Weak at knees

Almost a year ago I was painting the kitchen wall and coming down the ladder, missed one step, hit the ground hard and dislocated my left knee. From that started the Lets-Heal-the-Knees-saga that is still far from the finishing line but I can already see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I have always had problems with my knees ( dislocations, arthritis, aches, pain, you name it) but nothing much has been done with them until now. Living in France has its advantages because the health care here is superb and the waiting times reasonable. I met a young, capable and reassuring surgeon who right away suggested an operation ( partial prothese) that could help me and feeling I could trust him (I have also a life-long fobia of anyone touching my knees, due to some rough treatment after a childhood accident) I went ahead with it. And found out my trust was well-placed. Everything went smoothly and already my knee feels much better than before.

Here right after the Operation no.1., in January. One knee done, one to go.

Five days at the hospital and almost six weeks in the rehabilitation centre later...
Looking good!

Five years ago I broke my right leg and they placed a titanium stick inside the leg to support the bone. Now, with this prothese operation they were going to cut off a piece of my leg bone to move it and this stick would be on the way. Hence, it had to go.

This 'little' day-operation happened a month ago and according to the surgeon wasn't going to be very painful afterwards. Wrong. Apparently I am an exception because I have been in pain ever since, my leg is still a bit green with the hematoma and only now the pain is starting to lessen.

Isn't it pretty?

It has been a year since I was last on my bike or walked long distances. Starting to be a bit fed up already but have to dig up some patience from somewhere. Come on October and the Operation no.2!!