Chief Longwind Of The North
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About 4 weeks back, I was working in my veggie garden, planting things. I didn't know it at the time, but at some point that day, I rose from a squat into a standing position and tore the meniscus in my right knee. It hurt considerably the next day, but you know, I'm superman, indestructible. I assumed it was a strained muscle. After a few days of limping, the pain bothered me only when I first stood from a sitting position. After a few steps, it went away. I went on like this for nearly a month.
Well, last Saturday night, I went out back to shut off the outside faucet that was on to water the garden. On the last step to the ground, something gave behind the right knee. I called my wife on her cell phone and asked her to find me some crutches because I could no longer bear any weight on that leg. We went into the emergency room and an MRI that had been taken 3 days previous confirmed that I had a torn meniscus. I've been on my back for three days, unable to do much at all. I've been able to get around a bit easier today, as I'm learning to use the crutches more effectively. The slightest misstep causes severe pain and so I have to move gingerly indeed. The doctor called and will discuss surgery to correct the problem. We are supposed to talk tomorrow.
I've spoken to about 5 people who have had the same injury and all state that the surgery is highly successful and each person has recovered full and painless use of the joint. I'm confident that I will experience the same results. After all, on August 9th, I've a chili cookoff to prepare for. Gotta make 6 gallons of chili, 3 of Midwestern, medium red, and 3 of hot Texas Red.
For those who do such things, a prayer or two would be appreciated.
Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
Well, last Saturday night, I went out back to shut off the outside faucet that was on to water the garden. On the last step to the ground, something gave behind the right knee. I called my wife on her cell phone and asked her to find me some crutches because I could no longer bear any weight on that leg. We went into the emergency room and an MRI that had been taken 3 days previous confirmed that I had a torn meniscus. I've been on my back for three days, unable to do much at all. I've been able to get around a bit easier today, as I'm learning to use the crutches more effectively. The slightest misstep causes severe pain and so I have to move gingerly indeed. The doctor called and will discuss surgery to correct the problem. We are supposed to talk tomorrow.
I've spoken to about 5 people who have had the same injury and all state that the surgery is highly successful and each person has recovered full and painless use of the joint. I'm confident that I will experience the same results. After all, on August 9th, I've a chili cookoff to prepare for. Gotta make 6 gallons of chili, 3 of Midwestern, medium red, and 3 of hot Texas Red.
For those who do such things, a prayer or two would be appreciated.
Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North
