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The Knee Situation, Vol 3
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I was holding off on writing an update on the Knee Situation for some time now, largely because I had nothing good to write, and whining does not become a Fighter.
After some agonizingly slow improvement, finally in September my knee took a turn for the worse. Suddenly things I had fought hard to regain through physical therapy were gone again. Including basics, like walking five blocks without pain.
It was harrowing, because one can live with a constant struggle as long as there is an end in sight, no matter how distant. I panicked, went to see the surgeon again. Two consults, an X-ray and an MRI later, I had my diagnosis: my thigh muscle, which has atrophied horrifically after the second surgery and following inactivity, was growing back in an asymmetric manner. Turns out, the thigh muscle is built of fours strands that join at the knee. The inner strand is the fastest to atrophy and it is also the slowest to grow. So after all that happened, my kneecap was not in its proper place, being pulled aside by this lopsidedness.
There was nothing to do about it, just have to struggle through.
One piece of good news was that the graft (the piece of hamstring the extracted to replace the broken tendon) was healthy. Presented with no other choice, I continued with physical therapy.
In the past year I had a grand total of three matches. I can't put enough quotes around the word matches so I won't try. They were like faint reminders of all the fun I used to have. Not any fault of the people involved, they were all extremely nice and tried very hard to not hurt my knee. But my range of motion was severely limited and I spend maybe 90% of my capacity trying to make sure I didn't wrench something.
Finally two days ago I had a meet with Pinstride. It seems that all the time I spent on physio has finally payed off: I could roll without hurting myself, and I actually for real had a great time. He was of course a perfect gentleman and was taking care of me, but there were times when I could forget about everything and just wrestle.
I can't thank him enough.
I'm still somewhat crippled, unable to run and some basic exercises are completely beyond my reach still. But I hope to extend my reach and complete my recovery in 2018. Onward!
DM Mask (3)
2017-11-19 20:22The setbacks sound really upsetting. I'm really hoping for your recovery, man. Wishing you all the best.
ltwtwrslnyc (50)
2017-11-19 20:22Good luck with your continued recovery. I've dealt with a few injuries and the recovery is very frustrating. Hang in there!
boxtpntx (0)
2017-11-19 20:25Wow, man, speedy recovery (at your own pace). It can take longer than anticipated but keep the faith and let it heal so you can get on with your life!
LondonHeel (4)
2017-11-19 21:06I missed your previous updates so I'm really sorry to hear this, I know how much you enjoy fighting :( But the rest of you still looks very muscular so hopefully you can still do some body-training.
On a positive note, if you have a serious knee injury, perhaps now's the time for a rematch as I might stand a chance, given how much you've improved over the years :P
Get well soon, and don't forget the adductors and inner strand of the quadriceps!
abuster (78 )
2017-11-19 21:30Wow this is so sad to read..... I hope your condition improves one way or another! :/ stay strong fighterguyy
toxic (13)
2017-11-19 21:56Get well soon...
Vanman (87 )
2017-11-19 22:01You WILL get there pal, you always have been and always will be a fighter.
Respect.
Earth (23 )
2017-11-19 23:26I'm sorry Sile, I really am.
munichsubfight (178)
2017-11-19 23:30Best wishes for your further recovery!
And congratulation for your match with Pinstride. That surely must have been very important, at the same time a reward for the physio-struggle of the past as well as a refueling of your hope for the future.
luallavi (19)
2017-11-19 23:45Mate good luck with the recovery... if I can do anything to help from here in Paris , let me know.. take care of yourself
grappleruk (120)
2017-11-19 23:54Am so glad you are able to see some light after a very long tunnel!
KinksterTom (85 )
2017-11-20 00:00Keeping my fingers crossed for your complete recovery. ;)
Wrestleboyjoey (140)
2017-11-20 02:49Praying fot your faster recovery
SileX (207 )
2017-11-20 06:24Huge Thank You to everyone who commented and voted. I love the community of this site, the most supportive bunch there is!!!
synxiec (74)
2017-11-20 06:32And Onward, Sir. ^_^
matt nbg (62 )
2017-11-20 09:59Good luck and still take care of you. As we met in Budapest, I was already 1,5 years after my knee surgery and it was not always easy to roll. I cross fingers for you. Greetings from Nuremberg.
PSBBO (3 )
2017-11-20 10:31I am wishing for you a quick recovery. I am a big fan of yours. My surgery is progressing slowly. But we Wii do it. Maybe we can wrestle soon! I am right behind you pushing for all good to come.
smokey (0)
2017-11-20 11:15I have watched your progress and am impressed with you. Wish I was there to give you as helping hand or a glove.
Smokey
StrikeFighter (78 )
2017-11-20 11:20Good luck with the recovery and thanks for being brave enough to write extensively about the process.
smokey (0)
2017-12-01 10:01So how you doing now, as of 2-1-17?
Smokey