Hey Gang! I'm checkin in.

Chicken fat?!?!?!? Interesting.. Can you give a breif explanation on how it works? I mean does it dissolve? And no this is not romper room! My mother use to mention that show all the time. Its something about Romper Domper Stomper Doo.. tell me tell me tell me do. LOL!  I won't be a stranger. I just not have time to post, still staying true to the eating game though. :)

Hi Bud, Here is a quick blurb from a google search: Synvisc (generic name hylan G-F 20) is an injectable fluid used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. It's classified as a medical device--which allows the manufacturer to promote Synvisc as a "drug-free" treatment.

Synvisc helps replenish the fluid inside the joint, thereby increasing the fluid's shock-absorbing ability and, ideally, reducing pain and stiffness. Doctors may give Synvisc when other treatments, such as nonprescription and prescription drugs, haven't worked. Clinical studies show that Synvisc improves movement and relieves joint pain and morning stiffness in 40 to 80 percent of people who use it.

Doctors usually give Synvisc injections in the office. The standard regimen is three injections spaced at weekly intervals. You may not notice improvement until six to 12 weeks after the first injection. Benefits may last up to three months after a single series of injections. In some cases, doctors may give more than one series of injections.  That's about it.  It is not cortisone and its derivative is some type of chicken fat.  You can do a google search and find more abou tit.

Hey, I realize that fear is a very natural part of any surgery/procedure!!!! It forces us each to stop and take a long hard look at why we want/need surgery.

I had an office procedure that I doubted for a long time - same thing...i kept thinking this issue i have, whiile small, is disrupting my life - why tempt fate and perhaps cause a ****storm? I get it and your answer makes sense to put it off for a while. I am sure there are a gamut of knee problems and surgery is only one hope, but not the cure all.  

I've heard of Synvisc! I hear people get the injection all the time. I just never knew it was a derivative of chicken fat! Tks for the info.