So today, I had my final follow-up visit with the Orthopedic surgeon to talk about the results of my MRI.  I appreciate everyone who has prayed and followed this ordeal…

In any case, the results are kind of vague.  I have a class II indication in the anterior portion of my medial meniscus.  What does that mean, exactly?  Well, it’s complicated.  Essentially, there has been some degeneration (wearing away) of my meniscus, but not enough to warrant surgery.  In fact, removing any tissue would likely make things worse, because the tissue can not be replaced.  The tissue is slightly worn away on the inside of the meniscus, but there is no visible tearing on the outside of the meniscus.

So what does it mean for me?  Well, basically, I just have to take things easy, and try to slowly build myself back up to the point I was at before I started noticing the injury.  Ultimately, I would like to do another marathon; Lucy and I have our eyes on the San Diego Marathon again in June.  Before that, I hope to do at least one triathlon… Gotta test out that wetsuit!  The key is just going to be to take things easy and go slow with getting back into the running.

I’ll post up the best-of the MRI images when I get a chance… Doug has noticed that the old place isn’t working anymore, and he’s right.  That’s because I have to move the folder (I upgraded the blogging software, which does funny things with the files on the server) back to its original location.  However, I can’t do that right now because I am in Biology class, so I will Edit the post soon.

Thanks again for everyone who has supported and prayed for me… I would have gone crazy without you…