Facing knee surgery update

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:20 am

I got the report from the orthopedic doctor today. My right knee is just about shot. Osteoarthritis, torn cartilage, 3 cysts, and bone bruises that are healing is what they said. I have an appointment Thursday to discuss options and get something set up. I haven't been able to work since the Tuesday after Father's Day and laying around the house in pain with nothing to do is really making the days drag.

If you would, please remember me in your prayers.

Thank you and God bless,

Morris

I had the surgery today. Walked from the car to the house when I got home. There is very little pain. You never know how bad you were feeling until you are feeling better. Go to the Doctor to get the stitches removed next week and talk about physical therapy. Thanks for all the prayers I firmly believe there's no better medicine than the power of prayer.

Post by **carlson1** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:32 am

MoJo prayers on your behalf.

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:54 am

With 2 knees like I have, I will pray hard for you.
I will be looking at the same this winter when I have very little work.

Post by **Skiprr** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:57 am

Prayers sent up for you, MoJo.

Been there; done that. It's amazing how much we take our skeleton and connective stuff for granted until something stops working right...

seamusTX · Post by **seamusTX** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:30 am

Prayer sent on your behalf.

- Jim

RPBrown · Post by **RPBrown** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:50 am

Prayers sent from here as well.

I can relate. Have had two on right knee (first one did not heal right) and one on left. Not fun. Mobility not as good either (maybe thats just old age).

SRVA · Post by **SRVA** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:08 am

Morris, You are in my prayers.

chewy555 · Post by **chewy555** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:57 am

Prayers sent for you MoJo.
I am waiting for the day that the Doc tells me that I need to have mine done. I hope that all works out for you.

flintknapper · Post by **flintknapper** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:59 am

Definitely been there!

Will pray for a successful surgery and a quick and complete recovery.

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:00 pm

Thanks everyone, this will be the second time around on this knee it all started back in 1967 at a place called Fort Benning, Georgia.

Venus Pax · Post by **Venus Pax** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:34 pm

Prayer sent. Keep us updated, Mo.

308nato · Post by **308nato** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:45 pm

Been there also, had two surgeries on my right knee and it's no fun.
prayers sent for a sucsessful surgery and a quick recovery.
It does seem as you get older the damage done to ones body does catch up to you.

nitrogen · Post by **nitrogen** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:49 pm

You'll be in mine. One of my former coworkers had a similar ailment, and was up and walking in less than a week.

I'll be facing a similar surgery within the next 5 years or so (when the pain outweighs the fear of surgery) so keep us posted on how it goes.

Liberty · Post by **Liberty** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:00 pm

Prayers sent from the Liberty Casa,
I had similar surgery a couple years ago. Torn cartlidge. I walked out of the hospital. It was expensive but it sure enough worked,

Post by **Charles L. Cotton** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:37 pm

We're praying for you too.

Chas.