So...I met with the orthopedic surgeon yesterday. He shared my knee x-rays with me and said they were "remarkably good-looking" for a person my age. Score one! He did NOT share any of the MRI shots with me because there were so many of them, but he said they showed a meniscus tear. He compared it to having a rock in your shoe. You can do whatever you want to make it feel better, but it won't ever be "right" until the rock is removed.
The meniscus is cartilage. It doesn't have much of a blood supply, so it usually doesn't get better by itself. The surgeon suggested that he would do the "two-poke" arthroscopic surgery to trim away what is torn and let it heal. Surgery is outpatient; general anesthesia; 20-25 minutes; no physical restrictions after....piece-o-cake!
Surgery is arranged for April 26th. I have a babysitter to help. I have a small house all on one level, with a commode to make life easier.
I can do this! God provides!
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