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Post Op Visit 12/30...:( - - Posted by NJDan (NJDan), 30 December 2002

Seasons Greetings all - Hope the season has treated you all well thus far.

Saw my OS today about 10 weeks post op.  I am still having a fair bit of pain walking for more than 5 mins and climbing stairs.  He wants to wait another 2 months but said that the Microfracture I had may not work..there was always the risk that the damage was too great.  Now I am worried and depressed...If it does not work then we go for the PKR...or to a TKR..not sure I want to do either one!  So, here I sit broken hearted!!!

Hope Santa was good to you all.

Dan
Posted by Linds (Linds), 30 December 2002

Hey Dan, Sorry to hear that the news is Crappy That's sucks man.  HOpe better news comes to you soon.  I wish I could say more to make you feel better..but I know I can't so...i guess you just have to keep going.
Take care
Hugs and Holiday wishes
Linds

Posted by sha22 (Sharon), 30 December 2002

Dan,
I'm sorry that the news from your OS was not so great! I just wanted to tell you to hang in there and keep going! I really hope things get better for you soon!! Have a Happy New Year!!

Sharon
Posted by Helen_uk (Helen uk), 30 December 2002

Dear dan sorrt things seem rubbish at the moment I do hope things pick up for you I always think the doc gives the worst case senario and then anything better is a bonus.
Keep your chin up
H xxx
Posted by admin (The KNEEguru), 30 December 2002

How big was the area of joint damage when you had the microfracture? Have you had any discussions about OATS or mosaicplasty? Don't give up yet.

KNEEguru

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