On a serious note....

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As some of you know I was dealing with knee problems while at Carlisle. I went to my surgeon this past Wed. and at that time my knee was X-rayed and an MRI was also done. This morning I had a follow up visit to find out the prognosis and to get recommendations. I have had 3 operations on the knee in the past and its to the point where the only thing left to do is to replace my knee, he also recomended a change in my career due to the physical nature of my job. I am 63 and no spring chicken so a change of career is out of the question so I am seriously considering retirement which will lower my mothly income quite a bit. There are many more things to take into consideration such as my wife's health and age but in the end I have come to the conclusion that we will have to move and by doing so I will have no garage and due to that the Monaco 500 will be sold. The funds just won't be available to fund extras let alone added insurance or storage fees.
To say that I am upset doesn't begin to scratch the surface of how I feel at this point. Many of you saw the car at Carlisle and know what it looks like and its condition. It made a trip of over 1100 miles with no problems and is probably one of the finest examples of the 68 Monaco 500 left. The odometer reads about 61,500 and I have the original California title that the car came with. I am asking $14,250.00 for the car and I feel that its worth every penny and every penny of that will be needed for what is to come in our future. You can fly in and drive it home, just about every major system on the car has been rebuilt or replaced. You won't be getting a car, you will be taking a dream.
 
Maybe a little odd to give some advice by a comparetively "young" guy, but I'd just let this settle at least for a little while before making final decisions.
 
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The "Golden Years" my ***. We wait this long to enjoy and then get screwed over. It just isn't right. Best of luck with your choice.
 
Maybe a little odd for to give some advice by a comparetively "young" guy, but I'd just let this settle at least for a little while before making final decisions.
Thoughtful advice. Your situation sucks. I've had family members who have had that replacement who were better than new after 6 months. Don't know your job or your specifics but would taking a medical leave of absence be an option before making your final decision?
 
That sucks large! Sorry to hear this Bob. I'm kinda with these guys though, have the surgery and see how you feel afterwards. You might find that you're better then new and can continue to work.
 
I agree with Matt.......although it is easy for me to say looking in from outside. I know of 3 people in the last 14 months who have had knee repl surgery and all are back to work! My neighbor had it and doesn't work, but she was 77 when she had it.

300rag: agreed, the golden years are usually nothing of that sort - that is why it is so good that we can enjoy some of our time doing what we love, like hanging out together @ a car show!
 
Where the problem comes into it is that the knees will only last so long based on type of work, activity and body size. I was told that if I continued in the work that I do I could be looking at a second replacement. I have dealt with this knee being bad since I was 16 and I have had enough. My workplace only offers short time disabiity, no long term.
 
Doctors tend to be over dramatic when it comes to your work. Don't be too hasty.

What do you do for a living?
 
Wow that sucks sorry to here that I said hello to you at carlisle we talked about the a/c line. I think you should see what happens with knee replacement then make decision about car. The old saying of one step at a time applies to everything best of luck.
 
I am a supervisor for a heat treating company in Rochester, NY. Our operator has to have both knees replaced in the fall and I will be covering for him but I don't think I can handle it with my knee being the way it is. If I have a problem with my knee during his time off the company is screwed and I am pretty sure I will be too.
 
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You're prematurely over reacting to your situation. Take each situation as they come along and deal with it as they occur. You're trying to outsmart what the future has already in store. 99 times out of a 100, we guess wrong.

Oh, did I mention my wife is supposed to be dead now and I'm supposed to be in a wheelchair?????

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I had a grandma get a knee replaced and she never got any better because her weight was such a problem(not the same grandma that now lives with us). There is a gentleman at my church who had a knee replacement and continues his job as a janitor without a problem.
 
Can't imagine what pain your are in with the bum knee or what the future holds, but I truly hope all will turn out for the best one way or the other for you.
 
I've been in heat treat plants and they are tough places to work so I understand. Concrete floors and the heat beats your body up.

Still... I'll bet you'll come through it better than you think. Yes, they might need to replace the knee eventually... but in how many years?? Give it some thought.
 
Sorry to here about your knee. My mother had hers done and she still has a bad time with it and that has been 10 years ago. I've had coworkers go out for the same thing and it seems to be a 50/50 chance they come back or not. My parents are in there late seventy's and the golden years tend to suck in my opinion. My mothers out of pocket prescriptions are over 600 a month. You can always buy another car it's not like there hard to find.
I would love to pick your car up someone just needs to pick up mine and I'd be there.
 
I've been in heat treat plants and they are tough places to work so I understand. Concrete floors and the heat beats your body up.

Still... I'll bet you'll come through it better than you think. Yes, they might need to replace the knee eventually... but in how many years?? Give it some thought.


They want to do it now, I have bone spurs on the joint that can't be removed.
 
Sorry to hear this Red. I sincerely hope it all works out for you and your wife. Sorry to hear you are going to sell your car, she's a beauty!
 
I've seen a mountain of injuries and experienced a few myself in my career. Knee replacements are so refined these days. Yes, it takes 6 months to FULLY recover and you'll be better than brand new. You'll be up and walking slowly in a couple of weeks and be able to go back to work in a month or so if you job is just walking around the job site. I wouldn't throw in the towel just yet.....talk to your doctor and he'll give a reasonable timeline on what and when to expect how your recovery and capabilities will progress.
 
My work place has no light duty which means I could be out for 6 months or more. It just sucks at this point and I don't want to get caught in a position where I have no back up plan.
 
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