Going to the docs today for my knee...
 

I know I'll get the weight lecture.

I've been putting it off this long because it's a military clinic and if I have a cold it's because I'm FAT... if I fall down it's because I'm FAT... if I have a headache it's because I'm FAT. You get the picture.

I broke down last time... WTH do they want from me? I can only lose weight so fast. I can't drop 100 lbs in 2 weeks. It's not healthy or possible. I always leave there feeling TERRIBLE. He likes to throw words around like "morbidly obese". UGH. It's like he thinks I sit on the couch all day eating bon bons. I hate it.

I know I'm overweight. I know what I need to do to fix it. Shaming me does NOT help! Shaming me does not erase the fact that I gain 100 lbs every time I get pregnant even under the direction of a nutritionist. My body is out to get me and even though I'm done making excuses for my weight... yelling at me for it is not going to change it. I'm doing the best I can.

I had been walking the 1.5 mile path around our housing complex every single day (sometimes twice a day) until my knee swelled up to the size of the grapefruit. Even after that I limped around for a couple a days. I guess I'll have to face him and see what's going on *sigh*.

I'll be back after the appointment because his stupid commentary only makes me want to make a big pan of brownies and eat them all.

I hope the doctor can help your knee. :hug: I am sorry to hear that the doctor blames everything on weight. You can point out that you have made progress and it takes time.

Good job on your weight loss and walking. :D That's wonderful.

If you knee hurts - let it rest and concentrate on upper body while it heals.

I'm back... he wasn't AS terrible this time.

I have a torn meniscus and it will need surgery :(

Ooooh no!

The surgery isn't so bad, though. It'll be arthroscopic, right? Little camera, tiny hole, some physical therapy...

Feel better soon!

Originally Posted by mandalinn82:
Ooooh no!

The surgery isn't so bad, though. It'll be arthroscopic, right? Little camera, tiny hole, some physical therapy...

Feel better soon!

I'm hoping so! And thank you :)

I just had the same surgery in August and it's fine! I'd work on building up the muscles around the knee before the surgery as it will help a lot afterwards to build up your stability when you're trying to get back to normal. I'd say I'm back to normal about 98% of the time now and knowing your limits and taking it easy when it feels unstable is important too.

I am so sorry you need surgery. I have had two surgeries for torn meniscus
(same knee). The recovery is not fun. I have to have a third surgery (same knee, same type of tear) but I am putting it off as much as I can.

I'm just bummed that it hurts so much to walk right now. With my two crazy kids and DH and I working opposite shifts, walking all over the neighborhood all day with them was all the exercise I could squeeze in! I don't know what I'll do now!