ACL & Meniscus Repair - Day 3 & 4 - Exercises and Wound Care

Day 3 I was told I could unwrap my ace bandage and remove the excess gauze. Also first day of Physical Therapy.
Day 4 I went to Surgeons office, drained 65ml of swollen blood, and they took my bandages off and put on new steristrips. And took my first shower!
I go over the 6 exercises I’ve been told to do:
* Straight leg raise
* Quadriceps Strengthening
* Towel Under Knee Extensions
* Calf Stretch with Belt
* Heel Slide with Strap
* Seated Assisted Knee Bend
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2021 Left ACL Recovery Playlist: • ACL + Meniscus Recover...

[@ericberriosjr5126]

currently the day after full acl/ meniscus tear surgery and boyyy i can’t move my leg an inch without feeling like i just got shot in the knee 😩😭 one day at a time mates, we got this ❤️

[@byronestrada7177]

Just got mine today, don’t know how ima be able to shower tomorrow 😭

[@jm2242]

Just got mine yesterday I definitely needa ice more but man these pills don’t help at all😭 I’m also typing this at 2am cuz I can’t sleep at all

[@ericberriosjr5126]

@@jm2242 honestly bruh the pills not gon hit for like the first 2-3 days until the swelling goes down a bit. once the swelling calms you’ll be straight with the pills trust. i’m two weeks in and one thing i can say is that ice will be your best friend. appreciating the small victories each day as well is really what’s getting me through, this early. you’ll be straight, ice and stay strong ❤️

[@isjotrippin7153]

I got my meniscus repair yesterday the nerve block is still working and I could lift my leg

[@DavidPerez-rn5eq]

@@byronestrada7177 got mine 4 days ago first day showering was today it’s crazy the first and second day I wanted to dieeeee

[@MARINEOP78]

After 1 year and 4 months of acl and meniscus repair surgery I can proudly say that all these pain is going to be worthwhile after the pain is gone and you start to walk on your own

[@Famvestor]

Glad to hear you are doing well. Best of luck on your recovery

[@curtisqiu7837]

Thank you for the hope! I was looking at so many meniscus rehab videos and thinking whether I would be fully recovered to normal... Some commented that they are still having difficulties bending their knee even 135 degrees. But as far as it seems now which is 12 days after surgery, I can feel I'm gradually gaining the strength in the leg back , thanks to rehab that I force myself to do every day!

[@garigirlyoga9676]

Apparently I wasn’t taking it seriously and this is so enlightening. Thank you

[@Alinho1907]

My first morning after surgery day and watching your vids to recover and get an idea about what to expect during each period. Thx for these vids man 💯

[@Famvestor]

Good luck Ali!

[@joe1rooney1]

@@Famvestor fr I’m in the same boat! Tonight is the first night of my recovery. These videos are so comforting, thanks man!

[@JRC.85]

Yup same thing.. I'm seeing what is possible and what to expect on a timeline. Thanks for documenting and sharing

[@domino4452]

@@joe1rooney1 Czy ból po operacji jest faktycznie duży? Ja czekam na operację, ale boję się bólu i zastanawiam się czy nie zrezygnować. Mi lekarz powiedział, że silny ból może trwać do 2 tygodni po operacji. Jak to wygląda u Ciebie?

[@joe1rooney1]

@@domino4452 It always depends on the individual and the surgery, but I personally did not experience much pain after surgery. I'm sure if you make sure that you take your medication, your pain levels will be fine. It's not as scary as I feared. I wish you luck in your recovery :)

[@jennatelia1526]

I went in for acl and meniscus last Tuesday and in full transparency i pretty much woke up and got sent home with only a meeting with the surgeon 15 days later. Let me tell you not having any clue of what to expect or even not having any exercise recommended freaked me. Watching your vids really helped me calm down and trust the process. Thx 🙏

[@Famvestor]

Wow that surprising. I would call and ask if you should be making PT appointments? And yea do some exercises at home in the meantime.

[@chrismanous2287]

I had the same experience. No instructions really stressed me out. Hearing people going to PT in the first week made me more stressed as well since I won’t be starting until after 2 weeks. Really hope to recover quickly, good luck with your recovery

[@03raq]

hey im on the same boat right now the only instruction I received from the Dr was to remove the bandages on day 3-4 and this is why I’m searching how to do it lol, did you remove them on your own is there any cleaning you made or just removing bandages and that’s it ?

[@gonapakireeti7169]

same situation. i had my surgery last week and they only told to come after 3 weeks for physio. checked to see and found out that doing no exercises/extensions is what is gonna lead to a tough physio and tougher recovery.

[@twanaemad3507]

I had my ACL surgery today, I just want to clarifying that so many people saying that it’s painful after the surgery especially day one to day 4, but believe me it’s not right. It is totally different from someone to one another. But if you follow the directions two or one week before the surgery. Like there are some special exercises and everything will be fine.

[@Dindar5]

on 2nd day i could bend my knee 90°. when i started to go to physiotheraphy the psychotherapist there told me you have done a really good job by yourself in such a short time. it didnt even take 3 weeks for me to bend my knee like completely.

[@cc-lm6nu]

Went in for ACL surgery last Friday, complete tear, they also found a meniscus tear they fixed as well. You make the recovery look easy. Day 2-3 was so uncomfortable. Day 4 first trip to physical therapy at 1. Amazing how you have to depend on others so much.

[@Famvestor]

Yea it really is humbling... it wasn't easy... and still 14 months later I am still exercising, to get back to 100%! Good luck on the journey!

[@cc-lm6nu]

@@Famvestor Thank you! It definitely is something you have to want and work at! Best wishes to you as well on this journey of healing physical and mentally🦵😀

[@jayantamondal3394]

@@Famvestor sir u r squad exercise advice u doctor

[@the_octobergirl3551]

Same ACL high grade tear with bucket handle tear of meniscus 10 days after surgery today went for sutures removal Pain was there But the most painful for me was I’m very active & Selfi Depertment kinda person And I had to depend for pee .loo.drinking & all the other stuff & I had a breakdown due to the fact can’t move It’s very emotional for me cauz I never depend on anyone not for anything One advice do t try to push too much It’ll become worse the graft can fail also So it’s a long rehabilitation process it’ll take time but everything will be fine ❤ I hope all of us will get recover soon

[@dudulidu]

These videos were so helpful leading up to and after surgery. On day 3 today, watching your exercises and reminding myself that the pain I feel trying to bend my knee is normal and will get better. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Famvestor]

It’s rough in the beginning. Good luck with your recovery!

[@ricardorodriguezGDL]

I got an ACL and meniscus reconstruction 8 days ago, despite I must not walk the pain has gone away, I’m waiting for start the therapy. Keep strong all

[@TheMarcyWalsh]

I had ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft and meniscus bucket handle tear repair four days ago. Saw doc yesterday for bandage removal. Was given three simple exercises to start immediately after surgery (leg lifts, ankle pumps, quad activation) but told no weight bearing. Pain was pretty intense for me the first couple of days - thinking nerve block didn't really do the trick. I see PT next week, so 8 days after surgery. Everyone is different in recovery. Still very helpful to see others on the path to healing.

[@Famvestor]

Good luck Marcy!

[@kallethunell6486]

Had exactly the same surgery 10 days ago. Pretty intense pain up until yesterday, the exercises were gruesome and painful but I fought through it. The worst part is over but still a long way of rehab to go!

[@nessa90]

How are you doing now?

[@benruss2414]

Just had the same surgery 4 days ago.. journey begins lads

[@belindaratcliffe6673]

I am going in for the same surgery in 2 months. How has your recovery been going so far?

[@michaelhawk1826]

Just had acl and meniscus done. I had to wait 2 months for the surgery because I also broke my fibula and ripped a little of the lcl off the bone. This is the first morning after surgery. Thanks for making this video! ✌🏻

[@Famvestor]

Oh man good luck, I am 8 months out and finishing a 100-mile bike ride today. Everyday will be better but I feel like things really start getting better at like Day 10.

[@Lukeimagination]

Hey @michaelhawk1826 just wondering how you went? Did you meniscus repair okay? I’m about to go in for surgery after the same injury as you, it’ll be 9 weeks by the time I get it done.

[@DisciplesOfEmpen]

I just had my Acl replaced this morning. Your videos are giving me hope.

[@Famvestor]

It’s gonna be a rough couple days but it gets better every day.

[@jordangovia6172]

Just had my acl reconstruction yesterday.woke up in serious pain today but your videos are giving me the tips that are making it easier..just gotta keep pushing

[@McMcPherson]

I had mine Thursday … it’s burning and throbbing so bad .! Good luck currently 4am I can’t sleep

[@jaideep9032]

How are you now ? What's the progress??

[@Famvestor]

best of luck on your recovery!

[@rafikcheraitia3957]

Hi. How do you feel now? Are you able to walk?

[@sosa-rk4zh]

im on day 3 of my acl surgery and oh my, my 2nd day was the worst i couldnt even stand to walk on the crutches and now day 3 ive been icing it elevating and stood up to the bathroom ill say this is really tyring, watching you motivates me and impresses me.

[@Famvestor]

Glad the videos have been helpful, yes first few days are terrible, I feel like things didn't get "comfortable" till Day 10.

[@sosa-rk4zh]

@@Famvestor yes 3rd week and already walking with only one pair of crutches its gotten wayyyy better

[@gothicyid]

Eek how did you go to the bathroom first two days?

[@rafikcheraitia3957]

How do you feel now after surgery? ​@@sosa-rk4zh

[@kayleek.8692]

​@gothicyid you kinda just crutch your way to the bathroom and slowly slide your injured leg forward and gonna have to use the toilet in an uncomfortable position..

[@Whoisinvestment]

Going for my op tomorrow Going to watch these videos each day

[@Famvestor]

Glad to hear it, best of luck on your recovery!

[@Grenlake]

Bending knee is one of the hardest things by all means, god bless them all who are going through this pain

[@vinays8271]

Just had my meniscus surgery yesterday and bruh it feels like hell. Today’s a second day and still the pain is there. Problem is we don’t know how to handle these pain. I hope to handle this pain and stand on my own leg soon🤞🏻

[@y.h8376]

I also feel like the first couple days of recovery depends on which graft you used, I used my Quad graft and I’m on day 3, only thing I can really do is ankle pumps and I did have a lot of pain so I had to use my painkillers but other than that I’m taking it slow, I don’t want to rush these workouts

[@ghettosoldier876]

Bro,i just got my acl,mcl,and pcl surgery in my right knee, 11 days after surgery rn and i do the same calf stretch exercise, and the heel pull to try bend the knee,just alot of fcking pain trying to bend it rn smh,but i go to physical therapy 3x a week rn,this pain was very very bad,and yes gotta depend on someone there to help you with literally everything, thank you for those who care about us that helps us out

[@Famvestor]

Sorry to hear that, Good luck on your recovery!

[@user-fn3xe5jq9m]

On the second day after full acl, meniscus tear💔, and I feel that I have found a family that shares the same suffering, and this thing is somewhat comforting😂, I wish everyone full fast recovery🙏

[@Famvestor]

Good luck Hussain, everyday gets better.

[@sumoathelstan]

Me too brother! Had my surgery on the 17th and have been watching everyone else who has been in the same pain as me😭

[@victordobo]

same mate, I had mine on the 23rd. I’d watched these videos before surgery so I’d know a bit more about what I should expect, but I found the comments really comforting. We got this ❤

[@smartFunable]

Had mine on 31st, bending is still hearting a lot, can only do like 30 degrees

[@carverraymond9223]

Had my second one July 6th. Still only a senior in high school. We can get through it!

[@joelavila2653]

Thank you for the videos! Doctors never really gave bending knee exercises but your video helped me

[@Famvestor]

Great to hear!

[@1UPvocalcovers]

Obviously everyone professes differently, but I’m on day 4 of full ACL, and meniscus on both sides. I didn’t get an ice machine only an ice pack. I haven’t showered yet simply because moving it still hurts a loooot. I was told after I shower I’m not supposed to put any kind of ace bandage back on because most people put them on too tight and give themselves blood clots. I’ve been able to do very little exercises, mostly just making my foot straight and trying to angle my toes towards my knee. My check up is 10 days post op, no PT scheduled yet.

[@Famvestor]

I’d recommend getting at least one more ice pack. And switch em out, ice was the best pain management for me.

[@kristinamaray9554]

How was your calf? Do you think it shrink?

[@Famvestor]

@@kristinamaray9554 yes quad, thigh and calf all seemed to shrink significantly days after surgery.

[@samuelude5364]

Please tell me more about your experience

[@Rudi-de6xo]

Hello FasVestor, your videos helped me a lot with my recovery process as well, did you take the oxycodone pills or did you manage to avoid it

[@batontwirler1614]

I had a stroke and my torn meniscus and torn ACL are on the bad leg of my stroke. Now I’m having problems relearning how to walk again because my knee swells up every time I walk on it. I have to wait and have surgery because of the stroke now. At least I have a good knee brace.

[@VibratoIbanez]

I had my ACL surgery on 8 Dec (4 days ago). I'd say very smooth experience. I had a complete tear but no damage to meniscus. I walked super chill into the OT and woke up 3 hrs later. I've had minimal to no pain whatsoever. Just some tightness on day 1. I could flex my knee 90 degree on day 1 and do calf raises on day 2 with much ease. I guess my intense pre-hab is paying off now. I can walk with minimal crutch support but not overdoing it right now. Overall very smooth process and pain free post op. Maybe I'm lucky. Also I have no brace .

[@adzenic]

Pls tell me what did you do as prehab . And also what graft did they use

[@VibratoIbanez]

@@adzenic so they used my hamstring graft which was 7.5mm so reinforced with 1.5mm allograft making a total of 9mm. My prehab routine was for 6 weeks as follows, 1. Leg raises with quad tightening 20x3 2. Heel slides with resistance band 10x2 3. hamstring curls with resistance band quad stretch at the end 10x3 4. Single leg bridge 10x3 5. Gluteus medius clam 10x3 + superset with hip abduction side lying 10x3 6. Full parallel squats 12x3 7. Single leg Calf raises on step 12x3 8. Foam roller 2mins 9. Single leg balance ankle taps 10x2 I used to do this routine sometimes 2x a day but at least everyday.

[@adzenic]

@@VibratoIbanez thank you so much . I will try full squats but i can't really bend my knee more than 90°. Thank you again for these . You are helping a ton !

[@VibratoIbanez]

@@adzenic thank you. These were the more advanced set of exercises was given in the last two weeks. But in the initial two weeks I started with not a full squat and was 10x2. Then it was double leg bridge and double leg calf raise before I did the singles. The leg raises were 10x2 initially. So you need to gradually build your way up. Also I had only ACL tear with no meniscus damage. So be careful in your case what is the injury? Exercised may need to be tailored accordingly .

[@adzenic]

@@VibratoIbanez i too only have an ACL tear i can fully straighten my knee and even hyper extension, but i can only bend the knee by 90° without using any hands . I don't feel much pain because of high pain threshold because i walked myself home about 500 meters after i got hurt . It was a huge shock when i realised i was going to get operated.. also how old are you? I am 16

[@christophernoeckler8984]

Great video

[@Famvestor]

Thanks!

[@xImWoody]

Even though a lot of pain on day 3, you would keep going? Or is this risky?

[@itzvakez8830]

I got surgery today and I use the ice machine you used should I take my brace off and stop elevating my knee to ice it or how should I go about icing it

[@derkbrock5996]

I was always fearful of tearing something in my knee cause of the horror stories. I broke 6 vertebrae in my back that was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in life. After tearing acl,mcl,meniscus, and a plateau fracture on my tibia and my dad tore his acl and meniscus, I realized how overrated and how much people over react about knee injuries the pain wasn’t even bad and if ur in shape and determined u will be fine.

[@Famvestor]

Wow that sounds rough!

[@pro1autospa]

Just got mine done 1/30/23 and it's day 3 and feeling like what the world. Gotta remove my gauzes and stuff and rewrap it. Pain was through the roof day 2

[@Famvestor]

Keep icing and elevating it’ll get better.

[@faheemmamaniat6694]

hm im wasnt in alot of pain after surgery. currently am 6 days in and only really used painkillers for the first day. Am full weight baring and can walk without crutches short distances. It would be a lie to say am not in any pain when walking or doing my exercises but does normally goes in around a hour or two.

[@bloodfeast123]

I'm having full acl reconstruction, using my petaller and having meniscus debridement at the end of October.

[@Famvestor]

Best of luck! I did hamstring, but patellar is supposedly stronger.

[@christopherzhuin2549]

Did your leg start throbbing when you got up? Because my calf starts to throb and hurt a lot

[@outdoorsummiteer399]

Had my rite knee done 5 year ago i was walking after a week. Had my left knee meniscus repaired yesterday this time with a special glue walking without crutches same day today walking but bit of a limp

[@Famvestor]

Wow that’s awesome.

[@shacarra061]

I got Acl reconstruction with allograft 3/19/24. Man those drugs does not work at first. I was in so much pain but the 3rd day you start to feel a lot better I am on the CPM machine to help with my ROM start my first therapy session on the 26th scared but I really just want to walk again 🤞

[@Famvestor]

Best of luck on your recovery

[@rafski-travels-1984]

Had a PCL reconstruction, it was quite hard the first couple of weeks really painful. On week 6 now and can walk now without my crutches

[@Famvestor]

Awesome. Best of luck on your recovery journey.

[@trishadenillecampos3052]

Dude that looks painful... but i will follow what u do 🤷‍♀️

[@kaidenmeade1420]

So I got an ACL reconstruction may 16, they used a graft from my hamstring, an he also did a repair on my medial meniscus. Is it odd that I haven't started therapy yet? And today is may 30th, so two weeks have gone by. I do meet with my surgeon on Monday tho, heck I haven't even been cleared to drive yet >:(

[@gabrielvladluca3767]

Hey, had an ACL and meniscus reconstruction with part of the meniscus removed 3 years ago on my left leg and 5 years ago on my right leg. I remember how for a while I felt like I'm never going to enjoy sports and will never get my flexibility back. Well fast forward to now and I'm deadlifting 200kg, biking for 60km every weekend and playing basketball every other weekednd. I think I have the best flexibility especially when it comes to knee bend from my friend group. Not bragging just letting you know that if you feel like it's hard and that you can't enjoy sports anymore just know in a few years it's going to be like you never had a problem in the first place. Also, I see you also have hairy legs like me. Those are going to cover any scars nicely. If you have any nerve damage, usually that gets fixed by itself in about 1 year. That is how long it took for me. Anyway, love to see the positive attitude and your doing a great job, keep at it!

[@Famvestor]

Thanks man I’m 15 months out now have done an Olympic triathalons and about to start playing volleyball. Hurray for hurry legs!

[@rafikcheraitia3957]

Your story is so soothing. I am hesitant to do the surgery because i am worried i will never play sports again.

[@bavanb7325]

It’s 4th day after the surgery (ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair)…not getting any pain and also stopped taking pain killers…I have achieved 100 degrees bend position

[@Famvestor]

Geez that’s awesome! I’m surprised doctor okayed the bend after meniscus repair, or was it shaved?

[@brycegrohmann8485]

How’s it now?

[@hahaharden2506]

​@@Famvestorare you repaired or shaved?

[@locopayasa2484]

Hows the knee now ? Did one surgery work

[@Venu0916_2K]

Bro, I had my acl and meniscus surgery 8 days back and they put titanium screw, Can u tell me this exercises will help to recovery!

[@ramkc9129]

Why my doc want me to put tht knee brace nd bandage till 1 week

[@vaneesafxavier7503]

Its my fourth day after surgery, I could do 30° bends and rest to towel resistance exercises.

[@Famvestor]

Sounds about rught

[@drewbryant38]

I have my appointment with the surgeon today to schedule my acl and meniscus repair...i gotta say this is nervewracking, but its got to be done

[@AmySmith-pt7pb]

I just got my surgery last week for acl and meniscus.

[@drewbryant38]

@@AmySmith-pt7pb How was it? How is the recovery? Have you started PT? My surgery is next Friday

[@AmySmith-pt7pb]

@drewbryant38 After surgery, I had no pain just occasionally felt some arthritis pain but it come and go away. Make sure to call and schedule pt before your surgery. I didn’t know and started my late. I went today for my first visit after surgery. I was extremely terrified of surgery, but it was simple and easy process once I got to the hospital for surgery. I asked anesthesiologist to give me anxiety shot 😊 just in case I act up.

[@felistersnechesa1235]

I underwent ACL surgery a week ago. And I also got a spinal injury a few years ago. So at the moment both my legs are weak.One because of spinal injury and paralysis and the other both spinal and Acl surgery. It's very hard for me

[@Famvestor]

good luck

[@waheguruwaheguru9176]

Tks for sharing 🙏

[@Famvestor]

Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery

[@jasonhawkins2585]

Just had surgery on my torn ACL an both my meniscus in my left knee. Sucks right after surgery! Pain is about a 7 out of 10 an thats with my meds im taking. See how tomorrow goes

[@Famvestor]

Aww man any better now?

[@kuramakasai]

one weeks in it gets better man i can walk slowly without helps!! first 2 days super rough tho

[@Famvestor]

Glad to hear it, best of luck on your recovery!

[@pagecollins6621]

I tore my acl and my meniscus was torn and flipped on the 17th of november they did my surgery december 15th and with christmas they didnt get me into physical therapy until january. There was no instruction to do anything just bed rest until physical therapy was started. So far i am still in dire pain cant sleep they still have me in a straight leg brace and the bruising on both sides of my knee is bad not to mention behind the knee is black bruised. Ive only got to a 1° straighten and 82° bend the therapy is so painful every single time. Wish they wpuld have informed me more. I went in thinking it was only acl tear certainly never expected such a big scar when i came out of surgery.

[@Famvestor]

Oh man… yea I think recovery will be rough. How’s it going?

[@sachinkhasa3571]

Currently in 4th month ...but pain increases while walking

[@tammygamble-cv6kx]

I had ACL revision with meniscus repair done Thursday. (2nd time once 7 years ago and then I fell this year and severed ACL again) This time I insisted on dilaudid 4mg for pain. Took first 2 days and pain manageable. Also taking Advil. Because of Meniscus repair no weight bearing which is so difficult. Ice machine best friend. I see Dr in 5 days and will get bandages off. Better this time with pain meds. I cut myself down to one 2mg at night and advil.

[@Famvestor]

Aww man that’s rough, I hope never to go through this again. Glad it’s been better second time around.

[@catygzz19]

my left patella broke on half. Day 13 post op i can walk but with the brace

[@mr.phoneixyt6144]

How can i fix acl tear without surgery?

[@MarketMelo]

Hello I’m on post op day 4 of a ACL & Meniscus repair. They used my patellar tendon for my ACL. I’ve been doing workouts given by my rehab center and I’m day 2 of that. My question to you so do you have to do the workouts with the immobilizer on or is it usually best to do workouts without it on? To be honest I’ve been doing supine and seated heel slides, seated and supine quad sets and lastly straight leg raises all without the immobilizer. Just want to know if I’m jumping the gun or not? Thank you!

[@Famvestor]

There are a few exercises they say to take the immobilizer for, but during these early days I think they usually want you wearing it.

[@victoralvarado5660]

I have done your exercises that you demonstrated from this video and everytime I finish doing them my leg hurts as it’s more stiff as when I try to walk with the crutches it’s very painful and I was wanting to ask if you had pain after doing the rehab exercises from this video as I have started to do it twice a day now and I’m on my 7th day post acl reconstruction and meniscus surgery

[@Famvestor]

Yes it would get more stuff with exercise. I always immediately iced afterwards… and elevated to relieve the extra stiffness.

[@sebastianguevara562]

Can’t past 30 degree bend and it’s been 10 days after surgery?😭

[@threadoflife]

I had to elevate my leg in the bath tub with a trash bag tapped around my leg and have my lady dump water/soap on me and wash that way on day 2 it works but they leg hurts for sure and it’s uncomfortable, but if you want to stay clean it’s possible. In the AZ heat all day sweating I had too get clean and cooled off.

[@Famvestor]

Thanks for the tip

[@binny9820]

Hey man im having my op in a few weeks and really nervous. How long til you was back doing intense sports?

[@Famvestor]

I waited till around 15 months. But some people go into it a lot sooner.

[@RaszzzStrong]

Next month I will have ACL surgery. Later I'll take a break for leg day at the gym which is quite long😭

[@haydar.89]

Excuse me, how are you? Did you have the operation? Tell me about the pain and your condition. How long does the pain last?

[@yeswanth7638]

Even i too i can't able to tolerate the pain...

[@josevillanueva8027]

I’m also on day 4 rn and idk how much longer I can handle the pain and numbness, it’s driving me insane, hows your pain been?

[@Famvestor]

Day 7, twinges of Pain is much less, although numbness if almost all gone, so feeling the swelling more. I've just been taking a tylenol every 5 hours since surgery and tons of icing!

[@brandonclegg22]

Im on day 4 now and its still a little numb on the inside part of my ankle and inner thigh knee area ? When will the numbness go away ? Going to doctor tomorrow for a followup

[@techworld2776]

​@@brandonclegg22 hi brandon, could you please let me know when will numbness go. I had acl tear surgery yesterday morning and numbness is still there and i can't feel my leg

[@brandonclegg22]

@@techworld2776 i looked back at my notes and seen by day 8, the numbness was almost gone all the way

[@brandonclegg22]

Slow process so stay focused. And do the exercises religiously

[@auroraluis5372]

Ohhh lord my total knee replacement .broke so have to have surgery on knee on 18th of July.ochhhhh

[@seenugandu4903]

How much bro surgery

[@ethandujon1300]

Going to have surgery on Friday on my right leg. Acl hoping meniscus isn’t bad and I can be weight bearing early

[@Famvestor]

Good luck let us know how it goes!!!

[@russellbryant2273]

Im post op 6 weeks and weight baring on my meniscus is painful. Hope i dont have a failed surgery... What was your experience with weight baring for the first time?

[@jacobmongeau6170]

Second day of a full acl reconstruction / and external minuscus repair. I didn't take any opiods juste 2 time painkillers on the first night. And then stop any on the second day medication.I found a routine on the crutches to go to the washroom , make some coffee and i have the hand of my wife. But Yes, you'll be dependant of your social cercle for the dog walk by example. Hopefully i was a full time crossfit athlete and i did physiotherapy before the surgery. We reinforce my glutes and my posterior chain. It helps me to stand up with my single leg and i can achieve 10-15 degrees of movement on my repaired knee. Due to the pre-physio i can flex my quads at 30-40% wich i know some of you will not be able to do :(. So : Good physo pre-op Good routine Goode Social-circle and Don't over medicate yourself

[@Famvestor]

Yea I wish I had done more prior to surgery, glad to hear it helps. That’s awesome about the immediate quad activation! Took me like a month before I could even begin the flex my quad.

[@jacobmongeau6170]

@@Famvestor I guess it's different for every person and every injury too. You still very inspiring and your video kept me on track. Beceause in my case i cannot walk until 6 weeks and put no weight on my leg until then.

[@kazmel024]

Glad to hear how you were progressing. If you don’t mind me asking, what was your routine for the washroom?

[@tangmani312]

Got my meniscus removal and ACL surgery . I was able to get through pain in early days but feeling more pain in day 5 especially when I try to walk with crutches

[@Famvestor]

Are you icing, make sure you are icing and keeping your leg elevated a lot of the day.

[@d.r.cuevas4214]

One year after acl and meniscus surgery ? How is recovery? Are yoj at peace with the decision or would've done something differently?

[@Famvestor]

Yes I am at peace with the decision. I will make a 18-month follow up video very soon!

[@pinklikered8447]

Its been 2 months now from my right femur surgey and still my knee is swelling tho i can bend it 90 degrees without pain and i can raise it up, but over 90 degrees bend is so painfull and i cant walk down or up a stairways or steps, is it normal?how long does it take to get fully recovered?

[@Famvestor]

Are you doing PT exercises? It takes a long time to go back to normal. I felt 85% after year 1, 95% after year 2.

[@Aw3someOpZ]

bro, how you get things done so fast? Im going through kaiser and I'm waiting a week, they gave me an I've machine but didn't tell me that I had a plug in my bandages, and I've been dealing with mega pain lately on the 6th day. just moving out of bed in generals a giga chore.

[@Famvestor]

Sorry to hear that, Good luck on your recovery!

[@bealwaysthere1109]

Just watching all your recovery videos.. how do you feel now after ACL

[@Famvestor]

Feeling pretty good still not 100% unfortunately but getting close. Training for a 13-mile Spartan race at the end of the month.

[@jerrytarongoy4385]

Im doing my pre rehab while preparing for surgery. Im just able to flex my knee at around 90-100 degrees. Were you able to bend ypur knee more than that before the surgery?

[@Famvestor]

yea you want to go into surgery with your knee flexing almost like normal, I kind of rushed into it because I wanted to be recovered before our 4th baby came, so I wasnt fully able to flex like normal, but was probably around 110 or so... probably made recovery a little longer though.

[@jerrytarongoy4385]

@@Famvestor Thanks for replying its a huge help. One more thing, I had my injury last april, Im still walking with one crutch, i was just thinking to delay the surgery up until I can walk normally and doesnt feel any knee stiffness every morning. For your first acl how many weeks did you wait to be operated? Thanks

[@Trollmaster1]

I got Minor tear meniscus, torn lateral meniscus and partial tear acl. It’s been 1 month no surgery yet. Swelled up and I limp when walking. Went to orthopedic and they said if I wanted get surgery or not. I said yes so waiting on hospital call me. Should I try these exercises meanwhile and do stationary bike. I’m trying the bike right now and can’t seem to do it.

[@Famvestor]

Yes I think its best to be as strong as you can be prior to surgery. I felt I did a good job at this the first surgery, but second surgery I didnt give myself enough time to recover and was still limping into surgery and I think that made recovery a lot slower for my left knee.

[@ayanatabb1469]

Hello, I just had an acl and meniscus surgery, but it's been a week, and I still can't use my crutches. Is that a bad sign. I can berly get to my dpor with my crutches it is soooo painful.

[@Famvestor]

Are you using a stabilizer brace? Lots of ice to dull the pain? I'd say there is a decent amount of pain for the first 10-days. Dont lose hope. keep that leg elevated to reduce the swelling and pressure.

[@gothicyid]

Brace keeps giving me bruises since I took off the bandage. May put a new ace on. But they gave me a hydro cuff and I've used ice packs and meds. I'm on day four now and going to pt tomorrow.

[@Famvestor]

Good luck. Yea I hate the brace, I was wearing it as little as pososibble.

[@gothicyid]

I got a liner for the brace yesterday from Amazon. It helps now that my bandages are off to keep it from rubbing on my wound.

[@Miata_life15]

Oh no u tore it again bro I'm with u I just tore my MCL ACL and meniscus

[@Famvestor]

Ooh sorry to hear that. Luckily my MCL was in tact… when are you getting surgery? And I didn’t retear the same ACL. Last time was my right leg this time was my left leg.

[@Miata_life15]

@@Famvestor hey so sorry man I get my surgery in about 4 days and what sucks for me is I'm only 13

[@Famvestor]

@@Miata_life15 ooh.. sorry to hear that. Was it soccer?

[@Miata_life15]

@@Famvestor sadly no I was messing around playing basketball went for the shot came down and landed hard and wrong and boom just like how u did it

First and foremost thank you Famvestor for your videos. What graphs did you opt to use for both surgery’s?

[@Greentree58]

I’m having insane pain near patellar but I didn’t do a patellar graph. I can’t even lift my leg and I’m in day 7

[@Famvestor]

I also remember some pain around patellar, wasnt major but definetly there.... I hope its been gettign better...

[@catrinahood6970]

My call date is 9/20! I am trying to get my mental ready for this surgery on my left knee!

[@Famvestor]

Good luck! That’s about when I had it two years ago!

[@Firmansyahisd]

I just had acl surgery already 3 weeks post surgery and my knee can't be fully straight but to bend it can be 90 degrees, pray that I recover as soon as possible

[@Famvestor]

Hey I think you are on the right path. Getting knee straight took so long, and was so uncomfortable. But you gotta push to get there. It’ll only get harder later. Best of luck on recovery.

[@JannatulAzmi]

Don't worry this is not right time to move ur leg.. better wait for few months.

[@javieralarcon5336]

I'm on 3 weeks acl n LCL surgery

[@oyekunleusman1912]

How is your health currently, I will be going to my own surgery soon

[@MrDyne69]

I’m 4 months post opp. It’s a long road to recovery for sure

[@Famvestor]

Nice are you running yet? It’s been 17 months for me and I just played volleyball again for the first time yeaterday

[@MrDyne69]

@@Famvestor no not yet how long was it before you started running

[@bavanb7325]

How r u now? Are you able to do daily activities without any support?

[@angeldiego1994]

Hey man I'm on my day 7 of my surgery, and I don't know if have to sleep without the brazalete.

[@Famvestor]

I think they recommend sleeping with the brace... but I gave up after day 10, and took the risk and just started sleeping without the vbrace.

[@darko11947]

I am right now with me surgery and I am not so flexible you are good

[@Famvestor]

Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery

[@darko11947]

@@Famvestor thanks god 🙏 bless you 🙏

[@russellbryant2273]

You're lucky. I had to wait 6 weeks to get PT...

[@Famvestor]

Just make sure your doing your home exercises diligently and I’m sure you will be fine.

[@IrshadKhan-tt3fh]

Is blood draining common ? Or does it show any sign of infection ? I had my surgery 1 week ago and today doctor drained some blood but said that they might need to do it again, is it okay or anything to worry about ??

[@Famvestor]

no I think its common, aspirating helps relieve the pressure and allow you to bend your knee better.

[@kukkymalik6790]

Hi plz show me video when u start bend knee this 6 Jan I had a surgery but unable to bend the knee

[@Famvestor]

Check out my day 7 video

[@coldsun12]

Its now 2 weeks after my ACL and two meniscuses repair. Still feeling numbness in parts of my shin so is that normal ??

[@Famvestor]

Yea numbness stays for a long time especially at site of incision. It gets less and less over time.

[@ayetee11]

It’s my 10th day since surgery and I’m full weight barring and walking around the house with my brace on. My repair was done using a cadaver (Achilles Allograft) and I’ve heard recovery is better using a cadaver.

[@Famvestor]

Nice and probably nothing with meniscus too. Good luck!

[@GoodChoiceGoodDay]

Im in the same stage , how did you sleep in those days? you could sleep on one side or the other?

[@Famvestor]

I slept on my back with my leg elevated.

[@JaHelmut]

How its working now man?Hope Its fine. Im just about going thru this surgery. Its one of the few things im really scared of.

[@Famvestor]

Working pretty good. Best ofmlick

[@bryanb1839]

Just had my ACL/Meniscus surgery yesterday, they didnt say anything about taking the wrapping off until Post OP...

[@Famvestor]

yea idk...

[@learningqs.]

Just had my surgery 3 hours ago. I hope all shall be well. I still feel numbness.

[@haydar.89]

Excuse me, how are you? Did you have the operation? Tell me about the pain and your condition. How long does the pain last?

[@emmabiascochea6226]

Just had ACL surgery and some repair on the meniscus. I walked some in the surgery center still have some numbing but throbbing pain the cave time. I have it elevated for the most part. I start PT Oct 2 not sure if that's far off butv it was the earliest. Should I start excersing sooner?

[@emmabiascochea6226]

@Famvestor

[@Famvestor]

Yes definetly start exercising pretty much from day 2. Did the surgeon give you exercises to do?

[@user-qo7wy7ss8i]

I got partial ACL almost 5 weeks. Now I do rehabs exercises and rest. After 3 months, it's able to go to job?

[@Famvestor]

Yes I think at 3-months youll be walking fine and can stand for long stretches of time.

[@trevorbbanda8121]

I just got mine done, I’m truly in so much pain. I can’t sleep, and I haven’t been icing coz I was told not to remove the bandage and the brace for 2 weeks. Any advice guys?

[@Famvestor]

I feel like you should remove the outer gauze from the surgery… otherwise it’s hard to really cool your knee with all that insulation. I also took off the brace very carefully when I was awake and icing.

[@Bmore4lyfe99]

Day one for me got out of the hospital with the most pain I've ever felt in my life any tips on sleeping?

[@Famvestor]

Sleep is just rough in the beginning, it gets better around day 10...

[@thornchannoeun2366]

Good video to share. I am also on 3days after surgery.

[@noahbrazzell2495]

How is it going ? I'm on week and 1 day.

[@thornchannoeun2366]

@@noahbrazzell2495 I am two weeks now. It’s start better day by day. And other one more will meet doctor for check up.

[@kukkymalik6790]

@@thornchannoeun2366 how did u bend knee I am unable to bend knee plz tell me it’s my 2 week. Hope you reply

[@user-go6bu7rb1c]

My acl benis but no charjari problem amount problem... I'm football pliyar..but so Benis my cariyar😢😢😢😢...

[@3clixtriplefuckingsix]

Im on my 3rd and 4th day of recovery too ive been unsure how to shower and I’m finally scratching around my wounds😂

[@Famvestor]

Good luck!