harrys operation

[HarryBelafonte]

Hi all,just had me op today.Was not sure which knee they were going to do.
In the end they did my right knee,which was the original op set about 4 months ago,but after injuring my left knee, tearing the cruciate during the sunderland tournament,i asked if they could do the left.
In the end my consultant prefered to get the right knee sorted then do the left in the next few months..

After the op I spoke to the consultant and was told he had done a micro fracture procedure, this is a procedure invented by r steadman(the guy who does all the footballers) the procedure promotes new cartledge growth.Anyway sounds promising ,but the re hab is at least 16 weeks...

The first four weeks I am not allowed to put any weight on the leg,got to use crutches,fell over twice already (any tips)

The point being that about 8 weeks of work now, 16 weeks to get back to some sort of fitness..
Then my acl op on the left leg about 6 month re hab..

I will be off away from tt for 18 months:resent:

but hope fully as m ali said I shall return...:thumbsup:

Any advice on anything /// welcome

Cheers forum peoples of the earth....:covereyes:

[Annie]

Really sorry to hear you've further injured yourself Harry but pleased that the Doctors will be able to put you back together again. Hey I hope you're not having any enhancements done like the Six Million Dollar Man? :resent:

[Craig]

The first four weeks I am not allowed to put any weight on the leg,got to use crutches,fell over twice already (any tips)

Wrap yourself in cushions?:thtease:
Seriously, hope the recovery goes well.

[Boneman]

That's a rough go there Harry... Crutches are a royal pain most assuredly... not only to manage... but on the under arms as well.

I'm sure you're familiar with the regimen but if not... all sorts of salubrious joint supplements such as Evening Primrose Oil, Glucosamine Sulfate, MSM, Vit E... all that can be helpful. I've been taking that stuff for a long time... and believe me, I know if I run out of any and forget to take it... after about a week.

Meanwhile... follow Docs' orders and keep in mind... that sometimes (mayhap more here in the states) they will tell you... oh.... 18 months... 6 months... whatever seemingly exhorbitant amount of time recovery is... so that once you'ver recoverde in half that time... they can take credit for the "miracle".

Well.... allrighty that may sound a by cynical however it was once put forth by George Bernard Shaw that "The gift of accurate observation is often referred to as cynicysm by those who do not possess it."

Uhhh... or something like that.

Mend quickly and completely sir!

[The Windmill]

Harry, good luck with the recovery.....Are you aware that you need to provide temporary cover for your abscence from the Birtley line up next season, best get the cheque book out and get into the transfer market. Samsonov seems to be playing quite well at the momment....see if he's up for it ?

On another note, did you ask the surgeon if he did lipo suction ?....when you are recovered those chicken legs of yours could do with supporting less weight. If not I could help. I will be round with the drill and hoover soon.

[HarryBelafonte]

Cheers all,not to bothered about recovery time,as long as i can play again....
Yes im on a healthy eating plan also windy,at least looking not to put any weight on..ha ha..
typicall tho ,had me best season for years,but when you cant compete it makes you realise that its the game and taking part that counts..

knee feels not as painful as last op,its just a pain in the ass ,as larry would say not being able to put any weight on the leg..
oh well more tennis to watch on euro sport...sharapova 2 points away from losing in first round,won in the end..

Cheers mr belafonte....:thumbsup:

[DaveR]

We wish you well Dave and hope you recover quickly..............although not to quickly !

Seriously hope all goes well and you have a few years of play left in your old bones mate.

[Annie]

knee feels not as painful as last op,its just a pain in the ass

I'd check you still have your right kidney! I've heard about these mixups in hospital :resent:

[HarryBelafonte]

Hi,annie,yeah kidney is fine,its just my BRAIN thats missing...:blowup:

[Spongebob!]

Hi all,just had me op today.Was not sure which knee they were going to do.
In the end they did my right knee,which was the original op set about 4 months ago,but after injuring my left knee, tearing the cruciate during the sunderland tournament,i asked if they could do the left.
In the end my consultant prefered to get the right knee sorted then do the left in the next few months..

After the op I spoke to the consultant and was told he had done a micro fracture procedure, this is a procedure invented by r steadman(the guy who does all the footballers) the procedure promotes new cartledge growth.Anyway sounds promising ,but the re hab is at least 16 weeks...

The first four weeks I am not allowed to put any weight on the leg,got to use crutches,fell over twice already (any tips)

The point being that about 8 weeks of work now, 16 weeks to get back to some sort of fitness..
Then my acl op on the left leg about 6 month re hab..

I will be off away from tt for 18 months:resent:

but hope fully as m ali said I shall return...:thumbsup:

Any advice on anything /// welcome

Cheers forum peoples of the earth....:covereyes:

Aaaah bless little Godba....!!!

Steadman's surgery is reknowned throughout the world maaaaatey for its success but it is only as good as its rehabilitation - so MAKE sure you follow it to the letter or in the wise words of Captain Manirin...'you'll be dooooooooooooooooooooooooomed!!!'

Anyway, here's a quick poem to cheer you up...:

There was a young man called 'Goddy'
Who liked to tipple hot 'Toddy' (its nicer than Guiness!)
But then one day, in the month of May
Came a nurse with a nice fit 'Body'

'Bend over' she said, 'across this nice bed'
'And I shall go & get the surgeon'
'Don't worry' she said 'He's just been fed'
'And he's previously operated on Persson!!'

'Mind you' she said, 'He's no miracle worker'
'He won't be able to mend that belly'
'So...be careful' she said, 'Or it'll get bigger' she said
'If you do nothing else but watch telly'!!! (and Franky!)

So the morale of the story is - rest, exercise gently and you'll soon be on the road to recovery - take care maaaaaaatey!!!

Spongey!!! :thumbsup:

[HarryBelafonte]

thought the sympathy vote would get you back into circulation..

very good pike,

now get posting mr sponge.....hurra..
ps wor brians took up golf,mind the greenhoose...:faint:

[Annie]

Just for you Harry (and your waistline) I'm going to donate £1.50 through the site then DaveR can buy you a box of Bran and give it to you the next time you meet. :thumbsup:

[HarryBelafonte]

there was a young man called spongebob
who was not very good v a lob
but his backhand block was the best
even when he played in a vest
he would always beat thorpy for ten bob...

he always tries hard
and is funny as the bard
but his f/hands a disgrace,just like penmans face
while he keeps losing to his daughter called grace.

:woho::woho::woho:

[Annie]

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Here you go Harry, proof that a box of Bran is winging it's way to you! :fcb:

[HarryBelafonte]

why,thank you young annie,,very nice,
im a porridge man mesell like....
good for the cholestarol tha na s....:fcb:

[Annie]

Porridge? Isn't that what they build houses with in Bonnie Scotland? :resent:

[MK Chris]

Good luck Mr Belafonte.

As a sidenote, your username reminds me of the very first dialog in Only Fools and Horses:

Grandad: That Sidney Potter's a good actor, inne Rodney?
Rodney: Yeah, knockout Grandad.
Grandad: I mean, 'e was marvellous in 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'
Rodney: Sidney Potter?
Grandad: Yeah, you know 'im - always plays the black fella!
Rodney: It's Sidney Poitier!
Grandad: Sidney Potter.
Rodney: Look, it's Poitier.
Grandad: It's Potter.
Rodney: It's bloody Poitier, I'm telling you!
Grandad: And I'm telling you it's bloody Potter!
[Del walks in]
Del: Are you two at it again, are you?
Rodney: Del, how do you pronounce that fella's name on the telly? Sidney Poitier or Sidney Potter?
Del: Personally, I'd pronounce it Harry Belafonte but you two please yourselves!
Rodney: You daft old sod, it was Harry Belafonte all along!

[Annie]

Some telly is just classic. :thumbsup:

[MK Chris]

I can quote Fools till the cows come home and can probably tell you the name of the episode as well.. I'm a bit of an anorak.

[HarryBelafonte]

:dance3:the name came from playing snooker with fcbasin and jacko, me and my dad who is called harry,played on a weekly basis,matches of best of 35,obviously took a few months to sort out winners.
The arguments between fcb and jacko were legendary and thats when they were winning,any way the name belafonte came up and it just stuck. so everyone was mr belafonte but harry was harry belafonte..
I know its silly but..
We have a cat the cat is lexington belafonte the 3rd...

mad northerners....:bag:

[Annie]

:dance3:the name came from playing snooker with fcbasin and jacko, me and my dad who is called harry,played on a weekly basis,matches of best of 35,obviously took a few months to sort out winners.
The arguments between fcb and jacko were legendary and thats when they were winning,any way the name belafonte came up and it just stuck. so everyone was mr belafonte but harry was harry belafonte..
I know its silly but..
We have a cat the cat is lexington belafonte the 3rd...

mad northerners....:bag:

Well that clears things up! :faint:









:crazy:

[MK Chris]

mad northerners....:bag:
Haha you're all mad northerners to me (I don't think there's anyone farther south than me on here.)

[Annie]

Haha you're all mad northerners to me (I don't think there's anyone farther south than me on here.)

Southern madness springs to mind! :tomato:

The Midlands.............We're well balanced! :dance3:

[MK Chris]

Southern madness springs to mind! :tomato:
...and proud of it!

The Midlands.............We're well balanced! :dance3:
Brummy madness(!) :fcb:

[Annie]

[quote=MK Chris;5801Brummy madness(!) :fcb:[/quote]

Ow bin ya C ocka? :fcb:

[Mr Wilko]

All the best Harry hope you have a quick recovery, our county team wont be the same without you plus the northumberlands & durhams (saying nowt about sunderlands as i could loose to my daughter in that) will be a doddle!!!!!! ha ha ha

there was an old man with a baldy head
who told his missus he was staying in bed
when she gave him a bat
he said whats that

she said the one you used against wilko !!!!!

keep ya chin up Harry ya will still be quicker than Eddie round table, even on crutches.

Wilko :rocker::rocker::rocker:

[Spongebob!]

there was a young man called spongebob
who was not very good v a lob
but his backhand block was the best
even when he played in a vest
he would always beat thorpy for ten bob...

he always tries hard
and is funny as the bard
but his f/hands a disgrace,just like penmans face
while he keeps losing to his daughter called grace.

:woho::woho::woho:

Quality Harry!!! Aha - but you always have to allow your daughters to win otherwise you wouldn't be a quality Dad!!

Your Brian! - yeah he was saying the other week that he'd started playing golf with your Gordon - he says its brilliant and its a good laugh too!

Once I get the next 2 or 3 weeks out of the way with work (its been crazy for the last couple of months) I might have a round with them...and then a little sneaky pint or two on the 19th hole - oooooh YES!!!

Knee? - are you off work then too (full pay I hope!) - plenty of Trisha, Jeremy Kyle etc - right up your street maaaaatey.

Spongey! :thumbsup:

[Spongebob!]

:thumbsup::dance3:the name came from playing snooker with fcbasin and jacko, me and my dad who is called harry,played on a weekly basis,matches of best of 35,obviously took a few months to sort out winners.
The arguments between fcb and jacko were legendary and thats when they were winning,any way the name belafonte came up and it just stuck. so everyone was mr belafonte but harry was harry belafonte..
I know its silly but..
We have a cat the cat is lexington belafonte the 3rd...

mad northerners....:bag:

Well....my name came from my daughter Grace's favourite TV programme - Spongebob Squarepants! She also had 4 goldfish named after some of the charactors - Spongebob / Squarepants / Mr Crabs / Squidward. I say had because one by one they've died - solong Squidward....off to the sea via the toilet flush!!!

Then...on the strength of that I chose my name knowing that it was connected with Grace and also double meaning in relation to table tennis (sponges) and of course the famous Bobby Thompson...'is that bob!!!'

I thank you - Spongey! :thumbsup:

[Annie]

:thumbsup:

Well....my name came from my daughter Grace's favourite TV programme - Spongebob Squarepants! She also had 4 goldfish named after some of the charactors - Spongebob / Squarepants / Mr Crabs / Squidward. I say had because one by one they've died - solong Squidward....off to the sea via the toilet flush!!!

Then...on the strength of that I chose my name knowing that it was connected with Grace and also double meaning in relation to table tennis (sponges) and of course the famous Bobby Thompson...'is that bob!!!'

I thank you - Spongey! :thumbsup:

And here's me thinking it was because you wore square pants!

Hey Gracie look.........your Dad's a Cool Dude!

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/hungarianwonderwoman/TTT/spongehair.jpg

[HarryBelafonte]

Oh no mr sponge,cant stand those tricia and kyle rubbish we can fix it types.,should all be locked up...mind you like a bit of to buy or not to buy...ha ha..
some good sport comin now also,french open wimbledon euro football,
ah,get the beers in :fcb:

[Spongebob!]

Oh no mr sponge,cant stand those tricia and kyle rubbish we can fix it types.,should all be locked up...mind you like a bit of to buy or not to buy...ha ha..
some good sport comin now also,french open wimbledon euro football,
ah,get the beers in :fcb:

Quality - they are wuuuuuuuubish (as Barry C would say!) like!!

Lord...all that sport - I fear the worst - we'll have to lift you out the house with the help of a crane!!!

'left.....forward....hold....right a little....engage!!!' :thumbsup:

[Jim The Greek]

Get well soon brother, i only found out the other day. And dont forget if some people make a comeback after 20years + few months is nothing enjoy your relaxation..... see you soon.

[Boneman]

Get well soon brother, i only found out the other day. And dont forget if some people make a comeback after 20years + few months is nothing enjoy your relaxation..... see you soon.

LOL... "Harry" and myself are both having a dubious time pursuant to returning to the sport. 25 years for myself and my feet are protesting madly.

I've found some solutions that help... but best at this juncture to take a break... as it were... I'm off to pursue another of my passions in the Adirondack Mountains.

http://www.tourexpo.com

What's nice is the vibrations in the floorboards and footpegs do tend to soothe the feet.

So maybe that's an alternative "Harry".... get yerself a fine motorbike... I oft yearn for my olde 1950 AJS... alas, I'll have to settle for the Drifter once again.

Might I submit the following for myself... and "Harry" 'cross the pond...

"I'll be back!" - Ahhhhnold :thtease:

[Hovis Bread Eater]

get a wheelchair

[HarryBelafonte]

Hi larry,tour expo looks amazing,went on the back of me cousins hired harley on a fantastic trip to oak creek canyon in sedona arizona...
dont ride mesell but would love to learn,problem in britain is cost..to pass,to buy .to run etc...

have a trip harry b:rocker:

[Mr Wilko]

hey harry no comment on my poem it took me hours to think that up just like when serving at 0-0 in first game as you say!!!! thing is it still gets you every time !!! ha ha ha

enjoy the rest HARRY

[HarryBelafonte]

Ha ha,not the best poem in the world,see your new sponsor is schildkrot,
their logo is a tortoise..ah ha ha ha...:fcb:

[Boneman]

BACK... from Americade and can't type worth anything....

It was awesome as expected. Weather was fickle.... low 40's when we arrived.. 95 when we departed today.

GAH

Meanwhile... hopefully "Harry" conitues to mend. My feet are still killing me....

Now... as to all this poetry.... I do appreciate... so... here's an example of what I like to call.... "Sesquipedalian" Haiku...

Not directed at anyone here... just an example.


Vituperate him
The vacuous reprobate
pusillanimous


That... from a card carrying member of the "We Aint Right Bunch".

Cheers!

[Annie]

Vituperate him
The vacuous reprobate
pusillanimous


I there an English version of this? :resent:

[HarryBelafonte]

what on earth?

Vituperate him
The vacuous reprobate
pusillanimous


That... from a card carrying member of the "We Aint Right Bunch".

Cheers![/quote]
I see the surgeon on wed,for results of knee op.
Doin me head in,cant do anything,have to use crutches all the time.
Sharon feels like cinderella looking after me,ha ha.
watching a lot of sport at the min,shame no tt on..
larry,see there opening a harly d museum soon.
all the best mr bela of the fonts....:covereyes:

[Annie]

see there opening a harly d museum soon.


It's an outrage too! Look at the latest design for women riders................

http://www.tabletennistalk.co.uk/forum/table/ladyharley.jpg

Have you had a hand in this Harry?

[Boneman]

That's not a Harley.... if it were... the dirtbag would be ON TOP.

(No offence to any HD Riders... it's an oooolde joke after all, aye?)

[Medicine Man]

dear Mr. Bellafountain,
Before qualifying to play for Austria, Ding Yi underwent major knee operations [cartridges removed].
So, before this he was about 6 feet 2 inches.... Was able to eyeball Kalinic.
Have you measured yourself [height i am meaning] since operation?

An old Norse remedy is to be mixing 2 glasses of red wine into large bowl of morning porridge [per day].

[Annie]

An old Norse remedy is to be mixing 2 glasses of red wine into large bowl of morning porridge [per day].


Sounds good to me but with Bran of course! :thumbsup:

[Nunney]

An old Norse remedy is to be mixing 2 glasses of red wine into large bowl of morning porridge [per day].

getting red wine and oats daily..........i'm on the move LOL

[MK Chris]

Would rosé wine (or Red Stripe or Stella) and treacle sponge do the same trick?

[Annie]

treacle sponge!

:Ahhh: Chris remember..................A moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips!

[MK Chris]

Ah, but I do enough exercise to burn it off...