OT: I had Knee Surgery...

TheShotDoctor · Nov 1, 2006

I haven't been around the Forum much in the last few days, and here's why...I Had Knee Surgery Last Friday.

I had been having right knee problems for about a year or so, and my family physician kept giving me Steriod Shots in it every friday for about 3 months. After telling him that the shots were only helping for a day or two, he finally quit with them, telling me that I needed an MRI and sent me to an Orthapedic Doctor. After reviewing the MRI, he said that I had PLICA, left over tissue, which had been there since I was a Fetus.
And he said all those shots are bad and could cause me to loss Bone Mass, and that Surgery was The Only Way To Get Out Of Pain!

Anyway, on Friday I went in for the surgery....
Prep Time was 2 1/2 Hours
Surgery was 30 Minutes
Post Opt was 30 Minutes

It went ok.........the doctor gave me some Vicodin and sent me home.
He said to keep it Elevated really high...on 5 or 6 pillows....Knee above Hip, Ankle above Knee. I had some pretty severe pains both friday and saturday night....felt like a Flaming Ball Of Fire.

Anyway....I started Physical Therapy Today. I'm still on crutches, and won't be doing much of anything for the next few weeks.

Anyone Every Had This Surgery, or Known Anyone That Has?

Thanks....MR. NEWLYWED

joeyfitzclick · Nov 1, 2006

I'm having reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday. Tore it playing soccer and tried to rehab myself but finally gave in a went for MRI. ACL is completely shot along with bone bruising and torn tissue. 6:30 a.m for 5 hour surgery - wish me luck !!!

:thumbsup2:

Journeyman · Nov 1, 2006

My first question , why didn't the doctor warn you about the steroid shots to begin with? Oh well hope you are over the worst of it Mr N.

Journeyman · Nov 1, 2006

I need my shoulder operated on, been putting it off for 6 years.

Journeyman · Nov 1, 2006

joeyfitzclick said:
I'm having reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday. Tore it playing soccer and tried to rehab myself but finally gave in a went for MRI. ACL is completely shot along with bone bruising and torn tissue. 6:30 a.m for 5 hour surgery - wish me luck !!!

:thumbsup2:

I hope this doesn't taint your pick 4 selections lol. :howdy:

In all seriousness Fitz, BOL :suomi:

joeyfitzclick · Nov 1, 2006

Nah my ride has to be at surgeons at 12 noon so I won't miss a beat, in and out in about 6 hours. I'm on crutches for 6 weeks though ....:cryingcry

MrsCheater · Nov 1, 2006

i work for an ambulatory surgery center that is all ortho...from feet to knees to shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers. one of the best post op tips is ice and elevation....as far as the ACL's....we have had to have a couple of repeat pts because they didnt do all their excersises right the first time...i am under the understanding that one of the excersises is to extend the knee completely straight. joey make sure u check to see if this is one of their excersises otherwise once it heals and u havent done the straiteners, it may be hard to get it to be able to straigten. dont know much about the reps and times a day, but i think this is something they teach in PT. see if they can give u a nerve block. this is given in pre op by the anesthesiologist. this will completely numb the leg and help with pain control for a few hrs after the surgery...long enough to get home and have a bite to eat then take the pills. GL!

primetime21+ · Nov 1, 2006

joeyfitzclick said:
I'm having reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday. Tore it playing soccer and tried to rehab myself but finally gave in a went for MRI. ACL is completely shot along with bone bruising and torn tissue. 6:30 a.m for 5 hour surgery - wish me luck !!!

:thumbsup2:

good luck, i tore my acl playing football (flag football, dont want to sound like a real athlete) about 5 years ago. Surgery went well but my physical therapist sucked. My surgery was significantly shorter and less complicated than yours will be.

actually, to prove how much of a degenerate i am, i had the surgery a day or so after new years eve and insisted upon going home that night to watch a big bowl game instead of staying at the hospital and getting properly drugged.

AlejoCruz · Nov 1, 2006

I had reconstructive Knee surgery for a tearing my patella tendon .

If yours was minor arthroscopic surgery you'll be back in your feet in no time, first days the best is ice and elevation, ALL THE TIME, whatever exercises they give you, follow them, if you feel alright, even push it a little harder without over doing it.

My own personal advice, try to keep pain killers at the lowest, pain is the way your body tells you it's enough, listen to your body.

Hope you have a fast recovery, mine took a little more than a year, but i'm back in the basketball court now, sometimes rehab is a pain, but trust me man, if you really follow all the exercises, it'll pay off, if you don't, you'll still have a functional Knee, but you'll miss something.

:thumbsup2:

joeyfitzclick · Nov 1, 2006

MrsCheater said:
i work for an ambulatory surgery center that is all ortho...from feet to knees to shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers. one of the best post op tips is ice and elevation....as far as the ACL's....we have had to have a couple of repeat pts because they didnt do all their excersises right the first time...i am under the understanding that one of the excersises is to extend the knee completely straight. joey make sure u check to see if this is one of their excersises otherwise once it heals and u havent done the straiteners, it may be hard to get it to be able to straigten. dont know much about the reps and times a day, but i think this is something they teach in PT. see if they can give u a nerve block. this is given in pre op by the anesthesiologist. this will completely numb the leg and help with pain control for a few hrs after the surgery...long enough to get home and have a bite to eat then take the pills. GL!

Hey thanks for the advice. I am fully intent on following my PT to an absolute tee. I will not take any chances with this knee. I want to be back playing my the start of the fall season (late August) and take my recovery very seriously.

TheRightSide · Nov 1, 2006

I used to deliver madical supplies to homes. I delivered so many of those damn knee machines it wasn't funny. I am sure the Doc will hook you up with one of those. They are easy to use and do the work for you. If you get one make sure they show you how it works when you are not stoned on painkillers. LOL I would have to go back the next day many times.

TRS

go2guy · Nov 1, 2006

Two knee reconstructions from when I played basketball here so I feel your pain. Make sure you fully rehab before you do anything physical man.

Arodd · Nov 1, 2006

joeyfitzclick said:
Hey thanks for the advice. I am fully intent on following my PT to an absolute tee. I will not take any chances with this knee. I want to be back playing my the start of the fall season (late August) and take my recovery very seriously.

yea, i heard Chelsea was interested in signing you next year

you fuckin tittie monger

joeyfitzclick · Nov 1, 2006

ha ha maybe 10 years ago :nopityA: :nopityA: :nopityA:

joeyfitzclick · Nov 1, 2006

joeyfitzclick said:
ha ha maybe 10 years ago :nopityA: :nopityA: :nopityA:

not really :cryingcry

hey Mr. Newlywed sorry for hijacking your thread, didnt intend to do so.

billsfan · Nov 1, 2006

joeyfitzclick said:
I'm having reconstructive ACL surgery on Tuesday. Tore it playing soccer and tried to rehab myself but finally gave in a went for MRI. ACL is completely shot along with bone bruising and torn tissue. 6:30 a.m for 5 hour surgery - wish me luck !!!

:thumbsup2:

Good Luck with your surgery......I am sure everything will turn out just fine :103631605

anpyanks · Nov 1, 2006

newleywed, i had knee surgery about 5 yrs ago and i know exactly what your talking about with the flaming ball of fire. ended up having to get my knee drained three times and that pain went away... hopefully u have a speedy recovery...

joeyfitzclick · Nov 1, 2006

MR. NEWLYWED said:
I haven't been around the Forum much in the last few days, and here's why...I Had Knee Surgery Last Friday.

I had been having right knee problems for about a year or so, and my family physician kept giving me Steriod Shots in it every friday for about 3 months. After telling him that the shots were only helping for a day or two, he finally quit with them, telling me that I needed an MRI and sent me to an Orthapedic Doctor. After reviewing the MRI, he said that I had PLICA, left over tissue, which had been there since I was a Fetus.
And he said all those shots are bad and could cause me to loss Bone Mass, and that Surgery was The Only Way To Get Out Of Pain!

Anyway, on Friday I went in for the surgery....
Prep Time was 2 1/2 Hours
Surgery was 30 Minutes
Post Opt was 30 Minutes

It went ok.........the doctor gave me some Vicodin and sent me home.
He said to keep it Elevated really high...on 5 or 6 pillows....Knee above Hip, Ankle above Knee. I had some pretty severe pains both friday and saturday night....felt like a Flaming Ball Of Fire.

Anyway....I started Physical Therapy Today. I'm still on crutches, and won't be doing much of anything for the next few weeks.

Anyone Every Had This Surgery, or Known Anyone That Has?

Thanks....MR. NEWLYWED

Prediction:

Busiest poster/Loser of week

1. Mr Newlywed
2. Joeyfitzclick

Watch out Gyne and Viking we are after your title :nopityA:

Rawpimple · Nov 1, 2006

the big question to ask your doctor would have been,

will the surgery give you any improvement to your capping skills?

Hope you have a speedy recovery! :toast:

casinghand · Nov 1, 2006

I hope the postal service has good medical coverage.

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