Update on Fall

Hello Friends, Sorry have not been here a few days. Went to the Orthopaedic surgeon. GOOD news ACL and PCL ligaments that hold the knee in place are fine. The Bad news is -looks like a meniscus tear. That is the ligament and cushion of the knee joint( explains the pain and swelling). I was sent home for another week of rest and ice and mild leg lift excercises. I can walk now however the knee feels like it is going to give out at any step. I cannot bend the knee to sit comfortable. THe Knee has trouble when bending backwards. OH well could be worse - no walking at all. I go back next Tuesday for further eval. SInce then I have been resting at my sisters house as she is enjoying LAS VEGAS- with out me... Any WAY I SNUCK IN A PEAK ON HER SCALE>.... IT IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD except of course for you guys... ... IT SAYS I Weigh 211... THAT WOULD be 63 pounds lost since July 28th..

I am glad to hear that you are doing better, but sorry that it sounds like it will take a long time to recover from. I am gald to see you back on the board!!! Mandie

I am very "GALD".................... I type to fast!!!!!!!!!!! ~~~~GLAD GLAD GLAD~~~~ Mandie

Thats awsome Pattiann, Its great the scale is cooperating, Sorry to hear about you knee, Hopefully you have a good orthopedist working w/ you Cheryl

I'm glad that your injuries are less severe than you thought. I hope it heals really quickly. I'm jealous of the weight you've lost, but very happy for you too!!! I'm still stuck at -45.

Thank You... I was stuck at 45 for 3 weeks- then it started coming off again. It will - you will be suprised. As for the knee injury- I will get over it- just have to start an alternate excercise program.

Glad to hear their is no ACL damage-- Is he recommending surgery for the meniscus tear, or just rest? And congrats on the weight loss---