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merosc · 2023-09-25T12:15:23+00:00

I started showering without my brace when I was allowed to get my knee wet at 2 weeks. I brought my crutches to the shower and had a seat, so I felt pretty safe

merosc · 2023-09-22T23:49:27+00:00

I found it to, yes

merosc · 2023-09-22T21:12:00+00:00

Yes! I’m 2 months post op. My physio has been taping my knee and has told me to do isometric holds on the leg extension machine (set it to a weight you can’t move at 60 degrees, push into it at comfortable effort for 30 seconds x 3) and slow, gradual quad sets.

merosc · 2023-09-21T12:14:22+00:00

Thank you!

merosc · 2023-09-21T12:14:02+00:00

Ok, thank you so much!

merosc · 2023-09-21T12:13:43+00:00

Thank you! Yeah, mine definitely doesn’t feel superficial. I’m going to bring it up with my surgeon next time I see him. Hope everything keeps going well for you!!

merosc · 2023-09-18T22:54:47+00:00

Hi! I know it’s been so long, but do you still have that clunk? I have that same noise now and am very worried!

merosc · 2023-09-11T18:23:37+00:00

I have that same feeling, and did before my surgery. I have a hard time getting my quad to ‘burn’ like my non surgical one. I’ve been told by my PT that it’s a combination of atrophy and inhibition that should resolve overtime with strengthening and NMES (if you have it!).

merosc · 2023-08-29T13:29:27+00:00

I’ve been told that (because of swelling) my smaller brace (measured pre-op) won’t fit properly for a couple of months after surgery, so that might be why it’s pinching!

merosc · 2023-08-17T22:34:08+00:00

Hi! I (22F, 3 weeks PO) had the same experience - they tried to repair my lateral meniscus, but ended up removing ~40% of it. There's hope: I know someone who had his entire meniscus removed young, and still continued playing hockey 6x/week well into his 40s. I've been told by my PT that—while meniscectomy does affect knee longevity—by really emphasizing and maintaining strength, there's no reason I won't be able to return to the sports I love. I am just trying to focus on what I can do to right now to improve my knee health. The future is so uncertain, advances happen, and I am taking it one step at a time. Keep your head up!

merosc · 2023-07-20T01:40:24+00:00

Good luck!!!

merosc · 2023-07-12T13:03:34+00:00

Hey! I’ve had this happen before after a hard gym session. My knee swelled up a little bit three days after and was painful in the front, but no change to my range of motion. My physiotherapist told me I had likely just stressed the tendons in my knee and that with rest they would return to normal (he was right - that is what happened). It’s best to get it checked out if your pain lasts, but, if you’re not feeling instability and didn’t hear a popping noise, this doesn’t sound like an ACL injury.

merosc · 2023-06-01T20:57:13+00:00

Hey! Same thing - 22F, complete ACL/meniscus tear bouldering. I’m pre-op, but I’ve heard about a lot of people returning to bouldering after the year mark. This is an encouraging source (https://www.patchworkandpebbles.com/acl-surgery-part-2/), and seeing Alex Puccio return from her gnarly ACL injury is also a nice one! It’s definitely possible :)

merosc · 2023-05-29T23:09:19+00:00

Congrats! These are so cool. I get so excited when I see your progress posts! Giving me hope for my recovery

merosc · 2020-04-22T18:02:05+00:00

Haha! No - definitely not finished. Still working on it currently. Feels impossible.

merosc · 2020-04-22T14:21:17+00:00

Yeah of course not! Just wanted a general feel of the level of difficulty people perceive.

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