Rob333 - Ligament(s) could be torn but it is also possible that it is just a severe strain (worse than a sprain) with no tearing. Never go into a non-emergency surgery without a second opinion from the physician of your choice. If you have a GP, ask them who they would send their family members to for an opinion on this. Good luck and God speed on healing. Mary

We have this exact model, but purchased it from Brookstone a little over a year ago. It fits our oversized bathsheet towels (just one, not two). I don't think it would fit a really bulky robe unless the robe was short (not ankle-length). DH uses it, and puts the towel in about 20 minutes before use. He likes it much better than the rack style of towel warmer, this heats much more evenly. Doesn't take up that much more room than a wastebasket would.

I saw two bare-legged or natural colored stockings variations of this this morning. Both women were between 25 and 30, both had black boots and both were dressed in black with pretty short skirts.(several inches above the knee) 1) had a full short black skirt and an extremely voluminous 3/4 belted jacket with a very large collar and a lot of fabric. The fabric was a Japanese looking print and the cut was Japanese-inspired looking The boots were very short barely more than a shoe that was filled-in, sort of. 2) had on a short tight skirt (black) and a black tailored jacket and she had on genuine Boots that came up over the ankle a couple of inches. I think it looked fine on both of these women. But the first outfit in general would have been very unflattering on a lot of people. She had the trifecta of tall, thin and young. The second outfit was more universal, but I think it depended upon the monochromatic outfit where everything was the same color (or at least not distinctly light or lightweight on top) and I think it relied on the fair expanse of leg between the top of the boot and the hem.

I stumbled on this topic and was so glad to see that I am not the only one who has struggled with this. I have been having issues for the past 3 years. My periods stopped almost exactly 2 years ago. I had gotten so bad in the past 6 months that I could not walk when I got out of bed in the morning and could barely walk after sitting for longer than 10 minutes. I finally found a combination of things that have been working for me. I hope it may help somebody else! I admit that my diet has been terrible. I've had a bad case of the "busys" and I have relied heavily on the "bag and box" convenience approach. I read that people who eat a lot of fast/convenience food have magnesium and potassium deficiencies--which affect muscles. I began eating a banana--sometimes with peanut butter for breakfast. I eat baked potatoes (with all the good stuff; even then it 's better for me than fast food!). I concentrated on getting food with real nutrients; particularly potassium. You can google and find lots of options. I began taking a magnesium supplement. I only take about 1/2 the therapeutic dose. Do some research and find out which formulations are best absorbed to avoid diarrhea. I found out that artificial sweeteners can have an affect on nerves over time. (I recalled working with a client in my past job who turned to drinking Listerine as a source of alcohol. It permanently damaged the muscles in his legs.) I have been a HEAVY diet coke drinker for decades. I limit the diet soda to one or two small bottles per week and I began drinking water. Lots of it. I bought a compact fold-up exercise bike so that I could get in non-weight bearing exercise. The treadmill just seemed to aggravate things, especially my foot that had begun swelling. The bike allows me to work my legs--releasing lactic acid build-up that can lead to tightness--without causing new problems. A rowing machine might work too. I do at least 30 minutes a day, sometimes breaking it up into two or three sessions. I like the bike because it is totally silent and I can stop for brief breaks. I watch TV while riding. (I've read that deep tissue massage is also excellent in releasing lactic acid build-up, but I haven't tried it.) I began taking vitamin D3 for muscles and bones. I began taking Krill oil to help with inflammation--and it's just plain good for the human body. On mornings when I am still feeling pretty tight by 9:00am or so, I take 600mg ibuprofen. Previously, this did nothing to help. Now, it makes all the difference. I can feel it within an hour and one dose is all I need for all day. It took about 6 weeks, but the difference has been amazing. My stiffness is not totally gone, but it is remarkably lower!!! I can stand up and loosen up in a few seconds.