I did SUCH a dumb thing!

Blueyes · 11-07-2011, 05:47 PM

Well, my doctor app't was today instead of tomorrow..duh! Anyway.. I have a complete tear of my MCL. It's my left knee, so that's the ligament that runs on the inside of my kneecap. It is torn off of the femur, but the doctor said it will heal by itself, YAY!! I am in a huge ugly brace for 3 weeks, only to be taken off to bathe.

There are of couple of other things wrong. I have degenerative-type tears (that's a nice way of saying I'm getting old) in my meniscus that were aggravated by the fall. There is also a piece of cartilage in there somewhere that may have to be surgically removed, but that can't be done until my MCL heals. Oh and of course I have osteoarthritis

My knee does feel better in the brace. Thank you all for your concern

Tiramisu · 11-07-2011, 05:57 PM

Sorry, get your oldness healed real soon.

Blueyes · 11-07-2011, 07:29 PM

I'm working on the magic potion to heal my oldness NOW!!

gja1000 · 11-07-2011, 07:33 PM

Oh Betsi! I'm sorry the injury is so bad, but glad it can heal on it's own! The cartilage can be fixed with just a little probe into the knee and sometimes they don't fix it if it doesn't bother you much. It's an easy surgery if they have to do it.

Take it easy and get that knee healed!

Blueyes · 11-07-2011, 07:59 PM

I will Gayle, thanks!

Janet · 11-10-2011, 07:12 AM

Oh Betsi, you poor thing! It sounds horrible but I'm really glad it doesn't feel quite as bad with the brace. It's also great that it will heal on it's own. Growing older can sometimes suck can't it?....lol. I've got more aches and pains than I care to. I'm sure if you take good care of you self and do what the Dr. tells you, that you'll be healed in no time. Hugs to you girl!!!

JJJ · 11-10-2011, 08:21 PM

Betsi I hope you recuperate quickly. Just rest and take all the supplements you need too.

Sending you positive thoughts and energy your way.

Ballet can hold for another day your health and safety first.

11-07-2011, 05:47 PM	#1
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	Well, my doctor app't was today instead of tomorrow..duh! Anyway.. I have a complete tear of my MCL. It's my left knee, so that's the ligament that runs on the inside of my kneecap. It is torn off of the femur, but the doctor said it will heal by itself, YAY!! I am in a huge ugly brace for 3 weeks, only to be taken off to bathe. There are of couple of other things wrong. I have degenerative-type tears (that's a nice way of saying I'm getting old) in my meniscus that were aggravated by the fall. There is also a piece of cartilage in there somewhere that may have to be surgically removed, but that can't be done until my MCL heals. Oh and of course I have osteoarthritis My knee does feel better in the brace. Thank you all for your concern __________________ Betsi

11-07-2011, 05:57 PM	#2
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	Sorry, get your oldness healed real soon. __________________ SANDY

11-07-2011, 07:29 PM	#3
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I'm working on the magic potion to heal my oldness NOW!! __________________ Betsi

11-07-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Oh Betsi! I'm sorry the injury is so bad, but glad it can heal on it's own! The cartilage can be fixed with just a little probe into the knee and sometimes they don't fix it if it doesn't bother you much. It's an easy surgery if they have to do it. Take it easy and get that knee healed! __________________ Gayle

11-07-2011, 07:59 PM	#5
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	I will Gayle, thanks! __________________ Betsi

11-10-2011, 07:12 AM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Oh Betsi, you poor thing! It sounds horrible but I'm really glad it doesn't feel quite as bad with the brace. It's also great that it will heal on it's own. Growing older can sometimes suck can't it?....lol. I've got more aches and pains than I care to. I'm sure if you take good care of you self and do what the Dr. tells you, that you'll be healed in no time. Hugs to you girl!!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

11-10-2011, 08:21 PM	#7
JJJ Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,073	Betsi I hope you recuperate quickly. Just rest and take all the supplements you need too. Sending you positive thoughts and energy your way. Ballet can hold for another day your health and safety first.

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