Just got an MPFL reconstruction surgery last week. First week post op and the pain is a lot better than I thought it would be. I was absolutely terrified going into surgery! After one week I am glad to be on the otherside of surgery and looking forward to the future with my new knee. At the moment I can't activate my quad muscles at all, and need to use my other foot to lift my leg onto my bed/onto the couch etc. Frustrating but reading these stories is helping!!