[pct-l] the Pearl Girls and knees

[jomike at cot.net]

Linda and the Pearl Girls,

Linda I am about to schedule surgery for a total knee replacement also due to arthritis and I am also am 60, and, I missed the chance to host you gals as had been planned earlier in the season (you were to have a zero with my husband and I in the Mt.Shasta/Weed area (Lake Shastina).

I send nothing but good thoughts your way that you'll be on the trail soon. I too will be back, some day.

are we there yet
JoAnn



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> I had knee surgery January 15th to repair a torn meniscus. I started my
> hike
> on April 3rd which was too soon for me. I should have taken the time to
> completely heal. I also have arthritis in the same knee which does not
> help.
> The consequences of taking too much Ibuprophen led to my emergency
> evacuation from Purple Lake on July 2nd. You can read about my adventure
> and
> evacuation here: http://www.creativedigitalimages.com/pctblog/ 
> 
>  
> 
> I recommend taking the time to heal and then strengthen your legs to
> avoid
> another injury. It is probably too soon to know if you can hike next
> year.
> My knee is getting better now that I am home. My hiking days are not
> over
> yet. I look forward to returning to the PCT next year. Good luck. 
> 
>  
> 
> OneStep. Linda
> 
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