I changed Doctors! This may be a brilliant move.

[Jerry]

It was like going from being treated by a factory.  The Orthopedist spent time and knew what was going on.  I feel certain I will be fine.  Yes, an Epidural is scheduled.

The back of my left knee could not touch the floor when sitting.  I protected it in bed with a pillow under it. Turns out that me be the reason  I now do the appropriate exercise.  This is the first day.
My confidence is back!

[miguynmkoi]

You're like that battery rabbit...you just keep on going!  I can't complain about my mishap because of your dedication to get back on your feet and at 'em. 

[Jerry]

I am on my feet, don't even limp.  Just hurts like hell.  Not sitting or in bed, just when I walk.
I have about 5 minutes til it kicks in.

In fact i chase women again, but when i catch them, i can't remember why!!

[2vetts]

i remember why , but it doesn't help because i'm married .

[mascot]

I'll bet your kicking yourself (with your good leg) for not doing so sooner.

Years ago, I got a bad knee injury playing soccer.  My PC physician was thisclose to scheduling me for surgery and I said I wanted a second opinion.  One of his partners came in and said, "you need surgery" without ever looking at my knee, just said what my doc told him to say.   I left and went to see my chiropractor, who was also a sports med doc, and he massaged my knee to get my leg straightened out, then wrapped me in an ace bandage and gave me instructions and crutches.  I followed his advice, and 8 weeks later I was playing soccer again and that was 20+ years ago and I've not had any major knee injury since.

I realize we all want the 'good answer', but sometimes we actually do deserve it and the doctor just doesn't know it.

Hope all is well with your leg.

[Ky Kim]

Sometimes switching docs is the best thing.  Best wishes to you Jerry.

Miss chatting with everyone.

[Jerry]

Kim. we miss you as well.  I have not been able to post or reply.  A glitch that will surely pass.

Good to "see" you again!

I see a specialist on  the 10th. He will do the Epidural. but,  not just yet Grrrrr it is a consult, the Epidrual afterwards! 4 months of limping!  I wish they would do it already!

[Jerry]

Epidural on the 21st.  Boy these things take time.  No guarantees it will work.  It has for many!
The Dr is an attractive woman.  Not that it matters, but hopefully she is gentle!

I'd use spellcheck on gentle, but when I do I get booted!