Hi everyone! I'm home from Mexico and recovering at home. Was SOOOOOOO glad to be home and sleep in my own bed! I received good care in TJ, but nothing beats the good old USA!
I do have some issues though right now. I walked about half a mile through the airports and my left leg, especially my knee area, swelled up so much that by the time I landed in Vegas I literally could not move my leg! It totally freaked me out, so Sunday morning I went to the ER because I thought I may have a blood clot. They did an ultrasound and discovered I have a condition called Bakers Cyst behind my knee. It's caused by an underlying case of arthritis which is exacerbated by excessive walking and standing. The worst part, besides the pain, is you have to literally stay off your leg in order for the swelling to go down. But I'm supposed to be walking post surgery to help get rid if the gas and recover! What's a girl to do? It's the typical rock and a hard place!
So, I'm laying down with my leg elevated most of the time, but I get up every hour or so to do a little walking. I'm not sure I'm helping anything! Has anyone else heard of this? When does the gas typically go away? The ER doc said the only permanent solution is surgery for the Cyst, seriously? I can't imagine I could have another surgery within the next few weeks! Ugh!
I just wanna say thanks for all the info, love and encouragement I've received from all of you. I literally could not have gone through with the VSG without you guys, you all mean the world to me. I love reading your posts and hearing about your journeys. Thanks for everything! I assume this problem will work out in some way, and I'll keep you posted as to my progress. Cheers, Patti
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