05-04-2019, 04:21 PM
Sorry to hear of your knee problems.
I had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove part of torn miniscus about 13 years ago. Very strange experience...minutes before I was given the anesthesia, surgeon states that the operation isn't 100% necessary, that PT could take care the issue for some time. But I went forward with the operation. I was on crutches for a day but didn't need them after that. I'd say the knee didn't feel fully stable for a full year afterwards, even though I was able to resume walking right away, then after a few weeks running, hiking, biking. The first few months, I didn't have any confidence in the knee holding up. But a little by little, it grew stronger. Now I don't ever think about it and it feels great.
But I do remember that pain you speak of...totally debilitating. I sure hope the shot can tie you over till winter so you can ride sooner rather than later.
I had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove part of torn miniscus about 13 years ago. Very strange experience...minutes before I was given the anesthesia, surgeon states that the operation isn't 100% necessary, that PT could take care the issue for some time. But I went forward with the operation. I was on crutches for a day but didn't need them after that. I'd say the knee didn't feel fully stable for a full year afterwards, even though I was able to resume walking right away, then after a few weeks running, hiking, biking. The first few months, I didn't have any confidence in the knee holding up. But a little by little, it grew stronger. Now I don't ever think about it and it feels great.
But I do remember that pain you speak of...totally debilitating. I sure hope the shot can tie you over till winter so you can ride sooner rather than later.