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05-17-2011 10:55 PM #1
Knee Replacement
Hi;
Anyone here under the age of 65 had a knee replacement done? Looking for some encouragement that it will allow me to continue to play 18. Its my left knee and I am a R/H golfer, hopefully I will still be able to pivot on it for follow through.
I will going in the fall sometime.
Thanks in advance.
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05-18-2011 07:46 AM #2
Indio had some work done a few years back...wait you said under 65? Pretty sure he's closer to 80!
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05-18-2011 02:36 PM #3
I had both knees done at the same time. I was 62 at the time. Was back on the tee on the 8th week following surgery. Mind you it was not pretty at first but within a couple of weeks things were not that bad. Had to cart it for a couple of months till the ligaments etc all healed but now after a third has been done I walk 18 all the time and play better than before any surgery. My advice is go for it. Things can not be worse than playing on a bad knee.
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05-18-2011 05:32 PM #4
I had my left knee replaced at 31, 36 and again at 39 plus many numerous other operations on the left knee. Currently 44 and been playing 3 rounds of 9 holes walking since I was 40!
When I play 18 I take a power cart; this allows me to enjoy the game.
I spent the first year after the third knee working on technique (less transfer) bought clubs with graphite shafts and swung easier!!! Best part game has improved greatly and I am flirting with breaking 80 in 18 (not 9 LOL). I have lost about 20 yards on a drive but better technique and I stay on the fairway.
I work as a counsellor and have helped people with disabilities get back going; need some encouragement shoot me a an email tdelong1@cogeco.ca and we can even get together and shoot around.
Love watching people keep on living
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05-18-2011 06:39 PM #5
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05-18-2011 09:18 PM #6
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05-20-2011 12:41 PM #7
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Hi there, I have had my left knee done first time in 2005 then had to be re-done in 2008, I had not golfed for over 10 yrs, but after my 2nd surgery, I first tried driving range, felt ok and now have been back golfing for about 2 yrs now, I am currently 48. although i cant walk the course, i do use a cart but enjoy it better that way. I have not had any issue at all. Although i am a below average player always have been, I do just enjoy going out and having fun.
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