Recovery

Today is Thursday, August 11, 2011.  I had a knee arthroscopic surgery to remove a meniscus cartilage tear and clean up.  ha ha.  I had the surgery on Tuesday morning at 7:30.  All went well.  After the surgery the Doctor (Pfiffer)(Sp) spoke with my husband and told him the meniscus tear was the secondary problem. The main problem seems to be arthritis in my knee.  The doctor said he gave me a cortisone shot which will help me along. But in the long run (five ten or even fifteen years) I may need a knee replacement.  DH is not happy about that prospect!  no kidding. 
Well, my recovery has been going very good.  I am not using the crutches as much. not too much pain either.  I have cut back on the pain killers.  I am taking aspirin as directed to prevent any blood clots.  I do get to shower for the first time in three days.  That will happen later on this afternoon. 
I started slowly exercising my legs, and doing an upper body work out.  I need to start slow so I don't relapse.  
I do have a doctor appointment on the 18th, that will give me more information on the arthritis, of which I am sure I have it in other joints as well.   It is amazing how they don't know until they go into a joint with a scope what you actually have.  I have gone in (about 6 years ago) for swelling in my hands, etc. and was told I was lucky not to have arthritis.  Needless to say he missed his opportunity to help me early out.  Anyway, I will move forward with this.  
Good news, I weighed in at 152 at the doctors, I weigh 148 this morning and I am happy about that.  I need to get down to 132 to be a more comfortable runner.   time is on my side! 
TTL
Betty

Friday:  Well, I am back at work, for as long as my knees can take it. It may be half day!  we will see. I am feeilng good, just sore. 
TTL
betty