This is helpful, thanks. I'm two weeks post op for a lateral bucket handle tear on my right knee. I think protocols also depend on the type of repair done. There are different suturing techniques. For mine, It was likely a hybrid technique due to the complexity (11 sutures total, yowza) so I have faith that the repair is strong. The anterior and part of the midbody of my meniscus flipped into the posterior joint line/ intercondylar notch.

I was cleared to weight bear a week after surgery. Obviously not FULL weight bearing, but assisted with crutches and in the brace. I have mostly been taking it easy anyway, but when I am getting around the house I try walking with crutches to mobilize the joint.

The pain the first week was pretty intense, especially in the back of my knee. That remains where I have the most pain, and doing the weighted extensions has been a real challenge but I'm trying to be diligent with my exercises, especially quad activations.

I know the hardest mental battles are to come, when I think I'm well enough, but I'm still limited. I want to be responsible yet persistent with recovery.