ACL Surgery: Part 4 - After Your Surgery

In this video from Dartmouth Health, viewers are provided with comprehensive guidance on post-surgical care and recovery following ACL knee surgery. The video emphasizes the importance of adhering to specific instructions for a smooth recovery process. Key points include the necessity of using crutches, wearing a brace, and engaging in physical therapy sessions. Patients are advised on managing pain through prescribed medications and are reassured about the low risk of addiction when used as directed. The video also covers practical aspects of postoperative care, such as showering precautions, infection prevention, and managing potential side effects like constipation and fatigue. Additionally, it addresses emotional well-being, acknowledging that patients may experience frustration or emotional slumps during recovery. The video underscores the importance of following the surgeon's and physical therapist's instructions, including weight-bearing precautions and exercise regimens, to ensure a gradual and successful recovery.
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[@Rod_91ks]

Got my ACL and meniscus surgery done 4 weeks ago. First week is super tough, you wake up really often and in a lot of pain. Plus I refused to take the Hydrocodone because I’ve seen people end up addicted to it. Doc swapped for Tramadol which didn’t help much tbh, now 4 weeks later I recovered about 80% of my motion back and the pain is almost gone. Physical therapy is crucial and you should really listen to them and you’ll be fine. Good luck!

[@M.ldesign]

Thank you mister

[@simplysimpy7459]

Do u get a chair or no

[@Humberto.v16]

God bless 🙌

[@yajeshchandra9792]

And I got my leg hurt, tomorrow is MRI scan(xray scan found no bone fracture) hoping not to be acl rupture, I am in agonising pain got hurt like 7hours ago 😭😭😭

[@sharan201]

😭💥

[@mikeb9909]

im here to let everybody who is going thru this that there is a finish line! Iam 8months after a acl tear and mensicus tear.. both surgically repaired and back at work 8 months later! i do decorative epoxy and concrete work so there some heavy labor involved and feel about 85% myself! Physical therapy is crucial and take it serious because it will help you long term! Things are tough the first 3 weeks after surgery as far as pain and after 3 months you should get rid of your limp! Everybody is different and dont let nobody's word get you discouraged, i promise you all things get better but you have to put in your work like i said! Everybody keep your head up and stay strong. god bless

[@Diligent_00]

Thank you❤

[@asianangler]

have you try play any sports?

[@mikeb9909]

@@asianangler yea.. I shoot basketball and played tagged football..also ran a game in basketball.. jus careful.. iam a yr and 3 months now

[@asianangler]

you played sports right at 8 months, or ?

[@theyoutubeguy917]

Just got both of mine repaired yesterday, it's so painful but thank you needed to see this!

[@kqh123]

I've had 2 ACL surgeries - one on each of my knees at different times. Assuming your surgeon does a good job, the recovery is not as bad as you might think. I took my painkiller (opiod) before bed for 1-2 weeks to help me sleep. During the day and after 1-2 weeks I only needed Tylenol for pain. Some days I didn't take pain meds at all. Use your crurches to walk, and keep your leg straight when you are sitting, and lying down, by proping it up behind your ankle. Don't prop it up under your knee - you want as much extension in your leg as you can get (straightness). You don't want it bent. Do your flexion (bending) and extension (straightening) exercises that your phyio/doctor gives you - these are the ones where you use your towel, exercise bands, and/or exercise ball to bend and straighten your leg. They are important in the first month or so after surgery. Apart from that, just rest and relax. I wasn't up and moving around too much until about 2 weeks after surgery. Find yourself a butler to bring you food and ice during that time :) Good luck!

[@abdurrahimkunting4532]

Hello. Can i ask? Can you still do complex movements like jogging, stretching and playing basketball or football? Thank yku

[@kqh123]

@@abdurrahimkunting4532 I am still recovering from my 2nd ACL surgery. I am 2 months in to my recovery but I fully expect to be able to play sports and lift weights by the Spring. After my 1st surgery I started jogging after 4 months and I returned to soccer after 8 months.

[@abdurrahimkunting4532]

@@kqh123 may you get well. As for me i still dont know what is my knee problem, probably gonna get MRI and surgery still no money though. But i just teel there is a torn its been 2 year na already. The case was landed on one foot in basketball then i heard a pop and is still popping somethimes and dislocates.

[@abdurrahimkunting4532]

I also cant run on it or do complex movements. Left knee

[@kqh123]

@@abdurrahimkunting4532 it sounds like you tore it. I tore mine playing basketball too. It sounds almost the same. There is a test that can be performed on you by a doctor, surgeon, or trainer to tell if it's torn. It is called a Drawer Test. Maybe you can find someone.

[@KoleFox]

I am 23 for comparable measures. I had ACL, meniscus and MCL surgery with a bruised knee cap 2 years ago. It was the worse pain i have ever experienced and i have a very high pain tolerance. Was peeing in a bottle for almost a week as i physically couldn’t take the pain of moving it in the slightest. I took physical therapy extremely serious and had a very good physician. After about a year i was at or very near what i was at prior to my ACL tear and even played basketball at pretty much at the same level maybe just a bit slowed. Fast forward to today 2 years later i just had ACL and Meniscus surgery on my other knee (yes they got both of mine sadly) from playing basketball again. I told my doctor and all my friends that will be the last time i pick up a basketball as it’s not worth going through this again. However i had surgery less then 12 hours ago and it is not nearly the same pain although i used the same surgeon because of how well my first ACL healed. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m used to the pain, know exactly what not to do and what to do, or if it’s just a case by case but i expected the worse pain imaginable like last time but i am already walking (on crutches) to the bathroom and as long as I’m taking my painkillers and icing it the pain isn’t really bad at all. I share my story to show that if i can do this TWICE anybody can. YOU can do this. Your brain is a powerful tool don’t let it physic you out. You are much more powerful then you believe. Good luck all !!

[@Marwanalmaqdisi]

Dude I literally have the same exact story except I tore the same (right) knee. I'm 23 aswell and this time around it's really not bad exactly like you said. Are you planning on taking the narcotics or opioids? I'm tryna get by with just Tylenol for now.

[@ricardodavalos6695]

I tore my left one 5 years ago and I never got it fixed, back in June of this year I tore my other and I recently got the surgery for it and the first thing I told my girlfriend was that I would never get the surgery to fix the other one because of how bad and scary the pain is..

[@Ray-tl6ie]

This is super encouraging!! Mine wasn’t an acl but a patellar tendon surgery (that I waited years for unfortunately) that got so bad my knee started dislocating while walking and even sleeping. The first 4 days after surgery were the worst pain, nausea and discomfort -but now I’m at day 9 post surgery and I’m off the pain meds completely and I’m feeling a lot better already! I’m feeling less discouraged and hopeful for the future! And it’s kind of cool having 2 screws in my leg ngl

[@Omar-hj5jw]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m going through my first week post ACL and meniscus surgery, you have no idea how much it is relieving reading your experience!

[@nessa90]

Hi..on the acl meniscus repair is it safe to try to start moving your leg right after surgery..I mean literally right after??is it safe to try to do leg raises?and quad flexes right after surgery??and is the quad flexes safe for the meniscus right after surgery or should I give it a few days...was told to do cpm next day after surgery at a very slow/low degree of bending ..I guess my questions is is it OK to start working out your meniscus with out aggravating it??and how to do you know when you're pushing it too soon after surgery?

[@kimberley1897]

I got surgery last week on Thursday. It is now Monday. Please don’t psych yourself out it’s not that bad. Yes the first two days will hurt but it will get better. Every 4 to six hours take ur pain medication make sure to eat before that tho. The difficult part is recovering and getting ur strengthen back. It’s painful, but this is a journey and soon it will be over. Good luck everyone! 👍🏽😁

[@anmolk4909]

my ACL is completely tear in mri report.....is operate a only option?? please reply me

[@lkz_yg5285]

got this surgery tomoz how dont i worry

[@kimberley1897]

@@anmolk4909 it was my only option. As I did not want to get a knee replacement when I’m in my 30s.

[@kimberley1897]

@@lkz_yg5285 how are you doing?

[@anmolk4909]

@@kimberley1897 lol...u reply 2 month later...i had an surgery and now I'm doing PT and starts walking

[@matthewm6068]

Im 13 and I just had surgery yesterday and im in alot of pain as expected, just felt like saying that

[@DevLSerg]

Matthew M how’s the pain now bro

[@matthewm6068]

DevLSerg second day was really bad but it gets a lot better every day after that, I’m actually able to walk now (with my doctors permission)

[@DevLSerg]

Matthew M I’m on my 6th day and every time I wake up it sucks man my knee is in so much pain. But yet again I had meniscus tear as well

[@matthewm6068]

From what I’ve heard the meniscus hurts a lot after surgery so that was probably the reason why it hurt in my opinion

[@ConnorTaylad]

I hope you’re feeling better soon mate

[@nancysalgado8970]

I had my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair on Friday 22nd. I was told Hydrocodone takes 1 hrs to kick in and I have to take it every 4 hrs. Well I took it every three and a half hours and it always worked. No pain at all I finally stopped completely taking pain pills yesterday the 25th and still no pain. I do take the 600 ml ibuprofen because It helps with swelling and pain but I take that every 8 hours. My plan is to take half of hydrocodone once I start the therapy and see how that works out. But so far I've been blessed with no pain🙏 hoping the recovery continues for everyone also I keep my leg elevated all day every day with just one pillow underneath it and ice with the machine they gave me all day every day, hope it helps someone out. I have my follow up tomorrow the 27th of Oct.

[@ebonieh7633]

Just as a heads up if your not sure to get the block or not I definitely recommend it

[@dreamz8769]

I got my acl and meniscus repaired, it doesn’t really hurt once your on the pain killers the only thing that honesty hurts is your exercises they are gonna hurt and there’s no stoping it 😭

[@jishoumushoku5094]

MoNsTeR GaMiNg 25 I did my ACL and meniscus last year. I’ve got my surgery in a few months.

[@jishoumushoku5094]

Dave m I’m agnostic but perhaps a sin that humbles you is better than a good deed that makes you arrogant.

[@jishoumushoku5094]

Dave m it’s Sheikh Hamza Yusuf actually.

[@ShanitaBartlett]

How are you now i had the exact surgery and this shit is fu$&ing with me so bad mentally

[@kqh123]

Those flexion exercises. Ouch ouch

[@anonymous_watch]

I had my ACL surgery 6 days ago and first two day of surgery was very tough

[@anesvehapi5265]

Is it painful surgery?

[@anonymous_watch]

@@anesvehapi5265 not very much But Slightly pain All time 24/7 of the first week of surgery

[@Brandonnn9164]

How badly did the painkillers effect you

[@anonymous_watch]

@@Brandonnn9164 Painkillers relief that pain by 100 percent I took painkillers 4 to 5 times a day

[@karolnowak838]

I had my surgery 06/16/2020 and the first day was fine i just slept, second day sucked bc i was in bed. I wonder are u still recovering from urs? Also i didnt take pain killers

[@nuhaal-basri7376]

Had an ACL surgery last 2 weeks. So far the recovery process is good. Thanks for the video

[@wardje]

I'm 17 years old and currently on day 6 after having the ACL surgery. Man it has been a really rough week so far. The first days are hard but doable, because of the morphine that i took. But after 3 days i stopped the morphine because of constipation that was caused by the morphine. I am also on tylenol and naproxen (i dont know what its called in America). But the pain is heavy, i wake up often and cant sleep. I also cant find a comfortable way to lay in any position. I had physiotherapy today and my leg is completely SWOLLEN 😅. But i have been progressing, i can actually bend my knee for more then 90 degrees already, and can lift up my leg. For maybe any of you guys who still need to have the surgery, dont let this scare you. You have nothing to lose, yes the weeks after are rough but they are doable! It gives me motivation to see how much my knee is more functional day by day! Just keep livin you got this!

[@nataliefletcher4440]

How are you doing now? I'm also 17 and just got my ACL and both meniscuses repaired 5 days ago. Just wondering how the physical therapy and overall recovery is going for you

[@wardje]

@@nataliefletcher4440 Hello, the process is going well! I have a very progressive program and got physical therapy right after the first week, although it did really hurt for about 1 or 2 weeks it really went much better all of a sudden after that. The pain at the beginning is really annoying, but you have to get through that! It really does get better! The process is frustrating, I really did throw my crutches around once haha, but I can already cycle and legpress and squats again. Although my meniscus was not done I also had a really solid surgery with ACL and another capsular strengthening because I am hyperflexible. But I can assure you that the pain will go away soon and you really can pick things up again!

[@abundantlife4758]

I had a full rupture of my ACL and had a hamstring graft. You must not smoke prior to surgery- risk of blood clots. Maintain good personal hygiene. Always wash hands prior to touching around wound site, and maintain personal hygiene for everything. Also, ice is your friend, every two hours for two weeks I was advised, I put a clean towel on my skin first and then ice afterwards. You need a good diet- protein, milk, dairy, fish, meat, pulses, and vitamin c for wound healing and zinc. Keep a little book and document when you take your medications and your anti coagulation injections as your injection needs to be same time. Make sure to wear your ted stockings for the first two weeks. Don’t be a martyr and just start doing too much, take advise if your surgeon and physio.

[@harjassingh2753]

Brother im about to have my acl surgery next week . And my doc has suggested me hamstring graft for acl reconstruction is it a good option?

[@TraumaTrae]

I appreciate this video. I just had my ACL reconstructed and a meniscus repair 3 days ago. Although I've managed to avoid taking Opioids because of the DJO Iceman I have cooling my knee. This has been a lifesaver and I'm certain it's helped keep me off the meds

[@TeamJesse]

Any updated advice? I am having surgery same as yours on Monday. Thanks.

[@TraumaTrae]

@@TeamJesse the Iceman kept me off my meds and was incredible. In a pinch, you can always order ice to be delivered by Sonic if you can't get it delivered otherwise (you can order 5 lb bags of ice even through DoorDash, UberEats, etc) Keep up with your physical therapy. It will suck, but the more time you spend doing physical therapy is less time you'll spend in a brace or on crutches. Once you're out of the brace though start to gain mobility, be sure to use your knee when/as you can. I made the mistake of keeping my leg straight when I wasn't doing PT once I hit a 90° bend which caused me to plateau briefly until I asked my therapist and was advised to try to bend and use my knee as much as I could

[@akshaypaul83]

Hey! I just had my surgery done 5 days ago, same as you I had meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction done, can you let me know your update after this long?

[@TraumaTrae]

@@akshaypaul83 pretty great! I got full mobility pretty quickly since I stuck to the PT. I can do everything but sprint, but my PT thinks it's psychosomatic and that my brain doesn't trust my knee yet, but I can bike forever lol. It was definitely a struggle at the time but the PT is absolutely worth the effort

[@varun-72]

​@@akshaypaul83hey bro how are u feeling now how did u manage the pain because im about to have surgery in few days 😢

[@nadiasuprapto1913]

Got my ACL and Meniscus surgery December 19th. The most challenging terms in my life. I can not lie first week feels like draining.

[@bels9773]

how is your knee feeling now?

[@drityllgashi1057]

literally me right now. i’m on my 5th day after surgery

[@jaybartlett2561]

I’m about 7 weeks post surgery with a hamstring graft for my ACL and meniscus tear. Never took narcotics for pain. I did have a nerve blocker though during surgery and highly recommend getting an ice machine and keeping consistent with your ibuprofen and Tylenol. The pain subsided dramatically after a few weeks and I haven’t had any discomfort since. I’ve regained most of my range of motion and been doing physical therapy 2 to 3 times a week plus at home stuff. I’m glad I went through with the surgery. I can tell my knee is more solid than it was before. Only bummer is not being able to snowboard this season but it’s been a weak winter anyway. Looking forward to getting on my mountain bike in the spring. 🤟🏻

[@josechirinos1861]

I just got my ACL repair surgery, although it is real swollen the pain is mild I am real for some ice treatment, the surgery was 6 hours ago

[@busterbrown5695]

Damn bro, mine is in 6 hours and I’m nervous as heck, I hope you recovered well

[@kimberley1897]

@@busterbrown5695 Don’t be nervous. I had my Acl and Meniscus surgery 2 months ago. The first week will be tough but after the first week it will start to get better. I’m two months in and I can finally walk without my brace and I am now doing full circles on the bicycle. I can even do squats. Just don’t give up! Some of the training will be painful but just put in ur mind that it will only be painful for 3 min. Good luck! 🥰

[@GG-wp7jj]

@@kimberley1897 You we’re on your bicycle after two months?? Wow! That’s impressive. I tore my ACL and MCL Dec 2019. Developed blood clots, then Covid happened then life events got in the way. I’m hoping for surgery before the end of this year. Good to know it’s possible to be back on your feet in a shorter amount of time. Thanks for the info

[@jplibra2230]

I remember this and the pain all too well, it’s been a little Under a year and I still have slight pain every now and then

[@juqnvasil6104]

U got this homie

[@omashkakhan1994]

@@juqnvasil6104 W

[@jamesdean6744]

Not sure how or why but I didn’t have any pain at all after my acl surgery.. some stiffness and discomfort obviously but zero pain.. the nerve block must have lasted a while. I just went straight towards using Tylenol without any hardcore pain meds. So grateful and consider myself lucky because my first acl surgery wasn’t that way.

[@yt.asmr.]

Just a tip: GET SOMEONE TO RUB YOUR FEET!!! You have pressure points in your foot that run through the back of your knee and can provide decent pain relief post-op

[@infostuffs2561]

Got my Acl surgery done 2 weeks ago. First week is tougher than I think.. Now its getting better🙂

[@Diligent_00]

What about now brother...

[@lepari9986]

​@Diligent_00 it looks like he died so the third week was probably the worst.

[@troolllllinnnzaragoza3169]

6 days ago I had my acl and meniscus surgery and I stopped taking my opioids at day 4 because they were making me nauseous so I’ve been using ibuprofen. I am instructed that I can weight bare as long as I have the straight brace on so far I am up and walking around without crutches and just a cane. Mind you I do use crutches when I go outside because it’s winter and I don’t want to risk a fall. I am not putting all my weight on my foot when I am walking, about 50%. I waited months and months before going and getting surgery done, maybe this is why I can somewhat tolerate the pain. My PT is surprised that I can walk even the slightest lol. I’m 24. I hope I recover fast and get back to work. Some of these comments about being out of work for 8 months are scaring me but I believe I can heal fast and get back to light duty within a couple months. Just thought I’d share my story.

[@sttof10]

How Long after surgery you started walking? Good luck with your journey

[@ledanionesquibel8742]

I'm 14 and I'm on day 4 after my acl reconstruction and meial meniscus repair I have no pain at all and today was my first day of physical therapy and it went really well I had no pain and they said I did really good and I'm already almost walking

[@peterluke2158]

I’m at my 3 day after my ACL surgery 😪

[@eclipse.sc2]

@@peterluke2158 I just tore my acl and I’m waiting for surgery lol

[@ireisaggro5561]

What about school? How many days after surgery were u able to go back

[@Klausepoppe]

I have my acl surgery in 2 hours i hope it goes well!!

[@marikadzule]

How it was? Mine is on 21th of December

[@Klausepoppe]

@ Hi its been around 7 weeks and now i am back to normal i still cant run and i started walking on my 4th week.

[@marikadzule]

@@Klausepoppe thanks! Very good, gpod.prpgress you have!;)

[@danielsarginson7097]

Had my ACL repair done last week, frustrating at times being unable to do most things.. a week on and still struggle to see when I'll be walking again, but trusting the process. Pain is more or less gone but still struggling day to day

[@TheRealDuffie]

I’m getting my Friday the 3rd and I’m really stressed and scared

[@danielsarginson7097]

@@TheRealDuffie don't be scared, your asleep and it's done in no time.. the pain is controllable to most anything thing is trying to move around after. Trust me you have absolutely no reason to be scared 👏

[@TheRealDuffie]

@@danielsarginson7097 thank you this has calmed my nerves a little bit

[@TheRealDuffie]

@@danielsarginson7097 hey I’m out of my surgery my foots a little numb and my knee is killing me but ima glad I got it done

[@danielsarginson7097]

@@TheRealDuffie awesome 👌 just relax now do everything you've been asked an you'll have a safe recovery. Your leg might feel numb for a few weeks but its normal just be careful with what you do 👌

[@loopba]

4:26 incorrect medical information on addiction

[@Rudi-de6xo]

Yes but this video is from 12 years ago and nobody knew anything better

[@robertdroza.]

Excellent information regarding ACL Surgery. Thank you.

[@brianagallegospena8264]

My doctor said after 3 days of the surgery I can take a shower with the water running through my leg now 1 month later I am able to bend my knee 90 degrees

[@johnjst1994]

Can you fully bend your knee now?

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

I have my first rehab at day 16. Were you able to walk 1 month later?

[@brianagallegospena8264]

@@user-ti2xi9bd4u I wasn't supposed to but I did. But my leg is fine I can bend it normally now

[@brianagallegospena8264]

@@johnjst1994 now I can

[@dreaviles3124]

@@brianagallegospena8264 can you do a full run exercise now?

[@graceflury9682]

I tore my acl a month ago and tomorrow i get surgery. Im really scared!

[@rubenjaya5716]

Grace Flury how is it

[@gurihabib5900]

Good luck Bro

[@tfueclipstfueclips1091]

Me too

[@juqnvasil6104]

U got this homie

[@juqnvasil6104]

Taking a shit it's hard we need robots. Same for surgeons he kew knew u knowsss.. love .ur video n how much love u have for ur half n orange 🍊. Ur ablessing woman . Thank u with all my ❤️

[@ayuan6739]

I had been down the acl 10days now, my big hope is recover and go back to work

[@chelereyes3305]

Did you have surgery?

[@ayuan6739]

@@chelereyes3305 yes it's 3month ago now I'm recover

[@irvinhensonilog508]

On my 4th day post ACL. Doing stretches. Its improving. I think because I am athletic and muscles around are kept strong. Let's be kind to ourselves and be patient during recovery. It's a journey to remember towards coming back to new normal life.

[@kadenkidwiler7785]

I’m getting mine soon, I’m glad I know what to look toward to

[@jaytruth8288]

I just at surgery repaired my acl with my hamstring and meniscus didn't feel nothing until meds wore off then I felt the same pai. When the accident happened

[@amie5709]

I’m 15 and I dislocated my knee for a second time during a jiu-jitsu tournament, and ended up having to get surgery. Yesterday was my surgery and I woke up today with most unbearable pain and I can’t even stand with my crutches without balling my eyes out lol. I have to go to physical therapy tomorrow and I don’t even know how I’m going to take a shower or anything because of how much pain I’m in. It’s really hard and I’m hoping it gets better. I send goodluck to everyone out in this comment section.

[@freshprince4568]

Hope you are doing better bro

[@Grateful4god1]

Ayy bro how you doing today? I j got the same shit done three days ago, how long before u could return to jits hope your merkin homies again on the mat 💪🏼💯

[@Grateful4god1]

Also I feel you on that the second day once that pain shit wore off I couldn’t sleep and I was literally j so pissed off I felt like my leg was j on fire I wouldn’t wish this shit on my worst enemy fr

[@wardje]

​@@Grateful4god1how you doing now? I'm on day 6 rn and my shit be hurting like a mothafucka goddamn

[@FarmerBenny]

I just had ACL surgery 4 days ago using a hamstring autograft. Pain is manageable and I micro dosed the Tramadol into 1/4 or 1/6 of a dose as needed, which was super effective. The anxiety before surgery was worse than the feeling after the surgery. You can do it! It's worth it.

[@laurenwheeler2420]

Hey, I’ve got my MCL and ACL surgery in a couple weeks and I’m really struggling with anxiety, do you have an tips or advice that got you through it?

[@FarmerBenny]

@@laurenwheeler2420 Hi Lauren, I also had a lot of anxiety going into my ACL surgery and it's normal. It's a real process and your anxiety is based on the reality that it's going to be difficult for a while. It does hurt after the surgery, but I can honestly say that it's worth it and you'll be very happy you did afterwards when you have a fully functioning knee. Try to visualize doing PT afterwards, getting your strength back, and getting back to the physical activities that make you happiest. The surgery is a necessary part of the process if you want to be active again. 100 years ago, when people got injured they just lived the rest of their lives without an ACL and probably needed a cane, so try to see surgery as a blessing, something that will allow you to at your strongest again. Anxiety is totally normal and sometimes we just need to feel anxious before a shitty thing happens. Surgery sucks. But you will get through it!

[@laurenwheeler2420]

@@FarmerBenny Hey! Thanks so much for replying, you’ve really helped me shift my mindset, instead of seeing surgery as a bad thing, instead it’s something that’s gonna make me walk again ( fingers crossed 😂) I think that’s what I really need to focus on. Also How was your recovery process? Hope everything is going well for you and thanks again !!

[@FarmerBenny]

@@laurenwheeler2420 Sounds good! I'm 3 months post op and doing lots of PT every day. It gets better every day and each new movement feels like unlocking new abilities. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@laurenwheeler2420]

@@FarmerBenny that’s great, do you feel like your back to your normal life or does you knee still stop you doing certain things? And Thank-you !

[@thebagy]

I had my surgery done two days ago and it’s so weird, i am not in pain and i feel strength on my knee.

[@thebagy]

Don’t worry about it too much. You should be all right if you take it easy on the recovery.

[@thebagy]

Noah Mussell man sorry to hear that. I am very impressed how i been feeling this last 4 weeks. I’m glad you’re doing good.

[@ahamedmustak4281]

Total amount how much bro

[@durtywhiteboi9398]

Purple Sky Awakening when we’re you able to go back to work

[@fionaa1056]

Same here I keep waiting for that pain

[@jishoumushoku5094]

I tore my meniscus and snapped my ACL back in September, I was supposed to have my surgery in August but COVID got in the way. I didn’t think much of it at first but these comments are making me nervous. It gives me a piece of mind knowing what I’m in for, but I’m not looking forward to hobbling around on crutches again. I had to use them for a month when I sustained the injury. My hands could not take it any longer.

[@sheepdoghr415]

Good luck. I tore my ACL back in July and finally getting surgery in 2 weeks. Nervous also

[@jishoumushoku5094]

@@sheepdoghr415 Thank you, I received a letter saying that my pre-operation assessment is in November so I shouldn’t wait too long now. Good luck, I hope the operation and recovery goes well for you.

[@mrcactusjack69]

Did u get it done?

[@jishoumushoku5094]

@@mrcactusjack69 Yup. Had it done in March 2021. Wasn’t too bad, had to stay the night because my blood pressure was low and didn’t rise until the morning. I was in and out of consciousness through the evening and terribly nauseous. I was given pills for sickness and I threw them back up lol. Felt better after that. Thought the cannula would really hurt, didn’t feel a thing when she took it out. Needed the toilet and I had to use a special toilet that they empty themselves. Felt embarrassed and had to hobble to the toilet the second time because I would rather die than do that again. Tough couple of days in bed, going to the toilet was tough. Because of covid my physiotherapist has really let me down. She hasn’t contacted me in a long time and I can’t contact her because her “diary is closed for a few months” whatever that means. I can walk fine but every now and then the knee pops and the pain is unimaginable.

[@crystalmasters8582]

Same

[@antoinealez12]

I had my ACL and Meniscus surgery 10 days ago. The hospital took care of me when it came to pain management. They set me up on a behappymdevice that sent nerve-blocking medication down my leg. They gave me three days' worth of supply. After taking it off on the third day the pain was still manageable and now i only use Tylenol. I figured out the whole pooping thing and took my first shower last night. Going to look into signing out for PT on Monday.

[@rodrodgers2463]

broo you figured how too poop without bending your knee ? spill the beans brotha i needs ta know 😭

[@antoinealez12]

@@rodrodgers2463 Yeah just get a stool to rest your leg on and have it in front of you if you can. Have your leg extended out and on the stool while you slowly sit down. I recommend a stool that is clos in height to your toilet. Drink lots of water and take your stool softeners. When pooping take one leg out of your pants and underwear. It was a game changer when I figured that out. lol

[@rodrodgers2463]

@@antoinealez12 wow that sounds extremely comfortable for my leg & stummy forsure lmao . now i know it might be a personal question but did they prescribe you wit stool softer cause they knew the pain meds would make u constipated or did u get it yourself cause i havent had any poop probs yet . & also they only prescribed me with nausea meds for aftersickness .

[@antoinealez12]

@@rodrodgers2463 I knew i needed it from previous surgeries but they did advise that I get one if I needed it. You should get the stool softer and eat as much as able. Drink lots of water as well. It's going to force you get and go to the bathroom but that is what your want. Its going hurt but it's better to hurt now than later on.

[@drityllgashi1057]

oh no the pooping is the worst😭😭 i figured it out tho

[@joehenry9546]

Just had my ACL surgery today. So far pain isn’t bad. But, nerve block hasn’t worn off yet. I’m sure it will be hurting tomorrow.

[@9547-s8o]

How u feelin now

[@9547-s8o]

Had mines Tuesday it’s now Saturday still in a some kinda of pain nothing like day 2 I never felt anything like it.

[@dannydebora8326]

Had my surgery 20 months ago and im still craving the oxycodone they put me on afterwards (100mg tabs usually taking two at a time). Honestly recommend not having anything over 50 mg if you dont want crippling addiction.

[@johnnywaffles2482]

100 mg??? They gave me 5mg. That's a very strong pill

[@nickparnell8248]

@@johnnywaffles2482 right they gave me 5mg

[@johnnywaffles2482]

@@nickparnell8248 how are doing now with the surgery recovery?

[@emilianokro9226]

Holy fuk, idk if it was any necessary the oxycodone

[@Skeeeeeyeeeeeeee]

Hes trolling u fucking dummys 🤦‍♂️

[@myplaylist.1121]

After complete quad rebuild surgery I came up out of anesthesia very shocky and was given a second block for pain. Made it bearable..

[@ashleyfarren4660]

I’m confused. You got your quad tendon rebuilt?

[@Sushirollkei]

Ahh seeing this video four years after my acl surgery, honestly wanted to cut my leg off cause I couldn’t do sports and my least favorite part was the big needle I got when they had to take the fluid out

[@victorialynn8724]

huhhh?!?!? at what point does that happen (i just got my surgery last week)

[@Sushirollkei]

@@victorialynn8724 it really depends I got the fluid taken out of my knee about 4 weeks after some people don’t need it done but I know I had to get it done😅

[@ashleyfarren4660]

You talking me I have to do that again. I got my surgery 2 days ago. So far it’s not that bad actually. I do have a really high pain tolerance though. But the worst part of the journey so far was when I first got diagnosed with a torn ACL and MCL and they drained my knee in the doctors office. I really don’t want to do that again.

[@Sushirollkei]

@@ashleyfarren4660 the pain wasn’t bad, it was just a dull ache I was so mad I couldn’t do band or soccer for a while and I told the doc I’d rather have a robot leg cause then I can play😂

[@ashleyfarren4660]

@@Sushirollkei lol. I literally did the same thing. The day I met my surgeon when I got it drained. I made a joke about just cutting the leg off and he didn’t think it was very funny.

[@tosinadegbesan]

Had My ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair on Monday 17th July,2023. It’s been tough , difficulty sleeping , pains at night and everything is weird, I need some motivation

[@TheGrandPlan]

You got this!

[@mommyengeltje1]

How are you getting along now? It has been nearly 2 months.

[@dooseyd9295]

Thank you nobody has a video like this super helpful

[@DradePhotography]

Back home after ACl surgery today , Thanks for the Vedio , Tolerable pain today will see tomorrow how it goes :)

[@sudhakar2620]

Hi How are you now?

[@otfonly6522]

@@sudhakar2620 how are doing now? Can you walk?

[@sudhakar2620]

@@otfonly6522 Mine is a partial tear and a little meniscus tear. I can walk well. I'm doing yoga(to gain balance) and certain leg specific exercises(to compensate for the ACL). My doctor will advise next week whether surgery will be required or not.

[@nazifshafi9689]

@@sudhakar2620 did you need surgery?

[@sudhakar2620]

@@nazifshafi9689 Not yet I feel that it's much better than before No pain and no instability For now walking and climbing stairs are fine to me.

[@paransetboonsawad3081]

I just got ACL surgery on 02/01/2021. I can tell that it’s painful. It’s painful every single time you move.

[@bels9773]

how are you feeling now?

[@trishadenillecampos3052]

2 days post op of acl and medial meniscus repair. 1st day after feels sht coz it hurts... 2nd day I can say is tolerable and I have been practicing since yesterday quads and stepping contractions 200× a day as prescrjbed by my surgeon and I can it helps there's a very slight improvement. I hope I'll be able to do the lift exercise soon and be able to move around as much as possible. GWS to me and others!

[@orugantisubramanyam4183]

I got surgery in oct11 from today 28days completed I had walked 5th day without any support Iam okay right now But leg has swelling now doctor said okay no problem

[@Letsgo-l6y]

From these comments it seems like pain level and recovery depends upon your surgeon. I'm on day 5 and the pain has been unbearable 😫.

[@hanaynaykossy]

Just had my surgery yesterday there is pain but it is manageable don’t be worried! It’s not THAT bad

[@angelmilian674]

Did you take pain meds at all

[@angelmilian674]

I have mines on the 16th and I'm so nervous everyone says the pain is horrible

[@hanaynaykossy]

Angel Milian yes I take them every four hours and somtimes only 3 hours I recommend setting an alarm to make sure you take them even when ur sleeping

[@hanaynaykossy]

Angel Milian the first day after surgery I took two every four hours along w Tylenol

[@hanaynaykossy]

Angel Milian don’t be nervous your stronger then you know!

[@dilligaf2386]

My son is 18 and has been told it's a 9 month minimum wait on the NHS, but yet your chance of damaging it further increases 1% every month before surgery so why make an 18 your old wait so long especially when he's in a football academy. I'm thinking of paying £6,000 private.

[@nikkitalks_1999]

3 days back acl surgery was done to me now I am suffering from a pain

[@norizam6713]

Coming soon my second acl. I need these information to learn the whole recovery process as i had my last acl surgery on my left knee in 2009. Now i am having a torn acl and meniscus on my right knee. Still searching for the best ortho for my upcoming surgery. Hopefully everything goes well

[@DaniDalt]

Great video! Do you have tips for someone who's going to have surgery on BOTH feet at the same time?

[@97Mihir]

How was your experience please tell

[@Klausepoppe]

just had my surgery yesterday and i am 17 . when will i be able to walk again

[@coopsriley]

This is my second acl tear I tore my acl the first time at 13 and now at 15 I’ve torn my acl and meniscus the second time much worse then the first. My surgery is tomorrow and they plan to take a graph out of my hamstring for my knee. Is the pain in the hamstring as bad as the knee?

[@rickyibarra9139]

i tore my left acl last year and they took hamstring graph, from what i can remember there’s not much hamstring pain you just have to be careful because it’s very prone to pulling since it is sensitive. i am currently 5 days post acl surgery on my right knee and this time there is patella graph, this first week has been very tough. good luck, i hope everything goes good and you have a great recovery!

[@giovanniruiz3091]

How did he get into the car?!

[@tymerrick28]

1 week into my acl and meniscus surgery and the pain is unreal

[@psgsense5357]

Had mine done last Thursday and I'm right there with you. How has it been so far

[@jayspacelyfr]

Question what day did yall quit taking painkillers?

[@eoinbrunner4745]

So.... around 4 weeks or so, I had an acl repair and a meniscus fix Bc I grounded out my previous one. I can bend well, I just can’t straighten me knee without it hurting and my doctor said nothing will break if I straighten it all the way, but it hurts when I try.

[@jaygee2006]

So this video is 9 years ago is the surgery the same as it was 9 years ago or has it advanced is it less painful. Faster recovery in 2022 or is it same as 9 years ago

[@likemylikes2560]

Got my ACL surgery one week ago really first week is very tough. 😔

[@DoomCrewLive]

im about to have my surgery soon. man this sucks

[@Nhguava]

Im having my first ever surgery. Completely torn my ACL. Im really nervous and sad that on my final year of high school, im gonna be spending the rest of it on a wheelchair

[@lillieshipman]

Oh my gosh I am in the exact same situation. It’s my senior year and now im going to spend it recovering! It sucks but the year will still be great don’t worry :)

[@yassinhani1600]

I would appreciate some advice I have my surgery about 2 weeks ago and I can walk but feel like the knee is unstable. I’m also really heavy do I keep walking without my crutches till I feel fine or walk to get it back to normal.

[@mumpydas9360]

I just had surgery yesterday.i want to knw when I walk after surgery

[@jamesama9558]

I just had surgery 4 days ago... how you doin?

[@sheepdoghr415]

@@jamesama9558 updates? I get surgery in 2 weeks

[@jamesama9558]

@@sheepdoghr415 you should be feeling alr maybe in like 2 weeks after surgery or 3 weeks. Maybe in 2-4 weeks youre gon be able to put pressure on it. 1 month post op youre gonna need to practice walking without crutches BUT with the brace still on. Dont remove the knee brace or adjust em unless the dr tells you to. Expect some popping on your kneecap when youre trying to extend it in a full range of motion. That is normal i just asked my dr yesterday cuz im experiencing one of those things too. But like if its popping and it rlly hurts... ask your dr abt it. Im in 3months post op almost 4. Goodluck!!

[@jamesama9558]

@@sheepdoghr415 also im pretty sure youll be able to handle it in the first few days. It doesnt rlly hurt but like its rlly hard to get up and youre gonna need some assistance or support to get up.

[@sheepdoghr415]

@@jamesama9558 Oh ok thanks! And is the pain inside the knee or is it because of the scars and the cuts? Like what type of pain is it?

[@kailashkajania6192]

What if height increases after ACL Surgery, might there be any difference in the Length of legs??

[@claudettemartinez]

I have that./: but I recently just got another ACL reconstruction as well as a partial meniscectomy, so I have no idea if it'll happen again.

[@claudettemartinez]

Update: It happened again. My left hip side is at normal height, but my right side where I had gotten the surgery is higher.

[@hubachub5116]

im 13 and i need surgery on my acl and both my meniscus, they have a new system where they go around the femur and don’t touch any bones that grow..

[@DannyG1821]

I got surgery for a torn lateral and medial meniscus along with a torn ACl. What are some precautions such as weight bearing, physics therapy, etc. that I should take because I have both to worry about

[@harinderbhadana2847]

How’s your knee now brother

[@jamesama9558]

Is bruising on calf and ankle normal after an acl surgery?

[@markoliverlim9513]

How many weeks till you can drive?

[@matiog1080]

I just had my surgery 2 days ago I’m in soooooo much pain my knee hurts soo much how do I reduce this pain I don’t even know what to do.. this video makes it look so simple but I can’t even go & use the restroom I pee in a bucket because I can’t get up.. pls help

[@senkobassin9470]

Matiyas Ogubamichael I had meniscus repair surgery which is a lil different but after two weeks you will feel 10x better

[@RainVine]

do you take pain meds?

[@megancomacho6974]

Same here. 48 hours ago and I'm in excruciating pain.

[@davis9209]

@@megancomacho6974 same here!!

[@SakshiSingh-pe7ep]

I'm experiencing pretty much the same thing . I got my surgery done 2 days ago and I'll never be able to forget that awfully brutal pain the first day.

[@dhurbarajparajuli6727]

After surgery of ACL dr.said that you have to change your physical therapy way after 2 weeks bt I cant meet therapy...plz.some on help me the way of therapy.

[@bvsrahul6514]

It's been 8 days they dint even removed my bandage

[@daphnerondeau1927]

I'm having knee surgery this soming Friday I'm supper norvies

[@immysmith357]

good luck x

[@paapznpicks5458]

I had my ACL surgery a week ago. My pain was getting subsided but now as I press my knee to the ground as part of physical therapy, I am having at the back side of knee. Is this ok

[@sheepdoghr415]

Any updates? How are you now?

[@nohallpass7446]

I'm 14 and I'm about to get surgery for my torn acl will I be prescribed the drugs no matter my age?

[@brisareyes8372]

Nohall pass7 yes

[@nvpguitar4591]

Yes I was 12 when I tore mine, you get drugs

[@vishaldhar420]

@@nvpguitar4591 drugs are bad

[@lucyalexandra.]

I’m 14 and I’m having the surgery in a few weeks, any advice?

[@boymachine9000]

lucy alexandra good luck

[@marcogutierrez809]

Me too

[@lexbeatz4920]

Just had surgery on Monday for ACL and meniscus tear I don’t know if you are in the same boat as I am but I have to say that the first 3 days after surgery is really painful so just be mentally prepare and make sure you do exactly what the doctor asks you to do. A lot of water fruits and pills

[@otfonly6522]

@@lexbeatz4920 how you doing now?

[@stevendietz7069]

I have a throbbing in the side of my leg between my calf and ankle whenever i sit up or try to stand up, im assuming its not normal?

[@shaikhwasim2989]

10 yaers ago my acl is broken now next week my surgery its successfully or not please give me advise

[@themetal40]

how long after surgery can you walk

[@emon_mane]

How much does this cost in California without insurance?

[@samukelisiweqwabe7240]

3 weeks post op and I am currently struggling with discomfort where my stitches are. Skin is drying up and area feels tighter when I do physio. Is this something to worry about?

[@fayeglas]

I just had surgery last week and i’m afraid I haven’t been doing these instructions in the video.

[@manunitedlegend3839]

How did is your surgery going i ve had it last week too

[@fayeglas]

@@manunitedlegend3839 i already had my surgery done last year. My leg’s doing good now. However, my leg still clicks from time to time. I already stopped playing vball so that I won’t get injured again.

[@manunitedlegend3839]

Ohh im already 3 weeks after my surgery and my leg clicks a lot but its doing good i was worried about it but my doctor told me its something normal

[@dripdakon5567]

Is it normal that I can’t feel or move my foot on the first day of having surgery

[@nickparnell8248]

they gave you a nerve block

[@shabannoor4871]

I am having Acl reconstruction and medial and Surgery this week? any advice? can i travel after 2 days surgery Flight almost took 3 hours and Through car 5 hours to reach home

[@noobgamingtv4713]

how many months to heal the ACL and going back to normal?

[@illuminate9233]

miguel fernan Corpuz well sport like 8 to 12 months depends what you do to it

[@alexissalinas2469]

Correct 8 to 12 months around so but that is only if you stick with exercises and therapy the doctor recommends. My first operation took me like a year and a half to fully recover due to me doing activities i probably shouldn't have done and lacking the physical therapy.

[@nvpguitar4591]

Took me 6 months to get released to full activity and then about a month to get back in shape like I was before

[@noobgamingtv4713]

can i drive? 1month after surgery

[@alexissalinas2469]

@@noobgamingtv4713 Yes, i would say if you can walk without crutches and only your knee brace then you can drive for sure! I remember it took me about a month till I drove again, but I drove with my knee brace on of course.

[@albanymcgirt8919]

Why is this so clear to be ten yrs ago

[@Scars309]

I had Acl reconstruction surgery Oct 25 2022, recovery process has gone very good for me personally, i went from not even being able to move my leg or bend my knee to being able to bend it 108° when i last went to physical therapy. If anyone has questions on the recovery process or post surgery process feel free to ask.

[@aliahmad8496]

I had ACL reconstruction surgery on OCT 24 2022 but I'm not able to bend my knee. I had pillows tucked under my knee for first three weeks and situation seems worst now.

[@jhansich7954]

I am getting it done on Dec 7th .Iam so scared 😢

[@shanXxx385]

How are you today?

[@irvingsev752]

Im 6 weeks in but my extension isn’t full yet is that normal?

[@Annoymous134]

I’m a 17f just got my surgery yesterday!

[@angelmilian674]

How was the pain?

[@Annoymous134]

Angel Milian 2nd day was the worst pain day but after a week I was able to stop taking pain medicine

[@278shivanandbaganavar7]

I met with an accident Dr say me that was patella fracture how much days can it take to recover.

[@278shivanandbaganavar7]

@hanselxy Thank you sir for ur information tq

[@kylemccarthy02]

Shivanand Baganavar I fractured my Patella and torn a tendon in my leg during soccer practice. It’s been about 4 months and 10 days since it happened. It’s a slow process that takes time. My tips are bending first, and then quad strength is the next most important.

[@278shivanandbaganavar7]

@hanselxy im in the Hospital now one more operation is left that was after 1month so now full bed rest no walk

[@278shivanandbaganavar7]

@@kylemccarthy02 know how is your life after that incident

[@kylemccarthy02]

Shivanand Baganavar it’s a long painful process. Definitely got better, after like weeks of surgery couldn’t walk on my own, do anything, etc it was pretty miserable. Had to have my parents help me out a lot. Now I can walk fully without a brace, working on quad strength a lot, bending (bending is most important at beginning to help break up scar tissue) so that you don’t have to get another surgery to remove all the scar tissue blocking you from bending. I can jog but cannot run or sprint or jump yet. It takes time bro, just be patient and it’ll come.

[@katebrown5836]

I’m getting acl and double meniscus surgery in a month after a year and a half. I initially tore my mcl and acl. my doctor said my acl would be fine. the mcl healed. I waited to for the acl to heal and then tore my meniscus and was told nothing was wrong and then tore the other meniscus. 😒

[@ahmedroshdy4359]

Any advices after lcl construction

[@mumtoakl]

I am having my left ACL replaced December 7. They are giving me a cadaver tendon.

[@vinayakas5288]

I have surgery proximal tibia after that my knees are not bending wat to do. And swelling.

[@balawalnafees6713]

Got my Acl and meniscus surgery done 4 days ago Its really painful procedure I was not able to sleep with braces I surprised when surgeon said just wear braces when you have to go go rest room I am feeling much Better without braces I can sleep tightly in side pose now after watching some videos I'm worried why my doctor allow to remove braces for whole the day and night expect walking Is it safe ? I'm doing exercises of stretching hamstring and knee moving and ankle moving from 2nd day of surgery Not feeling much pain but redness is increasing Get well soon all patients

[@brittanynavarro2496]

I got acl surgery and I don’t have my first appointment till a week later

[@bayarea7086]

When did you get it

[@brittanynavarro2496]

Swaggy Zuniga i got my surgery the 9th and I had my first appointment the 16th

[@bayarea7086]

@@brittanynavarro2496 is your knee still in pain lol

[@satyaprakashsingh4431]

Price kitna lga

[@manhawaniya85]

I had surgery 7 months back….I still feel uncomfortable while running? How many months needed to recover full?

[@yvonne2089]

My son had acl and meniscus done on Tuesday. Still cannot stand or walk and is desperate to use bathroom. He’s kinda heavy. Any suggestions

[@TheGrandPlan]

Bed side kamode

[@27_xc_ksaiprasanna37]

I had my ACL surgery 2 days ago and still the pain is unbearable 😞

[@danielherrera9510]

Had a knee surgery and am still in bed immobilized. How are you doing?