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I know you can get past this phase of the healing process. As frustrating as it is to you, you body will heal for you, BUT, you have to help it. Again, exercises as prescribed by your therapist, other tips from your doctor, AND, a positive attitude. You can do this!!View Thread


Try to be patient for a while longer until you can see another doctor. I know that's easier said than done, but sometimes it takes awhile to get an appointment with a new doctor. Maybe a trip to the ER is the way to go. They may have an ortho doctor available to assist you right away.
These are just a few suggestions. I can only imagine how frustrated you feel. Stay strong, which you obviously already are, and get that second opinion.
Keep us updated on how you're doing. We really do care here. And God bless.View Thread

I do agree that if you choose not to have the surgery, by all means turn to meds. You do not have to live with this pain. While the drugs may not totally take the pain away, just taking the "edge" off of the pain can make a great difference in your everyday comfort. You will find that you can cope with the "lesser" pain much better.
Let us know how you're doing, ok? We do care.View Thread

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Good luck. Keep us posted on how you're doing, OK?View Thread

Good luck and God bless.View Thread

When I did have my recent hip surgery (7/16), afterwards the surgeon said it was really bad, worse than he had thought or that xrays showed. So, again, you will know. Bone on bone is terribly painful. And it will only get worse, believe it or not.
Good luck and God bless.View Thread

I can only say we're all different in how we adjust to certain things. If I were told my other knee required replacement surgery, I would go ahead with it.
Let us know how you're doing. God bless.View Thread

Let us know how you're doing. I say go for it, and prepare yourself for pretty intense therapy after the surgery. This is to be expected for everyone. You, it appears, are a step ahead because of your conditioning for climbing. But I don't think anyone can truly tell you what you can or can't do afterwards. That's an individual thing. Good luck.View Thread

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