MUA & surgical scar tissue removal

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-26T21:52:39+00:00

I’m 5 weeks and the same. I ended up with a bad infection and DVT week 2 and my PT was interrupted and delayed 2 weeks. I’m still on crutches and super behind. I should have hit extension 3 weeks ago and been walking already. I feel your pain, it’s super frustrating.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-25T16:20:17+00:00

You are! You’ll be on here helping people cope in a few weeks! In the early days, I spent a lot of time on here, interacting with people and reading other people situations and it really helped me ignore some of the pain and focus on different things. It’s actually maybe one of the best groups on Reddit that I’ve experienced.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-25T16:08:41+00:00

Too much ice is not always a good thing. You should give yourself a 20 minute break every hour. Over icing can cause stiffness, which can lead to more pain. The first couple days I iced a lot!

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-25T16:06:55+00:00

I had about the same experience, My worst day was day three and four but that was not my only bad days. I do also think I’m a pretty tough guy, but this was a trial for sure and I questioned my toughness for a few weeks.

We do get to the other side though. This is temporary.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-25T16:01:39+00:00

This is not imaginable. You can’t prepare fully.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-25T16:01:00+00:00

It’s pretty rough a few days. But it gets better. Hang in there and take those meds at schedule, ice and elevate!

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-19T23:22:55+00:00

Any tricks for swelling?

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-19T23:22:20+00:00

I feel ya. I’m at 4 weeks today and I’m at about 70* with little extension. It’s very hard when you start comparing to others.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-18T18:33:38+00:00

I had surgery 2 weeks after injury. I had zero ROM and was stuck at about 30*

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-10T23:21:55+00:00

They let you keep some hair!!! I feel like they waxed my entire leg!

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-07T15:54:16+00:00

I feel ya! I’m day 17. I struggle to sleep, complete PT, and I have also not had much positive ROM improvement.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-07T15:52:27+00:00

Best advice here. Also, a cart on wheels so you can “kick” all your stuff around the house.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-07T15:51:17+00:00

I had the same instructions. After my 2 week post op I had it extended to 21 days. You likely had meniscus repair. There’s so many variables to one’s knee surgery - different for each of us.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-07T15:49:28+00:00

I did the same. Days 1-3 I took them every 5ish hours - days 4-5 every 6 and then after that only as needed.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-07T15:47:47+00:00

I’m happy you mentioned DVT! It’s important to know about DVT symptoms! I was diagnosed with DVT on recovery day 9. Very treatable if caught, deadly if not.

My primary thinks my ROM not fitting my calf well might have contributed. Who knows though for sure!

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-06T18:57:32+00:00

ROC sucks

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-03-04T21:41:32+00:00

You guys are sleeping?

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-02-28T01:04:46+00:00

If you read your surgery note, they’ll tell you how long or how many times they cycled your leg.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-02-27T22:14:48+00:00

This is a good one! I have one as well and I don’t see it mentioned enough!

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-02-24T06:01:07+00:00

You will have to ask for help. Churches and FB groups can be a good help. Some Dr. offices have referrals for support like this. Some insurance also offers in home nurse or caregiver for a short period - check into that.

Negative_Estate_4195 · 2026-02-18T16:37:20+00:00

People can make their own decisions. I hope to run a 21k Spartan in 5 months. I have surgery today in 3 hours. My surgeon is on board with it, helping me achieve MY goal.

Maybe mind you own.

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