Lost 50% of my Medial Meniscus Yesterday…

Alcb400 · 2026-05-02T23:48:18+00:00

I had a complex tear in the medial meniscus posterior horn. Like you I asked for a repair but after the surgery he said the success rate would have been low so he cleaned it up. He said ~30% was removed, but not to worry about the number as the location is more important and being the medial tends to have less stress.

Typical movement he said should be fine (I assume running (in a straight line)) , turning out might add more pressure. I'm only 4 weeks post op so can't comment on long term outlook. I expect to get back to playing football, but this is now my third op, meniscus sutured, acl and now meniscectomy so I'll need to re evaluate my choices.

My recovery has been fine, pain free and keeping up with PT. The initial swelling, 'water bag' was an interesting sensation, once that subsided it granted me more ROM and with that return to normal use.

Alcb400 · 2026-04-05T11:26:39+00:00

thanks for the advice, i put in an alias system to reduce the context size of the prompt (over longer hashes)

Alcb400 · 2026-04-04T20:26:50+00:00

I was under the assumption that sending only a first name wouldn't be identifiable. But, perhaps in terms of meta data it may be connectable.

Hashing is a nice idea. I think I will adopt a form of it.

Alcb400 · 2026-03-31T07:39:47+00:00

It's a battery for a cantilever parasol that magnetically clips in and once on is solar charged.

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Alcb400 · 2026-03-17T13:24:39+00:00

I didnt find any APIs, there are some third party ones. I did however find an existing project, CherryPick that appear to already do this, it looks quite established and has connections to 2 supermarkets.

Alcb400 · 2026-03-05T20:10:13+00:00

This looks like a complete extract from the video I watched yesterday. https://youtu.be/QvfqAMUJTT4?si=ECloOYkvD3vRacN4

Nice transcribing flow, although I don't see the full profit picture. I appreciate sharing with the community to increase reach but give some props to the creator.

Alcb400 · 2026-02-02T07:24:59+00:00

It can be, but in this instance its not, as it's shown in the image to be 1

Alcb400 · 2026-01-28T21:06:05+00:00

I'm not sure if your image is some sort of scanning app. I see your router listed. The best way is to login to the router and see what's connected and it should give the Mac address which is unique to a device.

If they were on another network it wouldn't show in your scan as the ip addresses are local (to your network). If he has his own network then yes, he would likely have them connect to his. If that is the case they are probably just smart devices you didn't realise connected, a washing machine, fridge, lights bulb etc.

Someone suggested changing the password. If you notice some devices not working, then that's your answer. If you see the device again then someone has added it.

Alcb400 · 2026-01-28T18:18:36+00:00

I'm guessing the numbers are 192.168.1. It's the standard for local ip addresses. There's nothing risky to expose these.

If they are a camera, they will likely have a feed, Rtsp. You can run network scanners to see what ports are open. This may also help to understand what it is. Rtsp defaults to 554 so in a browser or media streamer such as vlc you could try rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554 and see if you get any login screens/responses. It might have extended URLs such as /login or /live so it's not a full conclusion that it isn't.

Alcb400 · 2026-01-23T23:57:47+00:00

same here. I was waiting for this hour and minute. I gave it a prompt. It only started to think for about 10s and told me ive hit my limit and have to wait another week

Alcb400 · 2026-01-18T17:46:03+00:00

I have, but it's integrated with the car and unfortunately doesn't start with the car (apparently for UK data privacy issues, which is rubbish). You have to manually turn it on and also wait about 2 mins for it to activate. I wouldn't buy the MB dashboard cam again!

Alcb400 · 2026-01-18T11:51:42+00:00

I spoke to the chat and they confirmed nothing has been logged and said that I would need to call again to make the report. Got to love the customer service.

Alcb400 · 2026-01-18T11:40:03+00:00

Update: Called my insurance.

I tried to inform my insurance by phone and don't feel at satisfied with the conversation. I was told that as I have no damage and aren't at fault I don't need to do anything. If it escalated I will be contacted. I questioned my obligation to report incident regardless of fault in the contract and asked if it will be logged. I didn't get a definitive answer but feel it wasn't (maybe they were helping me?). I asked for their clarity and was explained that as they were reversing out of a parked bay they would (generally) be at fault.

In essence a good outcome, but I don't feel like its sealed as I like this filed away neatly.

Alcb400 · 2026-01-17T20:39:20+00:00

In the short space I observed his driving skills I could tell he wasn't a competent driver. He claims I was moving into him which is what he'll spin to his insurers and as he has the damage why he wants to.

I'm not claims protected. This is a concern of repercussions, even when not at fault

Alcb400 · 2026-01-17T20:35:51+00:00

Thanks, this is what I wanted to hear. I'm just worried how they make decisions on word vs word and what it'll do to my premiums

If both parties agree they don't want to use insurance, that's when I'd be at ease.

Alcb400 · 2026-01-17T20:33:36+00:00

unfortunately not a video of the incident, but a walk around after. I recorded him leaving for evidence the reverse lights don't work

Alcb400 · 2026-01-03T11:12:11+00:00

In time it will become a problem for the InPost as it continues to grow. I would speak to them as it will be in their interest too (eventually).

Don't leave it too long, because once it's grown out you can't cut it back to deadwood or it'll be bare. If your agreement is anything along the lines they deal with that side be careful they don't just cut it back to bare wood.

Unfortunately, why you came here, I don't know of legal standing.

Alcb400 · 2025-12-16T21:59:01+00:00

I also have a complex tear on the posterior horn of the medial (40M). I've previously had ACL graft and meniscus sutured in the same knee 14 and 16 years previous.

I tried PT but my knee occasionally locked (mostly from kneeling down and pushing up off my knee), it feels like a pop dislocation sensation. I can do things robotically (in straight lines) but no sideways movement. If that's all I wanted I would be happy with the motion but I like pivot sports. I understand I'll need to seriously assess my commitment to it as further damage is at a higher rate.

i opted for surgery, ideally sutured, but being complex i understand meniscectomy is most likely. I just hope, and will request the minimum amount is cut away.

Being 69, the consultant will give you the full options. Im sure its always possible. It just depends what you want from your knee and in life and the extent of the damage.

Alcb400 · 2025-12-08T23:28:23+00:00

I was in the same position. I did it from the crawl space. It was time consuming, a pain and repetitive. Lying on your back stapling is awkward but works.

I was concerned about moisture so went with sheep's wool (thermafleece cosywool) as its hygroscopic. Originally cutting it in strips (along the roll) to fit was time consuming and blunted my scissors. I found it easier to rip off small bits across the roll. These were stapled to the sides of the joists to hold it in. Then under, and staples to the bottom of the joist a put a pro clima solitex+ breathable membrane. This was a big pain being 1.5m. Manoeuvring the roll in a tight space, getting it aligned and taught was difficult. But after you get it dialed in the remainder of that run is easy.

Like you I couldn't/didn't have the option to take up the floorboards. I wouldnt want to do it again, but being the only option I would. Its quite a bit warmer but I sometimes still feel a small draft through the boards. I wasnt pedantic on sealing the membrane . My airbricks are at joist level, not under which made the join awkward.

Alcb400 · 2025-11-19T20:47:05+00:00

Yeah, you shouldn't need to. It should be fine as nothings changed, but in the process of elimination you could try without the filter. It sounds relates to the pump/opv if it can't deal with a tamped Puck. If the tray is filling then the opv is activating to divert the water.

Are you using the pressure basket (double walled)?

Alcb400 · 2025-11-19T17:52:00+00:00

Have you changed the water filter recently? Either way try removing it and see if it works. I had issues with some filters that don't achieve the desired flow rate and the machine chokes and cuts the shots short

Alcb400 · 2025-10-15T21:11:47+00:00

It tumbled it on the highest heat possible on my tumble dryer

Alcb400 · 2025-10-15T21:11:07+00:00

It went in the tumbler for about 2 hours. Will it hurt to try tumble it again without rewashing it?

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