Knee Update

Another doctor's visit today. This time, the specialist I saw right after my injury referred me to another doctor in the clinic that specializes in ACLs, among other things. So that doctor talked to me a bit, examined my knee, told me that it would probably be another month to surgery time, but that we should schedule it now. Apparently scheduling is complicated, so his secretary will be calling around to find open surgery space and other such fun things. And I have another appointment in two weeks to discuss what kind of surgery I'll be getting.

Again, we did the dance of, "some people who aren't very active really don't need an ACL---no need for surgery, because they get around fine without it," followed by me saying, "Oh, I really want to be active. Trust me."

Learned:
* I don't like waiting around in doctor's waiting rooms for most of a morning. Yargh. At least I had a good book.
* My knee is still fairly swollen--words like "juicy" were used.
* I'm looking at surgery in January, and rehab for six months after.
* Yes, it was a complete tear. ACL--gone.

Yay, Google Street View!

Google Maps just added Street View for Minneapolis. They win! Most fun ever! So, Minneapolis folks, follow my lead....

Where I work:

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Where I live:

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One other place I went today:

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Seems to not have street view along Nicollet Mall proper. This is the Medical Arts building, where I went for my physical therapy. (Clearly, this picture was taken in warmer weather.)

Note: Yes, I know I didn't friends-lock this. Why? Because I'm listed in the phone book. Seriously, I'm not scared of people knowing who I am or where I live. It's part of my ongoing fight to Not Be Paranoid. Besides, I keep a very irregular schedule.