon get to you.<br /><br />Good luckDale Pattersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-58156623371307577312011-09-19T10:44:36.295-06:002011-09-19T10:44:36.295-06:00Michael,
Git er dun! I had mine smashed in a mot...Michael,<br /><br />Git er dun! I had mine smashed in a motorcycle accident at 51. Lucky to keep the leg. Only had about 60 degrees, declining to 40 over the years, of bend. Problem was at the time of the accident 1 out of 3 injuries as tramatic as mine lost their leg when a replacement was tried due to infection. That has changed in the past 13 years. Medicine and replacements have grown Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-48949483271067279372011-09-19T06:42:50.648-06:002011-09-19T06:42:50.648-06:00Good luck Michael I tore Meniscus while backing up...Good luck Michael I tore Meniscus while backing up from a threat target. Finished the drill and that was it until surgery. Been there, done that, and I feel for you.<br /><br />PS recovery takes longer the older (maybe more experienced would be a better term) you getStevePnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-29201524056506139082011-09-18T21:10:30.478-06:002011-09-18T21:10:30.478-06:00ol' Hop Along Bane's knee was hobbling him...ol' Hop Along Bane's knee was hobbling him big time on Saturday. But, he cowboy'd on up and kept on keepin on. The smart thing would have been to take a seat when not shooting, but he spotted, ran the timer, ran guns, and did just as many posse chores as anyone else.<br /><br />MB, great shooting with you and your lovely sweetie as always. I hope your knee cooperates enough that you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-28466594559036092262011-09-18T17:36:31.624-06:002011-09-18T17:36:31.624-06:00Feels stupid of me to say this with my knee up in ...Feels stupid of me to say this with my knee up in the air...LOL...but I've done stupid before!!!<br /><br />mbMichael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-2722114176996105192011-09-18T17:32:38.154-06:002011-09-18T17:32:38.154-06:00I hate auto spell...need to be in shape for th nex...I hate auto spell...need to be in shape for th next level in cowboy..and I want to o Jon Weiler's race in 2012...<br /><br />mbMichael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-77301442410173480352011-09-18T17:31:15.767-06:002011-09-18T17:31:15.767-06:00Have been focusing on losing weight and more exerc...Have been focusing on losing weight and more exercise for a month...I will press on regardless! Seriously, am very pleased with my last season in cowboy,band I need to be in better saoe for the next level...<br /><br />Jon Weiler's match really inspired me! What would you guys think if DRTV/Shooting Gallery sponsored a 2-person team next year made up of DRTV Forum members???? Hopefully, I'Michael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-50012263787521121832011-09-18T16:32:48.661-06:002011-09-18T16:32:48.661-06:00what i forgot to add is that i travel alot and can...what i forgot to add is that i travel alot and can do this, with dicipline, even in the deep south eating lunch atbsmall town southern cooking buffets... lost a pound last week in north georgia...DamDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416171095469427375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-33040510901478003082011-09-18T16:29:48.325-06:002011-09-18T16:29:48.325-06:00I was starting to have a knee problem, and the doc...I was starting to have a knee problem, and the doc said to loose weight (topped out at 205, and about 5-10 high... .. i am doing weight watchers on line for men, and have lost 26 pounds in about 15 weeks.. it is amazing... i am much more flexible, have lots of energy, and feeling about 15 years younger (real age 57) ... and the knee? what knee?... it worked like a charrm, and also reduced bpDamDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416171095469427375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-87131321065190076142011-09-18T15:08:40.411-06:002011-09-18T15:08:40.411-06:00Ahh yes, the old "How long will I have to pay...Ahh yes, the old "How long will I have to pay for this with ice packs?" routine. <br /><br />Losing weight helps knees but if you are bone on bone, it's a given the knee has to go away. <br /><br /><i>Ditto for my good friend gunsmith Dick Heinie, who told me a couple of weeks ago that he was sorry he'd waited.</i><br /><br />I'm tellin' ya, <b>you will kick your own asskmitch200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-36447684872838153582011-09-18T14:55:31.467-06:002011-09-18T14:55:31.467-06:00My have trouble with my knees too. I know how you...My have trouble with my knees too. I know how you feel bro.gunman42782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-57590753564690268632011-09-18T14:29:28.874-06:002011-09-18T14:29:28.874-06:00MB if you do go for the bionic knee, make sure you...MB if you do go for the bionic knee, make sure you check out the hospital and surgeon for infection rates. Anytime you open up the body you run the risk (not insignificant I warn ya) of a staph infection. This is not trivial and can really ruin your life. I know from family that it can be touch and go with respect to the old dirt nap.nj_larrynoreply@blogger.com