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My MRI was today… and after they made me strip naked and dress in scrub pants that were 3 sizes too small and double hospital johnnys that were 12 sizes too big, they did their thing on my knee.
A solid half hour of cacophony later, I got a souvenir.
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I know they give you ultrasound pictures of your baby in utero, but I’m not sure I’ll be having a look at all the fluid on River’s knee reveal party anytime soon.
And yes, though I’ve gotten the swelling down with elevation and ice packs, there’s still a lot of fluid where fluid shouldn’t be.
Good news? No torn ligaments and minimal damage to my MCL.
Yay!
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Bad news?
My meniscus tear is a deep root tear which is more serious, slower to heal and could require surgery.
Boo.
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But I did a zoom meeting with my orthopedist when we got home and she said we’ll try to avoid that.
More ice, more exercises and a cortisone shot next Friday to speed up healing so I can do more load bearing.
Load bearing? I know I’m a bit overweight, but that seems a trifle harsh.
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River's world..... 
My sole experience with a lot of fluid where fluid shouldn’t be is strictly limited to a flood in the basement last year, but I sympathize with you nonetheless. I would have about as much interest watching the video of an MRI as I did watching the video of the sewer scope they did on our property, which is nil.
They could have at least sent you home with a Jell-o cup or something for your troubles!
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It was decidedly disappointing. Especially since I had to squeeze into too tight pants.
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I would’ve just left them off.
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You’re a man. I would expect no less…
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ha ha great comeback! lol
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Oh man, good news, bad news scenario…..more good than bad maybe?
Alcohol should help…..my professional opinion.
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I shall take it under advisement Dr. Huntress…
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Not the best possible result, but at least now you know exactly what’s wrong and that allows for strategic rehab. I’m pretty sure alcohol is on the treatment plan 😉
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I certainly hope so.
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Ah, that sucks. Hopefully no surgery and a good recovery. Sounds like a bit of time off the knee before any load bearing fun. Maybe you do need that book recommendation after all.
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I’ve been off the knee for a solid week. I’m getting twitchy.
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I bet. You might need to hone those delegation skills.
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I still do all the cooking, laundry and most of the dishes. My husband is a lousy nurse.
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😱 sounds painful
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Believe it or not, I can’t take an MRI, even the standing up one!!
But now you have doctor’s permission to sit around guzzling down Margaritas and having hubby wait on you hand and foot!!!
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If only. He’s the worst nurse ever!
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Let Fred baby you. Because to not let him means surgery and a longer recovery time. Knees are nothing to mess with as you well know.
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But he doesn’t! I’m pretty much on my own.
😕
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I’ll have a chat with him…remind him how you helped him when he was ill. He’ll be ‘hop to’ing’ in no time!!
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Yeah. Good luck with that.
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Online shopping, drinking can happen sitting down, directing and hurling instructions at the husband can happen while immobile and/or via text…
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I hope you feel better soon. Pain is not fun…
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Thanks. It’s not. It’s really not….
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Tell hubby you’ll remember what good care he took of you in your time of need when it’s time to pick out his nursing home. Maybe that’ll light a fire under his ass.
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Ha!
Now you’re talking…
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What the?! My MRI didn’t come with a home movie for viewing whenever the mood strikes me (which I’m sure would be often)! I think a sternly-worded letter is in order…
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Most definitely. Think how dull your future cocktails will be without one…
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May the loads you bear be non-crippling ones…
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Thanks. I’m seriously rethinking all those extra Covid baked goods I’ve been making right about now….
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