Trolling for sympathy - Meniscus surgery - Page 2

Lexy · 01-19-05, 04:30 PM

If I said it was a repair, I didn't mean to. It was a "clean-up" or removal of the loose pieces. No crutches. But it was a substantial tear - about 1 1/4 inches was ripped to shreds.

He gave me the orthoscopic pictures - before and after - for my scrapbook, I guess.

Lexy

Liz N · 01-19-05, 04:42 PM

Hi Lexy, you have my sympathy. I've had a ton of surgery and the few days after is always the worst. I always seem to be in more pain about 48-72 hours after the event, so keep that pain medicine up

Hang in there and do some scrapbooking. I have just started scrapping and I am in awe at all of the wonderful layouts you can do etc etc and the embellishments and ribbons etc that are around.

Rest up and take care!

Mollie F. · 01-19-05, 05:15 PM

Lexy, I'm completely ignorant on this subject, but take care of yourself and keep us posted on your recovery!

behaha · 01-19-05, 05:17 PM

Lexy feel better thinking of you!!! definitely take Friday off, that gives you 3 whole more days of repair. Then see how it feels. You'll be back to yourself in no time! -Barb

luvcritters · 01-19-05, 05:20 PM

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SharonH · 01-19-05, 05:21 PM

Oh, Lexy, I'm sorry to hear that you've been through so much. I don't have any great advice, but lots of cyberhugs are going your way.

Joe · 01-19-05, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ggrant

Awwww, that's so sweet Joe. Thanks. I'd kiss you except "you tooooo ugly"!

Would you prefer I go back to the fish?

lfcjasp · 01-19-05, 06:15 PM

Now take it easy and rest up...don't be in too much of a hurry to get back into the classroom...are you seeing your doctor to be released to go back to work???? Where I work, we have to go through that. The people who handle our disability (short or long term) don't want us returning to work without a note stating we are released from the doctor?

I had a torn meniscus back in July and it seems to have mended alright...but the doctor who treated me never ruled out surgery. We'll see...but you take it easy and let yourself mend.

Joe, XXXXXXXXX to you

deanne · 01-19-05, 07:03 PM

Lexy,
Ugh! I hope you feel better soon! I think you should wait until Monday to go back. No need to rush!

Deanne

runcrazy · 01-19-05, 07:21 PM

I think you should take the rest of the winter off and go back March 21 (that's a Monday). Relax, enjoy, catch up on daytime TV and spend your mornings doing your favorite workouts!

Those doctors always have a different view on what's "minor." Hope you recover quickly, but I definitely think you need some time OFF!

Jo

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01-19-05, 04:30 PM
Lexy VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Amelia Island FL	Linda, If I said it was a repair, I didn't mean to. It was a "clean-up" or removal of the loose pieces. No crutches. But it was a substantial tear - about 1 1/4 inches was ripped to shreds. He gave me the orthoscopic pictures - before and after - for my scrapbook, I guess. Lexy

01-19-05, 04:42 PM
Liz N VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: QLD, Australia	You have my sympathy Hi Lexy, you have my sympathy. I've had a ton of surgery and the few days after is always the worst. I always seem to be in more pain about 48-72 hours after the event, so keep that pain medicine up Hang in there and do some scrapbooking. I have just started scrapping and I am in awe at all of the wonderful layouts you can do etc etc and the embellishments and ribbons etc that are around. Rest up and take care! __________________ Liz N "I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul" Savage Garden Looking for some fitness inspiration? Visit my blog - see profile

01-19-05, 05:15 PM
Mollie F. VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Upper Peninsula, MI	Lexy, I'm completely ignorant on this subject, but take care of yourself and keep us posted on your recovery! __________________ "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog." New Yorker cartoon

01-19-05, 05:17 PM
behaha Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: el llano estacado	Lexy feel better thinking of you!!! definitely take Friday off, that gives you 3 whole more days of repair. Then see how it feels. You'll be back to yourself in no time! -Barb

01-19-05, 05:20 PM
luvcritters VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Lexy m

01-19-05, 05:21 PM
SharonH VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Oh, Lexy, I'm sorry to hear that you've been through so much. I don't have any great advice, but lots of cyberhugs are going your way.

01-19-05, 06:15 PM
lfcjasp Exchange Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, VA	Lexy, here's some {{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Now take it easy and rest up...don't be in too much of a hurry to get back into the classroom...are you seeing your doctor to be released to go back to work???? Where I work, we have to go through that. The people who handle our disability (short or long term) don't want us returning to work without a note stating we are released from the doctor? I had a torn meniscus back in July and it seems to have mended alright...but the doctor who treated me never ruled out surgery. We'll see...but you take it easy and let yourself mend. Joe, XXXXXXXXX to you __________________ Lydia

01-19-05, 07:03 PM
deanne VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2002	Lexy, Ugh! I hope you feel better soon! I think you should wait until Monday to go back. No need to rush! Deanne

01-19-05, 07:21 PM
runcrazy VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle Eastside	Yo Lexy! I think you should take the rest of the winter off and go back March 21 (that's a Monday). Relax, enjoy, catch up on daytime TV and spend your mornings doing your favorite workouts! Those doctors always have a different view on what's "minor." Hope you recover quickly, but I definitely think you need some time OFF! Jo