Well, today's the day that teen son has his knee problem fixed. He has been experiencing what they call "mechanical symptoms," and an MRI verified what the doctor suspected: a meniscus tear. Thankfully, this type of tear tends to respond best to surgical treatment.
A mechanical symptom is caused by the meniscus physically impeding the normal movement of the knee. Common "mechanical symptoms" include:
- Locking of the knee (unable to bend)
- Inability to fully straighten the knee
So, we are off to the Small-Town Hospital that is next to our small-town, at 7:00 am, to check in at Out-Patient. The surgery is only supposed to take between 20-45 minutes, depending on the severity of the tear, then he'll be in recovery for about an hour. After that, they'll take him back to an Out Patient area where they will monitor him and we'll do the "check out" paperwork.
Please keep us in your thoughts today and pray for a good outcome!
**A.Marie**
Praying all goes well with your son's surgery today!
ReplyDeleteHoping everything proceeds without a hitch!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter had this same surgery a few years ago and now says she'd have it again in a heartbeat if necessary on the other knee. It was really no big deal...a couple of days of pain and pain meds, but actually a much easier recovery than she expected and good results afterward.
I said a prayer. I know its hard to believe that I pray with my naughty streak and all!
ReplyDeleteI know he will be fine. Tell him that I said hi and that I was praying for him.
Hi there! Thank you for all of your comments Lori, Annie Jones, and SonyaAnn (you really pray?..just teasing...God loves U and So Do I! :)
ReplyDeleteHis surgery went well and we were home by 1:00pm. He is propped up on the couch, with an ice bag on the wrapped knee and pain meds in him, and he is doing okay for now. He even ate an Arbys Roast Beef sandwich on the way home!
I told him that I blogged about him, and he said, "Oh Brother!" :)
Your son and your family will be in our prayers! Happy new year A.Marie!
ReplyDeleteSorry! I'm reading this late in the day - well, night! I hope that all went well today and that your son will be up and around again soon!
ReplyDeleteHey Twin,
ReplyDeleteTell Alex that I am thinking about him! If I had thought about it I would have sent him a bell, so every time he needed anything he could just ringalingaling and have you running to and fro........hahaha - twinkie
hey twin,
ReplyDeleteI have to post my comments under the profile of anonymous because I can't figure out how to do it otherwise!!!! - twinkie
Just getting caught up on some reading! I hope everything went ok!
ReplyDeleteYou've got my prayers, pally. Let us know how he is doing.
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