I'm Going Under the Knife

I finally got a call back from my doctor about the MRI I had about two weeks ago. He said that my knee is deteriorating but that he believes the surgeon can remedy the problem by grinding away some of the meniscus. Deteriorating wasn't the word I was hoping to hear but the fact that it can be fixed is good.

So, I'm scheduled to go under the knife, or really in this case under the scope, on Wednesday 26th at 2:30. So far I'm at ease about the procedure since it's one which is done often. As well, it's only an outpatient procedure and the surgeon's office is about a block from work and about a mile from home. My primary doctor says that many people walk out of the procedure without the aide of crutches, which makes me feel the rehab is quick. I'm still thinking that I'll use crutches and allow for a few days of rest so that it heals as quickly as possible. Then it's back on the bike and in the gym to get ready for next year's early season centuries.