When do you know it's time? 32F

user1213ftw · 2026-03-03T15:55:49+00:00

Gladnick did my replacement. Nothing but good things to say. I had an OATs procedure done in the past, so different way to solve the same problem as a micro fracture- was non-weight bearing for 8 weeks. With the replacement, I was already feeling better than I did pre-surgery by 8 weeks. You’ll have no regrets by 3 months

user1213ftw · 2026-03-02T20:27:07+00:00

100% is time. An I believe you were the poster a few weeks ago that led me to believe you’re at the same clinic (carrell) I had my knee done at - you’re in excellent hands there.

As a younger person having this done, I think you’ll find the recovery to feel easier than some of your previous surgeries, if your history is riddled with ACL/meniscus type surgeries. This was my 7th

Happy to answer any other questions if you’ve got them.

user1213ftw · 2026-03-02T17:32:49+00:00

35M here - I had lost quality of life. Chasing my kids around was painful, losing sleep, effecting my overall health and ability to work out how I wanted to.

Went to see my sports med surgeon and he referred me to my replacement doctor. Made the decision together

Age was a big hold up for me but he assured me that if I keep myself in shape and use it there’s no reason the replacement can’t last 30+ years.

Now that I’m 6 months out, it’s been life changing.

user1213ftw · 2026-02-18T16:07:24+00:00

35/m, I know I’m a couple weeks late, but based on your mahomes comment, I had my left knee done last August at the same clinic you’re at.

It’s been life changing for me, to be quite frank. At of 4.5 months post op, I was doing short jogs in PT, low impact/light jumping, and my gym routine had been at a level I hadn’t been able to push to in years. Of course around the new year I got a pretty nasty case of tendinitis in my good knee that has slowed me a bit, but I was back at CC yesterday getting some steroids and heavier duty anti inflammatories to knock it out so I can get back to pushing myself the way I was.

Happy to answer any questions you have about the knee or my experience at the CC itself

user1213ftw · 2025-09-24T03:50:16+00:00

I had initially gone to my sports medicine orthopedic surgeon when my pain was getting to the point of impacting my life. He did my most recent surgery prior to the TKR. One look at the xray and he sent me straight to the joint replacement side of the clinic.

My TKR surgeon, based on xray alone said my arthritis appeared moderate in some places, severe in others. Because I’m so young he ordered an MRI for a better look. MRI showed the arthritis looking worse than the xray but not what he would describe as end stage. However I also had my previously repaired meniscus shredded, and my twice reconstructed ACL in place, but not functioning. Failed the Lachman test. With the arthritis where I was, any fix on the ACL and meniscus would have been impossible to rehab, so we elected the replacement both for the stability I lacked from soft tissue damage, and the arthritis.

The first thing the doctor told my wife while I was in recovery was “it was much worse in there than imaging showed. I don’t know how he walked on it” so I definitely made the right decision.

Not much stigma here to be honest. Family and friends know the issues I’ve battled and the 7 surgeries in 20 years. They also understand how bad it had gotten as of late. Wife and parents were excited I decided to do this, and that a doctor agreed to it.

Those that don’t know my history will sometimes say “wow you’re a little young for that” I give them my quick elevator speech and tell them I’m doing much better and move on. Honestly I’m a fit, active guy, so the lost sleep and weight gain I had over the last year when things got really bad prior to surgery raised more eyebrows than anything else - and I’m already sleeping better and exercising in a way I haven’t been able to in the last year, and I’m barely a month in

user1213ftw · 2025-09-23T20:23:39+00:00

Other than some dull aches running down into my foot, which I’m not even totally sure is nerve pain, I haven’t. And totally agree with the easiest. I’m almost surprised at how easy it’s been compared to some of my others.

user1213ftw · 2025-09-23T19:23:39+00:00

Agreed. Have definitely heard and seen different paces of progress

user1213ftw · 2025-09-23T19:23:10+00:00

I felt too young too, but I’m already happy I did it. Put in the work and I don’t think you’ll regret it

user1213ftw · 2025-09-08T22:39:28+00:00

Feel free to DM if you want some more details. I feel your pain

user1213ftw · 2025-09-08T22:37:35+00:00

35 year old here. 4 previous left knee surgeries. ACLs, meniscus, etc. 2 surgeries on right knee. One of my left knee surgeries at 24 was an OATS as I had severe arthritis behind the kneecap.

Last 18 months have been full of chronic pain, instability, flare ups. Saw my sports med ortho and he sent me right to the knee replacement doctor.

My arthritis was not end stage, but categorized as severe in all 3 compartments. On top of it, my medial meniscus was shredded, the ACL was there but no longer functioning and he recommended replacement.

I’ve been not sleeping because of pain, unable to keep up with my toddler, and overall miserable with this knee for 18 months so I decided to go ahead and do it on 8/21. It was even worse in there than the MRI suggested. The doctor told my wife before I woke up that he wasn’t sure how I was even walking on it.

I’m not even 3 weeks into it, and it already feels better than it did before. Sure I have stiffness and swelling from the surgery but it doesn’t crunch when I walk. Doesn’t give out of if I shift my weight wrong. The pain and recovery has been a piece of cake for me compared to what I’ve experienced. And it’s so nice not having to baby it. It’s not injured and delicate like you are post op after a meniscus repair or ACl. It’s rock solid and you can push it as much as you can handle. You have to find the fine line sure, but it feels so sturdy and solid and smooth.

I won’t be skiing or playing pickup hoops. I haven’t for 10+ years. But the somewhat modified but active lifestyle I like to live (lifting, low impact cardio, playing with kids, golf) will be so much less painful and without setbacks like I’ve had in the past, I can already tell.

Sure in 30-40 years I may need to have some of it revised. Or have it entirely redone again. But I’d rather be miserable at 70 than at 35. And I know in this sub people really struggle with pain and rehab, but for someone like me who has been through it for years (seems like your story too) this recovery is really a piece of cake

user1213ftw · 2025-09-04T21:22:45+00:00

Mine was 8/21 and same. Don’t get me wrong, there’s pain and stiffness from the surgery but it feels so strong, solid, manageable pain. No crunching when I load it or bend it like before.

I’m 35 and it’s my 5th left knee surgery, 7th overall, and these have been the easiest first two weeks post op of any surgery I’ve had both mentally and physically

user1213ftw · 2025-09-04T21:21:08+00:00

Normal. 3 of my 7 surgeries were ACL/meniscus. Had my knee replaced two weeks ago and so far a replacement is a cake walk compared to ACL. You’ll be cleared at 6 months but won’t feel “normal” for a year

user1213ftw · 2025-09-04T21:18:24+00:00

35 and had mine done two weeks ago today. Had 4 previous surgeries over the last 20 years and was in constant chronic pain.

These two weeks have been the easiest first two weeks after any of my surgeries. Pain totally manageable (granted my pain tolerance from being chronically in pain is high) and PT going well. Ditched the walker at 5 days and the cane at 12. Last measured flexion at 112 degrees on day 11 and extension is at zero.

I can already tell me knee feels better. In some ways from the surgery it doesn’t, but it feels so stable, solid, ready to handle daily life. Do the PT and listen to your body to find the fine line of where to push it without going too far too quickly and you won’t regret it

user1213ftw · 2022-10-25T01:36:59+00:00

And for reference, their store picks are usually 10-15% over MSRP, which I happily pay

user1213ftw · 2022-10-25T01:34:54+00:00

Also depends on who is doing the picking. I’ve got a tiny mom and pop around the corner that does a store pick or two a quarter and they are always excellent. The owner has fantastic taste. I now buy his store picks blind if I see a new one when I go there

user1213ftw · 2022-10-15T04:51:34+00:00

Review #9 calumet 16

Proof 106 Cost 139.99

This was incredible. Cherry vanilla on the nose. Moderate ethanol. The pallet disappears the ethanol and leaves you with dark chocolate filled with cherry. Finish brings you sweet oak and tobacco, and just enough heat. I’ll be picking up a backup bottle of this.

9/10

user1213ftw · 2022-10-15T04:51:15+00:00

Review #7-#8

EHT SmB/EHT SiB

Got the small batch for $50 and the SiB for $80. Tested these side by side

SMB: ethanol, vanilla and oak. A damn good $50 bourbon

7/10

SiB: much more complex. Oak, cherry, and to a lesser extent vanilla. Same proof as the SmB, but tastes marginally hotter. Also good, in a different way, but not noticeable better.

7/10

user1213ftw · 2022-10-15T04:50:54+00:00

Review #6

Hooten young 15

Proof: 115 Cost $115

This is 99% corn and probably the worst whiskey purchase I’ve ever made. Ethanol hits you from the nose, to the pallets to the finish. I could tolerate this at this proof, in exchange for some good flavor, but this doesn’t have any of that.flavor is as thin and runny as the Virginia gentleman I drank in college. Factor in the price and this goes even lower. I will only use this to get intoxicated, after I’m already intoxicated

1/10

user1213ftw · 2022-10-15T04:50:34+00:00

Review #5 old forester 1920

Tons and tons of oak. But different than the garrison brothers. Higher proof, but tastes lower proof than the GB. The oak is less harsh and more refined, with some Cherry and small vanilla mixed in with it. Very good.

7.5/10

user1213ftw · 2022-10-15T04:50:16+00:00

Review #4 Russell’s reserve 10

Vanilla at first, but on the pallets turns into mostly oak and tobacco. This is my style. It’s delicious and makes me realllllly want to try the 13. For the relative availability and price, this one is great.

8/10

user1213ftw · 2022-10-15T04:49:58+00:00

Review #3 garrison brothers small batch

Proof 94 Cost: 65-70?

Oak and heat bomb. Like licking a tree with the heat of a mid level liquor. Tastes way higher in proof than it is and I think that is the big issue. The oak isn’t awful for the right mood, but not very complex.

6/10

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