And then the doctor said...

Saw the orthopedist again today. Seems my knee is getting worse instead of better, and there are some areas of pain that indicate problems beyond (but including) the initial MCL tear diagnosis.

Looks like it's MRI time. Scheduled for the 21st. Whee... That will let them know just what's wrong in there, and whether it will require surgery. (Here I thought I was clear of that threat...)

I was also moved to a hinged brace, that allows the knee to bend the way it's supposed to, but supports it in all other ways. It's a bit more comfortable than the immobilizer, which can leave you with achey muscles.

The doctor was surprised that I was taking so little pain medication, and asked if I was getting any sleep at night. (Actually, that might partly explain of why I'm so tired; if the pain is enough to pull me out of deeper sleep into the lighter levels, I wouldn't know about it but WOULD be getting less rest than I thought.)


...and I MUST be insane...

A couple days ago, I agreed to go to a business conference in Knoxville, TN next weekend. There are several dozen people going from the Mpls/St. Paul area, so they hired a few coaches and most folks are traveling down that way. I was assured that I would be given enough space (ie two seats) to keep my leg elevated and protected during the trip, and that there would be arrangements made for a wheelchair for the duration of the weekend.

Still, I can't help but think I *must* be nuts...!

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LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22)

Week of January 10, 2002

My pal Elizabeth had to take her python, Shiva Luna, to the vet. The creature's lung infection had recurred. Elizabeth cringed as she visualized the treatment ahead for her beloved pet. Last time the vet had plunged a painful probe deep into its innards to obtain a tissue sample and determine the precise treatment. But as Elizabeth drove Shiva Luna to the appointment, a miracle occurred: It unleashed a big sneeze. Thinking quickly, she scooped up the snake snot in a tissue and minutes later offered it hopefully to the vet. "Perfect!" the doc exclaimed. "This specimen makes the probe unnecessary." Now here's the applicable metaphor for your life, Libra: Your body's wisdom will save you, in the nick of time, from unnecessary suffering.

So far my body's telling me that my leg hurts.