My knee

What nice looking bones.

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I met with the orthopedic surgeon today. He was much more optimistic about my recovery than my PCP, so that's good. He doesn't think I have a torn meniscus. He thinks it's some kind of contusion. Apparently, my knee caps are higher than they are supposed to be, so I'm more prone to hurt my knee.

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He felt some fluid in the knee, and he heard some creaking and cracking, but he thinks it will most likely heal itself. I need to continue to avoid stairs and walking up or down hills. I can, however, go back to working out using my legs on the treadmill (flat), or the elliptical or even the stationary bike. I hate all of those things, but it's better than nothing!

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I am scheduled to see him in a month, and he's thinking I'll be all healed by then, so that would be a great thing. He also gave me some vitamin combo to take that will strengthen my knee, so I need to remember to do that.

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I'm tired today because I didn't sleep well last night with my gallbladder acting up again... I'm hoping to make it to the gym today before class.