Menisectomy

It was dark and I told myself to be careful on the step and I did not listen to myself.

 

I ended up in urgent care and learned nothing was torn or broken.

I had all sorts of physical therapy.

I eventually had an MRI, which showed a flap on my meniscus. A flap can get caught and is often removed, which was the recommendation.

I was feeling fine so it was a little hard to open my mind to surgery, but I was optimistic it was the right choice in the long run.

all cleaned up

One day after surgery,
after the anesthesia had worn off

Eight days after surgery I went for a teeny tiny bike ride.

I just had my last visit with the surgeon. Everything looks great and as long as I keep doing what the physical therapist says to do, I am free to go. I have two more weeks of increased time on the elliptical machine and then I'll do a trial run. The days are longer, but I carry a light when I walk in the dark.

Rite of passage?

This was an effective way to remember. 

The circles mark the spots where the third molars are.

The operating room

The upper molars came out in three pieces so we were allowed to keep them,
but the lower ones came out in many, many pieces.

And now it is pudding, yogurt, and soft foods. Except for a donut after playing a soccer game this morning, during which he blocked two penalty kicks. I guess recovery is going ok!