Trolling for sympathy - Meniscus surgery

[Lexy]

Yep. Looking for sympathy here (probably drug induced). I had a lateral meniscus tear repaired yesterday. Why I thought it was minor surgery is beyond me. It was general anesthesia, breathing tube, the works.

The knee feels OK; had the stitches removed this am and it isn't that badly swollen. Here's a kicker: The MRI results reported the tear on the medial side, not the lateral! Guess they got confused? Well, at least the doc got it right.

The doc said I could go back to work whenever I feel up to it. So I'm thinking maybe Friday. Do you guys think that's too soon? I always think I can do everything so I'm not a good self-judger . I teach so I'm on my feet all day long. Hhmmmmmm....have to think about that some more.

Also, because the tear was so bad, the doc is talking about injecting some new stuff they have now to lubricate and cushion what's left of the meniscus. We didn't discuss in depth but will when I see him in a month. What's the scoop on this stuff? Anybody have this insulation blown into a joint here?

Any hugs, blown kisses, and kind words are appreciated. I'm always so melancholy after a surgery.

Lexy

[Suzette]

{{{Lexy}}}



MU-WAH! (me blowing a kiss)

I always think I can do everything so I'm not a good self-judger

Would it cheer you up to know that I originally read that as

"I'm not a good self-juggler"

which then made me picture you trying to juggle Self magazines in your kitchen

[nancyzl]

Hi, my 16yr old had ACL and meniscus surgery over a year ago and they
had her in PT about 2 days later. Are you going for any PT?
Also her swelling got worse after the 1st 24 hrs so I'd take it
slow. You do sound like you are doing good but I'd still take
it easy and check on PT. The MDs consider it minor surgery
but I don't. Nancy

[Lexy]

Originally Posted by Suzette

{{{Lexy}}}



MU-WAH! (me blowing a kiss)

I always think I can do everything so I'm not a good self-judger

Would it cheer you up to know that I originally read that as

"I'm not a good self-juggler"

which then made me picture you trying to juggle Self magazines in your kitchen

Good thing you thought it was Self mags and not my "mams"!

[Joe]

Originally Posted by ggrant

Good thing you thought it was Self mags and not my "mams"!

Ahem. There are guys on this site.

Lexy, sorry to hear you had to go through this horrible ordeal! I would take it easy through Saturday and maybe test it out on Sunday. Try standing around, walking around, drawing on the walls (makeshift chalkboard).

Don't forget that you can always exercise the other leg. There's been research that shows that by exercising one half of the body it actually helps the other half out when you're unable to use it.

Many hugs and kisses and hope you feel better and are up to par soon!

[bdandy3]

((HUGS)) - hope you're feeling better and back to your usual you soon!

[Lexy]

Nancy, Yes, I start PT on Monday. An ACL is a much bigger deal to recover from I think. At least that's what I've been told. How did she damage hers?

Mine was damaged when I got blindsided by several dogs at the doggie park. Not my dogs cuz they know better. Just dogs "grab-a**ing" and one didn't make the turn fast enough. The "turn" was supposed to be BEFORE the side of my leg.

It kinda ticked me off that the doc thought it was minor surgery - cuz to him it is.

I just feel broken. I'm really a healthy person but in the past 10 years I've had 5 surgeries!! 1) pronator-release in R arm 2) carpal tunnel release in same arm (two fingers have permanent nerve damage cuz that wasn't the problem) 3) ovarian cyst removed 4) two disks replaced in my neck (that was the problem!) 5) now my knee.

I'm gonna go take a nap. I can't stand the pity-pot anymore.

Pathetic Lexy

[Lexy]

Originally Posted by Joe

Ahem. There are guys on this site.

the other half out when you're unable to use it.

Many hugs and kisses and hope you feel better and are up to par soon!

Awwww, that's so sweet Joe. Thanks. I'd kiss you except "you tooooo ugly"!
Lexy

[DawnP]

My sympathy goes to you Lexy! Best wishes for a fast recovery.

Viscosupplements are injections of hyaluronic acid, the theory being that they replace your naturally-formed hyaluronic acid in the joint and it seems to work by preventing conduction of pain signals. It's mostly used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee.

You could expect to get single injections 7 days apart for 3 weeks (Synvisc) or for 5 weeks (Hyalgan).

I don't have any personal experience with it but a search of Medline shows that folks with arthritis report a 40% improvement in pain and the benefits seem to last from 3 to 6 months. There are reports of problems, occasional infections or scar tissue formed.

Hopefully someone else will report their experience...

[luvcritters]

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