Two weeks into the class I'm down ten pounds from what I weighed in at on the first day. So not as dramatic as after the first week but I'm still losing so that's good.
Finally got my knee evaluated. At Kaiser you have to take what they call a class. Starts with an anatomy lesson. Then moves on to exercises led by the physical therapist while an orthopedic doctor calls us over one at a time to discuss our x-rays. She immediately offered to give me a cortisone shot which has helped. So now I have a window of opportunity to work this knee into better shape. Unfortunately it is arthritic with inopportune bone growth where it isn't needed. Hate to think I'll have to scale back walks permanently.
Finally got my knee evaluated. At Kaiser you have to take what they call a class. Starts with an anatomy lesson. Then moves on to exercises led by the physical therapist while an orthopedic doctor calls us over one at a time to discuss our x-rays. She immediately offered to give me a cortisone shot which has helped. So now I have a window of opportunity to work this knee into better shape. Unfortunately it is arthritic with inopportune bone growth where it isn't needed. Hate to think I'll have to scale back walks permanently.
