And now for you, Gail Z., and all other curious ones.

I had out patient arthroscopic knee surgery on 12/10 - and I've been in pain ever since the novocaine wore off!!

To say this was painful post-op recovery is like saying the Sistene Chapel is a finger painting. Both observations are inaccurate and gross under statements. Although I have to say that at least I am seeing a lessening of pain as the days go by.

But using crutches for any attempt at walking is a must. And I can't live without an ice bag! Forget drugs - they don't touch the pain! The doc finally gave me a cortisone shot today and that has helped. But so has the distance from surgery. I did tell the doc that in spite of everything I still liked him. He replied that he had heard that earlier in the day. Maybe he should listen????