OT: Good News!!

Mar 06, 2008 34 Replies
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Okay the good news is I have been approved for knee surgery! All I can say is Yeah!! I had an MRI about 3 weeks ago (or so, I've slept allot since then and don't really remember when it was! LOL) and it didn't show anything so the doc was able to convince Workers Comp to let him do a scope. He's of the opinion that my increase in pain is due to more tearing of stuff. The MRI showed that the cartilage had deteriorated from Moderate/Severe to Severe in 8 months. He is going to go in and see what he can do with it. Hopefully he will get a good look, see with his own eyes, and can clean it up giving me some pain relief. I am hopeful that this will help. Though I am not holding my breath. I have resigned myself to the pain and am starting to function a bit more.



I have the surgery on Wednesday March 12th.


I am so glad to hear this! I get so mad when I think of you sitting there in pain, not enjoying your life because of that miserable #$#$@$@#%@ ! Hopefully this guy will be able to do something or get you to where you can get whatever needs doing done so you can enjoy the upcoming years!!! Good luck with the surgery!

Big Hugs, M-C

I am so happy for you! I will pray that this is the answer. I am so excited for you!

Chrissy

That is REALLY good news Kenda. I'm so happy something is being done about your knee.

Lynne

Oh, this is an answer to prayers! Hope you will be fixed up asap!!! Knee injuries are such a pain! :-(

Carolyne in TX

LOL I at least trust this Doc. He is really to to the point about so many things. I am just glad that someone else will have a look inside to really tell what's going on. If anyone can do anything this guy will be able to. It is possible that I will have to wait a few years before someone will do a replacement, and if that's the case then I will just adjust and go on. I had a long talk with my Mom and she completely understands as I am where she was 2 years ago. I'll keep every posted. I may have DH call Deb so she can post how it went. Big hugs back to you!!!

Me too Chrissy! Who would think someone would be so happy to have surgery!? It was this way with my gallbladder as well! LOL I am just praying he can do something but trying not to get overy hopeful, don't want to get let down if you know what I mean.

It is good news Lynne, this Doc seems to know what he is doing. He seems a bit hesitant to do it as the other #$#$@$@#% (as MC put it) is supposed to be such a great doctor.) I did tell him if the other doct. was so good why did he mess up my knee. He smiled and said he'd do what he can. Cross your fingers!

You have 2 choices: either DH call me after the surgery or I camp out at the hospital. :-) I really am hoping and praying this procedure will at least give you some relief and you'll be able to begin to deal with the pain easier. As for the previous doc.....*quack quack* is all I need to say. LOL *digs up some of DS's swords* Charge!!!!!! LOL

Kenda, I am glad to hear that you are approved! Good luck with everything!

Crystal

Finally. Hopefully it will help easy or take away most of the pain you are having.

Kenda that is wonderful news. I hope this will bring an end to your pain.

Yes it is an answer to prayers Carolyne! Only a few more days to wait

ROFLOL Since I got bumped I'll have DH call you. My surgery isn't until 2. I get to be there by 11 and then have to wait. Not drinking water after mid night will be the hard part. *quack quack quack* Hey, can I have one or two of your DS's swords?

I'm really hoping it will help ease the pain. All I can do is say a prayer and hope for the best.

Good for you! I just blew out my knee so I'm playing the waiting in pain game for referals to see an orthopedic surgeon! Hope you get relief soon! Barb:o)

I hope this one works out for you Kenda. I know you've been through so much messing around w/ all of this. Here's to a quick recovery!

Barb, I hope your drs get you taken care of asap.

Katrina in KS

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