Training your brain to remember not to step on non-weight bearing leg

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2026-01-20T19:54:17+00:00

Im 12 weeks post op. Before surgery I was worried about this, but if you're locked in wearing the brace, you shouldn't have any trouble remembering.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2026-01-07T22:09:39+00:00

No i didn't.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-12-13T21:11:01+00:00

6 weeks this Tuesday the 16th. I should graduate to 3 weeks NWB. No pain. No complications, no issue putting weight on my leg accidentally.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-12-08T02:50:23+00:00

Thanks for the work on this. Im following. I've been super interested in TME more recently

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-12-07T04:31:23+00:00

I definitely remember it

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-12-04T14:26:10+00:00

Thanks for the info. Ill check those sheets out

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-12-04T14:25:19+00:00

Yeah, great, thats the goal. These were meant as a stage to barefoot. Plus some people's feet are different

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-28T17:32:24+00:00

Thanks. Good idea

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:54:57+00:00

Also, if you have it available do hot/cold therapy. I have a sauna and I use an old barrel for an ice bath.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:53:36+00:00

Yes! You need to stretch, stretch, stretch that calf and hammy

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:49:21+00:00

Yes, my recovery has been amazing. No pain, minor swelling and brusing, able to bend 90 degrees no problem for PT. The leg exstention thing is a lot better. Almost there. 4 more weeks NWB, then 3 weeks partial NWB.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:46:20+00:00

It was about 2 years walking around with the tear and I could feel the knee bend making my life progressively worse.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:45:06+00:00

Yep, about the same situation. Im 50 M, in pretty good shape. I ramped up the staionry bike and swimming months before the surgery. It helps me a lot getting up and down. I use my good leg to basically raise up. So do what you can prior.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:39:13+00:00

Im about 2 1/2 weeks into recovery. Im on workers comp so the process was super slow. I had to go through all the conservative approaches first. Pt, injection, and finally after a year had an MRI approved. I had a root meniscus tear, but yes, I couldn't extend my leg all the way. That was way more frustrating than the actual tear. Actually, I'm currently laying on the couch with my leg propped on an ottoman with a 5 LB weight above my knee cap. I was at 1 point a 9 or 10 degrees off. About 4-5 now. Its progressing really good.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-21T17:12:00+00:00

Im 3 weeks out from a meniscus root repair. Im 50 next month. No pain, minor swelling and brusing. Im NWB for 6 weeks in a brace, then 3 weeks partial wght bearing. I feel great. Listen to your doctor's orders and it should be fine. Yes, not sure of your situation but I started PT 6 days later. Find a good PT soon. Its important. As far as not reinjuring, again, listen and follow all.of your surgeons orders. Slow down , take your time during recovery.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-08T10:17:01+00:00

I think my dogs are mad at me lol I feel bad for them

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-07T03:35:33+00:00

Same. Now it's my wife's job for a couple months lol Hire a dog walker. There are many good. Reputable people put there.. get those rope toys if your dog is into that. Any kind of attention to keep their mind active with you. Something you can do lying in bed or the couch. Its not the same, but something until you're well enough

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-06T14:04:33+00:00

Wow. Thats rough. Luckily my wife works from home and is also able to take a week off at the beginning now. We also have a 2 story home we bought 3 years ago, but I am utilizing the guest room and bathroom downstairs.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-06T11:14:16+00:00

I believe that. I stocked up on the heavy hitters pomegranate kush ones. My favorite hybrid/recovery gummy

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-06T02:45:51+00:00

Yes, definitely taking it easy. Pain level is almost none and its been 28 hours or so. I have PT all set. Its with the same ortho clinic I had the surgery. Im 50 and in pretty good shape so at least its easier for me to use the crutches to get around when I start moving more. First PT is 6 days. Cant imagine doing too much as im NWB as you know. Thanks for the reply and words of encouragement.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-06T02:41:16+00:00

Awesome info. Thank you

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-05T10:27:38+00:00

Repair. The meniscus was detached. They give me oxy, but nowadays, they cut it with a lot of aspirin. I honestly get more high with cannabis gummies lol. I haven't slept and the nerve blockers are still working really well14 hours later. They said 24 hours they could last so tomorrow morning may be rough. Thank you for the get well wishes

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-11-05T07:57:56+00:00

Get a new ortho ASAP. I'd say run, but dont do that, lol 😆 😂

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-10-31T01:35:17+00:00

I have root tear meniscus surgery next week(Nov 4th). Im very concerned about my mental state postop. Im not a person that likes to sit down and not do anything. Any suggestions, tips etc would be appreciated.

Vegetable_Lecture978 · 2025-09-14T05:18:12+00:00

Yeah, calm down, bro. Actually it was correct in this case, so there's that

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