well the new knee was installed this last Monday. thought the day would never come. the last 10 yrs has been rough. the long hiking days along rivers was no longer a plan. even days plunking became a painful experience!

this knee replacement required the removal of 3 screws and 2 pins. the pain from the hardware over the years has taken a toll on me. I knew the effects would be felt.



I asked the doc if I could have some pics taken during operation? he said sure why not. well there was some sweet graphic pics taken.






a fair warning to the liberal squimish types...... from here on out it gets very graphic .




pics are in order.



crack a beer and enjoy.





















apple core being removed.

















I was also given the hardware






hopefully I will have a speedy recovery.