2gypsies Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, GlennWest said: Need some relief right now. Those of you that had the surgery did Medicare cover cost? Medicare and my Supplement covered everything. No copays; not a one bill. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 That is good to know. Thanks Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Kneecap poped out of place going to car in parking lot. It came back on its own. It is sore now. Never had that happen before Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Job over. Resting now. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 8 hours ago, GlennWest said: Resting now. How long until you retire? I just accepted a part-time job and received the first paycheck that I've gotten in 20 years! Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) I intended to work till 66 1/4. That way can work part time if I want to. That is this coming spring. I have already addressed this with my employer. They have a fabshop that we work in. I am one of the better welders. I can work on there and it is low impact on my knees. Make my $32,000 and go back following year. Just not installing it Edited October 29, 2022 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnwrkr Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 I've had both knees replaced on Medicare with an AARP Plan N supplement in North Texas. Medicare covered almost all the costs, one at a hospital and one at a surgery center. My co pay was less than $500 ea as I remember. As others have said, do the PT even though it hurts like hell. Pain meds make it easier. Only 2 weeks of pain to be pain free for the rest of your life. Pretty good deal. Quote Travel More... Money returns, Time doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Arnwrkr said: I've had both knees replaced on Medicare with an AARP Plan N supplement in North Texas. Medicare covered almost all the costs, one at a hospital and one at a surgery center. My co pay was less than $500 ea as I remember. As others have said, do the PT even though it hurts like hell. Pain meds make it easier. Only 2 weeks of pain to be pain free for the rest of your life. Pretty good deal. Did you have the 3d imaging procedure? Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/28/2022 at 3:55 PM, GlennWest said: Kneecap poped out of place going to car in parking lot. It came back on its own. It is sore now. Never had that happen before That happened to our daughter her first day of senior high school but Dave had to push it back into place. She got a brace and crutches until it healed. It has never happened again. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, sandsys said: That happened to our daughter her first day of senior high school but Dave had to push it back into place. She got a brace and crutches until it healed. It has never happened again. Linda Mine went right back in by itself. It felt like my entire knee came out of joint but know that didn't happen. I have stayed inside taking it easy ever since. Called work and got an ROF. They were very supportive. I am going ti venture out today and go to grocery store. See how I do. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnwrkr Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 GlennWest I did not. I actually only had the insides done. Doc said the outside of the knees would last another 25 years, I replied that I probably wouldn't need them more than 25 more years. I have a 4 in scar on both knees. It's like being 50 again. Quote Travel More... Money returns, Time doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, Arnwrkr said: GlennWest I did not. I actually only had the insides done. Doc said the outside of the knees would last another 25 years, I replied that I probably wouldn't need them more than 25 more years. I have a 4 in scar on both knees. It's like being 50 again. Hmmm... I've never heard of having "insides" or "outsides" of knees done. What, exactly, do you mean by that? Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, 2gypsies said: Hmmm... I've never heard of having "insides" or "outsides" of knees done. What, exactly, do you mean by that? Our daughter's problem was with her ligaments. The doctor told her she was a loose woman. Arnworker might be saying he had his ligaments tightened rather than having knee replacements due to arthritis. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnwrkr Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 11 hours ago, 2gypsies said: Hmmm... I've never heard of having "insides" or "outsides" of knees done. What, exactly, do you mean by that? These are not my knees but it's the same thing Quote Travel More... Money returns, Time doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 ARNWRKR: Thank you. I found this description: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/unicompartmental-knee-replacement/ Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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