Off work due to hurt knee

[ptif219]

Didn't know where to put this so I hope this is a good place. Just found out I have stretched ligaments and a tear in my meniscus. Now I wait for workmans comp to find an orthopedic surgeon. Could involve surgery not sure yet.

This happened getting out of my big truck. I twisted my knee turning on the top step to use the grab handles to climb down. According to web MD this is a common knee injury.

No idea how long I will be off work yet.

All prayers from my Christians brothers and sisters here is greatly appreciated.

No riding the bike and my wife has to put with me now 24 hours aday

On the bright side tomorrow we take our son out for his birthday. He is our special needs son and we are going to a good Greek restaurant where he will get a whiskey steak.

I thank you in advance for your compassion.

[Chloe]

Didn't know where to put this so I hope this is a good place. Just found out I have stretched ligaments and a tear in my meniscus. Now I wait for workmans comp to find an orthopedic surgeon. Could involve surgery not sure yet.

This happened getting out of my big truck. I twisted my knee turning on the top step to use the grab handles to climb down. According to web MD this is a common knee injury.

No idea how long I will be off work yet.

All prayers from my Christians brothers and sisters here is greatly appreciated.

No riding the bike and my wife has to put with me now 24 hours aday

On the bright side tomorrow we take our son out for his birthday. He is our special needs son and we are going to a good Greek restaurant where he will get a whiskey steak.

I thank you in advance for your compassion.


I hope you feel better. I messed up my ankle while jogging earlier this year and it really sucked not having the mobility that I took for granted every day. Hopefully you don't need surgery.

[patrickt]

Good luck and remember doctors give advice. They don't make decisions about you and your health. I broke my tibia in five places at my knee. A new knee was recommended. I said I'd wait. It's 35 years and I'm still waiting. I walk around town every day. When I was ten, the doctor told my mother I had six weeks to live. My father loaded us in the company car, which his boss graciously let him use, and we went to the Mayo Clinic. They said they didn't know how long I'd last but there was nothing they could do. Now, I'm 72 and I think it's safe to say the doctor was wrong.

Oh, with my knee, when I lost 50 pounds my knee got a lot better.

So, listen, evaluation, and make your decision. All surgeries are perfectly safe...for the doctor.

[ptif219]

I hope you feel better. I messed up my ankle while jogging earlier this year and it really sucks not having the mobility that you take for granted every day. Hopefully you don't need surgery.

Thanks time will tell. Good thing is it is workmans comp so I still get a paycheck

[ptif219]

Good luck and remember doctors give advice. They don't make decisions about you and your health. I broke my tibia in five places at my knee. A new knee was recommended. I said I'd wait. It's 35 years and I'm still waiting. I walk around town every day. When I was ten, the doctor told my mother I had six weeks to live. My father loaded us in the company car, which his boss graciously let him use, and we went to the Mayo Clinic. They said they didn't know how long I'd last but there was nothing they could do. Now, I'm 72 and I think it's safe to say the doctor was wrong.

Oh, with my knee, when I lost 50 pounds my knee got a lot better.

So, listen, evaluation, and make your decision. All surgeries are perfectly safe...for the doctor.

Thanx. I am 59 but I need my knee healed to get back in my big truck and on the Harley. I hurt my back in 2006 and waited till 2009 to get the surgery I hoped it would get better that did not happen. I had a good surgery so now my back is better but I doubt I will ever be pain free. They fused my bottom 3 vertebrae.

[nic34]

Get well soon ptif....

[Cigar]

A Phyical Therapist is worth ever penny if you follow your schedule.

[Ravi]

Good luck! Thank God for socialist programs.

[ptif219]

Get well soon ptif....

Thanks nic. That means more time to give you liberals the truth http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/mother_goose/MG_119.gif

[ptif219]

A Phyical Therapist is worth ever penny if you follow your schedule.

I know but I am bound right now by workmans comp rules

[ptif219]

Good luck! Thank God for socialist programs.

Socialist? Workmans comp is insurance that is expensive to every company

[patrickt]

Oh, Marie likes to pretend everything is socialist. Workman's comp is an insurance program but since it's run by the government it's rife with fraud.

[ptif219]

Oh, Marie likes to pretend everything is socialist. Workman's comp is an insurance program but since it's run by the government it's rife with fraud.

Plus it is a huge business expense

[Peter1469]

Good luck with getting better!

[fyrenza]

Sure h0p you get back on your feet, soon, ptif!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg294/wafpaf/glitter/getwellsoon/getwellsoon7.gif

[Chris]

Sorry to hear that, ptif, but look on the bright side, you can post more now!! :grampa:

[ptif219]

Good luck with getting better!

Thanx

[ptif219]

Sure h0p you get back on your feet, soon, ptif!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg294/wafpaf/glitter/getwellsoon/getwellsoon7.gif

I am on my feet I just limp a little. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC-hysterical.gifhttp://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_ThankYou.gif

[ptif219]

Sorry to hear that, ptif, but look on the bright side, you can post more now!! :grampa:

Yes ,I am sure that will make the liberals very happy http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/mother_goose/MG_119.gifhttp://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/mother_goose/MG_12.gif

[Dr. Who]

Sorry to hear that ptif, just make sure you do all of the physio and keep up the exercise, it's really the only thing apart from good diet that really works.

[oceanloverOH]

Ouch, ptif! You're used to being active; try not to let boredom set in. Plan movie nights with your wife and make popcorn, discover the wonderful world of computer gaming; invest in an electronic reader and download a lot of classic books. Hope the medics work with you to help you make the decision of what's best for you...........

Hugs,
Ocean

[Peter1469]

Thanx

My knees, feet and lower back are pretty much screwed from airborne infantry. Now I have to limit my running to no more than 2x a week. It sucks considering I used to run 4 to 8 miles 5 times a week.

[ptif219]

Ouch, ptif! You're used to being active; try not to let boredom set in. Plan movie nights with your wife and make popcorn, discover the wonderful world of computer gaming; invest in an electronic reader and download a lot of classic books. Hope the medics work with you to help you make the decision of what's best for you...........

Hugs,
Ocean

I can sit here and keep the liberals amused Thanxhttp://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC-hysterical.gifhttp://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_ThankYou.gif

[ptif219]

Sorry to hear that ptif, just make sure you do all of the physio and keep up the exercise, it's really the only thing apart from good diet that really works.

Thanx for the advice http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_cheers.gif

[ptif219]

My knees, feet and lower back are pretty much screwed from airborne infantry. Now I have to limit my running to no more than 2x a week. It sucks considering I used to run 4 to 8 miles 5 times a week.

I hear you. I miss riding the Harley http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_you_rock.gifhttp://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/mother_goose/MG_08.gif

[Ravi]

Socialist? Workmans comp is insurance that is expensive to every company

Yeah, and the company is forced to buy it by the government.

[ptif219]

Yeah, and the company is forced to buy it by the government.

It is still paid for by the company not the government

[ptif219]

Guess I will be home a while. I just got an appointment today with an orthopedic surgeon on October7.

[The Little Dictator]

Well, I feel for you. My other half is having knee surgery (2nd knee, first one went well) next Thursday.

But I wish you the very best!

[Ravi]

It is still paid for by the company not the government

That doesn't make it less of a social program.

[Ravi]

Do your research if they recommend any kind of "replacement." After hearing several horror stories I am not convinced that a friend of mine had ALS but succumbed to toxins from shoddy products.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1323242/Johnson--Johnson-faces-350m-10-000-faulty-hip-operations.html

[ptif219]

Well, I feel for you. My other half is having knee surgery (2nd knee, first one went well) next Thursday.

But I wish you the very best!


Thanx and the same for your wife.http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_CheckIt.gif

[ptif219]

That doesn't make it less of a social program.

It is not government run. So then I guess all insurance is a socialist program?

[ptif219]

Do your research if they recommend any kind of "replacement." After hearing several horror stories I am not convinced that a friend of mine had ALS but succumbed to toxins from shoddy products.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1323242/Johnson--Johnson-faces-350m-10-000-faulty-hip-operations.html

Mine is a slight tear in the miniscus which as far as I can tell is very minor surgery