Taking the Bypass

Last night, as I was lying awake in bed, not sure why I was awake, I had a realization. A moment of "duh."

So, last Monday, my GP, who is a DO by the way (which has nothing to do with anything, just for the record), said he thinks I have "torn cartilage" in my knee which 99% of the time means torn meniscus. He sent me for an x-ray which was negative, which is what he expected. He said I'd return to see him in 2 weeks, at which time he'd order an MRI which would show the tear and then he'd refer me to an orthopedist.

I don't need a referral. Duh.

I called the orthopedist's office this morning and referred myself. Done.

Why wait for all that other unnecessary hoop-jumping?

Duh.