Meniscus Recovery

I am making great progress with my meniscus repair! Yes, I am pretty darn thrilled with my knee's recovery.  I have been working with some amazing PTs at Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center. I have nothing but rave reviews for this group of professionals!  My knee surgery was done by Flathead Orthopedics which have offices in Kalispell and Whitefish.

I am not thrilled that I had to have all this work done to my knee, but I am thrilled it happened here in Montana.  If this had happened in the village we work and live in----oh---- it would have been a nightmare.  First flying out 400 air miles to get to a doctor to see what was wrong and then after that surgery and recovery and PT . . . a nightmare!

Grateful I am in the perfect location for this little event in my summer!

My surgery was on Friday, July 21st.  This photo is from July 25th.  I only have 3 stitches this wrap is for compression.

Knitting and healing with a bit of ice on our killer front porch!  July 26th.

Time for some elevation July 27th. My knee dreaming of x-c skiing this winter!

Today in  PT, I was given the ok to start mellow biking on the flats!  I am walking all over town to run errands and taking my PT exercises seriously!

Meniscus Tear!

Life is full of twists and turns and here I am stuck in a twist!  The twist is called a Meniscus Tear.  I didn't twist my knee to earn a right knee meniscus tear which is often one of the usual ways one earns this injury. I do my best to hobble forward with my ski pole and just plain old make the best of this situation.

Here is a great link to Meniscus injuries.  It explains different tears, how they are repaired, and general information about the surgery.  

I can read, knit, rest, although I am a bit uncomfortable at times.  At least, I can do these things at my home!  I have the front porch, back deck, and patios to enjoy. I can escape the heat inside our cool house in the afternoons.

I need to find something I can do so I just don't become a flab-o-la as I wait for surgery.  I am focussing on very healthy foods and taking advantage of all the great veggies & fruits I have access to this time of the year.

Surgery will be next Friday, July 21st.  It will be done in their clinic at the Flathead Orthopedic Center in Kalispell.  My understanding is that I will be in and out pretty fast.  As my neighbour who has had at least 12 knee surgeries said, "It is an oil change for them, in & out, repaired, done, you follow what the PT says and you will ski all winter!"   Then I can focus on recovery!  I will say I am tired of the nagging discomfort but there is an end in sight! I know this a minor thing and I am so grateful I am not in the village 400 air miles from Anchorage trying to get my knee repaired!