Hello, all!
Knee surgery happened last Thursday. The very nice Dr. Frederic Bost took a bit of my hamstring tendon and screwed, bolted, and strung it into my knee. They knocked me out for the procedure, so I didn’t get to see the actual process, but he did send me home with some nice photographs of joint interiors and a neat little sketch as a souvenir. I am off my crutches and in PT sessions where I do very difficult things, like bending my knee and then straightening it again. It’s a bit humbling really.
Hang on, let me see if I can scan one of the less gory ones in…
There you go. Here are two images from inside my knee. Doesn’t everything look weirdly white and clean?
And here’s Dr. Bost’s little sketch:
As a result of sticking cameras and sharp implements into my knee, I’ve been at home for an absurd amount of time. My biggest “occasion” of late was a trip to the movies with my friends (we saw Enchanted) where I learned that people are shockingly courteous to you when you are wielding crutches. So I’m spending quite a bit of time on my couch, reading or watching movies, or pretending that I’m doing something edifying by poking round the internet. Lots of Vulture, lots of YouTube, a whole season of Extras (really funny, but lots of those moments when you cringe away from the TV because the characters are doing something so mortifying that it’s almost painful), and some Austen to top it off (Emma, to be specific). Nederlands Dans Theater has put up some nice videos online, if you want to take a look.
The Conservatory also has a new website up, with pretty pictures, shiny new video, and a newsletter that I helped out on a tiny bit. There’s also the announcement that this summer’s curriculum will include the study of “gaga” and the choreography of Ohad Naharin, along with the work of William Forsythe and Jiri Kylian. So, if there are any students out there interested, perhaps I’ll see you soon! I’ve only seen one Naharin piece (Minus 16 danced by Hubbard Street), but I thought it was incredible.
Right-o. I’m off to work on some writing. Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and fitting in a few Nutcrackers here and there! Hm. I’ve just put “Nutcracker” into youtube and come up with a rather unfortunate looking soccer accident. Definitely time to turn off the computer.
Lindsey
I’m glad your knee surgery went well. I just had knee surgery where they took out some inflammed tissue and my plica a week and a half ago. I’m finally progressing in PT. I hope you recover soon!
Dec 19, 2007 @ 00:40
Alexandra
That is so COOL! Hope you’ll be on the mend soon!
Dec 19, 2007 @ 06:10
megan
Thanks! Good luck on the PT, Lindsey. I hope your knee recovers quickly!
Dec 19, 2007 @ 08:10
GraciaMichelle
LOL about the last sentences!
Anyway I wish you a speedy recovery Megan!
Dec 19, 2007 @ 10:01
+DJ FunkyGrrL+
Sorry to hear about your knee. I hope you feel better :8}
Dec 19, 2007 @ 17:20
jennifer
Megan, I saw the SF Ballet Nut last night! Will you be seeing it this year? hope you feel better soon!
Dec 19, 2007 @ 20:19
megan
Jennifer, did you enjoy Nut? I am always delighted by the Russian guys blasting out of those hilarious Fabrege eggs. I might go if I can get my lazy bum to the Opera House…
Dec 20, 2007 @ 00:26
sandi degeorge
Megan- heal well. It’s pretty inside your knee.
Dec 20, 2007 @ 04:47
kristin sloan
I agree with Sandi-your knee is looking good!
Hope you have a speedy recovery
xx
s
Dec 20, 2007 @ 23:44
Vanya
May you have a quick and reasonably painless recovery.
Dec 24, 2007 @ 03:33