So the results are in ....

So after visiting Dr. Bernie Lalonde at the Carleton Sports Medicine Clinic (Love the Place !) I was sent for an X-ray of my knee to rule out any arthritis etc..  The X-ray came back clear so I was sent for an MRI.  I returned to the Carleton Clinic to get the results of the MRI and it cam back with both Meniscus and ACL concerns.  It seems that I have some tearing in the Meniscus that needs some fixing and my ACL graft may be compromised????
Dr. Taryn Taylor referred me to Dr. Andy Marshall (surgeon) to discuss the next steps in this journey.
After meeting with Dr. Marshall it was determined that I would have surgery to fix the meniscus and most likely a revision surgery on my ACL.  The MRI was not 100% clear on the ACL issue but it does look as though we may need to do that one again.  So we are preparing for an ACL revision using an allograft.

Surgery Date:  October 25th, 2019

What have I done now? November 25th, 2018

I can't believe this blog is still out there on the internet.  It's great to look back to remember what I've gone through and to appreciate how I've been doing since the accident.  However, last week, my knee gave out walking up a flight of stairs and I was pretty immobile for the entire week.  The pain jabbing into the lateral side of my knee was something I haven't experienced before.  Over the course of a few days, my knee began to swell and the pain when my knee began to bend was unbearable... so out came my zimmer brace.  Any slight bend or rotation of my foot seemed to cause the pain.  I'm sure it's something like scar tissue or meniscus but I will know more when I head to Ottawa on Monday, November 26th to the Carleton Sports Medicine clinic to see Dr. Lalonde.  Over the weekend I worked hard at getting through the pain and making sure I could bend my knee but every now and then something catches and that pain returns.  Stairs are a no no as I do not trust my knee.  I will update when I know more. 

Wow, I haven't visited my own blog in a LONG time.  I guess that's a good thing and that I have nothing great to post.  Where am I at with my knee? .... not very active but I try to get some exercise at the gym, walking on treadmill and doing some weight machines.  Anything close to a run makes me feel uneasy.  I have a great deal of pressure where my MCL was replaced and when I sit with leg at full extension for a prolonged period of time, it is very painful to bend.  I know I should go to get things checked out again but I'm feeling they may want to go in and "clean things up".  I'll keep you posted.

Surgery date Ho Ho Horrible

Well, as expected I received a phone call for my next surgery. The downside is that it is on December 23rd, 2011. Hoping that he will see what is bothering me, scar tissue, meniscus etc... Let everyone know the outcome over the holidays

Funny how things go ... I've reposted Sept 23rd, 2010 post ... Imagine That!!

"As much as things change, they remain the same" ... I'm back at work half days as I wait for surgery.  One year ago, this was my post ... September 23rd, 2010 I said, "Well, the waiting game for a phone call regarding surgery is eating away at me.  I was told that I should be receiving a phone call this week but I'm not holding my breath because I know how busy the orthopedic surgeons are in Ottawa.  I guess my anxiety is due to the fact that if I get a call - it's reality.  Although I'm managing fine right now, the knee needs fixing.  I think I'll head out for the day and hope that there's a message when I get back home."

Going in again!!!

Waiting for the date this fall for the OS to go in and try and clean up scar tissue etc..   At my latest visit, I was in absolute pain when my leg was straight out in front of me.  He said we need to go in ASAP.  So.....  I just wait again and start this whole thing over again.  He said he wants me to recoup a good 6 weeks after.  We'll see how I feel after this!!! 

Ouch again!!!

Something is definitely wrong with this knee. I'm sore and not happy. I see my OS September 7th. I'll post when I know more.

I'm Sore!

To quote my words as I entered my Physiotherapists office this morning, "I'm Sore!!".  That was to respond to his question, "Why are you limping, you should be running in here by now". with some sarcasm in his tone.  We both know that this has been a very long haul.  I'm 8 months post surgery and 1 year 7 months post accident.  Anyhow, I buckled my knee a few weeks back in a pot hole walking and again had sharp pain swimming in the pool just last week.  At first we were thinking it was a patellar issue but now the pain seems more meniscus like.  There is concern so I called the OS and they have pushed my appointment up a few weeks, other than that he is on holidays for three weeks and not much can be done until I see him.  I'm a bit fearful of the visit because I don't have full extension - issue #1 and there may be an issue with my unresolved PCL - issue #2.  I guess I just have to take it easy, not to irritate the meniscus and ice it when needed.  Any thoughts out there on what could be going on please share.

This is a real pain in the **&^% .... KNEE!!

Okay, so same old thing, working on extension, cramping in calf after sitting too long, aching in area where pattelar tendon was removed, numb areas, I'm just tired of it all. 

I really just don't know what to say anymore.   Oh yes ... my daughter dislocated her kneecap three weeks ago and we're just starting to get back to running and soccer.  Just what I needed, two reasons to go to physio.  At least I enjoy it there!!

Anyhow, I'm back to work three mornings a week.  I tackle the stairs with great ease.  Easier to go up then down.  In my own little world I'm doing okay but in reality I really don't move very fast.  I'm the lame turtle!

The freedom of riding a bike - one that moves!!!!!

Okay, so here we are in the second week of April and we've hit a warming spell.  So, out came the girls' bikes and my own.  The thought of heading out biking was a bit scary but exciting at the same time.  Last summer was 6 months post accident so I was no where near ready or steady enough to head out on a bike.  But, this April, 6 months post surgery (ACL/MCL reconstruction), I feel as though I'm ready to head out and try to get some cardiovascular exercise going.  A little practice with stopping and putting my good leg "knee" down first took some getting used to but it was a success.  When you've spent 16 months doing little to no physical activity, the freedom of getting out on the bike was AMAZING!!  My neighbours looked at me a bit strange because they see me hobbling around, but I can bike like a SUPERSTAR!!  I experienced no pain, stiffness or knee cap tracking issues at all.  By the end of my short ride, I could feel it in the hams and quads, which was great because it was a reminder that there are some muscles in there.  Anyhow, I'm excited about continuing biking, with caution, as a form of exercise (I need it!) 

As for the knee and leg when I'm not on the bike ... we that's another story.  I continue to work on regaining my full extension but I know it isn't going as everyone had hoped.  I told my PT about pain in my shin area.  I'll talk to my OS on May 11 at my next appt.  He plans to have x-rays taken to look things over and show me what's in my knee.  Perhaps the screws in my tibia are causing some of the pain ???  Anyhow, until next time ...