Too Injured to Cruise?

[@dvandkq]

As my 90 year-old mom keeps reminding me, getting old is not for the weak. Glad you're on the mend and the knee is no big deal :)

[@bobbymeyer5306]

Great advice for sure!

[@gratefultube]

The man with the Rice Krispies knee ... snap, crackle, pop. Healing vibes to you and all who need 'em.

[@frankbroom1376]

Sounds like Dr Ken is a good guy. Glad to hear your knee is getting better.

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

I’m an RN with 35 years experience, unfortunately weight is the factor. Yes, anything that puts compression on the knee will hurt because of excess weight. Swimming, bike, elliptical are all options that are less painful. However, remember, excursions involve walking and there’s nobody to avoid that. To enjoy your continued career and take advantage of your trips I think keeping the weight loss in check and some exercise to help speed up. The weight loss will help. I’m 63. My left knee was replaced six years ago and now my right knee has to be replaced this next summer. I don’t care what the sports medicine doc say. I was an athlete and a runner and it damage the heck out of my knees. I was running marathons and running 25 miles a week for exercise.

[@BirdsNNVA]

My knees are shot after years of high-impact aerobics.

[@juanitaclark819]

NEVER too injured to cruise! Crawl!!!!!

[@Beth11271]

Truth. Went on a cruise with a jacked-up knee this past March. I put cream, Biofreeze, and every pain cream you can think of. I gimped a week with a knee brace.

[@B-ch6uk]

@@Beth11271 Why not rent a scooter like every other person on a cruise

[@blessednettie69]

YEAH!! 😂

[@hopegold883]

Didn’t like it, cause idk if I agree necessarily, but I love your attitude!

[@angelabrown3994]

🤣

[@cindyt987]

What a cool story from Dr Ken. Sounds like the cancellation and rescheduling of your doctor visit was exactly what you needed. Really interesting fact about the treadmill. I’d love to hear more from any experts out there. Cruise on Tony! 🚢 🎉

[@marilynrich]

I also “popped” my knee on a cruise. I was jogging up the stairs for ice cream on deck 15. LOL. My knee popped and then it burned. That happened the end of February. I have nursed it along with anti-inflammatory and Cortizone injection as well. Did some physical therapy and then it was worse. I had an MRI because the pain was horrible. Took 2 more cruises to Alaska and Hawaii and hobbled with a cane and a brace. Two weeks ago I finally had to have surgery on my knee for a torn meniscus. the recovery has been pretty easy and I’m leaving today on my next cruise to Mexico. It’s been a journey! I had a complex torn meniscus with a bakers cyst. Surgeon had to remove a section of my meniscus. Now I am a candidate for a knee replacement in the future. I am 60. Ugh! Take care

[@karenjensen2345]

I am 60 and had my knee replaced a year ago. It was not a fun process at all.

[@michellewiggins1791]

Replace the treadmill with an elliptical. It burns more calories and is just as easy, but it’s very low impact. Much better on the knees.

[@JourneyswithJuneandBrady]

I don’t agree! An elliptical kills my knees And my hips!!

[@stevemcgowen]

Swimming is ideal.

[@hopegold883]

Best equipment is the one you will actually use.

[@platinumgoldens-]

Elliptical makes my knees and hips pop every rotation. It's the one machine I have to completely avoid 😢

[@jrzgrl73]

Walking on the treadmill is so very different than walking on the ground. They are way worse on the knees regardless of your weight! I learned this after knee surgery from both my Dr and pt 😮 ! Take a walk instead. If it's too hot, maybe find an indoor track or walk in the evenings. I got so much relief doing this! Best wishes on your continued health journey.

[@sadiePIAveres]

Ugh, sorry about the knee injury. We flew to Rekyvick Iceland on 8/13, spent a couple fantastic days before boarding Celebrity Eclipse at noon, 8/16. Did a lil tour around & decided we were going to love this ship for our Iceland, Greenland, Boston cruise. 8/17, a.m. we start to head out of cabin for breakfast & my left foot catches in bedding that had slipped off bed!!!! Flat out, just barely missing hitting head on door, stuck left arm out to catch myself as right was holding phone, water bottle! BAM! This 78 yo gal broke both ulna & radius in left arm at end towards wrist!!! To medical, they were great but shipped us to hospital saying we could not return to ship without note from local hospital stating I was “good to sail”. Well, nope, they refused & said they were setting ulna but radius would require surgery. Sooo, we get flown home (bags are on ship!) and straight to er where I find out can’t see surgeon to 8/28 which was day we should have been almost coming back on ship! Saw surgeon 8/28, he squeezed me in for 8/30 surgery & then 8 weeks PT & OT……still trying to get refund from celebrity which is another nightmare. Especially when you are the injured & only one who can take care of claim. Now, getting reading for b2b 1/4/25 on NCL Jade and determined to stay upright for the 25 days!!!!

[@ldcamp5497]

I always give you "thumbs up" even before watching, as your episodes are totally entertaining --- and love your little musical interludes, too!! 😂👍🏻 Hope the knee situation improves!! 🙏❣️

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

So do I!

[@mikesevilla9627]

Do like we did on our last 7 day cruise, we only left the ship once. We enjoyed the hot tub while everyone else was running around on shore. I read 5 books. We ate meals when we felt like and only attended one show. It was relaxing, rejuvenating and blissful! The best one ever

[@debbiechristy9960]

Such goooood news for your knee. Tony!!! Glad the doctor also helped to prohibit future stress on your knees with his treadmill advice - good job, Dr. Ken!! Also, what a touching story about his sister and how he started cruising, thanks to her!! And, the Love Boat movie playing in the lobby?? Get out!!

[@tracymayertravel]

Great news!! Wow Dr Ken's sister was part of the cruise family for sure..that story got to me. Glad you are ok to Cruise on without having to do anything major first. You have been there and done that already in recent history....:)

[@juliekm6495]

Glad to hear you are feeling better. If you go, take some knee braces with you! I would also curtail your long walks and going up and down on stairs. As one larger person to the other, (I have lost over 70 lbs and still need to loose about 40 more pounds) your knees are so important! The less weight you have to carry on your frame, pressing down on your knees, or every time you stand up, the better off you will be. Love your vlogs! Stay safe! Keep up the good work!😊

[@canadianspring5417]

What a lovely gift for Dr. Ken from his sister. Glad to hear you're on the mend.

[@chrissygirl2928]

I injured my knee this year on the Sun Princess. Strained/sprained ligaments in my knee. Greece was beautiful was from deck 15. Rested it for a week and kept it wrapped with a cane made the rest of the ports. Medical and the people I met were great!

[@deirdrejohnston4510]

Go on the cruise and enjoy! The Love Boat being on TV is definitely a sign!

[@KatherineHoward-i2j]

Given how much traveling you do, an MRI would have been a good idea. Although the cortisone shot helps the pain and inflammation now, it could also mask a more serious problem. Consider advocating for the MRI to make sure your knee has no underlying issues.

[@blessedandhappy3921]

Glad you got a good report on the knee. Yesterday I said to you, keep up the great work regarding the walking 2 miles a day. But in my defense, at the time, I didn’t know you were walking on a treadmill. Anyway, glad your knee is getting better and that you don’t have to cancel your cruise. Please take good care of yourself and Jenny B.

[@2dollarbill650]

I hurt my knee 30+ year's ago. Lets just say I know when weather is coming.

[@c7adventures376]

👍🤠 yup. I got 2 bad ones from living a hard countryboy life. Definitely know before the rain comes.

[@crochetcarri]

Trade the treadmill in for an elliptical machine. Good luck. 👍

[@susanschultz8182]

Prayers for continued recovery!❤🙏❤️

[@darylfarmer5411]

GLAD your better WE BE CRUISEING

[@joanneosborne7368]

Yes my son is in the Army since he left school, he is now 45 and said running is the worst thing you can do for knee problems now and the impact when your older, he does cardio and weights x

[@geriinglis9087]

If you have an issue with your knee on the next cruise, your travel medical insurance probably won’t cover any medical costs you incur within 90 days of the last medical treatment for the knee. If you’re OK with paying out of pocket, go for it.

[@nancyrichardson9927]

I've had bad knees for years. Treadmill is terrible for knee joints if you're carrying extra weight and trend toward joint issues as I do. The elliptical was always kinder to my knees. You may have inspired me to get back to it. Keep up the great work!

[@NYnative61]

Thank you Tony, for the best 9 minutes of my day today♥

[@DebiGaddie]

Hi Tony. Just wanting to let you know I suffered for years with bad knees. I am 5 years after a double knee replacement. The best thing 4 your knees is exercise. To strengthen the muscles around your knee. Exercise bicycle is very good. Going to a heated pool and walking forwards and backwards in the water is excellent. Take a few sessions of hydrotherapy to get some good exercises. To this day I go to the pool 3 or 4 times a week. It is a lifesaver. Best of luck.

[@julieparham6674]

Glad you got good news. As we age, keeping the body moving is so important. Hope you are recovered after this.

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

Keep on healing mate.

[@andrewdulina8576]

Hey Tony, I also got bad knees. A while back, I had my doc inject my left knee with a steroid. It lasted about 2 weeks before the pain came back. A month or so later, got another shot into my knee, but it was a DIFFERENT "stuff". This new "stuff" is called "Durolane", and it's a hyaluronic acid. The pain was GONE! 15 months later, I decided to get another, this time in both knees. I'm currently feeling REAL good in the knees. The downside is, if your insurance doesn't cover, it's fairly expensive. $2k+.

[@QueenSuperJ]

Stay active! Motion is Lotion!

[@HueManna]

Providential doctor's visit indeed! Happy to hear you're on the mend. 😁😁 ..."the love boat soon will be making another run"...🎶

[@DeliaRHall]

❤ Take care of your knee pain first. You can cruise anytime again , but you can't always correct your body. Will keep you and the wonderful Ms. Jenny B in my prayers❤

[@GoldenJazzCanadianCruiser]

Love it Tony! Nice update!

[@lindameyer6397]

Good News is the only news to get! Story about Dr. Ken and his sister is crazy wonderful and for me, you were brought to where you belong.

[@fangletterman-ng2ro]

I became a chiropractor due to a knee that re-injured after orthroscopic surgery, for a torn cartilage disc inside the knee joint. Chiropractic worked, and I have never had to do another knee surgery for the 2nd tear in my knee cartilage disc. Adjusting L3, the third lumbar (low back) vertebra, untwists the knee joint and restores normal weight load distribution on the knee cartilage, to prevent it grinding/popping and getting "stuck" by a torn cartilage fragment. It's been 40 years, now, and I've led an active life thru maintenance with regular chiropractic adjustments, which help much more than only my knee joint to function better!

[@123Cruisegirl]

Glad your knee is feeling better 😊

[@nicolemiller4688]

Talk about serendipity. Happy to hear you're good to go!

[@KarynHill]

I like Dr. Ken! Cortisone shots can be horribly painful (don't try one on the inside of your hip without something to bite on) but they really do help calm things down so you can heal. I love that he didn't prescribe pain killers. So many doctors are lazy and prescribe them like they're candy but they don't help anything. I hope you can return the treadmill for an exercise bike. They're really so much better! And I reckon I should get one mine today. I've been bad.

[@wallymanic]

Hi, Tony. I would suggest first that you get a walker so you can take some pressure off your weight bearing joints, including your knee. Secondly, there are NSAID gels which you can put on affected joints. Third, in regards to exercise, I also have difficulty with putting pressure on similar joints, and I found that chair exercises on KZbin channels helped me get the exercise I needed and lose the weight so there is less pressure on those joints. I actually had my first chair exercises on a cruise, and it did so well, that I have continued them ever since. I think your doctor was right about the treadmill. Stay well and cruise often and I hope the knee does not limit your cruising.

[@Honolulu-Blue]

Thanks for sharing this story.

[@ronneblett2361]

I had a cortisone shot the day before embarking the Carnival Fantasy in Mobile, and had a knee replacement 30 days before embarking on the Carnival Liberty in Port Canaveral. You are not too injured to cruise!

[@sarahj.5970]

You are wearing one of my favorite shirts Tony, so sharp, wonderful story...extremely happy for you.

[@jimschmitz6192]

I’m 71 and had a knee replacement a little over a year ago and my other one replaced about 3 months ago. I have a cruise scheduled in January. From experience with the first knee I know I won’t be taking any strenuous shore excursions but I’m going to have fun anyway I can. You may be a bit fluffy as am I. But somehow I’ve managed to loose a feed sack worth of weight (a sack of feed is 50 lbs) over the last 3 years without much effort. I’m not sure if that glimpse of an X-Ray of a knee from your last cruise was yours but it looked a lot like my X-Rays before my knee replacements. Don’t be afraid if that’s an upcoming option. After all the therapy and time it’s well worth it. I noticed you fell in Ireland and I’ve had several of those too. But, none since my first knee replacement.

[@ellenhagen447]

Glad you got a great report. I’m very happy to hear we will be able to enjoy the Sun Cruise with you.

[@ginnym5493]

Congrats on getting in better shape. You look awesome! Knee will heal in time...

[@glorifiedpuckdropper]

My wife and I are going to be on that same cruise. Can’t wait to experience the Sun Princess!! Hopefully I’ll get to say hi! Love your vids!

[@BirdsNNVA]

Dr. Ken is a gem. I have spent so much time on treadmills, not realizing they were exacerbating my knee problems.i appreciate you sharing his advice. So glad you can do your cruise in 16 days!

[@johngervasi745]

Tore my rotator cuff in Jamaica when on the Horizon back in December 22. No surgery, just get the “shot” every 6-9 months. Didn’t stop me from going on the Breeze 10 months later and looking forward to hitting the Celebration soon.

[@micheleprose6097]

Glad you are ok and that you can still go on your cruise!! Looking forward to the videos for the Sun Princess.

[@angelabrown3994]

That's a neat story, Tony. Glad you are on your way to feeling better.😊

[@richd6362]

Glad that the Doctor gave you a thumbs up. 👍

[@dorothymartin6299]

We had a treadmill and when my husband (also a heavy set guy) started having knee issues, we got an elliptical as it's easier on the knees. Two points about it: (1) My fitness tracker didn't register me as "taking steps" on the elliptical because it's so low impact; and (2) the elliptical requires very little maintenance, which is a really great benefit to it. You pretty much just wipe it down after use and that's it. No need to add lubrication to the tread or re-position the tread, etc., like you have to with a treadmill. And I think the elliptical is lighter, too, if we want to move it. If your gym has a stair machine, I recommend trying that, too. I hope that you're feeling 100% soon, Tony!

[@jerrylundegaard2592]

Heavy, a euphemism for fat?

[@dollyc4314]

Good to hear there was good news about your knee issue, Tony. See ya on the Lido!

[@pickypants9696]

Treadmills heavily contribute to plantar fascitis as well! That can really keep you off your feet! I'm also in the extra fluffy club. I'm a huge proponent of swimming laps. You work a lot of muscle groups at the same time, stay cool the whole time and zero impact. You can change up your type of stroke at any time. I worked up to swimming a mile a day and I no longer have all of the aches and pains that showed up after using treadmills at the gym! 😊

[@lizetearruda3196]

I feel your pain i had been having knee pain for a while and i always thought the tread mill was good im glad you mentioned that i use to go on the tread mill every day for 30 min

[@christinaniehuser4488]

Glad to hear ya had some good news from the Ortho Dr.. Thanks Tony 😊 Love watching your Videos.. Always makes My Day Brighter 🔆 🌞

[@NinaPenney]

The pool and stretching…🌻👨‍🌾🇺🇸

[@timothycollins3829]

Tony, I did a 14 day cruise to Alaska 10 weeks after full knee replacement. I'm not going to lie and say I didn't have pain at the end of each day, but I had no problems completing the cruise. What I will say is that cruising with an injury just requires a bit of pre planning. 1. Bring and use a cane. Particularly if the ship starts to roll a little, having the cane provides that extra degree of support. Truthfully, I may never travel without a cane again. 2. Bring a refillable ice pack. We had our steward leave some ice in our cabin every night and I took some time to ice it every evening. Have fun cruising!

[@HangingWithTheHoards]

So glad for a good report! Looking forward to the Sun Princess content!!

[@gregparkes633]

Tony, I suffered a torn meniscus on my left knee. Had arthroscopic surgery 2 weeks ago. Doing well with no pain. All the best for you. I hope you get to cruise. I’m going on one next Friday!

[@jamesguyle4769]

Hope it keeps getting better and happy cruising!!!!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Use the jogging/walking track on the upper decks of the cruise ship. Better than a treadmill.

[@travishaselden]

I'll be on the Sun Princess in February. I'm looking forward to checking out the new ship style. Let us know how it goes. Side note, you should be able to easily swap the treadmill for an elliptical machine. It's much lower impact but the same general type of motion.

[@tonyasalas]

good news. our grandson works chick fil a here in california and loves his job. thanks for the video and glad all ok.

[@davidbeveridge8226]

Praying you continue to heal

[@ruthbutler2215]

I went on a cruise last month. I need a new right knee and my replacement left knee is coming lose. They can't do anything thing about either one. Because I just found out I have really severe osteoporosis. Oh well it hasn't stop me yet. After a year of shots ,I should be able to get them fixed. Good luck Tony

[@kathyfaraci7036]

Did the Cortizone shot myself. Worked for a bit. Then had to do the gel injections. Keep moving. 😊

[@richards.4116]

We are on the Sun Princess 7-14 December, coming in from Texas

[@tammystreasures8766]

The cortisone shots are the worst, but the results are the best! Glad you’re feeling better.

[@soopeyc]

We cruised the Greek Isles in Sept. I have severe arthritis in both knees and neuropathy in my feet. I walk with a cane. I got 2 shots of cortisone and it helped tremendously. I still needed my husbands assistance walking up the steps to the Acropolis and thru Ephesus, but the shots definitely helped. Only downside is you never know how long the cortisone lasts. My dr. told me for some people the shots last 2 weeks, others 2 months and for a few, they never need to come back. I hope your pain relief lasts a long time.

[@Adam_The_Archivist]

I must concur! You are never too hurt to cruise! I’m about to get on a cruise ship and I have had four spinal surgeries and currently walking around with three herniated disks and a bum knee! Make sure you are prepared! I look like the walking wounded with a back brace, knee brace and crutch canes! Make sure you have your pain meds and make sure you take it easy! It’s a cruise! Get better soon Tony! Best of luck!

[@sheryld.3371]

Sounds like Dr. Ken was a gift! Glad you are feeling better!

[@BernalilloGirl]

The Doctor gave you pretty good advice, particularly about walking on a treadmill. Cortisone shots may work, , but they sometime don't. When your knee is in pain, in addition to anti inflammatories - Rest, elevate, rotate heat and ice. Use compression if it helps. When it hurts use a cane to take off the pressure on that knee.

[@patriciamckinney3266]

Praying for a speedy recovery 🙏 ✨️ ❤️

[@josephrusso2645]

We’re sailing on the Sun on Dec 14. My wife is getting a knee replacement on Jan 7. She has been using a walker for 4 months including on a 15 day trans Atlantic cruise in October. Get a walker. She also uses it to carry stuff. Stay at home in pain or be on a ship in pain. A no brainer ship wins all the time. Go go go.

[@KerryBeavers]

Use the elliptical instead of the treadmill. It's better on the knees and hips. It definitely takes some getting used to, but it works great for bad knees.

[@karenbaillie5612]

Glad it worked out. Hope you and Jenny enjoy the sun princess it looks gorgeous, better than the sky and I have enjoyed that ship a few times.

[@Sunshine-614]

Glad to hear your knee isn’t too bad and you have a good dr to help you. Hope you and Jenny have a great cruise!

[@maughk]

That story from the ortho doc was pretty touching. ❤ Anyway glad nothing is torn in your knee. Keep going on your health journey!!!

[@kathynolek1273]

Exercise on a stationary bicycle. After knee surgery, pt had me start out on the bike. You will be ok. Tony, bring your knee brace if you hurt your knee again. Better safe than sorry. Also a plastic bag to load with ice, if you need it. Ice will help a sudden injury. Great show,

[@jenniferjose7515]

Glad to hear it. I've been on leave from Amazon after having my knee pop at work in January. Mine got worse. Meniscus tear and bakers cyst. Did both cortisone and plasma shots waiting on referral to surgeon. The needle is the worst.

[@kevina545]

Use the elliptical, those are great and minimum impact on the joints

[@krickenthekraken8844]

So glad your knee is doing better! I just got off of the Margaritaville islander this morning. Overall, it was a very nice cruise. I enjoyed it a lot, but I am a Margaritaville fan. They did a great job on updating the ship in my opinion. The only disappointing part was the buffet.

[@cherdav22]

Tony - I just got off a Disney cruise and managed to get an accessible cabin. I used a scooter the entire time and had no problems getting around the ship. So, no stairs just elevators. I also walked when I could manage. I have three fractures in my lower spine and some days the pain gets quite intense. I went to a Pain Management Clinic and was prescribed a “pain patch”which is slow release pain medication (works for a week). Just apply to upper arm or back. Works for anything. So go on your karooooze, just tootle around on a scooter. Enjoy yourself!!! Also hi to Jenny B from Australia ❤️

[@JaneBrock-xw5hs]

Glad you feel better. Happy Cruise 🎉

[@DonnaCorbell]

Great news! I had that shot for a torn meniscus! It did help but no more treadmill for me either ☹️

[@Kathytierno]

Selfishly I would like you and Jenny sail on the sun princess because I’ll be on it and I’m am so excited to meet you both. You’re my you tube celebrity!!! Praying for you and see you on the lido

[@bstanz5266]

Me too!!

[@nettnettwarren1432]

Yes! Take time to heal. Cruising will be there when you’re ready. ❤

[@susanbrezina3669]

Wow! Never heard that about treadmills! Good to know! Thank you

[@danspellacy2838]

I will be on that cruise and so looking forward to meeting both you and Don..

[@brandydrake1975]

Glad you got good news. Please be careful!! I had multiple cortisone shots and they kept pushing off the MRI. Finally less than a month ago I went to a new dr and he said “you need a MRI” and the next week I was in surgery. The MRI showed 6 issues. If 4 years ago when the dr would have took the MRI I may not still be in bed a week out from major knee surgery. Please take care🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fstrawser]

We love you Tony

[@dcooper1367]

I started on the treadmill and it hurt my knees. I bought a recumbent bike and would ride it for 40 minutes a day. My knees have zero cartilage and are bone on bone. The ortho dr said I needed knee replacements but my knees have improved so much they don’t bother me at all. I am now able to use the treadmill with no issues so I would hang onto the treadmill. The bike is the best thing for my knees so I now do half treadmill half bike.

[@CDMouse28]

Dr. Ken sounds like a good guy. I’m glad you got a good report. I’ve not heard about not walking on a treadmill. I have one and I bought a walking pad for under a desk (long story) I’ve only used it a couple of times. If my knees start hurting, I’ll know why. Thanks for the update. 😊

[@melindaheldcowan4646]

So glad to hear you got a great dr to help you! Enjoy your recovery and cruise...

[@markb8954]

Big guy here, lost a ton of weight. But…on the treadmill i put the incline on MAX and only walked, no running or jogging. Max incline and a slow walk.

[@readysetdemo]

Just had knee arthroscopic surgery to sort out a meniscus fold and tear. They also found stage 4 arthritis so I’m working on avoiding knee replacement for as long as possible. Joining you with the exercise and low carbs! Good luck with your healing ❤️‍🩹