I had the six month follow-up on my knee today. It’s ok, but I’m not satisfied with it. The doctor says it’s about where he expects it to be. I asked to go back in June. The left knee took about ten months before it became mostly pain-free. I figure … Continue reading →
I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to stop and see my veterinary clinic this morning to make sure they were ok. They are. They’re tired. They’re thankful. They lost fencing, roofing, their awning, and their new playground equipment. (They run a pet daycare, so the “kids” … Continue reading →
Saw the physical therapy guy today. He examined the knee — tested it — then he stuck his thumbs into my scars and began grinding. Some of you know what he was doing. I did, too, because my PA had told me I needed to do it. He was breaking … Continue reading →
This week, the knee feels better than it has in over a month. Stairs aren’t my favorite thing, but I could walk up and down them today without heavily supporting myself with the handrail. Still a little clunky when I’m bending the right knee to step down, but it’s getting … Continue reading →
This week went a little better — stairs are getting easier, and I’m getting back to a more natural gait. I was losing the dog in the backyard, so I came home from work tonight, slipped on the knee brace, and mowed. With the brace, it went smoothly. I’ll need … Continue reading →
I have a power supply. I’m typing on the machine as we speak. So far, so good. I’ll let it “burn in” for 72 hours. I just hope it doesn’t “burn” in any other way. I minimized hiking around the building today, and the knee feels “ok.” It itches. I’m … Continue reading →
My replacement power supply still hasn’t arrived. In the interim, I’d forgotten how sore a knee is two weeks after surgery, so I’m annoyed at how much it slows me down. Naturally, I’m probably trying to do too much too soon. But, seriously, I’m not trying to do anything more … Continue reading →
I’m still off-line on my primary computer. The problem with being under warranty is you need to wait for them to send the part. I plan to call Monday to verify they have shipped the new power supply — they should have received my dead one last Monday. Meanwhile, back … Continue reading →
I heard about the results of my MRI. The good news? No arthritis in my right knee. The expected news? A torn medial meniscus. The link has drawings and will probably tell you more than you thought you ever wanted to know about a meniscus, but I’ve had tears in … Continue reading →
The right knee is still giving me problems. I’m not surprised. I’m slated for an MRI first thing in the morning on June 8th. I’m guessing it will confirm Grade IV or V arthritis (to match the left knee). The only suspense I have is whether there is a meniscus … Continue reading →