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  1. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    I subsequently went to an orthopaedic surgeon who looked at the MRI of my knee, and he recommended a knee brace, costing about $700. I now wear this brace on my daily walks, and I've had no pain since. I used panty-hose on that leg to stop any rubbing of the brace against my skin, so I've had no...
  2. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    Thanks Saramago - I'll check them out. This Donjoy brace though is pretty swish. And it cost me a decent whack too, so it better damn well work! :)
  3. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    haha - yes, I guess so Jenny. I'd have to do some "twerking" to justify it!! :)
  4. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    Hi Julian - I'm doing about 5kms a day. I'm just about to go out now in fact! Do you speak Portuguese?
  5. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    I think there are laws against entering countries with shorts that skimpy Jenny! :D
  6. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    Thank you for this info - That's a long way, from Seville. So it's somewhat comforting to know that it can be done! Bill
  7. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    Good idea - I find it a nuisance having to empty out my pockets for coins etc when I go through the scanners. I know it's necessary, but... so if I take the brace on the Camino, I'll have to drop my daks and take the brace off!!
  8. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    People are amazing, aren't they Rachael? I am constantly amazed at the courage and determination of some people walking the Camino.
  9. billbennettoz

    Walking with a knee brace?

    I came back from the Camino Frances with bad knee pain so I had an X-ray, went to an orthopaedic surgeon and he told me I had to wear a knee brace - an expensive contraption called a Donjoy OA Offloader. Seems I'm bone on bone, and now having got the brace ($650 later!) it does definitely...
  10. billbennettoz

    Loss of Body Weight

    I lost a couple of kilos, that's all - but my constant companion was a block of chocolate, which I rationalised kept my spirits up because I had a lot of knee pain. I also regularly had two pilgrim meals a day! But I love Spanish food, and I never got sick once. Then again, I've traveled to...
  11. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

  12. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Dear Stefania - thank you! Mid May to June will be a great time to walk the Camino Frances. And of course you'll make it all the way through. There is an energy on the Camino that gives you strength you don't know you have. And delighted that you're enjoying the blog - it's attracted an...
  13. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Ah - that's where my orthopaedic surgeon, Dr David Wood resides. My previous specialist was Mervyn Cross, who started up that practice. Can I ask, who did your operation? And how long did it take for our recuperation? Bill
  14. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Dear Madidi - thank you for your very kind words! I have something to work towards - the Camino Portuguese in April. I do believe in the body's capacity to heal. Sometimes it just needs a little help though.... :) Bill
  15. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    What is that Ross, a knee replacement? Bill
  16. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    That's very sweet of you ZgBird - thank you! The blog was fun to do - and it helped me make sense of what I was going through at the time, and then afterwards. If you enjoyed the blog, then you'll enjoy the book. I'm hoping that I'll be finished by the end of this month, and it will be on...
  17. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Yes, I thought so. Although I heard pilgrims confusing shin-splints with tendonitis on my walk. You must have extraordinary strength and determination though - having done that mammoth bike ride. I'm sure you can overcome any adversity! Bill
  18. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Bloody hell, that's scary! Can I ask - what were your symptoms while you were walking? And where was the pain? And are shin-splints the same as tendonitis?
  19. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Hi ZgBird - that's good to know. I've also heard of cartilage replacement. These things seem much more sensible than a full knee replacement, which surely must be a last resort only. Bill
  20. billbennettoz

    Would I, had I known...?

    Peter - that's truly horrible. There has to be a story behind that. What happened? Bill

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