Knee Surgery!

On June 24th, I had bilateral (both) knee surgery! Turns out I was born with crooked knee caps! I tried to take care of it 10 years ago, but they told me that there was nothing they could do for me because it would just make things worse. I was just supposed to avoid stairs and deep bending of the knees and when they were finally all wore out and I was older, I could look forward to 2 total knee replacements. Well, I started working at the Heber Valley Medical Center in January and in March I decided to leave early one day, because Corey & I wanted to take our last snowmobile ride for the season. I wrecked on my snowmobile into a river and slammed my knees really hard. I actually thought that I had crushed them both, because Corey had to pull me up the river bank. Well, turns out I could still walk, but in a lot of pain. So a couple of months later, at work, I decided to ask a Dr. Cooley's P.A. about my knee pain. He told me that I was given some bad information and that they would be able to fix my knees. When I went to my appointment, I was told that I tore my Meniscus in the snowmobile accident, that is why I was having more pain. Dr. Cooley fixed my knees, he did Lateral Releases and Debridements(Cleaned out the damaged cartilage) on both knees. And here I am today. I have finished Physical Therapy. I was surprised to be able to lift weight and bend my knees without all the clicking and grinding. I am so excited and I already feel better! Thanks Dr. Cooley & Crew! My Mom, Jana & Justice were at the Hospital during my surgery and when I came out Justice was concerned because all I could do was cry. When he and Jana came to take me to my 1 week appointment he kept asking if I was going to cry. He is so cute! Corey & Roxy took really good care of me. Roxy literally never left my side. She slept on my chest for 2 weeks. Corey made sure that I never ran out of ice in my Gameready ice machine. He was so good to keep the house clean and make dinner. I love him so much! Also a big thanks to the great neighbors who brought in dinner! I appreciate EVERYONES help!