They will get better. I had torn menisci for a couple of years. It felt debilitating because it impacted mobility, and, as you know, chronic pain kicks your ass every day. I didn’t have surgery, but treatment and building the muscles around it finally “healed” it. Then I broke both ankles, but you know that story. Cymbalta, humor and PT got me through most of that. I’m finally dancing again. You’ll get there.