Richard Hawley

Richard Hawley Forum
It is currently Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:18 am

All times are UTC [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 5 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Medical Mystery
PostPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:24 pm 
Offline
Hawley Groupie

Joined: Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:03 pm
Posts: 189
Location: kent
So, after being on cloud nine since my grand daughter was born. I had an appointment at the knee clinic. 1st Jan this year, a mad dog jumped at me I jumped out of the way, didn't fall but twisted a bit. I kept hoping it would get better, but have now had to admit, it's not. It won't straighten or bend as much as the other one. I have 'torn my meniscus'. Does any one know what that is? I've got to have key hole surgery. Sadly I went into a panic, as soon as the Dr mentioned hospital, and didn't listen/understand what he was on about. I would look on google, but don't think its a good idea, might make it worse. I'm such a big girls blouse, when it comes to hospitals, and Dr's. Pathetic.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Medical Mystery
PostPosted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:12 pm 
Offline
Hawleytastic!
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:55 pm
Posts: 1787
Location: South, North, now West Yorkshire.
Image


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Medical Mystery
PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:49 am 
Offline
Hawley Groupie

Joined: Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:03 pm
Posts: 189
Location: kent
Thank you egg. Seems like quite an important bit. Considering I didn't even fall over, can't imagine how I did so much damage. Damned annoying. I saw the x-ray, there wasn't a gap in between the bones at all, and a big gap the other side. Thank you again. I'm just going to have to man up. I would be cross with the dog, but, it was the idiot owner. Poor thing was really frightened and nervous, knocked a lady flying behind me.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Medical Mystery
PostPosted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:40 pm 
Offline
Hawley Super-Groupie
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:53 am
Posts: 271
Location: SE London
lynne wrote:
Thank you egg. Seems like quite an important bit. Considering I didn't even fall over, can't imagine how I did so much damage. Damned annoying. I saw the x-ray, there wasn't a gap in between the bones at all, and a big gap the other side. Thank you again. I'm just going to have to man up. I would be cross with the dog, but, it was the idiot owner. Poor thing was really frightened and nervous, knocked a lady flying behind me.


Lynne - if it's any consolation, I had keyhole knee surgery about 10 years ago after a skiing accident. I was going down a mountain (as one tends to do on a skiing holiday!) when one ski got stuck on a stone and the other kept going. For me it was the anterior cruciate ligament that was damaged. Much like you, I went into a fog when the consultant said I needed surgery. I remember telling him I couldn't possibly have surgery because I didn't have my pyjamas or a toothbrush with me. He quite rightly told me that wasn't a good enough reason! Anyhoo, I had the surgery that afternoon, and after just one night in hospital, was able to go home to my family for some TLC. I quite enjoyed feeling special for a while, and I found being out in public on crutches very illuminating. Mostly people were extremely helpful and considerate, and it warmed the cockles of my heart most days. Take the opportunity to be the centre of attention for a while, if you can, and let everyone else do the hard work for a while! Good luck with it all. Jx

_________________
Give me the beat boys and free my soul
I want to get lost in your rock and roll


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Medical Mystery
PostPosted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:33 am 
Offline
Hawley Groupie

Joined: Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:03 pm
Posts: 189
Location: kent
Thank you. I've had a bit of a look at what happens, and how long to recover. I've had the MRI appointment come through. Strangely it's at a private hospital, didn't expect that. Hopefully at the appointment after that, I can ask my questions, i.e will it go back to normal, will I be able to walk for more than 30 minutes without limping. I broke the same leg, very near the knee, 30 years ago, I don't suppose that helped. Motorbike accident, the mistakes we make in our youth, come back to haunt me. Fingers crossed.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 5 posts ] 

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group