Some Health Issues: As
some of you may know, I have been dealing with calf, knee, and foot pain
for nearly two years now. I have overcome planta fasciitis a little over a
year ago (right foot). But last August, I developed severe knee tightness
and leg pain. After much physical therapy, I finally had a cortisone
shot and then an MRI. I had torn the meniscus in my left leg. I
had surgery on my left knee Monday morning for a torn meniscus. My guess
is that much of this had to do with a sedentary lifestyle from sitting editing
the MOOCs book and
special issue project. These two big projects took their toll on my
body. Smile.
My surgery went well two days ago. After I was knocked out by the
anesthesiologist, my doctor (Dr. Fox) placed a mini-camera into my leg to
have a look. It revealed that, other than the meniscus tear, my knee is
generally in good shape with little wear and tear. I am now at home recovering
and grading papers. I will be doing regular walking in a week. Exercise bike
(and hot tub) in 2 weeks and running in 5 or 6 weeks. I go to Tyler, Texas May
22-23 and Korea May 26 to June 8th.
I should be fine to travel by then.
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