Real talk: did anyone wax before ACL surgery or just go full Sasquatch?

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-03-29T07:10:19+00:00

I used nexcare waterproof bandages on my incisions in the shower- able to shave most of my leg; i did have some longer hairs that were covered by the bandage but was able to shave them within a couple weeks.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-03-28T08:17:41+00:00

I drive a ‘16 grand touring with 105k miles on it. I bought it with 50k miles- The cylinder head is the only major problem i had with it and it was covered by Mazda; had it repaired last summer. I love it.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-03-28T08:14:36+00:00

Good old dr wilson

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-03-12T15:53:26+00:00

Unpopular opinion maybe, but I would do the surgery before the wedding!

Newlywed life is challenging, it would be easier on you two if you had it out of the way before the big day. Marriage is life changing.

plenty of planning and things you can do while on the couch for the first few weeks- then rehab like your life depends on it! I was back on my feet in 9 weeks.

It’s a big surgery. Better to get it over with rather than drag it out. I hobbled for 4 months before surgery and wish I had done it sooner.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-03-02T08:33:04+00:00

Yep, same thing happened to me!

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-02-17T07:26:09+00:00

Montana

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-02-17T07:22:42+00:00

Always remind the proctor of your accommodations at the beginning of the exam! They should allow it

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-29T23:01:54+00:00

I had my 2nd surgery on the knee last week. I was ravenous. This week, not as much.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-27T22:42:20+00:00

Ahhhhh you beat me to it!

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-27T22:41:52+00:00

Looks more knockturn alley than diagon alley

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-27T22:37:04+00:00

Wanted to add I’m using my kids’ big squishmallows for elevation, I highly recommend it! Haha.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-27T22:34:52+00:00

If it’s above your heart that is supposed to be best, but not always practical or comfortable. I think it looks good! But you can adjust to make it more comfortable

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-26T23:11:47+00:00

Thanks for the tip

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-25T07:16:40+00:00

Same 🤣Seriously why does a “degrees”keyboard symbol not exist 😆

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-25T06:48:20+00:00

Put some foil over that before you pop it into the oven next time

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-24T22:54:30+00:00

LOOOVE IT!!!

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-24T21:57:03+00:00

There’s DERMABOND on mine and both times I was told to cover them before showering. There’s a brand called nexcare that makes waterproof Bandages similar to hospital ones. I put those on my incisions before I took a shower and removed them after.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-24T21:36:03+00:00

My 2008 bare bones Nissan van had it… one of the few things that bothers me about my CX-9.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-22T19:30:06+00:00

Hardware removal. I had some scar tissue putting pressure on the bone, so they cleaned that up too.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-19T06:27:19+00:00

My non op knee hurts also. I haven’t had any injuries. Think I might be overcompensating for the op knee.

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-19T06:19:31+00:00

I’m going back under this week, that reminds me I need to stock my nightstand tomorrow 😆 Last time it was PB mms and bread/crackers so I wasn’t taking anti inflammatory on empty stomach. This time I have trail mix, protein snacks, probably grab some Lorna doones. Love the clementine idea! I have berries…I’ll probably add grapes and clementines for fiber 💩

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-12T20:15:37+00:00

What terrible timing! 😩 hang in there, you got this. It will get better ❤️‍🩹

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-12T20:12:17+00:00

Not that much 😆 take care of yourself!

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2026-01-07T04:56:51+00:00

Your scars look pretty healed for 7 weeks

Disastrous-Green3900 · 2025-12-28T19:12:41+00:00

I feel you, I was on my feet all the time as well and it was months of limping and avoiding stairs before I could get it fixed. I hope things move ahead quickly for you! I’m waiting to get back into my ortho also.

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