ACL + Meniscus Repair - Week 4 Update

Review my progress at week 4, hamstring ACL reconstruction and Meniscus Stitches (5 posterior, 3 front):
* Removal of Steristrips and scabs and stitches
* 90 degree knee bends
* Less Knee Sensitivity
* New Exercises
* Quad Flexing
Supplies
* Leg Elevation Pillow: amzn.to/34l9XNZ
* Knee Compression Sleeve: amzn.to/2XYFBii
2021 Left ACL Recovery Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLaP5whWBdDqXhRWbpStad37DVw2MnS-2r

[@isaacang4310]

Recently tore my MCL, ACL and meniscus and had surgery, just wanted to say your videos LITERALLY have kept me going for the past few weeks. My stitches are coming out tmr. Thank you so much.

[@35-mdsami38]

Gonna have the surgery tomorrow, really nervous, don't know what to do

[@owaiskhan6229]

Woh dude how are you now?...

[@35-mdsami38]

@@owaiskhan6229 first 3-5 days were really hard, feeling better every day since...

[@Famvestor]

Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery

[@sumitmanderna9901]

Watching this after my ACL tear. Thank you for the glimpse into rehab days. Will help set realistic expectations.

[@mateogeovocorrea4253]

Man you are an inspiration. I'm getting thorugh the same as you, because I had the same surgery almost a month ago, and to guide my recovery I am doing the same as you, and I've been getting the same great results as you. Let me tell you that these videos are very very informative to people like me, and I am deeply grateful for it!

[@ranatarsousi7029]

Honestly can’t thank you enough for your videos on your recovery - they have helped me so much in this difficult journey. I’ve watched them several times each for reassurance. Currently on second week post op for ACL and meniscus bucket handle tear. Still have pain, but like you said after day 10 it gets way better esp when I can start sleeping on my sides. Also, u are very courageous in how you get around on your own. I wasn’t able to do that. Always need my mother or husband to move around.

[@Famvestor]

Rama glad it’s been helpful. Wishing you the best in your recovery. Thanks for the feedback.

[@suedhoray3286]

Hey Rana I had the same injury so today is 5th day post surgery so it's really hard sleeping, hope your doing better? I hav watched his videos alot for reassurance bcuz its a really difficult time

[@kailaxa9391]

God Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit will guide and provide for you always. Faith over sight and fear. Fear God. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings

[@kailaxa9391]

@@suedhoray3286 God Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit will guide and provide for you always. Faith over sight and fear. Fear God. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings

[@suedhoray3286]

@@kailaxa9391 thank you … I hav been trusting the process and yes he has been there for me

[@aliimamalmorshed910]

Week 3 ongoing!! I came here to tell, how much you helped that’s not countable... I am watching your videos everyday to see my progress 😅!! Thanks a ton man!!

[@Famvestor]

Hey Ali glad the videos helped. Thanks for commenting. Wishing you the best of luck on your recovery.

[@eliasrios7540]

I feel you man it’s tough not being able to be active and doing normal things , but we’ll be back stronger!

[@kailaxa9391]

God Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit will guide and provide for you always. Faith over sight and fear. Fear God. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings

[@renuka2440]

😊

[@bronson9743]

May God bless you all, hope everybody’s healing ❤️‍🩹

[@RajBoss-hg4ck]

@@kailaxa9391 Amen

[@FlyingBull23]

Can’t thank you enough for the videos, really appreciate you for sharing your difficult journey and insights. They are extremely helpful as I await for my surgery in September. Fell off the mountain bike on 6/18 and ruptured my ACL, partially torn MCL, and meniscus damage. Best wishes to you and your family. May everyone in this process have a quick recovery. God speed!

[@Famvestor]

Hope it goes well! Thanks for the comment.

[@kailaxa9391]

God Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit will guide and provide for you always. Faith over sight and fear. Fear God. Jesus Christ is the King of Kings

[@Abbie725]

I know this is 2 years old but your videos have helped me tremendously. I am 2 weeks post op from ACL recon and Meniscus repair (medial bucket handle tear). Its been a challenging experience so far but i watch your videos often and feel motivated especially because you are also a meniscus tear

[@ouainouaine3078]

Good luck ! I'm 4 weeks out of surgery and yeah it's really challenging but you'll get better and better every day. Hang in there :)

[@fross3516]

Week 3 post op now finally starting to walk without crutches, exercises and keeping swelling the down helped a lot with this. Your videos have helped alot 😁. By far the most difficult injury I’ve dealt with, at first seeing how swollen your knee is very discouraging but it does get better over time.

[@Famvestor]

Yea man even 6-months out there was still a little bit of swelling... glad to hear your walking, keep it up and hope you have a great recovery!

[@liondihenriquez1194]

3 weeks post opp today from my meniscus and ACL and I have appreciated your videos... Not use too being in this position of not being active but your positivity helps me

[@Famvestor]

You should be getting over the worst of it now, good luck!

[@cyrusmaina5325]

I've been following your videos. They have been really helpful. I have even become your fun. I admire how you have so much outdoor activities to engage in. I'm at day 29 after Acl + meniscus. I won't be able to bear weight until week 6. So that's a bummer. But i've been borrowing some of your exercises since PT isn't as regular as yours. But i have improved a lot. I'm not able to stay without the brace like you do. I feel so vulnerable when i remove it. So i've been wearing it throughout. Long story short, you've made the journey less scary and more comfortable.

[@Famvestor]

Thanks for the comment. Your over the worst of it. It’ll feel good to weight bear again. But took two weeks to feel like I could walk properly after not putting weight on the leg for so long.

[@BITZBRAKE7]

Hi @crrusmaina could you please let me know how you are feeling, because even I had my ACL and lateral meniscus repair, It would be really helpful man/ma'am, for me if you could reply, Thankyou

[@Priyanka7098gupta]

Very inspiring, for me today is 7th day after ACL &Meniscus recovery surgery.

[@Famvestor]

Yea your in the thick of it. But every day gets better!

[@baltimoreboy9]

I just got into my 3 weeks of recovery and still have sum unstableness but im starting to be able to walk with crutches or a cane. Thank so much for your videos and showing us your journey. U really r helping me with everything and i thank u

[@Famvestor]

Awesome. Best of luck!

[@domingoacosta4408]

Hey buddy I have acl surgery 5 weeks ago and I’m watching you videos Very helpful and I learn lot Thanks

[@Famvestor]

Thanks best of luck!

[@jeremybardet9074]

i'm on day 9 postop and really just wanted to say thank you for this whole series.

[@Famvestor]

Thanks appreciate that! Best of luck on your recovery!

[@talkwithbikram8086]

Thanks Man... I'm in my week 4 now, Meniscus stiches and ACL left leg, Doctor allowed Bending till 110 degree and no weight bearing in my left leg so far...your Journey really gives me a hope i will be able to run and bicycle again!!!! ❤😊

[@mainemade73]

Thank you appreciate the share. I'm 3 weeks in and just wanting some real life experience videos. Hope you're all better. Thanks for sharing !!

[@Famvestor]

Yep doing much better. Playing volleyball and doing a half marathon in a month! Still not 100% butt getting there.

[@_lil_shi_]

Thank you for those videos! I am currently on week 3/4 post ACL and meniscus surgery. It's nice to see someone else's recovery. You already seem quite mobile. I have not braved sitting on the floor yet! A challenge for next week, maybe

[@Famvestor]

Your over the worst of it now. Good luck!

[@devjdan23]

Thank you so much for these videos. Just tore mine 2 weeks ago. So much stuff I didn’t think of. Love the idea of the ice machine

[@bry7na]

i’m currently entering my 4th week after surgery of acl and meniscus repair and i’m a 16 year old girl. I injured myself cheering and the farthest i could reach is 93° last time i went to PT and i’m so nervous bc i thought my progress was going so slow because I hit 90° at 2 weeks, but im realizing it’s bc of the meniscus repair and this video really helped me with reassurance

[@thomasedison3040]

Bro I’m so proud of you let’s keep it going. Damn can’t believe times flying one step at a time!!

[@Famvestor]

Thanks man Imas of yesterday I started putting weight on my leg. Down to one crutch! Hope to be walking with just the brace by the end of the week.

[@zoebkha9846]

U don't know how depressed I was but your videos motivated me

[@Famvestor]

Thanks, keep at it. I’m 18 months out and back to skiing, volleyball and triathalons!

[@30tomski]

Hi! I had ACL and both menisci repaired 6 weeks ago. I have apparently a very “aggressive” rehab protocol. Partial weight bearing (30 kg) from the start. After 3 weeks my surgeon allowed me to walk without crutches. After 3,5 weeks first 25 km ride with my gravel bike. 6 weeks after daily bike rides 40-50 km with painless knee. There is only some swelling left. Hope that you have fully recovered! All the best 💪

[@Famvestor]

Nice! Glad to hear it.

[@donwrong7409]

Recently I also done ACL and meniscus surgery. You can lift your leg with starching and tide your knee.

[@anuranjkm]

Watching this after my Acl surgery ❤👍🏾

[@Famvestor]

Good luck on your recover

[@sallahda36]

Thanks for the videos, watched them prior and after surgery. You gave me confidence! Week 3 of meniscus + ACL, all good able to bend and straight just annoyed by swelling but it looks like it's normal!

[@Famvestor]

Yea man recovery is rough, but your past the worst of it now, good luck! Keep Icing and working it!

[@harshkori99]

Hey man sending some love from India, yours was the first video I watched (the older ones) after I got my MRI showing a full ACL tear and meniscus damage, I got the ACL reconstruction and Meniscus repair on 22nd of October and I’m just following your timeline for my progress , the non weight bearing part is a bummer and I have 3 more weeks for that. Keeping posting and keeping showing us the way.

[@Famvestor]

Hey thanks for the comment Harsh! Yes so much better now that I can weight bear, you’ll get there soon enough. I did release a week 5 video. Best of luck with your recovery.

[@harshkori99]

@@Famvestor Great, just watched that video, you’re doing great. Regards to the kids family.

[@monauwaralam2504]

​@@harshkori99. Aap kis doctor se karwae the aur khan. Bio screw aur fiber tape?

[@leedaniels7196]

Great to see you recovering well.Please be safe and careful of falls, and thanks for your updates!.✌️😎

[@Famvestor]

Yes will do!

[@TheMyboys2]

Thank you so much for your helpful video. Today is my 4thday of my ACL and meniscectomy. Try to take the dressing bandage off today but i looking at your video I don't see any blood i told my husband why i have lots blood 😢 he said you probably edited that makes me feel little better 😅 dr give me CPM machine to bend my knee. Let's hope for the best. Thank you

[@niranjanasuresh9232]

So happy for your progression.

[@nadiaarchuleta7072]

It's so great of you to share these videos. It's so helpful to know where others are in their journey. I'm 3 weeks post op and somewhat similar to your progress. :)

[@Famvestor]

Thanks. Good to know your recovery journey is going well.

[@daniyalbacai4429]

I’m going to have my surgery this weekend or nest weekend hope I can have a good recovery like you man

[@Famvestor]

Oh man good luck! Recovery is a pain but worth having stable knees again.

[@daniyalbacai4429]

@@Famvestor 100% agreed thank you for all these videos this does not only help me but other too we all appreciate it

[@AngieHES]

Wow that’s amazing you got at 90 angle on week 3. I am on week 5 and I am only 72. Doctor said if I don’t improve soon I will go under anesthesia and have the knee bended but will need to start therapy all over. 😢😢

[@Famvestor]

Uh... sounds rough... did you got to PT?

[@jonnycooper4873]

Idk why but I had acl reco with extra lateral acl and meniscus repair and 2 weeks no brace 4 days no crutches and 4 weeks I’m doing 18kg curls and 25kg extensions 10kg rdl and split squats crazy to see how far I am compared to some people you’ll get there tho bro keep it up

[@Famvestor]

That’s awesome, keep it up!

[@doroth215]

Thanks for the update. This was very helpful to me. Two weeks after my knee surgery, still can't bend over my knee and it's still swollen. My Physiotherapy starts tomorrow.

[@Famvestor]

Yea PT will help you push it. Good luck

[@bestemark]

Just had my surgery 2 days ago. Starting the recovery now

[@daniyalbacai4429]

On a scale of 1-10 how bad is it because I want to mentally prepare for it

[@bestemark]

@@daniyalbacai4429 I’d say a 6 for the first few days, but you get pain medication prescribed so when you take those it doesn’t really hurt anymore. Icing is also a big help. I’m now on day 6 and the pain is almost gone (feels like a 1 on the pain scale now). Good luck with your operation!

[@daniyalbacai4429]

@@bestemark wow thank you I will be using a lot of ice

[@michholl2]

How long before you could bear weight on the bad knee? I’m having acl/meniscus surgery this week…told to not bear weight for minimum of 2 weeks but probably more…so I’m super nervous about being able to manage this. I’m 52…but love these videos of how you younger ones recover!

[@bestemark]

@@michholl2 it depends a bit on what the doctor tells you, for me it was after 4 weeks with meniscus/ACL. Good luck with your operation!

[@denisnikolchev]

im on week 2 , feeling good already only one concern i have is that my surgeon told me not to visit PT till i can bend my knee 90 degrees. They didn't use а piece of my hamstring instead of that they used one from a donor.

[@kristinamaray9554]

My doctor was pretty much aggressive, he gave me a go signal in about my 17th day, weight bearing as tolerated until I wean off crutches but braces until 6 weeks. When did you gain back your knee extension and calf muscle? I keep on rewatching your videos, such a comfort.

[@Famvestor]

I felt like my calf muscle didn’t deteriorate. It was my quad that got really small. Still working to get that back especially the VMO. I think by month 2 I had pretty much full knee extension.

[@kristinamaray9554]

Do you feel numb and on and off joint pain around your knee? Like pin and needles on some parts of your knee at 4th week?

[@Famvestor]

@@kristinamaray9554 not too Much numbness anymore but at week 4 definetly still a lot of numbness. Hard to remember pins and needles… but it’s possible.

[@kristinamaray9554]

@@Famvestor will observe and take note of the progress. Hopefully will be like you walking up and down the stairs at week 6. Thank you for always responding! God speed!

[@Graniteguy94_]

Dude I totally understand you when you said that your mind forgot to activate your quad. Just got acl and meniscus surgery yesterday

[@Famvestor]

yea its wild that happens so quickly, but it took a good couple weeks before I could flex my quad, stim helped.

[@princehanda2313]

Hello bro first thank you so much for these videos .can you please tell me what’s you surgery type ..it’s acl reconstruction with internal brace fibertaping or acl reconstruction with screw please 🙏 guide me am also suffering with acl complete tear …..and what’s your donor graft Bro am waiting your reply 🤗

[@Famvestor]

not sure about bio tape orfivertaping, it was hamstring graft.

[@andyjosue7216]

What’s up bro ! I had my right acl and lateral meniscus surgery exactly 4 weeks ago , did your knee feel stiff when walking in the beginning ? Like where your knee doesn’t bend right when walking cuz of stiffness . Lastly all your videos been very inspiring and makes me want to push harder since I always been an athlete . 🙏💪

[@Famvestor]

Yea definetly a lot of stiffness, had to get my knee drained of lfuids again at the 4 week mark, just because it was very stiff, that helped.

[@andyjosue7216]

@@Famvestor oh ok , wow ! I knew something wasn’t right I’m working hard on bending my knee doing all type rom exercises 3 times a day and for some reason it gets better during the day but then the next day seems like everything goes back to same stiff knee . But I guess this is the way it is , just have to fight until the knee kind of feel a bit normal again 💪🙏

[@daviesharto5482]

@@andyjosue7216 Hello how are you now?

[@anantpillai4656]

Your videos are awesome, the daring you got to do all things by yourself is next level. I am three weeks Post Ops I have been allowed partial weight bearing and 90 degree knee bend, but I have got a quick question to you, did you feel pain while straightening the knee after bending it, like I have very bad pain below knee bursae and also when I bend after long time I will have some kind of stiffness feeling but after bending for some time that stiffness goes away. I also did ACL with Meniscus Repair.

[@Famvestor]

Yes straightening was very hard for me. I could get it like 98% straight, but uncomfortable to keep it 100% straight. Just keep working it.

[@anantpillai4656]

@@Famvestor For sure bro. Thank you for your videos. It will be great if you can create a video where you explain your struggles and pains that you felt so that we can know that these things are common and can push through them

[@redspeck]

Thanks for your videos, I was told I don't have a ACL and might have a menicus tear. I get a MRI Monday, plus I'm 55 years old. Hope I don't but if I do I'll get an idea on how long I'll be out of work recovering.

[@Famvestor]

Sounds rough, good luck!

[@Jpt01amr]

I’m will be heading into week 3 and trying to get my quad to contract. Moving on crutches without much pain. I can barely slide my knee towards me but doing the exercises twice a day . Stay strong everyone . Take it day by day

[@Famvestor]

A trick to engage the quad is to imagine forcing your kneecap into the bed when lying flat.

[@BITZBRAKE7]

Hi @Jpt01amr could you please let me know how you are feeling, because even I had my ACL and lateral meniscus repair, It would be really helpful man/ma'am, for me if you could reply, Thankyou

[@adnanbandey5450]

Your extension looks so good. My leg has a huge bend :/ I’m day 20 post op. Do you remember if this remember if this video was ending week 4 or middle of it?

[@Famvestor]

Sorry I don’t remember…

[@brandymartin6451]

Tore my meniscus and MCL getting ready to have surgery February 7.… I’m nervous more about the recovery process than the surgery itself

[@Famvestor]

Yes well you are asleep for the surgery. Recovery is a long toad

[@brandonclegg22]

I tore only my ACL and used the hamstring graft. I am on day 20 today and i can bend my knee and then pull it a little farther and my heel is about 3-4 inches away from my butt. Feeling really good about the knee bends. I am supposed to keep the knee brave locked straight when i am up moving around, but if go shirt distances, i leave it on but unlocked and i seem to be walking pretty normal minus a very slight limp. I can even walk without the brace ( not recommended ) pretty good but with a noticeable limp. Doing exercises 3 times a day and it has been going pretty good. I still have a little swelling right above my knee. I can stand on the leg by itself without the brace. I go see the Dr again July 21st for an xray to see if all is good for e to start going to PT. I think i am ready now, but i will follow his orders.

[@Famvestor]

Wow sounds like your doing great. I’m pretty sure I ditched the brace after day 10, but was still on crutches myself. But yea I went to PT after day 3, just keep up the exercises at home.

[@kylem8328]

With the meniscus (same thing I am going through) I am at week 3. Did you find that there was pain where the meniscus is when you were doing your stretching with the straightening the leg? Also, I got a hamstring harvest and still have pain there too. Lastly, I feel like when I do the heal slides and then go back to the straight leg, it’s went back to being tough to get back straight. Thoughts?

[@melkyvincent214]

First n foremost tqqsm for makin dis vid . Bro can run (jog ) easy now

[@prabhatbhartola9191]

Hey, Quick question, After day 6, I started bending my knee 70-90 degrees. Knee could bend 30-50 degrees on it's own, After that I used hands to push it up, Never felt any pain. I shouldn't have done that. Did you ever do that too? I had ACL and meniscus repair.

[@Barca115x74]

I am at the end of my fourth week.... I have achieved the movement in my knee... But the pain is still there, mostly when I wake up and tighten my knees

[@Famvestor]

Yea unfortunately I still have a little bit of that pain, it’s really the only pain I have when I completely have my leg straight and flex my quad. Been working on it at PT and acupuncture though and it’s finally getting better.

[@thayerkreft4129]

I’m so relieved to hear I’m not the only one! I’m at 5 weeks since surgery and I still have pain too! Mainly when doing PT exercises and waking up!

[@bharathbommaganti9387]

Great content , I’m in week 2 post surgery . Would love to hear how you manage to sit on the floor . Any suggestions please ?

[@Famvestor]

usually just sit with operated leg straight out. It’ll get easier soon.

[@lag_behind9695]

I’m a week and a half in to my acl/meniscus and I can do this so this give me high hopes

[@Famvestor]

Yea man, hope its going well!

[@jeffreyjarrard5894]

Did you have numbness and or nerve damage on your calf/ shin area of your leg? Has that gone away with time??? I hear it can be permanent

[@gameshack1985]

You get PT 3 times a week? Here in the UK I am going to get physio only once every 2 weeks. I feel lucky not needing meniscus repair or removal during my surgery though!

[@Famvestor]

Hmm should be fine just make sure you are doing exercises at home. Good luck!

[@airsoftsupersnake]

My ACL/meniscus repair surgery is on November 12th! My main goal is to not get too fat 😂 Happy for you and your progress man, thanks for the updates!

[@Famvestor]

Samesies, but I think being able to do pull ups will help… Next month I hope to be able to start using my gymnastics rings that I installed in the basement.

[@gauravgautam3353]

Hey man. Happy to see that you have recovered fully well. Bro i have some questions to ask. Its day 24 of my ACL surgery. I am able to bend it 110 degrees without any pain. have been sitting on char and working since week 2 of suergery. what do you think, have I hurried into the bending too early or is this normal??

[@BITZBRAKE7]

Hi @gauravgautam could you please let me know how you are feeling, because even I had my ACL and lateral meniscus repair, Even I'm at your same phase, 1) how do you you sleep at night, 2) do you feel and popping after keeping you leg/knee after long time while bending, It would be really helpful man/ma'am, for me if you could reply, Thankyou

[@tariqjamil680]

A bit too late to be commenting on the video. It's been 2 weeks since my ACL repair surgery and I kinda can't completely straighten my knee. Is it normal at 2 weeks or should I be worried. My doctor hasn't started any PT so far, only told me to bend the knee to 90 degrees and that's it. What's your take on it?

[@crossmarian1197]

How much will cost of ACL surgery? There is still hope that it will heal if it is operated even after three years? I hope that you will answer my question thank you😊

[@rt994]

do you think it’s possible to fly local 2 months post op? same surgery 6 weeks NWB. Your videos are awesome and motivating btw!

[@Famvestor]

Yes I think I did a 20 hour road trip down to Florida Keya at the 2-month mark.

[@rt994]

@@Famvestorawesome thanks !

[@indianproudly3083]

I also have ACL and meniscus surgery I start excercise with 1 kg ankle weight

[@SP0RTYinCA]

getting surgery in 3 days on 10-April-2024 , how long until you are able to get in and out of a car , front seat ? I assume you lay across back seat for 1-2 weeks maybe until knee bends enough ?

[@too_official2]

Hey! Love the video.. but question for you.. dose your knee get itchy? Around your surgery?? And if it does it’s normal? Or whoever see this . Answer 🤘

[@Famvestor]

Hmm I think very slightly itchy around the scars in the beginning. But after they are healed you should move them around to break up the scare tissue.

[@too_official2]

@@Famvestor your knee is just itching or with rash too? Back In Wednesday I was fine but until Thursday rash started coming up little by little and if I scratched it it appears more. I don’t know if you got that ..

[@a-rod736]

How long did it take you to drive when your right ACL was done? I’m at 4 weeks and I feel confident I can.

[@Famvestor]

I think I was driving around the 10 day mark.

[@saiplayz1809]

When you tried the leg bend on your stomach did it feel tight?

[@DianneFasano]

Can I ask a quick question. I have torn my meniscus root. My dr said I could have a root repair or clean it out. Did you also have a choice. Were you in pain prior with the root tear?

[@jemalworku7507]

That is wonderful, I wonder how you stimulated your quad muscles? It's been 4 weeks since I had surgery on my knee, but my quads are yet not activated.

[@Famvestor]

Yea that took a while. They used electric Stim at physical therapy to try to activate. But yea just try to focus on pushing the back of the knee against the bottom of the floor when laying down.

[@prisonpodcasts1665]

GOD bless you bro it’s a fight but it’s worth it

[@yessi1585]

What was the situation before? I had an ACL and Meniscus repair 3 weeks ago, walking normally and was lifting my leg straight after 2 weeks?

[@scrapson8789]

I just had same repairs done. Quad tendon was used to reconstruct the ACL. On my left leg too. Had it done on the 23rd of May so I'm almost a month post op. First week after was very painful

[@xoxoamgad]

What is the update on your knee? How do you feel now? I’m going to do a quad graft as well in a month.

[@xoxoamgad]

@@sab359 yes I did

[@sab359]

@@xoxoamgad i just got it done how as your recovery?

[@xoxoamgad]

@@sab359 stay strong!! It’ll get better quick after a week

[@xoxoamgad]

@@sab359 recovery is good, first week was the toughest for me, but it picked up quick after that, make sure to do your exercises and get to pt as quick as your doctor tells you to

[@aspathwarmuralikarthik9]

Did you had any knee extension lag? I'm also undergone ACL & MENISCUS surgery... It's 3weeks to now...as I got surgery on 01-11-2023... I'm having knee extension lag and lot of pain in my MENISCUS while doing my exercises like ...leg lifts and under knee towel pressing

[@Famvestor]

Not sure... Hope it all went well, best of luck on recovery!

[@BITZBRAKE7]

Hi @aspathwarmuralikarthik9 could you please let me know how you are feeling, because even I had my ACL and lateral meniscus repair, Even I'm at your same phase, 1) how do you you sleep at night, 2) do you feel and popping after keeping you leg/knee after long time while bending, It would be really helpful man/ma'am, for me if you could reply, Thankyou

[@MangalSingh-lo9kb]

How long should you undergo physiotherapy for your meniscus

[@kanalaneelavathi1838]

Dear bro i am in 3 week post acl and miniscus feelling much pain during nights and while doing exercises did you experience the same and when do this pain relieves .

[@Journeywithshashank]

Thanks bro for the videos, I have my left knee acl + meniscus repairs and it's 4 weeks now... It's going well but still feeling some softness just under my knee while walking through crutches any suggestions on this?

[@Famvestor]

Hey man yea it took a while to wean completely off the crutches. I started gradually putting more and more weight on the operated knee but probably wasn’t fully off crutches till like week 6. Try to go to just one crutch for a while.

[@Journeywithshashank]

@@Famvestor Thanks man this will help... Good wishes to you and your family... Love from India!!!

[@Journeywithshashank]

@@Famvestor Actually my left leg(acl operated) thigh seems to be thin compared to my right knee... Is it likely with everyone... And how to recover the actual size if it is? Curious to know

[@Famvestor]

@@Journeywithshashank yea my operated leg significantly shrank. Very quickly. And it’s still visibly smaller 6 months later.

[@billyflanagan9657]

I just tore my ACL and meniscus in my left i am 55 i have decided not to do surgery. I had the right done 30 years ago and its about 70% but lots of arthritis

[@Famvestor]

Yea really worried about arthritis. I hear the chances go really high after having knee surgery.

[@dannybello3677]

I wanna ask u It's been so far 3 weeks post acl surgery for me .... but lately I've been feeling a bit a numbness near the excencion I heard that's normal..... tho Any tips u might able to give me I'll appreciate it 😊

[@Famvestor]

What’s exension? If you mean incision, yes that normal. The closer to the incision the longer it will take for the hunbess to go away. I feel like it was 4 months before almost all the Inness went away.

[@dannybello3677]

@@Famvestor opps yep its the incision part.... I'm guessing still in the earliest stages 😳 then

[@abhijithurumise]

Is it normal to have pain in the operated knee in the morning after 2 months of surgery?

[@Famvestor]

Yea I think little aches and pains is normal especially is you pushed your knee the day before.

[@Cybernetic263]

Brother. How long the inflammation last in your knee?

[@Famvestor]

Last a a couple months. I feel like Is till have some scar tissue breaking down.

[@BITZBRAKE7]

Hi @famvestor could you please let me know how you were feeling, because even I had my ACL and lateral meniscus repair, 1) how were you sleeping at night, 2) do you feel and popping after keeping you leg/knee straight after long time while bending, Its post one month, It would be really helpful man/ma'am, for me if you could reply, Thankyou

[@Famvestor]

I think my other videos cover that it’s hard to remember at this point.

[@shafiqshah3]

Just started my 4th week and I noticed the bottom of your feet are the same as mine. I got a grater on Amazon and it grates off all the dead skin.

[@Famvestor]

Lol thanks for the tip. I’ll have to look into it.

[@victorfigueroa474]

I have the same surgery in 3 weeks and I am terrified. It’s my first surgery ever. I saw that they drill through your bone and I’m scared of the after pain

[@Famvestor]

Plenty of ice and elevating the knee and you should be alright.

[@Gavblends]

Is it bad 2 weeks out after acl and meniscus repair that im walking fine without crutches?

[@Famvestor]

Well if you doc gave the okay. Should be fine. I think they might not have stitched the meniscus. Might have just shaved it, which means you can weight bear immediately.

[@dummymail6457]

I have tore my ACL and also I have Grade 3 Signal of meniscus tear. Do you think I should go for the surgery? The doctor suggested me that I should get the surgery done.

[@kuflik]

Fot the similar surgery 2 weeks ago, go for it if you are not 60yo, and want to stay active.

[@SalmanShaikh-lj3el]

Love your videos❤ I have a couple of questions if you could pls pls help me out with it Im in the 1st week of ACL and Miniscus tear 1. I wanted to know on daily basis how frequently should i exercise, Currently I'm doing 10-15 mins every 3-4 hrs, is this alright? 2. My knee range of movement is better than b4, should I try and slightly push for more? Or just bending it 90 degrees is fine for now? Also how many secs should I hold the bended knee. Thank you

[@BITZBRAKE7]

Hi @salman could you please let me know how you are feeling, because even I had my ACL and lateral meniscus repair, Even I'm at your same phase, 1) how do you you sleep at night, 2) do you feel and popping after keeping you leg/knee after long time while bending, It would be really helpful man/ma'am, for me if you could reply, Thankyou

[@SalmanShaikh-lj3el]

Hey there, I'm doing perfectly alright now, doc has cleared me for full weight baring in 4 weeks. 1. You can sleep on your side or back whichever is comfortable. 2. For the initial weeks you may hear couple of popping sound here and there, it should not be a worry unless it's not painful

[@BITZBRAKE7]

@@SalmanShaikh-lj3el it's my 6th week my doctor has not yet said me to full weight baring, what would you recommend, it's my ACL reconstruction and lateral meniscus repair

[@BITZBRAKE7]

@@SalmanShaikh-lj3el it would be really helpful if you could reply please 🥺🙏

[@BITZBRAKE7]

@@SalmanShaikh-lj3el it would be really helpful if you could reply please 🙏🥺

[@ponvid5841]

How painful was after surgery like can you still read a book or video games or is it that bad where you cannot do anything and just scream

[@Famvestor]

Reading a book and video games would be fine. I was fine with just some tylenol.

[@ponvid5841]

Thanks I just got mine done just an hour ago

[@dummymail6457]

@@ponvid5841how are you doing now ?

[@manvirsingh9307]

Hi I just got my mri result same problem acl + min can you give me current reviews ? And can tell how was it and how much time it take you to back on your legs without support ?

[@Famvestor]

I think it took 6 weeks to walk without crutches.

[@manvirsingh9307]

@@Famvestor thanks man

[@manvirsingh9307]

@@Famvestoru was right bro 🙂

[@tarungrewal4006]

had an acl and mcl reconstruction with hamstring graft one month ago. was going great until I started feeling pain near the hamstring area right beside/behind my knee. it's very tender and I can't bend it as much as I could before. any tips to help the pain or have you felt this type of pain before?

[@Famvestor]

Yea I think I felt this. My advice is too stretch your hamstring as much as possible. And I mean a lot, 10 min a day. Also look into doing some knees over toes exercises.

[@lizM1120]

I’m two weeks in with bear implant surgery after i a grade 3 acl tare and meniscus and complete ligament pls help me how do I get my knee to bend I want to go back to normal 😢I just went for my first day of pt and I’m at 0-40degree how ever I sat for a month in a half before they even did my surgery the surgeon canceled my surgery 2x he dint want to do my surgery because he so called said he had a family matter 2 days before my surgery date referred me to some one else who took my case so now my pt tells me that that did not help me at all in fact it set me back a month behind to where I should be pls pls help me 😢😢I’m begging you tell me what to do I been watching your videos and I do everything and I’m so overwhelmed with this all.

[@NeenuAntony-ir5zs]

How long did you take for full knee bending, please advise

[@concertslivehd3336]

I had a complete ACL and medial meniscal tear. I had surgery and it took me about 6 months before I was able to bend it to at about 80%. I was never able to bend it to 100%. And I did all the physio and workout required. My knee is really strong tho, I run marathons and play sports

[@soumikroy4761]

Bro really appreciate this❤❤❤❤..it helps a lot

[@Famvestor]

Happy to help

[@soumikroy4761]

@@Famvestor will get operated on the 18 th of this month actually 😅

[@Venu0916_2K]

I got an ACL tear and meniscus 70% damage, the doctor said the surgery needed to be done, Completed successfully surgery and it has been 8 days, Can anyone tell me what exercises I need to do, To get the strength of a knee and ligament 😢

[@darwintabaldina8210]

When you got healed thus the winter affected your knee?

[@Famvestor]

Hmm... I dont really think it does...

[@melkyvincent214]

Pls answer me as much as possible am too much frightened about this because my leg got swelling

[@Famvestor]

Yea swelling lasts for a long time. Even now over a year later I get swelling after running sometimes… but from my other knee surgery that all went away around the 15th month mark.

[@donwrong7409]

I can now bend my leg 110 degree both the side. Also walking too with stick

[@harfanadhyta9594]

Week 2 after ACL surgery and i cant bend my knee by 90 degrees, is it normal or not?

[@Famvestor]

Yea I think it’s normal keep pushing

[@Askar_Official2002]

Hi bro meniscus grade 2 tear surgery need necessary a bro?

[@maneeshban5140]

It 's been 3 week and the pain has never gone ,it felt like 1 or 2 days old surgery.Help me i can't get of my pain

[@Simply_BeautyFul]

My doctor told me not to use crutches, but I think I should it’s to much for weight

[@Famvestor]

The crutches were mostly for my meniscus repair. If they didn’t stitch your meniscus you probably don’t need crutches.

[@nh2553]

How much did it take you to ride the bicycle in physiotherapy?!

[@Famvestor]

I think it was like 6-8 week mark.

[@devonm4980]

I’m on day 45 and have knee pain in the back of my knee when I go from sitting to standing and when I lock out my leg while walking did you have this?

[@Famvestor]

Yea I think I did. Stayed for a long time too. How does it feel when you walk on your heels? That for me was the worst. I think what helped for me was working on strengthening my VMO.