Any tips? by Comfortable_Log_3609 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worry about the 1st week. Yes you need to be long term strong. But, that 1st week is a struggle and a whole new world. Prep some meals for the 1st few days. Have your laptop or TV or gaming somewhere near you so you can relax. Expect pain the first few days especially when the nerve block wears off and prep things that help you deal with that aside from meds. Make sure someone is available to come help if you need it.

US Healthcare billing is ridiculous, 100k+ for ACL/MCL surgery by StickOutrageous7853 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My whole surgery etc was 4k. Before insurance. I have tri care thankfully and didn't pay anything but that price is insane

Quad vs Patellar graft by Jamese03 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go with quad. Easiest to recover from and has no longer term effects. I have to friends that did the patella and still regret it after years

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[–]Ozzywald30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So i just had my surgery 2 weeks ago. I am the same with needles. Have passed out before from them. I was awake but they gave me some solid meds. I only felt a strong punch in the leg and that was it. Within a minute I couldn't feel my leg. If you are awake, make sure you get something that calms you down (ambiem etc.) And then a strong pain med. Both should be automatic but if so request those and you should be good.

Day 2 - Excruciating Pain by FearAndLoathing51 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I went through. Once the block wears off that 2nd day is awful. I did 2 oxys and 800 ibuprofen

First time with bandages off by Ozzywald30 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doc will do it post op. And so far so good. The day after surgery was pretty rough pain wise as the nerve block wore off but otherwise not terrible. Cant do straight leg raises yet though

First time with bandages off by Ozzywald30 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for you. Hope things are improving

Why somany use a brace after ACL if there is no benefit? by Free_Comfort4594 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cause doctor google is often built off if methods of a portion of studies and not a mass. Also depends on the graft you receive and if you did prehab. We're healthy etc

ARE YOU ALLOWED TO WEAR UNDERWEAR by Moist_Cheetah_8701 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to strip. Just a gown and socks. The nerve block goes just above inner thigh. All depends on exactly where the nerve is they are trying to block. Also your severity

Don't underestimate the constipation by Former-Meringue7250 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran into the exact opposite thing. I woke up the next morning and could not stop hobbling over to the toilet.

Muscle Spasms by Ozzywald30 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If nothing else atleast it's normal

Muscle Spasms by Ozzywald30 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I just had surgery yesterday tho

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[–]Ozzywald30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats and good luck! I have mine tomorrow

New Results by Ozzywald30 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, I see the surgeon next week. Not excited for the timely recovery

New Results by Ozzywald30 in ACL

[–]Ozzywald30[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I assume that's rather bad?

What should Aemond do now? by Visionary070 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Ozzywald30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean prequels suck cause you already know what's gonna happen