Has anyone had Knee surgery in the past few years?

[Christopher]

Just wondering how long it took before you can start walking, how long the therapy lasts and how long until you can start doing things just about normally.

Was told it is probably a torn Meniscus but not sure until the MRI, could be other torn ligaments or tendons.

I have heard that therapy lasts for about 6 weeks more or less then about a month later you are almost normal again.

Would like to hear from people that have had this done or know someone close to them that had it done.

Thanks.

 

[pdmcali]

My youngest son had knee surgery about 5 years ago. He had 1 week of no weight on the knee two of those was bed rest. Then 3 weeks of rehab before returning to normal activity. Of course he was 19 then 6 ft and 190 lbs for someone older or heaver it could take longer.

 

[Jeff Robison]

I had orthoscopic (sp) to repair a torn meniscus in November. I had it done Monday afternoon before Thanksgiving. Was walking the next day with some pain. By Thanksgiving had pretty much stopped using the crutches. Only took two hydrocodone that I was prescribed and basically took 3 advil 2x a day. Therapy I did on my own. Knee bends, band resistance stuff and some very light knee extensions in the gym. The doctor said I over did it and should have just waited two weeks then began.

For about two months I would still get an occasional twinge or the knee would seem to give out unexpectedly. But over time it built back up. January 1st I started exercising on it again just lighter stuffl I compete in powerlifting and squatted 500 for 5 reps within 4 months no pain.

Jeff Robison
Clean Up Atlanta

 

[garyw2011]

I had both knees totally replaced at the same time, about 18 months ago. Was up walking the next day. Therpey lasted about 6 weeks and I was clinbing ladders 3 months later. I was 65 when this occurred, but then again, I'm old school and have a high tolerance for pain.

 

[Reider]

I had a torn meniscus about 6 years ago on my left knee. The surgery was not invasive at all. I came home that day and painted a room in my house because I was bored. I limited my walking and standing for about a week, but it wasn't bad at all. It took me about 6 weeks before I started easy jogging.

 

[Christopher]

Great info guys, thanks.

 

[Diamond Jim]

Get your muscles above and below your knee in great shape before any surgery . It will make you feel better and heal quicker during rehab . Start biking yesterday!If your fat loose the belly.

 

[Sirocco Jerry]

Knee surgeries:

Definitely.. LOST of exercise, abolutely !! ..HUGE difference.

Chris,
..I wobbled for 35 years on a damaged knee, the total repalcement 3 years ago..
I gave'em back their crutches on the 10th day,
Now, I climb 1000ft in 3/4 mile, up n back down in 60 minutes..
"kids" comment as I blast by.

I have had a lifetime of knee surgeries,
good and bad.
I can tell ya all about them.
text me .