Hello Fellow Divers, Due to recent events, I'm unsure of my PARTICIPATION in activities.
In August 2012, I hurt my left knee. I did not think too much about it and let it go for about 3 months before seeing my Doctor on my annual visit. I mentioned my pain in my knee and he did a few test. Long story short - it lead me to a Orthopedic Surgeon and 2 weeks ago I underwent Arthroscopic Surgery to repair 2 tears in my Meniscus. As it turned out the Orthopedic Surgeon miss read the MRI. I did not have any tears in my Meniscus, but rather I have a significant tear in my ACL. I also had quite a bit of arthritis on my knee cap, which they cleaned up. BUT - I may in the furture (4-6 months) may have to undergo Total ACL reconstructive surgery. If this surgery happens, I am out of commission for 6-8 weeks and then will have a leg brace that has to stay on my leg for 8 months! I am trying alternative methods right now and for the next 4-6 months to do Strength Physical Therapy. I'm hoping this works and I can not do the surgery. The only reason I would consider doing the surgery is due to my 'Paying Job' as a Jailer and my Job as a Fireman. An ACL is essential to perform those jobs.
Even if I do have the surgery and my diving life is put on hold for about 8 months. I will do my best to organize events and attend but just not dive. Keep in mind, this is not MY Site, I do not own it or even claim to be the "Man in Charge". IF there are those of you out there that want to do an event or an "outing" feel free to post it, I will make it "Sticky" (keeps it at the top of the forum page). I am willing to gather the masses or bring people together, but feel free to post what ever you want to see happen (Tournaments, Outings, Events, Palooza's, Ect..).
I am just letting everyone know what is going on in my life and hoping for the best! I'm positive I will be killing fish come May/June.
In August 2012, I hurt my left knee. I did not think too much about it and let it go for about 3 months before seeing my Doctor on my annual visit. I mentioned my pain in my knee and he did a few test. Long story short - it lead me to a Orthopedic Surgeon and 2 weeks ago I underwent Arthroscopic Surgery to repair 2 tears in my Meniscus. As it turned out the Orthopedic Surgeon miss read the MRI. I did not have any tears in my Meniscus, but rather I have a significant tear in my ACL. I also had quite a bit of arthritis on my knee cap, which they cleaned up. BUT - I may in the furture (4-6 months) may have to undergo Total ACL reconstructive surgery. If this surgery happens, I am out of commission for 6-8 weeks and then will have a leg brace that has to stay on my leg for 8 months! I am trying alternative methods right now and for the next 4-6 months to do Strength Physical Therapy. I'm hoping this works and I can not do the surgery. The only reason I would consider doing the surgery is due to my 'Paying Job' as a Jailer and my Job as a Fireman. An ACL is essential to perform those jobs.
Even if I do have the surgery and my diving life is put on hold for about 8 months. I will do my best to organize events and attend but just not dive. Keep in mind, this is not MY Site, I do not own it or even claim to be the "Man in Charge". IF there are those of you out there that want to do an event or an "outing" feel free to post it, I will make it "Sticky" (keeps it at the top of the forum page). I am willing to gather the masses or bring people together, but feel free to post what ever you want to see happen (Tournaments, Outings, Events, Palooza's, Ect..).
I am just letting everyone know what is going on in my life and hoping for the best! I'm positive I will be killing fish come May/June.
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