Relief is on the way

Good afternoon to all, It has been a long time. Too long for me. Not long enough for some. For those familiar with me from facebook, you may know the happenings in my life. Most recently, my legs are the main focus. The pain has been ongoing for 2 years and it is time for a little relief.

Here is the short and long of it: Besides a minor meniscus tear in the left knee, structurally the knee is fine. The problem lies in the Femur, Tibia, and Fibula bones. I have what is called bone marrow necrosis. There is poor blood circulation, so the marrow is decaying. The bones are fracturing and collapsing almost like a pothole on a road. What seemed to be a minor problem a few years back, has become chronic.

The right knee has seen the operating room 3 times in the past 18 years. Two scopes and the ACL was reconstructed a decade ago. Since I now favor the left leg, the right ACL is tearing as well as my menial meniscus.

What's the plan you say? The surgeon plans to scope the right knee. Clean out the debris, drain the fluid and inject a cortizone shot. He will then scope the left knee to clean and assess the total damage. Then roll me on my stomach, extract a bone graft from my right hip, roll me again and insert pins and screws to support the bone and finally inject the bone graft into my bones; hopefully stimulating new bone growth. Once I stop favoring the left leg, the right knee should heal on its own. Much less invasive and straining, then my last 2 opinions who suggested full knee replacements in both legs.

As we say in lodge, "It is better to be seen, then viewed." Happiness comes in spurts as does pain. I try to live my life right. Be a good dad, a good son, good brother, and good friend. I give when I can and expect little in return.

Thank you to all my supporters. You know who you are and I love you all.

~Cheers