Myself.........

My genetics have played a toll on me. For many years now, I have had trouble with both of my knees. My Mother had 3 surgeries on her knee, including knee replacements. My brother, Dick had a knee replacement in August of 2009. In May of this year, I saw a new orthopedic doctor, thinking he would have a magic solution for me that no one else knew about. Well, he didn't!!! When he also told me there is nothing that will ever fix my knee problem (osteo-arthritis) which is wearing down of the bones and cartilage, I knew I was doomed by genetics. He talked me into getting a shot of synvisc into my joint, which would give it some cushioning. I know I do have rosy colored glasses in my thinking, but I truly thought even though I was told the shot would last 6 months to a year, I thought I could possibly be an exception to rule and it would last forever. It has now been less than 3 months and my knee is not healed. Pat went with me to see Dr McInnis, and together we were told, there is nothing other than surgery that will fix my knee.

I am scheduled for September 7th at 9:30 a.m. I decided yesterday, I have enough information from the internet. Two family members have given me their knowledge. There can be too much information tucked away in my brain, so I am going to stop reading and go about enjoying my life as I can.