Dodged a Bullet

At least for now. Had another "date" with my orthopedic surgeon this afternoon. The X-rays and MRI confirmed that my knee is not pretty, but I've known that for decades. Still, it has worked reliably for me, doing whatever I've dished out, until I was running a few days before I left for Europe. Hmmm... Two weeks after a steroid injection, it is much improved, and the lingering issues seem to be related to an IT band issue. Apparently this is quite common with runners. So for the next 8 weeks I'll be in PT boot camp trying to resurrect the knee. My doc, who is from Honduras, insists that I'll be able to return to Roatan to snorkel, so that is encouragement enough for me. And if I build up some impressive weight-lifter quads, I may start running again, too. (I sense some eye rolling going on out there...)