Looks like I'm out for awhile!! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Smith · 09-18-2013, 08:46 AM

Well. I've been dealing with a bad left knee for a few years now, had orthoscopic surgery two years ago. Now the knee has gotten to the point where I can't even get in the car, much less push the clutch in!! Looks like it may be awhile before I can bang gears again. Headed back to the doctor today for repairs. Last time he gave me a cortisone shot which hurt like hell and only helped for two days. I'm pretty sure there is a knee replacement in my future.

Mach351 · 09-18-2013, 09:49 AM

best wishes on your recovery

feedback from a couple of colleagues that have had knee replacement is the first two or three days after surgery are pretty painful. after that it's a lot better, and when you can bang gears again it will be worth it.

Bill Hamilton · 09-18-2013, 10:40 AM

Had a similar problem with tendinitis in my shift arm a few years back. I just chalked it up to old age and kept on shifting. Finally it had really gotten bad so I went to the Doc. He diagnosed is as tendonitis which is advanced or chronic tendinitis. This time I had to have painful therapy where they broke down the tissue and let it re-heal properly..... but after a while I could shift and again painlessly so it was worth it.

Hang in there Dean, and do what the Doc says.

DSG2003Mach1 · 09-18-2013, 10:59 AM

hope they can find you some relief and dont be afraid to get a second opinion!

we had an employee a few years back that had both knees replaced and he was up and kicking *** again in no time, just make sure to do as they say. The second knee replacement he went back to driving and such before he should have and the recovery time on that knee was definitely longer

na svt · 09-18-2013, 01:35 PM

Time for an auto trans

mach18604 · 09-18-2013, 05:57 PM

Oh no! Bummer!

Well.. more time you can spend on here!

kiler be · 09-18-2013, 06:11 PM

Go get it over with.
A good friend of mine did both of his knee's last year. As soon as the 1st one was strong enough he did the 2nd. He said it was the best thing he ever did for himself.

Good luck. We'll See you banging gears all the way to Carlisle next year.

Machofmanhattan · 09-18-2013, 06:20 PM

Built auto time

Seriously though- best of luck and a speedy recovery. I have been fighting left knee ITB issues all year and it did its best to ruin my cycling season this year... I know how aggravating it can be!

systemdz · 09-18-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by na svt

Time for an auto trans

Haha. An auto with a manual valve body and a trans brake is just what the dr ordered!

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not a gt · 09-18-2013, 07:10 PM

I know that shot hurts alot for the little it does, speedy recovery to you, I just keep downing BC powders like candy

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NTMAREMACH · 09-18-2013, 07:29 PM

Sorry to hear about your knee. If you have the surgery see if they can install a spring to assist in shifting. You'll feel better and shift faster. Almost like having a pair of Ked's sneakers with the red dot. You can jump higher and run faster if that red dot was on the back.
I notice my knee's are not like they use to be to. My arms seem to be getting stronger though due to having to pick myself up from a kneeling position so that's a plus. Seriously though you probably need the surgery and the pain can't be much worst that what you feel now. Good luck to you Dean and hope you're slamming gears soon.

311-420 · 09-18-2013, 08:05 PM

Be careful, scratch that, be very careful with your choice of surgeon. My gf's mom just went through knee replacement earlier this year and her recovery has gone terribly wrong. She's worse off now than she was before and is getting second opinions and looking for a new doctor to re-do what the other guy did.

That being said, keep your head up and best wishes.

jh 2004 mach · 09-18-2013, 08:20 PM

That suck's best of luck to you.If you do need a replacement I would try to get it done before OBAMACARE kick's in.

Tony Alonso · 09-18-2013, 10:25 PM

I hope everything goes OK for you. Sending healing thoughts and wishes your way.

ShkeRttlNroll · 09-18-2013, 10:37 PM

Sorry to hear your bad news, hope you have a speedy recovery. At least its towards the end of summer, if your like me I don't drive it in the winter anyways!

Smith · 09-19-2013, 09:10 AM

Thanks everyone!! I did go to a different doctor yesterday for a second opinion. Looks like they are going to try me on a new med for the knee and also secheduled a MRI. There may be a problem in my back which is causing the hip pain and this new medicine may reduce pain and swelling in the knee. Hope to be back in the Mach soon!!

DSG2003Mach1 · 09-19-2013, 09:53 AM

Ill keep my fingers crossed that it works!

I was having shoulder issues and the first guy wanted to cut of a 1/3 of an inch of my collar bone, next doc did an MRI and pointed out a labral tear!

Tommy Z · 09-19-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by na svt

Time for an auto trans

Haha beat me to it. I was going to say 'Best excuse for turbo/auto build!'

JDraper · 09-20-2013, 05:41 PM

Good luck with the knee. My wife had her knee replaced 11 months ago and thankfully she's in far better shape than she was before the replacement.

jpilone · 09-25-2013, 12:43 PM

Get that knee fixed, and then get a hydraulic clutch conversion kit!!

Smith · 10-02-2013, 09:22 PM

Update: Back MRI showed bulged disc causing pain in my lower lumbar and leg. Knee MRI showed arthritis, a tear meniscus and an ACL tear. Sure glad I went to the other doctor. She scheduled me right in for the MRIs and nice looking too!! Now back to the ortho surgeons for repairs!! Hope to be driving by next spring.

rich1 · 10-03-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Smith

Update: Back MRI showed bulged disc causing pain in my lower lumbar and leg. Knee MRI showed arthritis, a tear meniscus and an ACL tear. Sure glad I went to the other doctor. She scheduled me right in for the MRIs and nice looking too!! Now back to the ortho surgeons for repairs!! Hope to be driving by next spring.

I had both the lower back disc repaired and the knee ACL replaced one after the other. If you think you hurt now wait till the PT starts .

Make sure you do exactly what they say or alot more like I did.Good luck.

Smith · 10-04-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1

I had both the lower back disc repaired and the knee ACL replaced one after the other. If you think you hurt now wait till the PT starts .

Make sure you do exactly what they say or alot more like I did.Good luck.

You got that right!! PT not only stands for Physical Therapy is also stands for Pain & Torture!!!!! Been there. Done that!!

09-18-2013, 08:46 AM	#1
Smith It's all about the Shaker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 1,249	Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Well. I've been dealing with a bad left knee for a few years now, had orthoscopic surgery two years ago. Now the knee has gotten to the point where I can't even get in the car, much less push the clutch in!! Looks like it may be awhile before I can bang gears again. Headed back to the doctor today for repairs. Last time he gave me a cortisone shot which hurt like hell and only helped for two days. I'm pretty sure there is a knee replacement in my future. __________________ 2004 Mach 1, Competition Orange, 5-spd, (1 of 914), 2nd Owner, Mostly Stock, MCA#84554.

09-18-2013, 09:49 AM	#2
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,990	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! best wishes on your recovery feedback from a couple of colleagues that have had knee replacement is the first two or three days after surgery are pretty painful. after that it's a lot better, and when you can bang gears again it will be worth it. __________________ Firefly: opening scene of Serenity - This Land Firefly: Out of Gas - Don't Be Afraid

09-18-2013, 10:40 AM	#3
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,244	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Had a similar problem with tendinitis in my shift arm a few years back. I just chalked it up to old age and kept on shifting. Finally it had really gotten bad so I went to the Doc. He diagnosed is as tendonitis which is advanced or chronic tendinitis. This time I had to have painful therapy where they broke down the tissue and let it re-heal properly..... but after a while I could shift and again painlessly so it was worth it. Hang in there Dean, and do what the Doc says. __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

09-18-2013, 10:59 AM	#4
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! hope they can find you some relief and dont be afraid to get a second opinion! we had an employee a few years back that had both knees replaced and he was up and kicking *** again in no time, just make sure to do as they say. The second knee replacement he went back to driving and such before he should have and the recovery time on that knee was definitely longer __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

09-18-2013, 01:35 PM	#5
na svt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beavercreek, oh Posts: 4,695	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Time for an auto trans __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/481330828691064/

09-18-2013, 05:57 PM	#6
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Oh no! Bummer! Well.. more time you can spend on here! __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

09-18-2013, 06:11 PM	#7
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Go get it over with. A good friend of mine did both of his knee's last year. As soon as the 1st one was strong enough he did the 2nd. He said it was the best thing he ever did for himself. Good luck. We'll See you banging gears all the way to Carlisle next year. __________________ 03 Zink Yellow Mach 1 65 Black on Black 2+2 ( owned since High School ) 56 F100 ( dad's truck ) 75 Maverick 6cyl, auto ( Mean Machine )

09-18-2013, 06:20 PM	#8
Machofmanhattan Rex R Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dolores, CO Posts: 1,412	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Built auto time Seriously though- best of luck and a speedy recovery. I have been fighting left knee ITB issues all year and it did its best to ruin my cycling season this year... I know how aggravating it can be! __________________ 1969 Mach 1 Q Code Fuel Injected, & Toploaded New build in progress... Gone but not Forgotten: 2008 JSB Corvette Z06 526rwhp/492rwtq (H/C/E) 2003 TR Mach 1 492rwhp/434rwtq (Procharged 8psi) 2003 AB Mach 1 438rwhp/490rwtq (100 NX Shot)

09-18-2013, 07:10 PM	#10
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! I know that shot hurts alot for the little it does, speedy recovery to you, I just keep downing BC powders like candy . __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

09-18-2013, 07:29 PM	#11
NTMAREMACH A NITEMARE IN MASS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ashburnham, Ma Posts: 3,160	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Sorry to hear about your knee. If you have the surgery see if they can install a spring to assist in shifting. You'll feel better and shift faster. Almost like having a pair of Ked's sneakers with the red dot. You can jump higher and run faster if that red dot was on the back. I notice my knee's are not like they use to be to. My arms seem to be getting stronger though due to having to pick myself up from a kneeling position so that's a plus. Seriously though you probably need the surgery and the pain can't be much worst that what you feel now. Good luck to you Dean and hope you're slamming gears soon.

09-18-2013, 08:05 PM	#12
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Be careful, scratch that, be very careful with your choice of surgeon. My gf's mom just went through knee replacement earlier this year and her recovery has gone terribly wrong. She's worse off now than she was before and is getting second opinions and looking for a new doctor to re-do what the other guy did. That being said, keep your head up and best wishes. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

09-18-2013, 08:20 PM	#13
jh 2004 mach Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: trevor, Wisconsin Posts: 431	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! That suck's best of luck to you.If you do need a replacement I would try to get it done before OBAMACARE kick's in. __________________ SOLD 2004 AZURE MACH1.

09-18-2013, 10:25 PM	#14
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! I hope everything goes OK for you. Sending healing thoughts and wishes your way. __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

09-18-2013, 10:37 PM	#15
ShkeRttlNroll Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ofallon MO Posts: 602	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Sorry to hear your bad news, hope you have a speedy recovery. At least its towards the end of summer, if your like me I don't drive it in the winter anyways!

09-19-2013, 09:10 AM	#16
Smith It's all about the Shaker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 1,249	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Thanks everyone!! I did go to a different doctor yesterday for a second opinion. Looks like they are going to try me on a new med for the knee and also secheduled a MRI. There may be a problem in my back which is causing the hip pain and this new medicine may reduce pain and swelling in the knee. Hope to be back in the Mach soon!! __________________ 2004 Mach 1, Competition Orange, 5-spd, (1 of 914), 2nd Owner, Mostly Stock, MCA#84554.

09-19-2013, 09:53 AM	#17
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Ill keep my fingers crossed that it works! I was having shoulder issues and the first guy wanted to cut of a 1/3 of an inch of my collar bone, next doc did an MRI and pointed out a labral tear! __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

09-20-2013, 05:41 PM	#19
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,013	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Good luck with the knee. My wife had her knee replaced 11 months ago and thankfully she's in far better shape than she was before the replacement. __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

09-25-2013, 12:43 PM	#20
jpilone Uncertified Gynocologist Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 738	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Get that knee fixed, and then get a hydraulic clutch conversion kit!! __________________ '04 Mach 1/5-Speed/CO SOLD 10/31/15! '16 S550 GT 5.0 Traded 7/28/16 '16 Shelby GT350 Track Package/White/Blue Stripes!

10-02-2013, 09:22 PM	#21
Smith It's all about the Shaker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 1,249	Re: Looks like I'm out for awhile!! Update: Back MRI showed bulged disc causing pain in my lower lumbar and leg. Knee MRI showed arthritis, a tear meniscus and an ACL tear. Sure glad I went to the other doctor. She scheduled me right in for the MRIs and nice looking too!! Now back to the ortho surgeons for repairs!! Hope to be driving by next spring. __________________ 2004 Mach 1, Competition Orange, 5-spd, (1 of 914), 2nd Owner, Mostly Stock, MCA#84554.

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