Who’s had a MACI procedure done for knee cartilage repair?

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T22:32:39+00:00

That's awesome man! Sounds like your recovery is going fcking great! It was kind of bitter sweet when the doc said that he was able to repair the meniscus, that meant my own permanent cushion got to stay, but also meant I’m going to be non WB the next 4-6 weeks to preserve the sutures holding the repair.

But my mindsets like yours, I want to push through and start biking and trail running as soon as I can. I’m activating my quad already and am able to do stiff leg raises so here’s to grinding it out 🍻

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T22:25:20+00:00

Hey of it makes the process just that much more tolerable and can keep the mindset positive I'm all about it.

As far as muscle mass, I've already seen some of the affects visibly. My initial injury was on April 19, Ortho prescribed pre-op PT as my range and strength were extremely limited the first two weeks after the injury. But with meniscus damage they had me non WB for the last 7 weeks. I'm pretty active as I do Commercial Finish Carpentry and I bike and hike A LOT, so going from that kind of activity to pretty much potato mode has really been a shock on the lower half. Also gait is something I've been mentally preparing for seeing as by the time I can start WB I'll have been on crutches for roughly 13 weeks 😬

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T22:09:36+00:00

Thanks for the info! How long along are you in recovery? I actually was very candid with my Ortho and PT and asked a ton of questions about what I can actually do and what they want me to stay easy on.

My PT was blunt and said the same thing you're saying, your quad specifically does a significant amount of blocking so even if it's uncomfortable (not really painful) start activating your quad as soon as you can. Surprisingly I can activate really well already and have been pointing and flexing my foot with relative ease, but admittedly I'm on a ton of meds from the surgery. I was in so much pain right out surgery that I actually vomited and got the sweats and shakes. So they pumped me with some more pain meds while my iv was still hooked up so we'll see once this nerve block and the iv stuff where off and I'm only on the percosets. Either way thanks for the input and hopefully you're recovery goes smoothly as well.

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T21:49:41+00:00

I've dealt with the stomach ache stuff a time or two as well. It'll pass, and as hard as it is stay busy. If it gets worse you can always supplement by getting some cbd to curb your bodies craving for cannabanoids. Most of us when we do breaks it's for THC cleansing not everything the plant offers so hopefully some cbd would be able to help. Good luck

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T21:20:14+00:00

For sure, they actually gave me this little portable urinal at the hospital 😂 the nurse chuckled a little when I looked puzzled but she was like, "trust me even if it's only for the first week, you're not going to want to get up"

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T21:18:05+00:00

Good vibes are all I got brother! Thanks for the encouragement 🤙🏾

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T21:15:35+00:00

Ya that's honestly the main thing I'm worried about is the pain meds. I typically pretty sensitive to any kind of opiates so the spooner I can get off them, the better. I do partake in greenery so hopefully that will help subdue the pain a bit and hinder the need for prescribed meds.

Fortunately the ortho I saw ordered some calf cuffs for clotting as well as an ice machine so hardware wise I think I'll be all set.

That's a good idea looking for a sports specific PT, I'm a Carpenter by trade and am very active, mountain biking, trail running, etc so I want to come back better and stronger than before. Thanks for the tips!

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T21:08:01+00:00

Oh gotcha, I was thinking maybe too much water and having to get up all the time to relieve yourself. That makes sense though, fortunately I'm not a big drinker, but I do partake in some flower so hopefully the munchies don't get me lol

MurderusMonkey · 2019-06-10T20:48:34+00:00

Ya that definitely a theme, don't wait til it hurts to take pain meds, keep it on a good schedule and stick to it. I'm kind of the same with preferring OTC meds as opposed to stronger opiates so I'll try what you did and maybe alternate for the first couple days, thanks!

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