Hi gang, haven't posted in a while, you know me, a woman of few words
I'm going to reach out to my family here and ask for a little help. Many of you know the struggle I've gone through the last two and a half years with this knee replacement. For those newbies here that don't know the long story, please bare with me. Anyway, the continuing saga in a nut shell, the last surgery to replace the replacement didn't work. It's in worse shape than before this last of 5 surgeries which has left my surgeon and I at a complete loss as to the cause of this whole problem. I guess when 4 out of 5 surgeons tell you this surgery will fix it, don't always take their word for it. Boy this is getting long, sorry. Okay, so I was doing some research last week and was reading an article that jumped out at me an happen to look for the author. Turns out he is a well known surgeon who specializes in this problem. The thing is he is on the other side of the country. So here it is and I want to know what you would do, not what you think I should do (little twist to this). The reason for my asking you guys is because some of you have reached this point in your lives and understand. Here goes. You've lost your ability to do all the things in life you enjoy, including walking. You've done everything the top surgeons in your area have told you to do, nothing has worked. Your other knee also needs replaced, but, no surgeon will touch it because the other hasn't worked and they don't know why. AS'ers are known for their strength, endurance, and adaptability so many of you understand and are shaking your heads yes been there done that, but A. Do you continue to look for answers, get on a plane across the country to talk to another surgeon you don't know? or B. Do you stop looking for answers and accept and adapt the way we AS'ers do?
I hope this makes sence to some of you. Many of you have been a real inspiration to me and have helped keep my sanity, somewhat, during this 2 year nightmere and your opinions mean so much to me.
Thanks in advance for any ideas.
to all
Cindy
