Feeling Utterly Alone Right Now
Hey everyone, so six months ago I got my knee all messed up. Just finally had some scans and tests done, turns out there's this little fracture that has healed on its own, but then I also tore my meniscus, which is seriously annoying. Anyway, I've been refusing surgery because even in the worst-cse scenario, I'm just looking at maybe having a slight limp or some arthritis down the line. Has anyone else gone through something lke this? It's driving me up the wall with worry and anxiety. Honestly, all I want to know is if there's any hope of getting back to my normal life again. Fingers crossed for good news!
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What did the doc say to do? Honestly, I'm just following their advice for now.
The orthopedic doctor mentioned that they might consider doing surgery in about six months, but I think it's probably not going to happen. The worst-case scenario is that I end up with a slight limp and develop arthritis later on when I'm older. My mental health just can't handle the thought of enduring more pain from surgery, especially since there's no guarantee it will work.
Yeah, my hip's been playing up lately, giving me this funny little limp. Hope your stuff isn't too rough-I should probably look into gtting some hepl around the houuse though.
Not that bad, but I need a caregiver.
I am capable of handling most tasks on my own.
tht's gr8 2 knw
Hey, just wanted to chime in since I've been through what you're going through now. I decided against surgery and it took almost a full year to recover, but looking back, I'm glad I didn't get cut open. It definitely wasn't easy, but it felt right for me at the time. Just remember, there are people here who understand how tough this can be. Feel free to hit me up if you need someone to talk to.
Warmly,
Michelle
I'm here if you want to chat-got some stuff on my mind too.
Hey, just dropping by to remind everyone-when you've got something to share, we're all ears here!