Stumbled on this video this morning. I’m having this operation tomorrow morning due to something called Kienbock’s disease. I’m not getting blood flow to my lunate bone, and now it appears fractured in the scans bc I’ve waited too long. Nervous as hell but I need to move on with my life. I’m active with golf and work I’m a machinist so pretty hands on guy. I’ve heard down the road possibly full wrist fusion is possible but this is where I’m at now. Trying to stay positive and I know I have a long road to recovery. Thankfully my job will allow me to take off from work 6-8 weeks if needed. I’m thinking of making a video myself for those that will have to go through this or something similar. Lack of info out there so would like to help whoever I can.

I'm impressed. I had my first one done 11/19/24 and the second one is scheduled for 2/28/25. I'm motivated to play more tennis, so without surgery I was limited to an hour or so. I'm already feeling better on my replaced knee, especially downhill with much less fatigue. Would love to do more hiking as well. You are doing what all surgery patience should do. Work those legs!

Where's the trail head 😊

Great video thx can't wait to go there

Hola llevo 3 meses despues de la cirugía y llevo fisioterapia pero como que brincara , alguien mas le paso

Is the Pine at the end of 3rd ave hillcrest canyon overlooking mission valley and the ocean, a torrey pine? Its a single pine tree thats been there for decades.

We had a very large cat investigating us at night the last couple times camping nearby

My first solo backpacking trip, 3 nights 4 days l carried a small cast iron frying pan. Funny stuff.

so nice to have this nearby 😀

How close is that to the train station?

Nice to see the river flowing. Did you see any trout? Cheers!

Nice hike. I think you need to announce what beer you're drinking for those of us who like beer.

Glad u made it up hill😂

Thanks bro, really helpful, I'm about 10 wks in post op so really encouraging to see where it can go. ROMnis already similar to yours but painful. Shame it's my right wrist and I'm a right handed chef! I brokey 30 yes back in a car wreck, 47 now so fingers crossed. Thanks again 🙏🏼

I have my knee replacement 2days from now on nov 28th - then booked to fly from Uk to India on jan 21st (so need to sort my physio !!)

Very encouraging. Please keep posting. Take good care. From India

Nice little Sierra trip. Thanks. Enjoyed your work once again. Take care.

3 weeks ago I was at wrights lake and it got down to 28F at night

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. 😊

Beautiful hike! Yes just a little bit of anxiety post-election. Might be our last election! 😢

Hi I had my knee replacement for the period of 2 years with good recovery. Could you show some exercises please

One week to go for me. Kinda nervous

how many years does the implant last and then what happens

i am out 3 months now and i think I am progressing well. How long did you have to do the flexion exercises? I gain ground right after I do them, but the progress disappears 4-5 hours later. Is this typical? thanks.

you got your life back - that's the name of the game - so happy the knees are working out 🥾🥾

For some people it goes great and they can run marathons but for others it goes badly and they can hardly walk, l wonder why it goes well for some and bad for others, does it come down to the quality of the surgeon

Nice to hear your knees are doing so well. Keep hiking!

Great video! I watched all your knee replacement surgery videos because I was also getting it done. Very helpful so thanks. I stuck around & subscribed because your hiking videos are fun to watch & informative. I can tell you’ve also lost a few lbs…can I ask is that from hiking, diet, or both? Wishing you good health, & Happy trails from New Jersey 😊

It's amazing what modern medicine can do now.

Great recovery. Getting one's life back is the goal. Weather is cooling here, so I'll be hiking again.

Beautiful hike! Glad that things have worked out for you following your second knee replacement. In less than two months, I'll turn 71. Still have the original knees and going strong hiking and backpacking here in the east. My wife will have her second knee replacement surgery on December 2. The first one went well. I will help her get through it. You look fit and trim, brother. Stay well.

So glad to hear that your knees are doing well. I had both knees replaced and unfortunately I developed arthrofibrosis. I still hike the trails here in Kentucky but it's painful to go downhill. My doctor told me about 15% of knee replacement patients will develop arthrofibrosis. Not much can be done other than to live with it. I watched your knee replacement video and it was so much help for me when I was about to have my knee replaced.

Fantastic!

Thanks Ape Man. I have to check out that spot. It looks beautiful.

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Nicely done!

Good tip

How can one get rid of the nausea? Even after 12 days on the JMT, I felt like puking. It was hard to eat the whole time.

It definitely works. The first thing they had me do after heart surgery was breathing exercises. Great video Ape Man!

Learned something new. Thanks.

Omg! I did not recognize you! You lost so much weight. Thank you for your advise.

Across the valley other side of Caples Lake there is evidence of some pretty dramatic glaciation, as matter of fact ice covered that entire area or at least the valley floors over there, similar to some areas of Yosemite though not as pronounced but sill image Kirkwood Valley and Caples Lake area full of ice 1500-2000ft thick...

Tamaracks also turn golden in the fall and loose their needles.

Always enjoy your productions ! Any big trips in the future? Your JMT video is my favorite. Keep hiking.

Beautiful area this really encourages me to get out and hike more. Looks like you’re doing well with those two replacement knees. You actually helped me with a lot of my questions when I was getting my knee replaced I live in New Jersey and I was waiting in the waiting room to have my knee replaced and you text me to say good luck with that today, but don’t blame me in two weeks. When You’re in a lot of pain LOL You look great. Keep on hiking.😎

lovely as always - thanks from a mid-westerner for the great views!

Looks like a nice hike in an interesting part of the Sierra Nevadas. I hope to get back to some local hiking. Last hike I took in our Thunder Mountains otherwise known as the Huachucas I did fine, even though a snail could have beat me in a race I have made a wonderful comeback after almost 3 years of recovering from painful, disablina cg injuries. I am right now putting in 6 to 7 hours a day landscaping my place from the ground up. As I am reaching a good point to take a break and as the weather cools I'll begin working my way up a canyon 4 miles with a 2800 ft elevation gain. I don't know how long it might take me to condition enough to do that but I'll be hiking and given that I'm soon turning 83 that's pretty good. I always enjoy your vids and seeing those great Mountains again. BTW was your hike on the Western side or Eastern side of Carson Pass?

Brutal to see that fire damage. I once made the mistake of looping around the back side. Not recommended.

My friend and I stayed in a cabin at Kit Carson Lodge on Silver Lake from 10/4 - 10/8. Hauled our kayaks up and had a grand time paddling and doing short day hikes in the area. We were nearly alone on the lake and trails. Thunder Mountain is a beautiful sight from Silver Lake. I looked at the maps and wished I could hike to the top, but my friend is unable to hike that many miles. I predicted that the trail was on the somewhat narrow ridge between Caples and Silver lakes. Watching you, I think it might be the same ridge I could see. While paddling in and walking around the lake, we saw many volcanic intrusions. Now I know what they’re called! Thanks Apeman. 😊