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Old 10-07-2011, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by marybb View Post
Barefoot,

I had left knee surgery ten years ago for a torn meniscus, had general anesthesia uneventful, walking with crutches same day and without them next day. MD. Did recommend icing knee off and on x 3 days which I did.I can tell you I never needed any pain medication, had physical therapy 3x weekly x 4 weeks and then returned to work.
Your fast recovery gives me hope! However my Surgeon just informed me he wants to do both knees, instead of just one. Yikes! The surgery will include removal of floaty bits, repair of torn meniscis in both knees, and probably debridement. I said "Bring it on" thinking that one surgery is preferable to two! Now I'm questioning my sanity.
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