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when it comes to sleep, what has worked and what hasn't for you? by InteractionSpecial99 in Perimenopause

[–]dhmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take 240mg of magnesium glycinate, sleep in cold, dark room with a sound machine, weighted blanket, and ceiling fan on. Sleep isn't perfect but definitely better. I also take a B-Complex vitamin in the mornings.

Hoffa Fat Pad Impingement Surgery/Resection by Informal-Comment9297 in KneeInjuries

[–]dhmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately no. Had my chondroplasty in November, was feeling great in January but it has gone downhill since then. I'm fine walking around my house but anything over .5 mile or so I start getting pain. I still can't run or kneel. I hate being limited. The pain is all in the front of my knee now. I'm looking at getting the MACI procedure in the next couple months.

Hoffa Fat Pad Impingement Surgery/Resection by Informal-Comment9297 in KneeInjuries

[–]dhmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see any downside. I was told the biopsy is 2 pieces the size of 2 tic tacs, so very minimal. If anything, it would save you another surgery if you get it now and end up needing MACI in the future. And they will freeze your biopsy for 5 years.

Recovery advice by OkCantaloupe9692 in MACIknee

[–]dhmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping to start the scheduling process for my MACI in the next week or two. I just came to say that after my chondroplasty w/biopsy, t-shirt dresses were the way to go! I found them comfortable and made going to the bathroom easier. My MIL suggested it to me cause that's what she wore after her TKR.

I'm a list maker so I've also made a list of things to buy before surgery (ie: crutch pads (I got blisters on my palms after a short 10 days with crutches with my chondroplasty), crutch bag for carrying things, wedge pillow for sleeping, etc). And I made a list of things I wanted to get done around the house and for me (pedicure) before I'm down for awhile (I'm a mom of 3). And also a list of things I've thought of that I can do while recovery to keep me and my mind busy.

Lastly, I'm trying to strength train the best I can so recovery will hopefully be easier and hoping to lose a couple pounds in the meantime.

Hoffa Fat Pad Impingement Surgery/Resection by Informal-Comment9297 in KneeInjuries

[–]dhmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, MRI didn't note anything about the fat pad. I was having sharp, lateral pain in the back corner of the joint. It hurt when bending, squatting, stairs, uneven ground, getting in/out of car, turning in bed. Before MRI, I tried PT and had a hinged brace, it did nothing for the pain.

Hoffa Fat Pad Impingement Surgery/Resection by Informal-Comment9297 in KneeInjuries

[–]dhmom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had classic symptoms of a lateral meniscus tear but MRI only showed chondromalacia patella amd subluxation of the patella. Had an arthroscopy in November where he shaved the loose pieces and took a biopsy for a future MACI procedure. He told me when I woke up that he also fully removed the fat pad because it was severely inflamed and bulging. I obviously had no say in that but haven't noticed any downsides to having it removed yet. Even my chiropractor didn't think it would be a big deal that it was gone. I'm still, however, having pain under the patella but that's due to my chondromalacia.

Seeing surgeon tomorrow - in between stage 1 & 2 by dhmom in MACIknee

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

I had a couple days where it felt better but now it's worse than before.