MRI Results….NOT GOOD. :-(
Well, PlanetTamar is going to have to undergo knee surgery within the next five weeks. Not only is my medial meniscus torn, I have severe softening of the cartilage behind my knee (which has given me arthritis), I have lateral patella subluxation, AND I have a partial tear of my ACL! I cannot believe it…well, actually I can believe it. I am going to MONITOR the ACL and just have the meniscus and knee cap surgery. I will have MRI’s every few months to make sure that my ACL is not getting worse. It is about the only thing that I can do…….unless I want to totally fix it now, but then I will be outta commission from training properly for competing for atleast 4-6 months. So, I am opting to monitor it and hopefully I will not tear it even further. 
So………just thought I would fill you all in since so many of you are so kind and check in on me and my progress. I appreciate the the thoughts, well wishes, and concern thus far! You all are awesome! I will keep you posted on the surgery dates so that you can help me keep my head up! I hate going under the knife and I HATE being laid up. But, good news….I can train (cardio) within one week of the surgery I am having for sure. 
Atleast I will not be getting fat! LOL Hugs and Kisses! Have an awesome weekend! xoxo Tamar
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April 18, 2008 at 7:54 am
Great luck with it all……….went through the same a couple of years back and that knee is much stronger now than the other……REHAB REHAB REHAB
April 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Omg girl,that really sucks….i am so sorry to hear that…..you are one of my biggest idols,i start watching your videos when you first started on bb.com.You builted your body with so much passion and deddication that it really inspire me to work extra hard in the gym.
I am really sorry about the whole knee problem….hopefully you will get back in the game in no time.All the best to you…….
April 22, 2008 at 8:03 pm
hey good luck with the surgery! i tour my acl pcl and meniscus summer of 06′ i had it compleatly reconstructed, just like roughneck94 said rehab! but im sure you know what your doing lol
April 24, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Damn that sucks. I feel your pain I have had my fair share of knee injuries(both of ‘em) with my profession. I’ve had a fair share of surgeries too. One recommendation I would make would be to stay away from the cortisone shots(as long as possible). they may take away pain but they promote arthritis. Toredol (sp?) works well to take the edge of pain off. Any how, I hope everything goes well for you and rehab goes as expected and you get healthy soon. Good luck.
May 8, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Good luck Tamar! I know all about knee problems! I know you’ll come out better than before!