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I Had Knee Surgery

Here I am again. A week ago I was dancing and then my knee just hurt sooooo bad. omg. Just like my left knee. So . . . . . today I went to the Orthopedic Dr and had an x-ray.

Apparently my left knee was not a torn ligament, but a torn meniscus. And it looks like on my right knee I have the beginning of arthritis and a torn meniscus. I have an mri scheduled after the New Year's.

I am looking forward to getting it done. I want to heal and get fit and lose weight. I want to feel good, and not limited and immobile.

I love to move and not to hurt all the time. Some days are ok and some aren't.

Currently waiting for my husband to bring me my pain medication.

UPDATE*******

Well I had to be put on new medication for pain because the other stuff made me really nauseous.

And ....... I'm having knee surgery on my right knee this time. They are cleaning it out - loose piece of meniscus and an mcl tear in the back of my leg.

I'm a lot more anxious this time around and I'll be having a lot less help. I hope I can do it. and I plan on resting more, taking it easy so that I don't injure myself or other parts start to overly compensate and such.

anyways - sooo anxious over here
IStallion
It's pretty tough with one knee out, let alone too. Don't forget to call on your friends, and your husband - they may not always be sensitive, and it may take a clue-by-four to get the message through, but that's what they're there for.

When I broke my knee, some friends helped, and so did some acquaintances. Hiring a third hand temporarily would not have been out of the question, but we had a teenager for that.

Good luck!
brian29715
I haven't had surgery (yet), I've had pain for years and once again went to the Dr. a few weeks back. The initial physical exam came back with they typical "nothings wrong". However I guess he saw something he didn't like 'cause now I've got an appointment for seeing an Orthopedic Dr. Who knows what will come up next.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
i know the feelin
JayBigNyc
I tore my meniscus as well, and had my surgery October 2014 and I'm still going to physically therapy.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
try measuring your food and drinking more water. It helped me lower my weight, even if just slightly. Consistently eating one slice of bread instead of two WILL help. Its the little things. Trust me.
JayBigNyc
Thank You so much!! I truly mean it. I'll try your suggestions too.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
and for breakfast, always eat breakfast. even if its just one hard boiled egg, toast and coffee. ALWAYS start your day right. trust me I'm trying along with you.
lisaree13
i just had it done the pain last about 3 days by day 4 or 5 you will be up and about driving and everything just take it easy don't over do it and do all the exercises... You will be fine.
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
lol. i was not driving lol

i was walking, not very well, shortly after surgery cuz i have kidz to take care of. it tooks some weeks for the pain and stiffness to go away
lisaree13
I'm so sorry hope it's all healed now
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
yes both of knees are all healed right now. But I still have some limitations in them. I'm trying to lose weight right now for my health and to decrease the pressure on my joints
hereisme
I gad to have knee surgery once something called an arthiocrophy

I also had to have surgery on my thumb also once now got a surgical pin in that
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
yes. i won't know until AFTER my mri what my results are
hereisme
hope its all ok anyway and dont forget to exercise your knee in a way the doctor suggests
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
oh i will. for now the dr said to do as much as my pain allows.
anthony2001
Hi DTR, So sorry about yr knees. At least you are getting help , I am sure it will all work out Do what the meds say , be patient
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
thank you. And I am. every watch in a while, my meniscus catches and hurts like HELL
anthony2001
and they wont give you much in way of pain killers , I know all about this , just hang in , it will gradually ease , too gradually
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
thanx. i have a feeling surgery is in my future :(

but at least i know from my left knee that after surgery, it only gets better
Julesyro
I hope you get better soon. I really love dark tipped roses. They are also prolific in Asia. :)
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
hehe, nice to know
dec2remember86
Hope you can get yourself fixed up so you can dance without pain
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
you and me both
Knavey
Sorry about your knee . Hope it improves soon .
darktippedrose · 36-40, F
you and me both

 
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