You've Got Questions . . .

[Guest guest]

.. . . I've got answers, but your experience may

vary!<br><br>1. Re: G & C--I've been taking G & C since December;

while I haven't noticed any " improvement " , I'd hate to

think about things being any worse. It's cheap

insurance for me, and who knows how far things would have

degenerated without it.<br><br>2. Re: Plica--My OS said he

removed a medial plica. I have a large bit of " scar

tissue " at the medial scope incision, and I'm wondering

if it's a direct result of the plicectomy that was

done in that area. Relief? You've got to be

kidding.<br><br>3. Re: Cycling, Walking, etc.--For better or for

worse, I'm continuing cycling at a fairly high level

because it's the only thing I can still do somewhat

normally. Pain is only a problem on the longer rides, or at

the high end of the " effort range " , and I'm probably

getting better accustomed to hurting. As for walking,

it's a necessity at work (1-3 miles a day), but it's

not pretty. It seems each person has very individual

tolerances for various activities.<br><br>4. Re: Floating

vs. Fixed Pedals--Yes, Bucko, I'm using Time road

pedals, but I've used them a long time before the knee

went poof, and I'd hate to think about going back

" fixed " . However, the point concerning " float "

accentuating poor mechanics is well taken. Limited float is

probably the best option, since it allows for a little

variation without getting too sloppy. I can't imagine 38

degrees of float! ( " If " a little is good . . .

)<br><br>5. Re: Bilateral CP--I think everything depends on

the " reason " for the CP. Structural deformities,

misalignment, improper tracking may be congenital things that

could easily be bilateral. Injuries superimposed on

marginal structure (or severe injuries superimposed on

good structure, for that matter) may be unilateral. In

addition, compensating for one side may eventually cause

structural and postural problems on the previously

" unaffected " side. There are a lot of folks with less than

perfect alignment and structure. As long as everything is

fine, there's no problem. Introduce something else

(increased weight, overtraining, an injury, aging, or any

other stressor) and the problems start to show up.

Sometimes, the original problem is in another body part

(hip, ankle, foot, back) which causes changes in gait,

etc. Some of us (me included) are just orthopedic time

bombs . . . <br><br>6. Re: Stem Cells from Fat--Quick!

Somebody get me some Oreo's! [And I'm a dietitian!

:-)]<br><br>If I didn't laugh, I'd cry. Find something to giggle

about. :-)<br><br>Cheers!<br><br>the bolanbiker