Result of the doctor appointment

[pegkerr]

The doctor thinks that the problem isn't a sprained MCL (ligament) but instead probably a tear in the meniscus, the cartilege that cushions the bones of the knee. It can be tricky to tell the two problems apart, because the point where I'm feeling pain is where the ligament crosses over the cartilege. But I'm going to have an MRI on Thursday and then meet with him next Tuesday. If he sees what he expects he'll see, I'll be having knee surgery.

Needless to say, I am NOT thrilled to receive this news. I'll know more next week.

Rob's unemployment is about to run out.

I am really, really depressed. It is gray and rainy, and I'm afraid of the future. And I can't even do karate to get myself into a better mood. Please leave a comment to cheer me up, people. I really need it.

What I did today to make the world a better place: I stopped in my local Starbucks for a cup of coffee before my appointment, and I bought a pound of coffee which will be donated to the troops over in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Comments

[slrose.livejournal.com]

A picture of my friends new twins: http://slrose.livejournal.com/105680.html#cutid1

It's f-locked, but you're friended.

[pinguthegreek.livejournal.com]

When things really get me down, which they do sometimes, I find it helps a little to reassure myself that nothing stays the same indefinitely.