ACL + Meniscus Repair - Week 2 - Acupuncture, PT, Sleeping Positions

Review my progress at week 2, hamstring ACL reconstruction and Meniscus Stitches (5 posterior, 3 front):
Daily activities
Pain Management and eliminating medication
Using the brace less and less
Using frozen bottles instead of ice in the machine
Angle of Leg Bends
Sleeping Positions
Paddle-boarding on Day 15
Supplies
Ossur Cold-Therapy Ice Machine: amzn.to/2qbNBQj
Smart Plug: amzn.to/2WfsAol
Leg Elevation Pillow: amzn.to/34l9XNZ
Knee Compression Sleeve: amzn.to/2XYFBii
2021 Left ACL Recovery Playlist: • ACL + Meniscus Recover...

[@olivervids8537]

Hey I’m 6 days post-op on a medial meniscus and ACL surgery these videos are super useful and inspiring. The first 2 days we’re really rough and I didn’t know if I was doing anything right but after finding your videos it really helped me understand the process. Thanks for keeping it real, it made me feel less alone in this recovery process.

[@Famvestor]

Hey Oliver glad they are helpful. I am 3 years out on my right. And 18 months on my left. It’s a journey. But how back to playing volleyball and such. Wishing you the best in your recovery.

[@radinchi]

hey! Do you still get symptoms at this point and on what occasion and how often do they occur? Thank you!

[@victorhoops007]

Hey Oliver! How is your health now?

[@WeiEe2103]

Post op day 10 myself. Left Acl recon and lateral menisceal repair. I’ve been watching your videos non stop. Feels like I know you even though we’ve never met. Thanks for the videos, makes the journey much easier.

[@Famvestor]

Thanks. I feel like things got a lot better after day 10. Could finally get better sleep. Good luck!

[@yasiralansari5777]

How do you feel now? Did it take long for you to walk normally after surgery

[@gonzo9778]

I’ll be helping my boyfriend while he recovers from ACL and meniscus surgery. Thanks for making these, I’m making him watch to put his mind at ease!

[@Famvestor]

Best of luck on his recovery!

[@InterestSpy]

I’m at almost 5 days post-op on ACL reconstruction. I started PT at 3 days post-op and that was some of the most painful stuff I’ve ever experienced. A lot of my physical strength comes from my legs and to be in this weaker position has been emotional for me. Im going to kick this recovery’s *ss! But there are some days that are harder to stay positive. Anyways…stay strong everybody!!!

[@nessa90]

Did you also have meniscus repaired?or just ACL reconstruction?

[@jshan1457]

Hows it now? @interestSpy

[@southbeach777]

Just had meniscus repair surgery 2 days ago and watching your videos are helpful. I’m a very active person who loves the outdoors and going to the gym, so I’m determined to come out of this with a good recovery. Starting PT within a couple of days. Thanks

[@Famvestor]

Yea it’s rough in the beginning but yea go to PT and do exercises at home. Ice and elevate when you can.

[@malikurk50]

Seeing your videos gives me the motivation to work hard for it. Its about 10 days now i had acl surgery. I am happy my meniscus was fine. For the knee bending i am just at 30 degrees. I have to many moisture in the knee. The biggest problem is you see other people is doing better than you so you want progress quicker. But every body is different. The most important thing is patient

[@Famvestor]

Hope it all went well, best of luck on recovery!

[@siriushp0904]

The water bottle thing is genius. I was really worried about how I was going to manage that. I’ll be on my own, no help. I cant thank you enough for that idea. Huge weight off my mind. Surgery in 4 days. Thank you so much for sharing your journey(s). I’ve had a month to prepare (worry) 😂. I bought the wedge and the ice machine from your previous surgery video. I also bought a mattress for my spare room to avoid stairs as much as possible. Dogs are going to go out on a tie out in front since the access to the back yard is stairs only. I cant thank you enough for sharing your experience and tips! Saved me a lot of worry and hopefully less pain!

[@Famvestor]

Awe man yea it’s gonna be rough on your own. Let us know how it goes. Good luck!

[@ng.15]

Im currently 2 weeks post op acl reconstruction and I've been watching your videos...thank you for providing all the information regarding recovery and rehab.

[@Famvestor]

Glad to help good luck on your recovery.

[@truemanzshow]

3 days post op and so happy that I found your videos. God bless you.

[@Famvestor]

Thank you. Good luck on your recovery.

[@recipesbabyvlogtravelmuchm8598]

Thank you today my 10 day after same surgery I have gone your videos are just fantastic...Thank you😊😊

[@Famvestor]

Your welcome!

[@rickygonzales4326]

Love these videos. Currently 2 weeks post op and it’s good to have someone to share the experience with even if it was a year ago! 😂

[@Famvestor]

Yea man your over the worst of it now. I’m back to playing volleyball and have a half marathon scheduled for later next month.

[@LaiLaiS8]

Hey did you have Meniscus & ACL surgery? If so when did they allow you to start weight-bearing?

[@romerorichard8]

​@@LaiLaiS8 I'm 2 weeks post op from an ACL reconstruction with the quad auto graft and had my medial meniscus stitched. I was told by my doctor to he non weight bearing for 6 weeks. So I've got 4 weeks left, the pain is virtually gone for me now its more of just a dull pain if anything.

[@victoralvarado5660]

@@romerorichard8 Im also in my second week and I had the same thing done and I also chose the quad tendon and had my medial meniscus stitched up but my doctor told me to put partial weight for the first 4 weeks

[@romerorichard8]

@victoralvarado5660 that's what I've noticed since my surgery doing research, is there is nothing set in stone for protocol on these surgeries. Everyone gets told a different thing. I just got back from my 5 week checkup he says I'm doing well.. he told me on my 6 weeks I can start walking assisted with the crutches and ween off of them as things progress with walking.

[@djrogers1573]

I'm about to have my surgery the beginning of October.... I've been binge watching all these videos on acl surgery n recovery and it's awesome to see overall evb persevering and moving on with life , it's a big help in easing the nerves ya know! Thanks for sharing thanks for giving us a guideline of what to expect, yeah evb handles pain and life differently but this is reassuring that I'll be my normal self again eventually this is the next to last step getting it fixed!

[@Famvestor]

Hey glad the videos help. Best of luck with your surgery.

[@roscalalmodovar6584]

So, How did it go?.. My surgery is in a few weeks and my nerves are at its peak... My first ever surgery and I'm scared to be put to sleep and somehow not wake up. Then the use of the toilet part scares me a lot. man! may God protect all of us going through this. How do u put on shoes if you are on your own?

[@darkpizza171]

I’m 6 days post acl and meniscus surgery I feel good sleeping has been really hard and have my first day of pt tomorrow!!

[@siiNke]

how u doing now

[@unitedtalksportstvmj2083]

Great videos and information, very helpful to people going through this. 👌🏼

[@samudi9434]

Hello bro I am 14 days post acl surgery from India I have been watching everyday your video’s it’s really motivated

[@Famvestor]

Glad it’s been helping. Good luck with recovery.

[@luckyayesha4822]

Bro surgery kesi rahi do u have pain now which surgery u had screw or fiber tape

[@samudi9434]

SCREW AND HAMSTRING @@luckyayesha4822

[@yangli9605]

Dude that idea of using iced bottles instead of the real ice is genius, thanks for the videos, gonna return my ice maker machine lol

[@harrisonlucas2518]

Hey, 1 week post op here (right ACL recon, MCL, medial and lateral meniscal repairs all in one 😰). Thanks for the videos, it’s really reassuring to see some of the same problems that I’m having be explained and reassured in your videos. Physical therapy was really exhausting in the beginning but it’s getting easier each day.

[@Famvestor]

First week is rough. It gets a lot better from here out.

[@yasiralansari5777]

How it going now? And how long could you walk without crutches after surgery

[@harrisonlucas2518]

@@yasiralansari5777 I’m going well, currently just over 9 weeks post surgery. I was able to transition to only using 1 crutch after about 2 weeks and completely off crutches after about the 3-4 week mark. I probably could have gone off them sooner, but was more so using them for occasional support in crowds etc. Around the 10 day to 2 week mark the recovery definitely started getting a bit quicker. I still have to wear a brace for another 3 weeks though due to my MCL tear (can’t bend past 90 degrees for 3 months).

[@roadrash_97]

Your acl recovery video is 😢 so helpful for me thank you so much for sharing your story

[@Famvestor]

I’m glad. Hope your recovery journey is going well.

[@roadrash_97]

@@Famvestor yes am in my day 11 of my recovery long way to go God bless you

[@Princess.mimi.11]

Best explained video and so much tricks! Wish I saw it before my 4th week haha ! But I can really see myself in you, you did it better than me. Thank you for inspiring me 🥰

[@rickyjamescutiepiee1102]

I've just partially tore my ACL for about a year now and I'm just finishing my schooling (OJT) to finally have my surgery, probably next year. I hope I'll recover well and pursue my dream of becoming a soldier.😢

[@Famvestor]

Goo dluck on your recovery!

[@jasonx409able]

Hi i just had my acl, meniscus surgery on September 16th and i have no clue what to expect. I had my ace bandage on since my surgery not knowing i could take it off after the 3rd day. Today i took it off. It was really itching and bruising pretty bad for the lack of blow flow. Feels better today. I have a post follow up with my dr on sept 30th and i feel thats long wait to follow up with my doctor. This friday i have a first visit with rehab. I hope i get full function of my leg back. I know its going to be a long journey.

[@718LZR]

Thanks! Great video… 7 days post surgery

[@Famvestor]

Good luck!

[@sumoathelstan]

I’m on day 8 of my surgery and the honestly I’m still having trouble sleeping as I move around in my sleep But the first week was definitely the worst afterwards it really gets easier

[@Famvestor]

Yea I feel like day 10 was the turning point for my sleep. Hope recovery is going well.

[@UPSCAnthroTelugu]

Same ACL + meniscus surgery done yesterday brother

[@Famvestor]

Thanks! Best of luck on your recovery!

[@franfallas396]

Thanks for this videos. The best for you all, in this recovery process.

[@digitalenlarge]

Im day 14 on meniscal tear, super helpfull videos.

[@alphonsemujinga1197]

Day 11 post op, Just saw your videos, very helpful. Especially the sleeping methods . I’m still quite in pain and hope It gets better soon 😢

[@Famvestor]

Hope it all went well, best of luck on recovery!

[@sorayanorman7683]

8 days post op on my right knee (ACL recon & medial meniscus repair). The butt sore is real 😂😂. And sleeping while wearing the brace is really uncomfortable. I didn't know that we are allowed to sleep sideway with the pillows in between the legs like that post-op. That position gonna give me better comfort during my sleep. Thanks for sharing.

[@Famvestor]

Thanks! Best of luck on your recovery!

[@sorayanorman7683]

@Famvestor Thank you. By the way, how long will it take until the pain during the leg bending physio to go off? Weeks? Months? The bending thing is painful 🥲

[@kulimoetokemaake528]

I found your videos to be most helpful! Thank you.

[@Famvestor]

Thanks for the feedback hope your recovery journey is going well.

[@Mikeg28]

Thanks so much for posting your recovery and the tips too. Especially the pee bottles I was using Pepsi cans before and I had piss all on my bed. Much love.

[@TheHummer805]

I’m having ACL surgery & your videos are very informative & thank you for that. Only thing that is distracting is the background music. Some parts are hard to hear what you are saying. Would be better if music was not used. Don’t need the music.😉

[@vincentlee2107]

Using frozen bottles is a genius idea!

[@Famvestor]

Yes makes it so much more sustainable. Running to the store every few days for ice gets old real quick.

[@GoldGlov3]

Just had my medial meniscus repair and acl reconstruction yesterday morning. Was worried how the pain would be once the nerve block wore off, but surprisingly has been bearable. Haven’t touched the prescription medications, only rotating ibuprofen and extra strength Tylenol every 3 hours. Have to follow up with the surgeon next week to have the stitches removed, then hopefully start pt from there. Right now I’m on a strict resting schedule lol which is kind of boring but also a nice break. I did pre-op physical therapy which I think helped tons building up the muscle around the knee. Right now I feel my quad strength is ahead of where it should be, so hoping for a smooth recovery once I get to start pt

[@Famvestor]

Yea I think the pre-op is definitely important. Glad to hear it is going well.

[@lockdown-vq5bz]

the little kid doing the water bottle thing was insanely cute😭

[@Famvestor]

I’ll have to rewatch it.

[@mainemade73]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Famvestor]

You're welcome 😊

[@AmySmith-pt7pb]

You must have a good PT or something; looks like you recovered fairly quickly

[@tylerpedersen290]

2 weeks post op with meniscus repair as well!!!!! Goodluck

[@Famvestor]

I got to 84 degrees bending yesterday. What are you at.

[@christopherc.6743]

Music is killing me, hard to hear you without the voice overs. Your trial and errors have been helpful though btw. I’m 41 and 245lbs and in wk 1 going into 2 on Tuesday. You make recovery look easy…🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Famvestor]

Good luck!

[@user-ye2wx9gu2e]

Useful videos god bless u

[@Famvestor]

Best of luck in your recover

[@150nolimit8]

Thanks for this Video I’m 2 weeks too

[@Famvestor]

How has your recovery been? meniscus stitching too? Do you do any side sleeping?

[@150nolimit8]

@@Famvestor no meniscus this time I tried sleeping side I can’t my knee feeling awkward

[@hemiaddicts5954]

I’m on my 5 day of ACL & meniscus surgery here in Houston Texas hope to get better I’m not takeing no medicine anymore only Tylenol and ima see the doc in 5 day and his doing a x-rays to see how’s everything going

[@Famvestor]

Awesome good luck!

[@abhinayak5725]

@@Famvestor bro plz support me im not getting enough confidence😔

[@abhinayak5725]

@@Famvestor I got my report today it's acl tear can u plz help me out about the pain and recovery period

[@zahariazid6219]

I'm on 5 day of AcL today after surgery..

[@abhinayak5725]

@@zahariazid6219 how ur bro

[@Kiwipeanutlove]

Omg up until the paddle board my second week is exactly the same (found this video googling sleeping positions) I agree with your wife in regards to it haha.

[@Famvestor]

Lol thats awesome!

[@amj4822]

Kindly reduce the volume of the background music always.. if you prefer people listen to your voices, experience, advise etc. , then let's not have a distracting high volume music in the background.. thanks for your videos

[@Famvestor]

Yea I’ve been better at doing that for future videos.

[@patriciahart3443]

Lower background music please. Im having this surgery in two weeks and feel a lot of content is hidden behind music. Thank you though! Some great tips and good folks in great shape who want to continue sorts activity -horses for me

[@Famvestor]

Yea I’ve gotten better with it. But unfortunately it is what it is. I guess Incan add subtitles

[@AdrianaArias-jn8nx]

19 days post ACL surgery. Knee extension 53 and I can bare to put weight, but I’m not allowed until I’m officially off crutches. I guess the most difficult part has been knee extension and bending. My knee feels pretty stiff. I also only started pt last week so I’m hoping it would get better.

[@Famvestor]

Hmm I’m doing PT 3 days a week, started 3 days after surgery. I reached 84 degrees today. It’s day 17 for me. Progress is slow but seems to be better every day. Is your knee still very swollen, maybe they have to aspirate again? I can only put 20% weight too.

[@AdrianaArias-jn8nx]

It is still very swollen, but they have not drained my knee. I’ve been doing pt twice a week, but only started last Tuesday. Today was my third pt day.

[@Famvestor]

@@AdrianaArias-jn8nx I’m surprised your doctor didn’t aspirate your knee. My Doctor did it 3 days after surgery and it made it a lot better. Took out like 70ml of fluid. Pretty sure last time he did it twice in the first month.

[@AdrianaArias-jn8nx]

@@Famvestor Im not sure. I see him on Oct 26th. I saw his assistant for my stitches and he said it looked good🤷🏻‍♀️. My knee flexion is now 76 so I’m religiously doing my pt exercises and I also scheduled an app for dry needling. I saw you did acupuncture? Was your knee bruise or sore after?

[@Famvestor]

@@AdrianaArias-jn8nx never heard of Dry Needling, but just looked it up, seems interesting. A little sore after Acupuncture, but fine by the next morning. I really feel like the acupuncture has been helping to reduce down the swelling. I got to 90 degree knee flexion yesterday so was very happy, I also see my doctor on the 26th... I emailed him today though to see what he thought of me jumping on a stationary bicycle prior to me visiting him in 13 days.

[@jbardet]

interestingly, i had acl and medial meniscus repair but my doctor said i can fully load my knee without restriction. My only reatriction he says is 90° max flexion. So i fully got off the crutches on day 8, preferring to hobble around. Hope im not pushing it

[@Famvestor]

They might have shaved your meniscus. Not stitched it.

[@nessa90]

I just got a bucket handle meniscus tear repaired/ACL patellar reconstruction surgery 6 days ago...was order not to bear weight for 6 weeks due to the meniscus being repaired..walking on crutches and wearing immobilizer brace on..I can fully extend/lift my leg on my own..bending I can probably go 100 on my own before starts getting painful..There's different kinds of meniscus tears and recovery times are different

[@eb4677]

Gosh! Day 10 you still put ice in it?!!😮 looks like I will need to get a lit of patience after my surgery…😢😢😢

[@Famvestor]

Yea Ice helps with the pain and inflamation.

[@84tjl]

Thanks for the videos! My ACL/meniscus surgery is scheduled for the end of the month. How long should I expect to be out of work?

[@Famvestor]

I would say depending on the work probably around 2 weeks.

[@sumanmajumder9303]

Ufff bro there was no one with you to drive the car!

[@Famvestor]

My wife was around but we have 4 kids and didnt want to bother her, for the 2-mile drive to the PT place.

[@dilshadahmed2827]

Hey Dear ❤ I have done Acl surgery 3 days ago my meniscus was okay Please what do in next week Inform me plz 😊

[@Famvestor]

Check out my week 3 video.

[@yashmishra3385]

It costs 45000USD! Here in India I just got my ACL and miniscus repaired at only 4000 USD.

[@Famvestor]

Crazy.

[@bburg1776]

The price is crazy. I don't have insurance, so I found an independent surgeon, and it cost me 13k cash.

[@Famvestor]

Wow… yea I think they charged my insurance like $27k…

[@MugiwaraLuffy11]

I had the surgery almost 2 weeks ago, when does the pain is supposed to go away? It hurts so much when I’m standing more than 2 seconds

[@SamadBorji]

Hello, excuse me, what is that pill you showed at the beginning of the movie?

[@jessehughes5393]

Hi Mate, really enjoying your ACL videos. i'm just curious - i'm 6 days post ACL + lateral meniscus root repair and theyve said i have to wear a brace all the time (massive pain tbh). just wondering why you dont? cheers

[@Famvestor]

I am a bit of a risk taker.... and I had my other right ACL done two years back so understood some of the risks better. Its risky, but I felt like my knee could move better without the brace... but one wrong slip and you might need surgery again.

[@jessehughes5393]

@@Famvestor ah i see thanks. Hows your knee doing now?

[@roscalalmodovar6584]

Yeah my boy... That paddling part at the end is a NO GO..lol.. For your own safety.

[@Famvestor]

I’m still alive

[@eman5018]

That’s weird they didn’t give you a brace for your knee I’m on Post Op day 6 now and I start PT in two days but I feel like with the brace it would have helped you regular pain and stuff

[@Famvestor]

I did have an immobilized brace.

[@BigPapiGangster]

Awesome video! Your videos has help me alot. I do have a question for you. When did you take off the bandage tape? Im on day 10 and they are coming off already. Would it be okay to rip it off?

[@Famvestor]

I think so. I think I did it at like day 5.

[@mikecarmo5551]

Man sleeping with that brace sucks! I’m 6 days in, swelling is definitely better. I’ve gone 2 nights without it, but I’m very conscious of the leg specially since I wake up multiple times because I don’t sleep well because of it.

[@Famvestor]

Yea man it’s Rough, I was so glad when I could finally sleep without it.

[@mikecarmo5551]

@@Famvestor brother how long before you started walking without the crutches? I move around slowly without it now, not sure if it’s a bad thing or not.

[@mikecarmo5551]

@@Famvestor I can’t wait till it can come off 100%

[@Kinghyu]

How is your knee now? Is it the same like Pre injury knee

[@wreqeh7682]

Do you still use that ice machine?

[@lizM1120]

Pls pls help me I’m two weeks in with bear implant as well ca t even bend my knee pls contact me I just need some one who went threw this to guide me pls

[@rghshdk]

After 8weeks of surgery still my knee bending is 100deg only what will be the issue (ACL+minicus tear+ joint effusion)

[@Famvestor]

Idk maybe you just got to push it…

[@Caleb_17]

Bro how much the surgery cost pls🙏

[@alharethalmulhim4844]

Hi I really need someone to respond. I have a complete ACL tear + medial meniscus tear + grade 1 MCL injury (from the report) right knee, and this is day 11 from injury. I still in my crutches because I don't have that support from my knee to walk. I'm thinking of doing the surgery after a year or so; will I be able to walk without the crutches soon? i need experiences from same injuries

[@Famvestor]

Yea you should be able to walk and even run in a straight line soon… I rushed this surgery and did it before I got full knee mobility but most of the time surgeons want to wait till all the swelling goes down. I’m forgetting how long it would take me for swelling to go down after tweaking the knee but I’m sure by the two week mark you’ll be off crutches.

[@alharethalmulhim4844]

@@Famvestor yeah i don't know i thought my "complex meniscus tear" will complicate everything like walking. This is a relief thank you Fam!

[@Famvestor]

@@alharethalmulhim4844 I mean I’m no expert but my right knee that I got done two years ago, meniscus was so messed up they just shaved it down and I ran a marathon on it right before getting ACL surgery. I tore the ACL 3 years earlier but kept tweaking my knee playing sports and it would go back to normal after a few weeks each time.

[@alharethalmulhim4844]

@@Famvestor Man you don't know how helpful your comments to me. This clears everything so much. Do you recommend resting the knee and just doing "squeeze the thigh" exercise, or something more like bending and stuff. I felt my pt wasn't sure when i asked her about bending. two ACLs make you an expert somewhat:)

[@Famvestor]

@@alharethalmulhim4844 hmm not sure. I think I just rested and let my knees swelling go down before working it. But maybe that’s okay. Also maybe consider acupuncture to help with swelling.

[@debanjanbhattacharjee9477]

During your 1st week, do you used to place your operated foot on the ground?

[@DEVanderbiltCecil]

You can save it, dude. The joke's over.

[@amaanansari2130]

hi, how is your knee doing now, im on my week 2 of acl and meniscus repair, Still feel slight pain when im extending or flexing the knee, it pains near hamstrings area ( took hamstring graft) Did u experience the same? If yes, then in which week Did u feel complete relief from the Pain

[@Famvestor]

Yes definitely twinges of pain here and there. Can’t really remember… but it takes a while maybe week 4 for most of that tiny pain to go away.

[@AbhishekSharma-ic2tx]

Can u tell the the technique is surgery please 🥺!!

[@Famvestor]

Hamstring graft and meniscus stitch repair.

[@funnyzone3506]

Taka kitna day me kata tha bro

[@shadmankhan1698]

when did you have your stitches removed?

[@Famvestor]

I’m forgetting I think it’s usually around the 10 day mark.

[@peterisraeil8124]

Hey man, I tore my acl, partially tore my meniscus, level 2 mcl tear, and an femur fracture 11mm. I haven’t gotten the acl surgery scheduled yet but I am really worried. When can I start walking again after surgery? And how's the pain post injury compared to post surgery? And thanks in advance man

[@Famvestor]

It’ll probably be 4 weeks before your walking without crutches. More realistically 5 with the meniscus. No ideal about MCL and femur though. That might make things longer.

[@alizaidi5588]

its been 14 days since my surgery i was progress8ng very well but suddenly i developed a sharp pain while doing extensions exercises with the bottle under the ankle. is it normal to have pain or should i be concerned :(

[@Famvestor]

Yes I think pain comes and goes. You didn’t do anything weird or fall right?

[@brodiedyment6935]

What’s up fam I just had my acl recontruction and miniscus tear cut I’m on day 3 and sleeping is tough first couple nights. Anything you’ve been doing to help and when will this pain start to ease. Thanks bro.

[@Famvestor]

Honestly I felt like I wasn’t really sleeping great till day 10. My best advice is to ice a lot to manage the pain.

[@brodiedyment6935]

@@Famvestor got it

[@callmeatomic3634]

Do you think I should get meniscus plus acl surgery? Please give me advice. I’m 16 years old

[@Famvestor]

I am glad I got surgery, you are young enough that you are not going to want to live the rest of your life with the stability an ACL gives your knee. I tried living with it from 25-28, and would tweak my knee every other month... I'm glad I got the surgery.

[@abhaysingh137]

It's been a month got partial ACL tear , doctor suggested for Surgery , will be having it in the next 10 days. My muscles completely got stiffed , and there was no range and motion and muscle atrophy was quite visible . Doctor advised me to start physiotherapy. 4 days in physio got the 95-100° mark, but my question is Doing physiotherapy before surgery is any helpful? Or I have to start from 0 after surgery.

[@Famvestor]

You'll have to start from 0 after surgery, but everyone recommends gettign back to normal first, I dont know if its because they dont want to operate while everything is swelled up, or make sure nothig else is wrong with you.

[@Cybernetic263]

Hey bro is this is your second knee surgery

[@Famvestor]

Yea... I tore both ACLs in different years. First my right, then my left.

[@sadiquimobile6786]

Hello I done my surgery meniscus repair at position posterior horn with grade III tear.... how much time is required to comes back in sports.

[@nasri710]

Nothing compared to an acl rupture. I tore my meniscus and went back to sports after 4 months. Now I tore my acl (and mcl) in august and they are telling me I won’t be back until September so 12 months. Bare in mine didn’t get surgery until October. Within 1-2 weeks post meniscus surgery youre very mobile. With acl it took about 6 weeks to get more mobile. For me atleast

[@ispintutorial7312]

i’m 2 weeks post op and I still can’t bend my knee not even 30 degrees

[@Famvestor]

You gotta push it. Might be a bit painful but better now than later b

[@UCSAnkitGirase]

Which crutches you're using sir ?

[@Famvestor]

Idk. They were my brothers old crutches.

[@belkacemkhouni8234]

It's been 22 days sine my acl surgery i still feel pain on my knee and it becomes worse at night it's that normal

[@Famvestor]

Sleeping was always the worst, but most of the pain had gone for me around the 2-week mark.

[@yasarimaganarios1569]

45 thousand for your surgery ?

[@Famvestor]

Yup that’s what they charged my insurance.

[@egbuchukwuemeka4672]

Hey. Pls do you think it’s right to start doing knee extension workout on bed after 1wk of acl and meniscus surgery??

[@Famvestor]

I think you have to ask your surgeon and ohysical therapist, mine were okay with it.

[@GoodChoiceGoodDay]

Hey man how long you stay between injury and surgery?

[@Famvestor]

10-days this time, when I tore my other knee, I waited much longer. I think its smart to get your knee working right again, and smoothly before gettign the surgery. I think it would have made recovery much better.

[@GoodChoiceGoodDay]

Thanks a lot! 👍🏻

[@balkanlads]

i just had surgery yesterday is it safe to sleep like that on the side?

[@Famvestor]

I wouldn’t, sleep on your back. But ask your doctor. I feel it’s so easy to tweak your knee at that stage.

[@zulfiqarali6022]

Hi I'm Ali sr your acl surgery wich one screw or fiber internal brace

[@Famvestor]

Hamstring graft.

[@yourdoomsday3297]

I'm on 2 weeks too!!! So far so good 👍. But what are you doing for knee extention?

[@Famvestor]

If you look at my day 1&2 video I go over most of my exercises so I’ve been keeping those up as well. But it’s most sleeping at full extension and two exercises with towels under the ankle and knee. How has your recovery been? meniscus stitching too? Do you do any side sleeping?

[@yourdoomsday3297]

@@Famvestor yeah medial and lateral meniscus complex tear, I was asked to weight bear fully the very next day itself.

[@Famvestor]

@@yourdoomsday3297 hmm I’m guessing then that they shaved it away rather than trying to save it by stitching it? So are you walking yet then? Or still on crutches?

[@yourdoomsday3297]

Since I was putting most of my weight in my right leg for nearly 2 years( yes I operated after 2 years from injury) I'm finding it difficult to balance to my left leg side.

[@yourdoomsday3297]

@@Famvestor they asked me to remove brace and crutches after the recent visit which was 3 days ago

[@kokkiralavenkatesh7610]

Whats were the implants?

[@Famvestor]

Hamstring graft.

[@christianportales593]

When did your bruising go away

[@Famvestor]

Hmm I don’t really remember too much bruising, but I feel like most of the cuts were healed over by end of week 1/2. I generally don’t bruise too easily. Swelling took a long time to go away though. I feel like I still have some swelling.

[@nathaliam.pr25]

What if I was never given a brace? What should I do?

[@Famvestor]

Like a sports brace? I didn;t have a psorts brace either time, I just used a neoprene sleeve I bought off amazon.

[@jalenereyes9204]

Aye man I just got out of surgery I’m on day two new to this pain but was wondering if you have an tips if you feel pain once you get up it feels like my blood rushed to the cut is it normal?

[@jalenereyes9204]

And how far elevated do you recommend it to be ?

[@slattybul]

yooo we got surgery on the same day 😂

[@Famvestor]

Hmm not sure if I had that exact sensation but are you icing a lot?

[@raducrv1]

Hi. I am just curios..did you pay out of your own money those 45000$?

[@Famvestor]

No I think I paid around $1,500 out of pocket… the rest insurance negotiated and paid.

[@Junohausmann]

Im 8 days post surgery and my leg i covered in yellow patches and pain is good but as soon as i stand up it’s really bad, is this normal?

[@Famvestor]

Hmm I never had yellow patches… you don’t think it’s infected do you?

[@brockgibbons4983]

I’m day 8 with meniscus repair and ACL repair. I have the same feeling when I stand up. The pressure/blood rushes to knee and is very painful. How long does that sensation last?

[@balkanlads]

@@brockgibbons4983 i just had surgery and im feeling the same thing do you know how long does it last?

[@adriancdg8400]

@@balkanladsI’m having this rn did it go away and when?

[@adityasharma.a274]

Hey i have to get acl surgery in a week will i be able to lead a normal life ( no lifting or other sports ) in a month ??

[@Famvestor]

it depends if they have to repair the meniscus or not... but even still, I feel like its 6-8 weeks till your walking properly again.

[@adityasharma.a274]

@@Famvestor there is no meniscus damage just the acl got torn

[@Famvestor]

@@adityasharma.a274 great recovery should be faster but still probably limping at week 4.

[@adityasharma.a274]

@@Famvestor thank you sir for the information

[@pritamghosh5644]

If i have menicus & acl tear.. Thn recovery time is to be long?

[@antoinealez12]

wait.... it's not supposed to be pointed outward?? Shit!!!

[@marklehmann5867]

Well driving was dumb as if you have an accident you are fully liable as not fit to drive

[@Famvestor]

Why? right leg is fine and I never took drugs.

[@marklehmann5867]

@Famvestor well in UK your not allowed to drive after such surgery and if you have an accident because it can be claimed your nit in full control of the car then you could potentially face jail time so not worth the risk

[@youretoofastforlove]

Kayak you’re crazy😂

[@michaelius4048]

45k for it lmao come to Australia brother. ive commented on another vid as well

[@michaelius4048]

i paid 3k

[@michaelius4048]

btw week later i had my stitches exposed, can get them wet no issues

[@Famvestor]

Yea medical anything in America is rediculous.

[@howardholmesiii6689]

Again with the music.

[@Famvestor]

Yep yep… but too late bow

[@SamadBorji]

Hello, excuse me, what is that pill you showed at the beginning of the movie?