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Forum: Archive through February 21, 2007 01-17-2007, 9:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 637
Posted By blitzpb
Last time we went there was before the water...

Last time we went there was before the water level draw down. As I understand it now, you cant circle the island but must stay between the island and the dam. Is it still a viable wakeboarding...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 10-12-2005, 1:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
I have been surfing a few times since my injury...

I have been surfing a few times since my injury and I could really tell that I was favoring my good left leg (happens to be my back leg while surfing). Even though I could put pressure and movement...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 10-12-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
By the way, <BR> <BR>I decided, with the strong...

By the way, <BR> <BR>I decided, with the strong recommendation from my surgeon to go with the cadaver Achilles tendon. I am 6'2" 218 and the surgeon receommended the Achilles because of its size and...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 10-11-2005, 1:16 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
Well, I had my surgery on Oct 6th. So far the...

Well, I had my surgery on Oct 6th. So far the rumors are true, the first week is indeed sucking! The night I got back I had so much drainage from the knee that it soaked right through all the...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 10-07-2005, 2:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,388
Posted By blitzpb
Glad to hear that you are doing well Jessica! I...

Glad to hear that you are doing well Jessica! I had my surgery yesterday (I was dischaged at 5:30pm). The surgeon had to do some extra work (menisucs tear) and so the surgery took a little longer...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 09-23-2005, 2:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
Wow! There are quite a few people here with...

Wow! There are quite a few people here with recent knee injuries. We should have found one dr and gotten a group rate or something! <BR> <BR>I scheduled my surgery for Oct 6th so I am using...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 09-16-2005, 6:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
When I tore my ACL my MCL and meniscus went with...

When I tore my ACL my MCL and meniscus went with it. Fortunately for me, my MCL seems to be healing quite well. I injured my knee in May and my doctor / surgeon kept having me come back so he could...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 09-15-2005, 12:35 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
So, let me ask this. When I tore it on the lake...

So, let me ask this. When I tore it on the lake it was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. Now, while I didnt squeal and scream like a little girl, I was doing a lot of yelling, shouting,...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 09-14-2005, 9:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
Ok, now I am thoroughly confused! Out of the 17...

Ok, now I am thoroughly confused! Out of the 17 responses it is virtually split in 3 between the patella, hamstring and cadaver! <BR> <BR>
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 09-14-2005, 2:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
From the little reading that I have done today it...

From the little reading that I have done today it seems that the patella is a good choice provided that I am not a tile layer or something. The percentage of complaints from knee pain involving the...
Forum: Archive through October 30, 2005 09-14-2005, 9:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,905
Posted By blitzpb
Back in May I tore my MCL and ACL while...

Back in May I tore my MCL and ACL while wakeboarding Lake Mead. In 3 weeks I go in for surgery on my ACL. I have a question regarding grafts and recovery. My Dr gave me 3 options, Patella tendon...
Forum: Archive through July 21, 2005 07-08-2005, 7:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By blitzpb
The FM modulator will work ok but the sound isnt...

The FM modulator will work ok but the sound isnt great. We tried it once on my buddies LSV and with the volume up it was a bit static-ee. Sounds like your best bet is going through the back of the...
Forum: Archive through July 21, 2005 07-08-2005, 7:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,785
Posted By blitzpb
Great pics! Its pretty awesome to see how far...

Great pics! Its pretty awesome to see how far this sport really goes. It seems there is almost no country that isnt represented! Is that a private lake, it seemed you guys were the only boat there.
Forum: Archive through July 21, 2005 07-05-2005, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By blitzpb
My wife is actually pushing me to look into...

My wife is actually pushing me to look into moving to the Salem area (I am in Anaheim CA now) nice to see that there are some riders up there. I can check one of the requirements off my list. ...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 06-10-2005, 2:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,274
Posted By blitzpb
I think the images may be a little old. I dont...

I think the images may be a little old. I dont know how old though. I checked my neighborhood (where there is a lot of construction. The picures seem to be at least a few months out of date. So,...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 06-06-2005, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 932
Posted By blitzpb
I just got back from a houseboat trip to Lake...

I just got back from a houseboat trip to Lake Mead. There were 15 of us and we were all virgins. We had the food organized by day and by responsibility. Breakfasts were just cereals and danishes,...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 06-03-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By blitzpb
I just had my first meeting with the surgeon. I...

I just had my first meeting with the surgeon. I go back in next week one more time to get a pre-op PT regimen to strengthen up the leg and knee. Apparantly I completely tore the ACL but I have...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 06-01-2005, 4:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By blitzpb
Marty! Thanks for that awesome article that you...

Marty! Thanks for that awesome article that you wrote. It gives me great hope going into my consultation tomorrow that I will pull through this with some hard work and patience. Thanks again, a...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 06-01-2005, 1:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,373
Posted By blitzpb
I have the Jet Pilot Baller as well. Im 205 and...

I have the Jet Pilot Baller as well. Im 205 and I love my vest. Keeps me afloat enough, but definitely not as much as my old Jobe did. Its alot more comfortable too.
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 06-01-2005, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 691
Posted By blitzpb
I posted a few weeks ago about a crash I had on...

I posted a few weeks ago about a crash I had on my first trip out this season. Apparantly, that crash led to a torn ACL and MCL so I have an appt with the surgeon tomorrow to talk about the MRI...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 05-23-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,747
Posted By blitzpb
Freeballin! Anything else just chafes! Not only...

Freeballin! Anything else just chafes! Not only that but its one less thing to wash when your done.
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 05-17-2005, 8:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By blitzpb
There is some minor swelling on the inside of my...

There is some minor swelling on the inside of my knee. There is a little pain behind the knee when I extend my leg fully. It actually feels more stiff than painful with a bit of "bruise" feel in my...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 05-16-2005, 4:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By blitzpb
Well, that would seem to explain why its really...

Well, that would seem to explain why its really hard for me to clear the wake ever. I think I am pulled the slowest on the boat. Everyone else is up to maybe 22. How would speeding up the boat...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 05-16-2005, 4:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By blitzpb
The boat is a Malibu 23 LSV with the wedge down...

The boat is a Malibu 23 LSV with the wedge down and midship ballasts filled. I was being pulled with the perfect pass at 18 (about 20 mph) and the rope set at 70'. Im a new wakeboarder and have...
Forum: Archive through June 19, 2005 05-16-2005, 3:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,197
Posted By blitzpb
Well, my friends and I just got back from our...

Well, my friends and I just got back from our first Lake Mead trip of 05. 15 minutes into my first session of the day (8:30am) I cased the wake which of course made the board and my lower leg stop...
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