Lynn's knee Surgery

[Lynn Coleman]

Hi all,

I tried to post this last night but my cable went out just before I posted. So, I'll try again.

Friday I went in for the arthroscopic surgery to have my right knee meniscus fixed. When the surgeon got in there, he discovered my meniscus was just fine, what was wrong was the thin layer of cartilage over the knee bone was torn. he scraped away the tear, then drilled some holes to make it bleed. This is suppose to encourage new growth of the cartilage. I think it was also to help the micro fracture that was on the bone to heal as well.

What this means is that I won't be able to walk for six weeks. I've got a book deadline in six weeks as well. UGH!

It also means that Paul and I won't be able to get much done on the Inkwell and our goal to have it finished by the end of the year, is probably no longer realistic.

BTW, I'm horrible with crutches. And I'd love a wheelchair that's build for a "wide load" but then I probably wouldn't be able to get it threw the bedroom door. Which we took off so I wouldn't be banging up the door and doorframe. We'll be needing to build a ramp for the garage so I can leave the house. At present, I can't do that. I'm hoping to be able to have the ramp in by Monday next week.

The other downside is the laptop in my lap, hurts my knee. I'm hoping this will change by the end of the week. Thankfully the first draft of my book is finished. I just have to edit and can work in dribs and drabs while editing.

Anyway, for those of you who expressed interest that's what happening here. BTW the doorway of the inkwell is not wide enough for the wheelchair.

Lynn

[Juneaudave]

Bummer Lynn, hope you get feeling better quickly. Knee surgery just plain hurts!!!!

[DRYVEM]

Lynn,

Hope you heal very fast. My prayers are with you. On the note of crutches, I had knee surgery a few years ago. Was in a immobilization cast for 7 weeks. I was trying to use crutches UGH. So I used a walker instead. Was far better than the crutches, as I felt more secure from falling etc. You might want to give it a try.

Barbara

[Tcurr]

Best of luck and a very speedy recovery. You are in my prayers.

[SamR]

Bummer. Hang in there. (no pun intended). Focus on how happy your knee will be in 6 weeks.

[packerz4]

The other downside is the laptop in my lap, hurts my knee.

hi lynn,

try one of those lap boards to set the laptop on. that's what i do, it's more comfortable in the recliner, and it is better for your laptop cuz it is setting on a hard surface and the vents are open to circulate the air.

tk

all the best during your recovery!

[Eunice]

Lynn you are in my prayers. it is terrible to be laid up for 6 weeks but be grateful they found out what was really wrong and was able to correct it.

[mandy]

Lynn,
I'm praying for your speedy recovery.

Mandy

[Lynn Coleman]

Hi all,

Thanks for all the well wishes. I took myself off the pain meds last night and so far, I'm holding my own. Hopefully that will mean a clear mind to work with by tomorrow.

Lynn

[Lynn Coleman]

So I used a walker instead. Was far better than the crutches, as I felt more secure from falling etc. You might want to give it a try.

Barbara

I'm going to try that, I really don't like the crutches, too many near falls with those things. I'm pretty good in the wheelchair though.

Lynn

[Mary K]

Lynn, when you started talking about the surgery and scraping, I had to quit reading... it gives me the heebeegeeebeees...BUT I do wish you a speediest of recoveries ever !!

Mk

[Miriam C.]

Oh Lynn I really feel for you. I can't imagine being grounded for 6 weeks. Reading and writing wouldn't make up for going. Hope you have a pain free and speedy recovery and know that our prayers are with you.









Now back to work cause you have readers out there who need inspiration.

[sledge]

Good Luck Lynn , just be careful with the crutches , don't hurt it before it's better........... your in our thoughts and prayers.

[pauld3]

Oh, Lynn. I do hope and pray for your speedy recovery and the presence of mind to complete your dead line! Thank you for letting us know so we can be sending happy, healing thoughts your way!

Take good care of your self!
Lynn (your evel twin couple)

[peggyearlchris]

Lynn, Hope you get better real soon. My husband had that surgery also. Just take care and do what the doc says. Peg