Under the knife again

[retired]

I am not trying to garner any sympathy, tho I will accept firearms, ammo and money. I just thought I'd mention it in case I'm not feeling well enough to be logged on for a bit. I hurt my right knee about a month and a half ago just by increasing my speed on the treadmill at the gym by .2, yes, only 2/10 of a mile per hour to 4mph. Unbelievable!

A CT scan showed a Baker's cyst, which is basically fluid were it isn't supposed to be. The doc said that generally means a meniscus tear, tho the CT scan didn't show where. Due to a neurostimulator implant in my back, I can't have a MRI, which they wanted to do. A cortisone injection did nothing but hurt like the dickens.

So, tomorrow (3-26) at 1400hrs., he will, with an arthroscope, try to find and fix the tear that he believes is there. Out patient surgery and probably on crutches for a few days. No driving for a couple of weeks I imagine.

I am soooo tired of surgery.

"See" you later guys.

[Spanky8601]

Good Thoughts being sent your way. Hopefully you will return to form quickly.

[Ubermcoupe]

Rest up & get better soon

[HPBrowningMK3]

Good luck! My buddy went through the same thing a few months ago. You'll bounce back before you know it.

[jonc]

gL rest up heal fast

[TRICKSTER]

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. Retired will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.

Hang in there and take care.

[CaptMike]

Good luck sir, hope it all goes well and you are back on your feet soon.

[RedVines]

Good luck. I just got knee surgery two months ago. I feel your pain. Take your time and rest up

[psango]

Sorry to hear about it, no more exercise it's bad for your health. Get better soon!

[P5Ret]

You'll be back before you know it. I had my 4th knee procedure done last November. Good luck take it easy, and do everything they tell you at physical therapy.

[CBR_rider]

Good luck and a speedy recovery!

[Jet Setter]

Hope everything goes smooth and you have a speedy recovery.

[9mmepiphany]

Good luck, good thoughts coming your way

[Just_some_guy]

Good luck and a speedy recovery.

I've had arthroscopic surgery twice on the same knee over the last year and drained I don't know how many times. It's amazing what they can do these days, I walked out of the surgery center both times. Seems like it is holding up this time. Really wasn't too bad actually. Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative.

[Blue]

Damn senior, looking at the title, I was freaked you had cancer or something. You'll get on with your life, regardless the pain.