Do you think I'm crazy?

[Kirk]

A little over a year ago I started running (tredmill or whatever) on delicate knees. (Maybe that's an oversimplification!) 2 years ago I had a scope done on my right knee because I had torn the meniscus. The doc found I had osteoarthiritis. A few months later I started "Visco Suplementation therapy" (They injected my knees once a week for 5 weeks, ouch!) This lasts 6 months then I'm back in for the same torture. Now the PA is REALLY cute! But when she's sticking me with a big honken needle that doesn't seem to matter.

I lost 70 pounds doing what I'm doing and I've kept it off within 10 pounds continuing my routine. But it is obviously taking a toll on my body!

Do you think I'm crazy going in every 6 months for this torture?

It starts again tomorrow! OUCH!

 

[Serena]

You did say she was cute. Tell her to make it worth your while and go out with you.

 

[Kirk]

Thanks for the suggestion but:

1) She quite a bit younger than me.

2) I've noticed a big rock on her finger.

and

3) I'm a big chicken about that kind of thing since I lost my love 8 years ago!

 

[Serena]

Trust me I know all about being chicken.

As for the medical procedure, we don't know if it's worth it or not. We can't decide that. Just know we are here whatever you chose.

 

[Pin Wizard]

Is there a surgical alternative? I might go for surgery hoping for an ending to shots!

 

[Kirk]

The scope was the first thing.

Injections 2nd.

Knee replacement 3rd.

I don't think I want to go there!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

My dad is getting injections in his neck that he pays for out of pocket at a cost of $600. an injection every 8 weeks.

So no, not crazy at ALL!

 

[goin2disneyagain]

My step-mother had the shots for a while and it stopped working for her. She had knee replacement surgery in July and loves it.

Personally I am a chicken when it comes to shots but it really is a personal choice.

 

[CamColt]

I jog daily and I know how important that is to me. If I miss even a day Im miserable. So if for some reason I couldnt do it any more, but getting those shots would enable me to do it,I would definitely go for the shots. So no, I dont think you are crazy.

And I know Ive said it before, but congrats on the weight loss. The difference in those pictures is amazing.

Good luck with the shots!