Nervous about knee surgery

[GregD]

About 10 years ago my Dad had his knee scoped at the same place. Everything went smooth and he walked out to the car that afternoon.

 

[mike trible]

Had my right knee cleaned out three years ago, just had my left knee cleaned out on Christmas eve. You will walk slow for a while, it will be tender to the touch for a month or so, just remember , " Vicodin is your friend ". The sooner you start to get it moving again the easier it is. As far as being put under, I apparently get silly every time I have went under for surgery, I just never remember it. Of course, the little woman does, but she usually is laughing her azz off when she l tells me what I did. Doc told me some people can be very entertaining when they are put under.

 

[PMR]

I had both knees done, right one about 10 years ago tore the ACL 98%, didn't get it repaired just had the knee cleaned. Everything went fine and it still feels good today, just a little unstable with sideway stress.

Left knee 2.5 years ago, that one just a scope/cleaning, that one not as smooth. I had a really hard time lifting my leg for about 3 days. I think the tourniquet may have been to tight or not in the best area, during surgery. I was vomiting on the way home from the anesthetic.

My advice, take a bucket just incase and do your rehab and you will be just fine.

Good luck, Pat

 

[shunsley]

Praying for you. I've had several friend had both knees done. They all said they wished they would have had it done sooner

 

[yote hunter]

Haven't heard anything bad from you all, thanks for all the kind thoughts.. They will call Fri. sometime to tell me when to be there on Mon. .... Thx again everyone for the prayers.... INGO rocks !

 

[halfmileharry]

I had both knees done, right one about 10 years ago tore the ACL 98%, didn't get it repaired just had the knee cleaned. Everything went fine and it still feels good today, just a little unstable with sideway stress.

Left knee 2.5 years ago, that one just a scope/cleaning, that one not as smooth. I had a really hard time lifting my leg for about 3 days. I think the tourniquet may have been to tight or not in the best area, during surgery. I was vomiting on the way home from the anesthetic.

My advice, take a bucket just incase and do your rehab and you will be just fine.

Good luck, Pat

I prefer gallon zip lock baggies instead of the bucket. Easier disposal. I've been cut on so many times I've got a travel bag set up for them. No Joke.

 

[calcot7]

It is a pretty minor surgery. At least my 2 were. You should be fine and pain free afterwards. Goodluck!

 

[orangeITguy]

A little nervous about Knee surgery, have never had a broken bone or any surgery EVER ! Now I have to have a scope on my knee and get it cleaned out, I go Mon. to have it done and starting to get nervous about it... I guess Im more nervous about being put out then anything... Will update how it goes if I make it thru it....

Dont be too nervous. I had my knee scoped twice in the past, once from a HS wrestling accident and another when i fell off a roof. It REALLY sucks afterwards. The pain for the first few days is going to suck. Good luck tough.

 

[yote hunter]

Well they called yesterday and I got to be there at 11:00am for prep and surgery is at 12:00 go to recovery by 1:00pm then come home... So I guess its all set up, the bad part is my knee feels good now but I think its just me wanting to not go get it done... Kind of mind over matter thing I think... lol, going anyway its got to get done, so will report back when I get home if I make it thru it ???... Will say a prayer before I go in, so it will all be in the good lords hands after that... Still nervous tho.

 

[Guyinwarsaw]

I had knee surgery back in 1973. I was 16 and in the hospital for a week. Several weeks of re-hab after that. Gotta love HS football. It's all measured in hours and days now. You'll be fine.

 

[Bill B]

You'll be fine and in three weeks you'll be glad you did it.

 

[Slawburger]

Knee surgery has come a long way from when my friends had it performed. It is now two little holes and outpatient surgery. Sports have probably helped refine the process. You should be fine if you follow the physical therapy instructions afterward. Good luck!

 

[rhinoabe]

I will say a prayer but you will not need it. Everything will be alight. Keep it on ice tonight and take your meds as ordered and I will be looking for you tonight tomorrow.

 

[yote hunter]

Update : Made it thru surgery all went well had a torn meniscus and some crap in there too, they said I will be a new man got it all cleaned up and they were happy with the out come so if there happy I am too... The last thing I remember was looking at the light and then waking up.... Not near as bad as I was thinking, been hobble'n around without crutches a little just to the bathroom and back... So thanks for all the prayers and kind thoughts from everyone... Can't wait to heal up and get back after them yotes... lol, Thx again all !!!!!

 

[rhinoabe]

Glad you are doing well, Now just do what the physical therapist says and you will be just like new.

 

[Dean C.]

I am only 20 and have had 2 knee surgeries on the same knee. My suggestions are as follows, walk as little as possible in the next few days to not mash up your freshly fixed knee. Go on Netflix and watch a TV series that looks interesting i suggest Marco Polo, Californication, House of Cards and The Blacklist they are all very good if Netflix is your thing. If not just peruse INGO some. And most importantly do exactly what your physical therapist tells you to when they tell you to do it.

The next few weeks wont be very fun but the outcomes are totally worth it as stated above. Hope everything goes well and here is to a speedy recovery!!!

 

[Bill B]

Glad to hear it went well. Do what your dr and therapist tells you to do.

 

[yote hunter]

Went to the Doc. Fri. and got the stiches removed and cleared to return back to work this coming Mon... Surgery went very well no more pain, so I am happy it worked out... Thx for every ones support and kind thoughts... Thx again.

 

[chipdog4]

Great to hear.

I had a knee scope in late Nov of 13. They cleaned out some cartilage and released a tendon.
I was out of work for 6 weeks and wish I would have taken a couple more off. I think this was due to me favoring my other knee for quite a while.
Anyway, after 2 or 3 weeks, it felt better than it had for a couple years prior.
Back in Dec last year, I was carrying something heavy and I could feel my knee not liking it. Now my knee is bothering me again, damn loose cartilage.

 

[Slawburger]

Glad to hear you came through fine.