Ughhh Knee Surgery looming

[NYcpa]

Knee surgery went fine. Minimal swelling and almost full movement. There is still a little pain but I haven't been taking the pain meds. The majority of the work was done on the inside of the knee cap so hopefully that will get rid of all athe pain.

Have a follow up appt on May 2. May try to walk some this weekend. Will have to see what the weather brings.

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes.

 

[SilverE]

My battle stories:

Duane: Hello; I had a medial meniscus tear two years ago on my (R) knee. I had arthroscopic surgery on April 2, 2005; I was able to return to running in six weeks with no complications.

Kathy: I'm glad your surgery went well. I also had the medical diagnosis of my knee being a "mess."

I am currently post surgery on my (L) knee; I had no injury, just pain which had progressed over the years. After 6 miles into a run it felt as if someone ran up to me and stuck a salad fork into the outside part of my knee. My surgeon went in and found lots of osteoarthritis and shredded cartilage on the underside of my kneecap. I am 10 weeks post surgery and still unable to run; the knee is still sore, but I'm hoping to get the surgeon's OK to begin running in 2-3 weeks after my check-up this week.

I can certainly empathize with all those heading into surgery, post-surgery, or frustrated with the inability to train due to injury. Stay strong everyone.