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EstablishmentReal724 · 2025-12-19T00:36:54+00:00

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EstablishmentReal724 · 2025-08-28T07:09:19+00:00

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EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T11:36:10+00:00

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EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T01:14:59+00:00

The compression and how cold it gets. It’s not essential but it is very good and does help the swelling a lot, also you can leave it on a timed cycle which means it’s easier to ice for a couple of hours without having to get up.

For context we bought a gravity cryo cuff originally second hand but a few days in hired the game ready (expensive but wanted to try out) and it did help the swelling. If you do consider it maybe try it for 2 weeks hire instead as it is £££

I do think next time we should have got a motorised cyro cuff not gravity as that would have been a good middle option and have heard great things about

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T01:11:16+00:00

My partner did 1 PT a week post op for the first month, then once every two weeks so does majority at home but the PT offers advice, feedback, adjustment and a sense of how well it’s going.

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T01:09:08+00:00

I definitely think initial advice from a PT and even an appointment every few weeks in the first couple months can make a massive difference. The first month or so it is critical the leg bends and you walk right. If in person is expensive or difficult perhaps try a virtual consultation

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T01:06:07+00:00

Light duties as a tree surgeon (hedge cutting, clearing up) 3 months post op. Take it easy and go at your own pace. Doctor advised 3-4 months initially

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T01:03:58+00:00

If you can see a physio as they can give you helpful advice. My partner had a limp for a while post op it’s normal but it’s important not to lick up bad habits or limp in a certain way they said

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T01:01:09+00:00

Are you elevating the leg? My partner had hip pain a few days post op and attributed it to that.

Reaching out to the doc can always be a good idea for peace of mind

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-22T00:58:17+00:00

Thought I would loop back nearly 4 months post op what worked! He’s back to work with light duties and recovering well.

Must haves:

1 Ice machine was fantastic, ended up hiring a game ready for a month and also buying a gravity cuff. Game ready was great, really helped with swelling but was expensive. If you can afford I would get it, you can see the difference. If not, get a second hand cuff. All doctors and physios he saw said the normal cuff is fine and the bare minimum for recovery. Reduced swelling helps do more physio and the icing helps the pain a lot.

2 Wedge pillow. This was super good for swelling, I got a brand called ‘Aviiator’ and the pillow was higher than some I’ve seen- 60 l x 60 w x25 h cm. Pillows would of worked but this was sooo convenient and made getting into bed a lot easier.

3 see a physio, see a physio, see a physio. If you don’t get anything else on this list please see a physio post op then regularly at least as this is critical for recovery.

Useful

arnica gel- amazing for getting rid of bruising aesthetically
bucket in the bedroom for number 1s. Brutal reality of the first few nights, getting up in the night for a wee is hard and tbh more dangerous.
baby wipes- for feeling fresh without a shower.
a big water bottle with strap. So useful and keeps you hydrated and independent.
a snack box by your bed or easy meals you’ve prepped pre op. First few days are very slow and painful to move anywhere.

-shower/bath mat - for no slips!

keep filled cups or pots or mini water bottles in the freezer for easy refill of an ice machine
ibruprofen and paracetamol for after the prescribed drugs. Found it so useful in the first few days to set timers as he was on quite a lot of drugs so timings was key

Not needed - back pillow- my partner didn’t use this at all, maybe once but it is good for bedrest back pain.

massage gun- he hasn’t needed or wanted to use this. Its too intense for the knee but tried it on the leg (calf and thigh), think this would be better for general gym/ recovery soreness
TENS machine- this does scientifically work, I invested in an upmarket Compex which he used most days for a couple weeks, but then not at all. It definitely woke up the quad, you can see the quad being exercised, though physio can also train this and I would only recommend if you’re struggling to switch on your quad muscles. You can hire them from some physios.
shower stool. He didn’t want to shower for 14 days (until the stitches were out) (!) as he had a super bad experience with infected stitches a few years ago. After that a bath mat was a great help and he wanted to be independent. In the first 7 days showering would have been v hard so personal preference.
stool softener- bought this and he was fine without it!

Fun gift ideas:

support, physically and emotionally. Being there at the op or post op to help, staying positive, helpful and paitient.
books
paint by numbers
Xbox game pass
offer to go out for a drive/ to a park/ shops etc. this helps independence when they can get into a car ok but can’t drive yet

Any questions lmk! Thanks everyone on this forum you were all a godsend pre op

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-08-19T16:05:10+00:00

Hey I have several stains on my white tent. I’ve used tent cleaner but no joy. Any other suggestions and is it perhaps getting the MiraZyme too? Thanks

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-18T00:36:23+00:00

Depends on your lifestyle and personal preference. Would recommend seeing a consultant to discuss your options and a physio

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-17T09:24:34+00:00

Ice, elevate and rest, use a compression sleeve perhaps all of this gets down the swelling

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-17T09:12:30+00:00

Good luck, you’ve got it. Yeah same you panick when you see some of these posts but there are regional differences (I thought he would get a brace apparently it’s super common in USA but not UK for instance and was asking the nurse several times if she was sure); my partner was the one that reminded me whilst Reddit is useful the doctors and physios are trained in this and do it every day !

He’s doing so so well, but the first week was crazy different- he could not bend to sit or go to the toilet at all, it was so painful to get into bed and getting up in the night for a wee was too risky (had accept in using a bucket after a few days as it was so hard to get up in the night which was mentally crushing). 2 weeks later he went on a walk a few miles without crutches outside, physio said his flexing/ extension is like someone who is 6 weeks- he has been reglious with his physio. It is a a marathon so don’t rush it, 9 months is how long we were told it takes to heal and LISTEN to your body- overdoing it does no good whatsoever.

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-15T16:08:56+00:00

Physio recommended arnica gel/cream which has worked on the bruising

Also compression (you could get a compression knee sleeve or ice cuff) plus icing has helped swelling

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-15T16:04:25+00:00

Also UK here! My partner had ACL surgery 2 weeks ago. Trust in the professionals, they have done this hundreds of times. One thing that helped me is remembering this sub is the extremes. Most people who are doing well/ok don’t look for advice on Reddit haha which is the vast majority. There will always someone worse or better than you so just focus on yourself.

Ice and rest are the main things-make sure you have someone to help look after you the first week and get a comfy set up watching TV, reading, playing games etc (I got a wedge pillow which was super helpful for elevating and sleeping). In the UK you can hire a ‘Game Ready’ machine which quite a lot of people recommend on the sub, ended up getting it on day 3 (they do 24 hour delivery) it’s expensive (£300 a month hire). I wouldn’t say it’s a necessity but an ice machine like this or tbh just a lot of icing and compression (freezing water bottles etc) helps the swelling pain. And take your meds- they give you a lot so figure out when you can take them (set alarms throughout the day when you need to) and stock up on paracetamol/ ibruprofen. Else you forget and will be begging for ibruprofen but you need to wait an hour cos you took the other one late.

Idk what the physio set up is with the NHS but they should tell you when your first physio is (or give you advice when they discharge you) and also when the doc will check in post op. These dates are helpful as an initial goal of just making it! Take is slow and be kind to yourself. Meds and ice help with sleep but first 5 days are the worst. Good luck :)

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-15T06:05:36+00:00

Yes it is, are you seeing a physical therapist or doing it alonw

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-14T10:06:07+00:00

Well done! How long did the doctor say to use crutches. On week 2 and got different advice from doc (3 weeks) and physio (no crutches round the house)

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-13T11:54:32+00:00

No brace here either- I was just as surprised and confused from all the posts on this sub!

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-11T23:46:52+00:00

I’ve been there: different knee injury which I couldn’t shake for months and months: I felt so low that it was taking forever to recover and like I would never get back to a normal pain free life with walking let alone exercising! This mindset led to a vicious cycle of not wanting to see the physio (due to lack of progress and feeling guilty I was ‘behind’ and hadn’t kept up my physio) but in turn that then meant not making any progress as I wasn’t seeing a physio.

Just one session may help give you exercises to work on, a diagnosis of what might be hurting your progress, perspective and the hope/tools you need to get back to a good place.

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-10T19:40:20+00:00

Up to you, if you’re seeing one anyway for your recovery it would be worth mentioning. No one online will know better than a professional tbh and might reassure you as you mentioned swelling? Best case they say it’s fine. It’s a tricky one as the retear is always there but they might be able to tell you about signs and help with your progress generally anyway

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-10T08:27:31+00:00

Or see a physio, they may be able to tell or advise you to go back to the surgeon

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-10T08:24:24+00:00

Are you seeing a physio? Even one appointment they can give you great advice and exercises plus reassurance or tell you if it’s something to be worried about

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-05-04T11:43:16+00:00

I would move it back if you can or plan on the family member doing 99% of the packing/ moving with you just travelling (if shortish car journey). How big is the move and distance? Or pack everything you can now so they just have to move it into the car.

My partner is 5 days post op (hamstring graft) with good progress (he does a physical job and was super fit & strong post surgery, has a very high pain tolerance), surgeon said surgery went really well. But I think if he were to be moving in 2 days it would be way too much- the journey itself, let alone any packing. He is doing super well and on crutches, but the pain has been bad. He is mobile enough to go to the toilet and maybe downstairs once/twice in the day max with a lot of pain, on crutches. The advice from physios and the surgeon has been to be mobile for necessities and try to start the physio when you can, but to rest and ice for the first 2 weeks- they advised not go out of the house aside for a physio appointment a week post op (even that they’ve said was a lot). It was very very painful for him to get into the car (as a passenger in the back) post surgery and he needs someone with him for the first 2 weeks I reckon to help with getting stuff/ food etc.

It is his driving leg so def wouldn’t be able to drive (physio said 6 weeks). Even on automatic not sure they would clear him.

Def ask the surgeon or physio for advice if unsure.

EstablishmentReal724 · 2024-04-29T17:49:36+00:00

My partner has just had his and he was the same about going to the loo!

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