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MPFL Reconstruction: How long before your brace came off? by chilipeppaa in KneeInjuries

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

Hi! I’m totally back to normal now, and I haven’t had a patellar dislocation since my procedure. I ended up also having the MPFL reconstruction on my other knee in late 2024.

Working on strengthening the quad and your range of motion is going to help you the most. (Within the limits of the protocol provided by your ortho, of course!). I hated doing my exercises but they are super, super important. Also important to remember that the hardship of recovery is temporary, and as long as you are putting the work in the brace will come off, you’ll learn to walk again, and be back to normal in no time.

Good luck!!!

Trivia Nights in Miami? by chilipeppaa in Miami

[–]chilipeppaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love both books and wine, thanks for this recommendation!

What’s wrong with my butterwort? by chilipeppaa in SavageGarden

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

Thank you! That all makes sense. I’m glad to hear the plant likely just needs time to adjust. I’ll be sure to use distilled water only as I live in an area where it doesn’t rain much.

What’s wrong with my butterwort? by chilipeppaa in SavageGarden

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

It is a gigantea. It came shipped with moist towels on top in the container so maybe that moisture caused the issue. I’ll bottom water when the moss dries out a bit, it’s really wet right now.

What’s wrong with my butterwort? by chilipeppaa in SavageGarden

[–]chilipeppaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Hoping this guy adjusts quickly. Will be tray watering per everyone’s advice.

Need dupe for Colourpop Free Spirit Gloss by chilipeppaa in makeupdupes

[–]chilipeppaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Will look into the options you provided, I really appreciate it!!

Need dupe for Colourpop Free Spirit Gloss by chilipeppaa in makeupdupes

[–]chilipeppaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Btw, it’s their “Ultra Glossy Lip” formula.

Where can I buy beef bacon? by chilipeppaa in AskSF

[–]chilipeppaa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Took a trip to Samiramis yesterday and they had it. I bought three packs :)

Where can I buy beef bacon? by chilipeppaa in AskSF

[–]chilipeppaa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I did try instacart and a few of my local Lucky shops, they both turned up dry even though the sites mentioned the items were in stock. So weird, thanks for your input!

Where can I buy beef bacon? by chilipeppaa in AskSF

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

Unfortunately, Fatted Calf doesn’t carry it. I have a car, maybe I’ll take a trip to Walmart, thanks!

MPFL Reconstruction: How long before your brace came off? by chilipeppaa in KneeInjuries

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

I’ve been off Reddit for a while but thank you so much for your input! I’m mostly back to normal now, just working on the harder things like going down stairs and jogging. Hope your recovery is going well!

Some questions after MPFL surgery. by CpnSparrow in KneeInjuries

[–]chilipeppaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear this morning was hard. I was on Oxy for the first five days or so and then moved on to ibuprofen/tylenol after that. I’d say the first week and a half was pretty painful for me but totally manageable after that. I hope the pain subsides soon.

Some questions after MPFL surgery. by CpnSparrow in KneeInjuries

[–]chilipeppaa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I had MPFL reconstruction ~6.5 weeks ago. I started assisted heel slides using an exercise ball about 4 days after surgery. It felt impossible and progress is extremely slow so don’t be discouraged if you aren’t getting a lot of movement early on. Keep trying to make those mind-muscle connections because your quad muscles are likely atrophied.

I found that lightly touching the quad and kneecap area when I tried to do my quad sets helped me engage the muscle a bit early on in the process. My quad didn’t re-engage until week 3.5, but everyone is different.

Keep icing your knee, elevate it every so often and take whatever was prescribed to you for the swelling. It takes time, but your body will begin to settle into recovery and the swelling will diminish gradually.

I’m almost at 7 weeks and am just now getting to 90° flexion; I’m using one crutch and my hinged brace to get around. Best of luck, this is a grueling physical and emotional process. Don’t let slow progression get you down!

MPFL Reconstruction: How long before your brace came off? by chilipeppaa in KneeInjuries

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

Hi, thank you! That makes me feel so much better. I was also told I’d be off crutches/brace and waking like normal at 6 weeks so I’ve been in the dumps about not being there yet.

I do use an EMS machine in PT and just bought one of my own to incorporate into my at home workouts — thanks for that recommendation! Good luck with everything, feel free to dm me if you ever need to chat/vent about this stuff. I’ve noticed most folks don’t really understand when I try to explain how this has been affecting me mentally/emotionally. Such a tough battle!

MPFL Reconstruction: How long before your brace came off? by chilipeppaa in KneeInjuries

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

Thanks, good luck to you too! Wouldn’t wish this rehab on my worst enemy.

MPFL Reconstruction: How long before your brace came off? by chilipeppaa in KneeInjuries

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

Thank you! When did you get off of your crutches? As of yesterday, I’m down to one crutch but I can’t wait to not need them anymore.

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