Originally Posted by
Troul
I'd really consider this.
Yes, I am considering it, but there are a number of factors:
1) Surgery is expensive - no idea how much this would cost in Australia....but it's elective surgery and not covered by insurance.
2) "unnecessary" surgery is something I would tend to avoid...there is some risk associated with it...and the possibility that the result will be worse than my current state.
3) I live alone currently so being even partially immobile without assistance would be a chore - I'd need to hire some help probably.
4) The prospect of being stuck at home without going out for 6-8 weeks or being able to properly exercise (even on a static bike) is not attractive. Our work-from-home mandate already involves a degree of mental fatigue - not being able to escape on my bike would worsen that.