How many of you have ever had knee surgery? I have been having knee problems for the last few weeks and after several tests and an MRI Monday my doctor told me today that I have to go in for surgery on Tuesday morning. Sounds like I will be out of work for a few weeks which is no big deal just don't like the idea of surgery.
That is what I am having done. Doctor said I will be on crutches for just a few days then start therapy. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2
Your tough you'll be ok.... Lol wait maybe not! JK man I hope things go well and you heal up better than before! I will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Hey wonder if you can get crutches in Lost Camo?
Same here... heck for my first knee operation (I've had both repaired) I felt so good I went golfing the next day!
It depends on what they are doing. If they are smoothing a small tear, its no big deal. A couple years ago I had a large strip of cartilage tear and flip over and twist. Made loud popping noises and got jammed a few times. They had to take the whole piece out. I was gimped up 2 months. When I was a kid they grafted the other knee cartilage and I was in a brace 6 months plus. That knee is still good. The other one lights up like a bulb with arthritis on an xray and they want to replace the knee in a few years. Old sucks!
Don't be a hero after meniscus surgery. The first few days just hobble around a little/keep flexing your leg muscles to keep your muscles from atrophying too much. Ice your knee every 2 hours for 20 minutes, keep it elevated most of the time, and take the anti-inflammatories and pain killers as tolerated. Trust me on that system, it works. Even though I was running within one week (much younger and stronger) of meniscus surgery, I had some serious pain and swelling because I was stupid and walked out of the hospital and acted like mr tough guy. My knee swelled up so bad I had to have my surgeon drain two full massive syringes of blood off my knee just so I could sleep...it hurt that bad.
Have you gotten a second opinion? My knee was killing me and I was sure I'd need surgery but couldn't take the time off so I suffered through for many many months and when I finally went in he said I could take care of it with just some therapy and its been great. I couldn't believe it. 20 minute a day on stationary bike with very little resistance and the rpm between 85-95. Pain was gone in a few days. I couldn't believe it. Remember. Doctors have bill to pay to.
Had both mine done within four years of each other both had parot beek tears walked same day for first spent three days on crutches for second both times was working after a week which is good as I work outdoors sometimes you get a build up of fluid that leeks out the key holes surgeons here don't stitch the holes in case it happens did for me for first one
had my knee and ankle done at the same time on the same leg. just take it easy and do the physical therapy and all should be ok
Ferg I will be sending you a box of tissues for your crying! I have had 4 all on the same knee! From the torn meniscus to calcium deposits twice, and the last one was a hole that they had to put a cadaver bone in the hole. Here is the outcome of that surgery. I am still playing softball and feel really good. Not like it used to be for sure but it is ok. You will be fine buddy! Good luck and take it easy.
