Wednesday, July 23, 2008

6 down, one to go

Almost at the end of the marathon appointment weeks. So far I have been 'lucky' enough to bring at least one kid with me to all. I had relief for Dylan's 12mo check up and was able to leave Sophia behind. My kids have eaten nothing but snack food all morning for these appointments. My only way to keep them from losing it the entire time we are cooped up in tiny rooms for hours together. I was pleased with this office - VERY large and nice to boot. Just about the biggest doctor's office I have been stuck in. Kids played nicely for a little while, plenty of room even for the double jogger. I was able to get through most of the appointment without resorting to the chocolate chip cookie in my purse. I went for that for the last few minutes and Dylan was a TOTAL MESS! Luckily he just had on a white t-shirt. ugh!

The bad new for me is it looks like my ACL is useless. He said it was either put in loose or could have been stretched while "dancing" with Sophia the time I remember it hurting or even another time that doesn't stand out. Said there is probably meniscus tearing that is causing the swelling and when it swells that is why the knee is looser. If it weren't for the kids, he would recommend it go under the knife again. Even though the more you have the more difficult they are to do. I just don't have three months of recoup time now to devote to it, SO, I will live like this until the kids are in school I suppose. If it gets really bad again, we will have to rethink things, but for now, SOL.

Oh, and this doctor (how I really liked- had answers, thorough...) knows of Dr. Meeks and thought he had retired already. I said I went to him in May and wasn't confident anymore. This new doctor made me feel like he knew what I was talking about. Also made a reference about Meeks' practice being under hard times?? He also said that he didn't want to do anymore cortisone - said it was like a band aid - WOW! Those were my exact words I was saying after my appointment with Meeks. Yeesh.

Tomorrow I have one last appointment and then we are off to Maine Friday for the weekend.

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