Guess who's prolly gunna have surgery again :-(

[dexterdog]

Mesniscal injuries are a big problem. They act as natural shock absorbers and friction-reducers within the knee joint, and having even a portion removed usually doesn't end well.

I have actually known and heard of quite a few people that have had the torn portion of the meniscus removed and resumed an active lifestyle like running, etc. I have had to do some research currently due to the fact that I have a torn meniscus in my left knee and have been living with it for the past nine months.

Case in point a fellow co worker has had his meniscus tear cut out and was back running lightly after eight weeks. He is 53 years old but is in great shape as well.

I can only hope to do as well seeing as I have a physically demanding job and I don't do well planted behind a desk. I wish you the best of luck.

[jandrews]

Oh, return to normalcy is definitely possible, but there's almost always some long term effect. I'd be willing to bet your co-worker will have onset of arthritis in that knee before he would've sans tear. But that's really neither here nor there.

Basically, some cases resolve quite well, others don't. It's always a matter of context.

[dexterdog]

I'd be willing to bet your co-worker will have onset of arthritis in that knee before he would've sans tear. But that's really neither here nor there.

The correction of the problem will usually outweigh the early onset of an arthritic condition. There is not a distinct timetable of when or if arthritis will set in which leaves it open to many variables.

[jandrews]

Originally Posted by dexterdog

The correction of the problem will usually outweigh the early onset of an arthritic condition. There is not a distinct timetable of when or if arthritis will set in which leaves it open to many variables.

Never argued otherwise. My point is, there's always an effect.

[wolfpack_5150]

we will see how this all works out.Im sure that my doctor will do everything she can to help me. I tolde her that I understand the possibility of permenet injury, but hell thats where I am not so whats to lose?

Hopefully I can hold it toghether well enough for the attorny tomorrow. Im screwed if this ambien havent worn off. This keynoard is moving on its own and its not funny.

How do u convince someone that ur wiling to take the risk of th other surgery?

I took them some see's candy the other day and a card....didnt have the money for flowers yet. I had to use that for gas.

ok now the whole roon is blurry, goodnight TW

[moto932]

best of luck with the attorny today. keep us updated.

[DanGer]

Any update?

[wolfpack_5150]

Originally Posted by moto932

best of luck with the attorny today. keep us updated.

Originally Posted by dgerm

Any update?

Got woken up today with a phone call from my doc...........Second surgery was FINALLY approved.

Pre-op will be next week, so I will have to get labs done and crap again.

BAHHH, I still need to get my crutches back from my school I donated them too. This is gunna suck again.

actually Imma go get em now...........I hope

[ImpulseRed008]

Originally Posted by wolfpack_5150

Got woken up today with a phone call from my doc...........Second surgery was FINALLY approved.

Pre-op will be next week, so I will have to get labs done and crap again.

BAHHH, I still need to get my crutches back from my school I donated them too. This is gunna suck again.

this one works for you

[wolfpack_5150]

Originally Posted by ImpulseRed008

this one works for you

that makes 2 of us, thanks Susan

[derekabraham]

Good luck with everything!

[Rudbwoy7s]

sux man, hope your surgery goes well..

[wolfpack_5150]

Originally Posted by Rudbwoy7s

sux man, hope your surgery goes well..

Originally Posted by derekabraham

Good luck with everything!

thanks, just got crutches back from school...Should know more monday.

[Pster]

Originally Posted by wolfpack_5150

After the surgical finding noted I had torn both meniscus, the doc cleaned up the scar tissue and tried to re-attach 1 side twice....Both times in surgery it tore. So 1/3 of it was removed from that side.

The other side had a tear very close to where there is no blood supply meaning that re-attachment was a no go since the lack of blood flow meant it prolly would not take. So that side was cleaned of scar tissue.

I wasnt 100% sure which was which. Today I went for a checkup and said that Im still in pain after ADL's (activities of daily living, walking, showering, standing, to do the necissary routines in life minus working). She asked me which side bothered me the most. I said the outside portion of the knee. She kinda slumped down in disapointment I suppose. She said "I knew u were going to say that one, but needed you to confirm it". Apparently thats the side that went without being cutout or re-attached.

Now it looks like I/ we are stuck fighting work comp for another surgery and I get to do this all over again. Great, as of november my pay will be cut to 2/3 because it will be 1 year out of work.

To say I am depressed is an understatement. I have been in pain from this for a long time and frustrated that no-one believed me (past ortho and GP). Now I have an awesome doc and she feels like she may cripple me for life if she does this surgery. I told her "hey I already cant work, Im in pain, whats the difference?" " at least we stand a chance that it might work, right now I dont care because I am already disabled".

In another sad twist, apparently its normal to NOT be able to apply pressure (kneeling) to the joint after ortho surgery. I wasnt expecting that at all.

Anyone else have over half of their meniscus removed? I know I will be facing long term issues with it, but curious just how bad. I have to be able to wrestle criminally insane individuals to the floor or put em against a wall on a regular basis. I dont know if I will be able to go back, or for how long.



Ill attach a pic of the meniscus in a couple minutes with the problem area and the removed area.

Damn Wolfpack, I can almost feel the pain you must be feeling.....shit.....a lifetime of pain and rehab...that's the shits.

[wolfpack_5150]

Originally Posted by Pster

Damn Wolfpack, I can almost feel the pain you must be feeling.....shit.....a lifetime of pain and rehab...that's the shits.

It happens i guess.

The brainiacs I work for decided not to direct deposit my check so I had to ask them to hand it to the watch commander who I am on good terms with thankfully. When I showed up to pick up my check from him, he told me that one of his officers was hurt pretty bad about the same time I was. The officer has one leg that feels like its on fire, and the other is completely numb. Something about spinal compression.

I guess its all just part of the game here . It does pay the bills though, well for another 12 months till I lose my job if Im not better healed at least.

[oldtacomaguy]

Good luck Brock (O-Lee). Hope it all goes well for you this time.

[wolfpack_5150]

Originally Posted by oldtacomaguy

Good luck Brock (O-Lee). Hope it all goes well for you this time.

thanks, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

[yotarob2005]

Good luck man, I just got A brand new grafted ACL & a couple of shiny screws in my knee 4 weeks ago today. Recovery is coming along.

[wolfpack_5150]

Originally Posted by yotarob2005

Good luck man, I just got A brand new grafted ACL & a couple of shiny screws in my knee 4 weeks ago today. Recovery is coming along.

mm hardware.............what happend?

[gww0517]

sounds like it hurts... goodluck!!!!!!! in my prayers