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Though honestly, if I could jump hurdles? I wouldn’t be in this predicament in the first place.

After waiting since February… yes, it took me 6 months to get an appointment… I finally saw the orthopedic surgeon. This is the man, the doctor every single person I spoke to and every local online forum recommended. They say good things come to those who wait and Lord knows I’ve been waiting … so let’s get this party started.

He was very nice, professional and personable. Tufts medical school with a few fellowships and I think I’m in good hands.

The examination was pretty quick as his PA had already assessed me in a previous appointment, so we discussed partial knee replacement. He said he doesn’t do many of them as most of his patients are older and need total. I had to laugh when he kept saying I was young and in good shape. Nothing like being surrounded by geriatric patients to make 62 look young, but I’ll take it.

I had to sign my life away requesting the surgery. Acknowledging all the horrible things that could go wrong and giving him permission to do a total knee replacement if he gets in there and finds more damage. He assured me that wasn’t that the case but they have to cover their six.

We agreed I’d like to move forward as soon as possible and he said he hoped for September, but the scheduler would be in touch.

When I got home his exam notes were already logged into the patient portal.

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I have no idea what all that means, only that it crunches when I move and hurts like hell.

My fingers are crossed for surgery sooner than later but the way things have been moving like molasses so far? I have my doubts.

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