It started with a fitness test with the trainer I hired. My doc suspected I tore my meniscus doing a wall squat. (not her fault, just crummy luck) That's the squishy stuff that sits between your knee joint. I felt something burn, but I figured I was just being a wuss and I probably needed to walk it off or stretch more, or something. So, that weekend I still felt hurty, but I had hiking trip at Taum Sauk mountain planned with my friend and I didn't want to miss it being a sissy. Let's just say by the end of the hike (4,000 ft down, then back up 4,000 ft) I pretty much wanted to die. Again, I figured I was just being overweight and out of shape and told myself to buck up.
By the following Monday, Memorial Day, I couldn't walk at all and spent the afternoon in the ER. If I can't get from my bed to the potty to pee, I will finally surrender.
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| The Devil a.k.a the leg immobilizer. Don't let all that velcro fool you, that sumbitch won't stay up where it should more than ten minutes at a time. |
This saga ends with me having surgery to remove a cyst, torn meniscus, spurs, and arthritis in my right knee.
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| This sexy outfit was free of charge at the surgical center. My photos aren't cooperating today, but trust me, it doesn't improve if you flip it right side up. |
Surgery was last Wednesday and I'm coming along pretty well. There was a full 7 days of captivity on my couch/bed. I'm back to work today and finally off the heavy-duty pain meds. I can put together coherent thoughts again. I am on crutches, but only one most of the time. The past 36 hours have seen great improvement. YAY!
My follow up with the doctor is next Monday and I'll find out how soon I can start going to the gym again and if I'm going to need physical therapy and whatnot. The anticipated healing time is 6-8 weeks and I'm hoping I can shave a couple weeks off that. A girl has things she wants to do! :)
Later taters.
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