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CrazyHorseLady Posts: 31
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Yippie I'm getting ready for surgery number 8 (total only 2nd on the left knee) Got the MRI back on the left knee and he said that this knee also shows significant wear and tear and unlike the right knee the damage is a bit more wide spread and there is damage to the meniscus as well as the cartilage. The right knee the only thing that was effected what the underside of the kneecap so they where able to do a Maquet osteotomy to get the kneecap lifted up and out of the joint so that it no longer rubs. Hopefully this left knee will respond much better than the right one did, not that I regret having my surgery on this right knee, heck i finally got up and rode my horse and it was probably the most comfortable ride that I have had in a LONG time with these knees. I do know one thing this stupid cold snap that we have been in here in NC has been pure torture for me, this morning I was barely able to stretch out my right leg and OMG you should have heard that baby pop sounded like a gunshot went off!!! |
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hatbox121 Posts: 10511
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When's your surgery? I hope it goes well and your recovery is quick and easy! Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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CrazyHorseLady Posts: 31
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My surgery is scheduled for Feb 3rd. |
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valenaann68 Posts: 1011
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Less than a month to go! I'll be keeping you in my prayers. I do hope this surgery helps your knee.  "Give me room to run, one more road I'm on, give me room to run away, I feel like I'm ready to roll" - "Ready to Roll", Jet Black Stare |
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hatbox121 Posts: 10511
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Almost here! Onle a couple of weeks to go!!! How long is recovery time for your procedure? Are they doing the knee cap lift or a TKR or something different this time? Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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thematrix777 Posts: 291
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I'm glad the surgery is scheduled. Hopefully, this will be the last. Trudy Thomas
AKA thematrix777
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www.blogtalkradio.com/thematrix777
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valenaann68 Posts: 1011
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I will praying for your surgery to go well. C'mon February 3rd! "Give me room to run, one more road I'm on, give me room to run away, I feel like I'm ready to roll" - "Ready to Roll", Jet Black Stare |
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suebaby41 Posts: 2447
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I hope your surgery goes well and you are free of the pain.  You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
-- Michael Pritchard
Note: I am not a doctor or nurse. I was a counselor for 30 years. Information given is my own advice or I have listed the source for my information. |
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CrazyHorseLady Posts: 31
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Well had the surgery this morning. Had to be at the surgery center at the lovely hour of 6:15 am!!!! Th good part of the whole thing is that I was the first surgery on my doc's books so I was home by 10am. He went in there and said there where no surprises there was wear to the underside of the kneecap (but not nearly as bad as the right knee was) and there was a lot of wear on the inside of the joint as well. He also had to redo the Lateral Release that was done on this knee 15 years ago as everything had tightened back up. Right now i am in misery the pain pills are not touching the pain in this left knee, although they did help with the pain in the right The worst part of it is my right knees just does not want to work for me.... i have a horrible time getting up out of a chair or pretty much getting up and doing anything. I have faith that soon i will start feeling better (cant get much worse than i am right now) Well time for me to play the xbox with the kids later people |
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jenkstrojanmom Posts: 483
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Hi Crazyhorselady,I am not sure we have met I am Angela or Jenks!!! I had my right knee done laproscopically (sp) so I feel your pain. I do hope you get to feeling better soon!!! ~~~~Angela~~~~
***I only suffer from Lupus,Fibro,RA,and HBP. I can only tell you about my personal experiences. I can not and will not give medical advice,if you experience a new symptom please call your Dr. or 911.***
~~~~~~"Don't just accept a blessing,Be a blessing."~~~~~~ |
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