THE KID FROM BROOKLYN
First off, I'd like to point you to an interesting website www.thekidfrombrooklyn.com Folks, if you click on this website and go to the video page, you'll get a kick out of what you hear. The big man in the videos is this guy, Mike, who loves to go on these 1-2 minute rants on just about any topic out there. One Warning: He does use a bit of profanity, so don't watch them around the kids, okay? This guy makes me laugh, especially when he gets out of breath. He's right on with alot of his views, in my opinion, and usually makes me chuckle for a few minutes. Check him out, but beware, he's loud.
TONY'S KNEE SURGERY
Our good friend, Tony Sansone, had a scope on his knee yesterday to clean up his torn meniscus cartiledge. Now, I know about knee surgery, having undergone ACL reconstruction back in '95. A scope isn't really too bad, especially with today's technology. A major reconstruction is, obviously, alot tougher because it is invasive and you need to reeducate your muscles in that area. Rehab can take around 6 months depending on how stringent you are about going to therapy. The more you do, the faster you are back in action.
I'd also like to relate one of the really bad things about knee injuries. If you end up getting fluid in your knee and it becomes difficult to bend it, the doctor usually suggests getting the knee drained. Well I'm here to tell you that the ONLY good thing about getting your knee drained is the end result, the ability to bend your knee and walk normally again. Let me explain the procedure and why I hate it. First, they have to numb your knee. The way they do this is by sticking a novocaine-filled needle into the center of your knee. They usually have you hold onto a pillow while they do this, because it flat-out hurts. And unlike other surface-based pain, this pain is in the center of your knee and there's no way for you to rub it to ease the pain. That's the worst. Next, they take an even bigger needle with a fat syringe on it and stick that into the center of your knee, and start draining fluid. As the syringe fills up, there is some relief. That is, until the syringe is full and they have to get a new one. While they change syringes, they leave the needle in your knee and everytime they do something, the needle moves around inside your knee. There might be novocaine in there, but it still hurts and it's very disconcerting feeling something sharp moving around in the center of your knee. Finally, it's over and you get down off the table and take your first few ginger steps. Ahhh, now you can bend your knee. Hopefully your knee won't swell up again and you have to get it drained again.
THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL KNEE REHAB
There are many factors that go into successfully rehabbing one's knee. Being serious about your therapy regimen is a must. However, the MAJOR key to survivng this whole ordeal is one word. ICE .
Ice is a must. It is your best friend at the end of your therapy session. It is a necessity every day after walking around. Ice will keep the swelling down and the need for another draining kept to a minimum. Anyway, we here at Len Is Right would like to wish a speedy recovery to Tony Sansone. I know he's going to be itching to get back into the gym and back to work laying ties for the America's railroad.
THE BELMONT STAKES
This seems to be an anti-climax after the Derby winner broke his leg and Preakness winner, Bernadini, is passing on this race. Of the 12 horses entered, it seems that only 5 are given much of a chance. Right now, I'm seeing alot of press on Sunriver and High Finance. The opening line had Bluegrass Cat (2nd in the Derby) as the early favorite. I think his Derby result was a fluke. Steppenwolfer is a very late closer and supposedly has never had to deal with this long of a race. Will he be there at the end. I have absolutely no idea here, so I'm just going to throw an Exacta Box pick out there for you. High Finance and Steppenwolfer. Good Luck.
STARS I'VE SEEN ENOUGH OF FOR A WHILE
The following is a list of people whose faces I could go at least 5 years and not see, and it would be okay with me. Overexposure has just made me tired of them. Feel free to chime in with your votes.
- Paris Hilton and her balloon-headed ex-friend Nicole Richie
- Brangelina--Does anyone really care where Brad and his screwball girlfriend have their baby? Go away already.
- Barry Bonds and anything to do with steroids.
- Jessica Simpson
- Lindsay Lohan
- Tom Cruise--no psychotherapy needed there, huh? Why does Katie Holmes always look scared yet sedated?
- Dubya--How fast can the next election come?
- Protesters of the Da Vinci Code---get a freakin' life.
- Nick Lachey, Ryan Seacrest, and the rest of the self-promoter useless talking heads in the world.
- The Gyllenhall (spelling?) family...Jake and Maggie, you are a couple of creepy looking people. Please stop our nightmares.
- James Blunt--"You're Beautiful" No you're not...you suck.
- Mischa Barton--please
- Rain in the Northeast. This summer is shaping up to be a loser. Where is the sun?
Okay folks, we've about made it to the end of the schoolyear and half-days start next week. Get ready parents. Get those vacation plans set and enjoy. This is truly the best time of the year. Get yourselves outside and have some fun.
Peace to all. Talk to you soon. As always....Len Is Right. A motto. A Credo. A way of Life.
I am Len Tollerton
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