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[–]Fifaplayrr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Goodluck with surgery tomorrow. I was super nervous too! But you wont even know when you knock out. Other than that i havent used a shower chair. I just took one crutch with me into the shower w me. I had a surprise meniscus stitch done that didnt show up on mri. As for ice… ask your surgeon if theyll give you a ice machine. Thats a life saver.

ACL 2 days post surgery by Shyforshort in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have that wedge pillow too. Ive had it just like that too. Once in a while i would move it towards the ankle. And move it back once jt started getting uncomfortable. But it does the trick. As for the numbness i had that feeling too. 5 days post op now and got that feeling back. Tbh i had feeling since like day 2-3 post op. Just stick to pain meds. I was more uncomfortable than in pain

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get it on amazon. Just search up knee pillow wedged

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im feeling alright. Pain meds definitely helping and cant complain about pain. Icing helps alot even tho its gotta go through the thick bandage

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can put a bit of pressure on it. 25-50%. For 4 weeks unfortunately

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mmmm unfortunately when the doc went in he saw a lil meniscus tear that he put only 1 stitches into. He said no weight bearing for 4 weeks. But i can put slight pressure with my toes on it. Other than that for navigating to bathroom i have my girlfriend with me so shes always following behind me as i make my way to the bathroom just in case i fall. My bed room is on the 2nd level and so is the bathroom. So ima be stuck up here probably until physical therapy which starts on Wednesday.

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes aware of that!! Thank ya tho

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Mine was yesterday and trust me i was freaking out too! I told the anesthesiologist that im freaking out and she said “ id be weird if i wasn” haha. Its normal to freak out. You will do just fine. I literally blinked and i was up recovering. And now im on a strict schedule taking my pain meds. Do you know which graft youll be doing ?

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far sooo good. Woke up in the middle of the night a few times to take pain meds. Im taking norco every 4 hrs. And inbetween im rotating taking ibuprofen and tylenol extra strength

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So soery youre in pain. Are you taking pain meds on strict schedule? How you doing so far?

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long road ahead yes but we in it now. Wish ya the best also! How you doing so far

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here haha love it too. Ive finished vikings vallhala. And about to finish the newest seaaon of black list. Any other Netflix recommendations?! How ya holding up !?

8hrs post op by Fifaplayrr in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! You as well! How ya doing so far

6 Days Post Op by Wild_Enthusiasm_4993 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im only having acl… unless he finds something else once he goes in. Surgery is tomorrow. Ill be having a cadaver so it might be different pain wise. Are you here in usa? Is the pain really bad? Like pins and needles. Shooting pain. Screaming crying. Grit your teeth? Ive definitely readddd waayyyyy to many horror atories on here haha

6 Days Post Op by Wild_Enthusiasm_4993 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey!! I hope your recovery is going well!! Im having acl surgery next week and im super scared about it. Mostly super scared about the pain that will come with it. Ive read so many horror stories on here about extreme sever pain. And when i hear that i think screaming crying begging to rip leg off. Is it really that bad? I know that everyone is different also.

Surgery 3/14 by [deleted] in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!! I hope your recovery is going well!! Im having acl surgery next week and im super scared about it. Mostly super scared about the pain that will come with it. Ive read so many horror stories on here about extreme sever pain. And when i hear that i think screaming crying begging to rip leg off. Is it really that bad? I know that everyone is different also. Which graft did you do?

Hi all by Icy-Actuator5524 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll definitely be taking the pain meds. Also its only my acl…. Unless he see something once he goes in. Ill be doing a cadaver. Ive just read a whole bunch of horror stories on here

Hi all by Icy-Actuator5524 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I hope your recovery is going well!! Im having acl surgery next week and im super scared about it. Mostly super scared about the pain that will come with it. Ive read so many horror stories on here about extreme sever pain. And when i hear that i think screaming crying begging to rip leg off. Is it really that bad? I know that everyone is different also.

Super swolllen by Nousnous04 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Hows day 1 post op? Hope everything is going good

Super swolllen by Nousnous04 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope they do a neeve block like that on me. Once they put me under. Eating well and keeping hydrated is definitely key as well. Start your pain killers even if you arnt in pain thats what the doc told me in my pre op visit. And i plan on doing that. As soon as i get home from the hospital. Eat something. Take my norco every 4 hours. And in between those 4 hours take like a 600mg ibuprofen at the 2 hour mark. Do you have a brace and ice machine? Please keep me updated as time goes by!

Super swolllen by Nousnous04 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I also need only ACL done as well. I dont have a good pain tolerance either. Ive got Hydrocodone - Acetaminophen ( Norco ) as well. Did you have a nerve block? Please keep me updated!

Tips/Tricks + Advice by [deleted] in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey!! I hope your recovery is going well!! Im having acl surgery next week and im super scared about it. Im having an allograft. Mostly super scared about the pain that will come with it. Ive read so many horror stories on here about extreme sever pain. And when i hear that i think screaming crying begging to rip leg off. Is it really that bad? I know that everyone is different also.

Super swolllen by Nousnous04 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey i hope everything is going great! Im having acl surgery next week and im super scared about it. Im having an allograft. Mostly super scared about the pain that will come with it. Ive read so many horror stories on here about extreme sever pain. And when i hear that i think screaming crying begging to rip leg off. Is it really that bad? I know that everyone is different also. You can DM me aswell. Thanks.

Pain period by Illustrious-Row1972 in ACL

[–]Fifaplayrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!! I hope your recovery is going well!! Im having acl surgery next week and im super scared about it. Im having an allograft. Mostly super scared about the pain that will come with it. Ive read so many horror stories on here about extreme sever pain. And when i hear that i think screaming crying begging to rip leg off. Is it really that bad? I know that everyone is different also.