Wow. Ok tough spot to be in...anytime you get hurt ANYTIME!!! Fill out incident report..to cover your butt. As for the surgery. Been there done done .. get ready for surgery and 3~4 mos off if all goes well. The meniscus is a tough ligament. So when ya tear it. Oh boy. Keep it elevated. DON'T twist the leg to move. Move your foot in direction ya want to go. Use ice. Rehab will be only thing to make it better..it will never be the same. As for help. Ask for it from the kids. Try to keep what ya can dosimple and safe. Try to work with leg up. Try to use elevator at other job..hopefully workers comp will kick in soon. And. Btw expect pain with seasonal changes. ..I know when it will snow or rain before the weather guy opens his mouth....good luck
Ps. Noticed I didn't say ask hubby for help.. he's like most men we tend to do ONLY what were asked to do.. remind him about who cooks dinner