How to get through knee surgeries and injuries

Getting knee surgery? Need tips? I just spent the past 6 and a half weeks recovering from an MPFL reconstruction and a Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy. Here are some of the things I did right.
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Why did I need knee surgery? I needed knee surgery to help with the frequent dislocations and constant instability in my kneecap. A large part of this was due to my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (more info below), but also due to my external tibial torsion and femoral anteversion.
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WHAT’S EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME?
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of more than 13 genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the joints and ligaments, blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, and autonomic nervous system, among others. The most common type of EDS is hypermobile EDS (hEDS), which used to be known at type III. Some of the most common symptoms and co-morbidities of hEDS include chronic joint pain, joint instability and dislocations, dysautonomia, and GI tract dysmotility.
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[@franlats0705]

I like the 2nd version, I also love that Jaquie is there, it's still very odd to think she is no longer with us. I keep expecting her videos

[@lmeasterwood]

I agree with you on the second one. It's not much more in length than the first.

[@brittmjurado]

I like the second version better!

[@lovealwaysrosie14]

I also think the second one is better. Thank you so much for this! Iloveyou!

[@egoddess76]

I love the second one! Thanks for the tips, I actually wash my hands and brush my teeth the same way. I’m 6 days out from surgery. This cheered me up, I’ve really been struggling with my bending exercises. They are so painful and it feels like it will never get better

[@MeetingAllofMe]

I had a very similar surgery 9 years ago, had complains and had to have 5 more knee surgeries since then. I was in a straight leg splint for 6 months, non weight bearing. Wish we knew some of these tricks back then, particularly having a cart on wheels. The other thing we learned after our 2nd operation was making sure to touch the bottom of the foot with different materials, texture, etc. This was because after non weight bearing for so long, when I started weight bearing again, my foot got quite painful due to low touch stimulation. Also, love both intros, don't think I could pick which one I like best.

[@centaurora913]

This was so helpful, thanks! I'm day 3 post-surgery for an mpfl reconstruction and I've been wondering about some of these things myself but I couldn't find any solutions online, especially about the leg rest part. These are definitely important things to know for knee surgeries. Thank you!!

[@MsLizzy2010]

Thank you for doing this video! I am going in for knee surgery in a while.

[@constancafidelis4839]

I prefer the first one just because it catches more my attention 😅

[@iseultlaw7702]

I have to say, I prefer the first one actually, I just think it's snappyer

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

I like version 2 better. Thanks for popping in tonight Izzy! It’s nice to see a friendly face when your EDS is making you ache all over at nearly 2am (London time) xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@IzzyKDNA]

ugh sorry to hear that :( i hope you have a lower pain day tomorrow

[@samil.5082]

I like the first one more as an intro and the second one I think would work great as an outro, since it’s longer.

[@susanlevine779]

I like the second one better. I love that you included Jaquie. I really miss her even though I didn't know her personally. I'm glad you had a chance to get together before she passed. You look great in this vlog. It seems like you have a great attitude regarding your recovery. Are you in physical rehabilitation now? I would be interested to know how that aspect of your recovery is going.

[@IzzyKDNA]

I'm doing physical therapy, twice a week starting this week! I'll make an update video soon on how it goes

[@joanneduval5532]

I’m late answering this one but I like the second one with Jacquie and the kitty 🤗

[@TheBeanie2k]

I honestly like either intro. To me the 2nd one really doesn't seem any longer than the 1st. But will say I do like seeing the kitty in the second intro. But then I'm an animal lover. But love your tips you gave. thank you..

[@larachatman418]

This timing is perfect I’m having MPFL/TTO surgery tomorrow!

[@IzzyKDNA]

GOOD LUCK!!!!

[@katkaplan3]

I think version 2..... I think it still could use a little work tho, maybe add in a few things from your original intro... idk just my thoughts.. was totally going to mention and electric razor- they make women’s too. Yeah it’s not quite as close a shave, but for cutting myself numerous times, I’ve switched to one.

[@IzzyKDNA]

i actually was thinking of changing up some of the intro visuals!! i don't love all of them..

[@eduardopadilla5505]

both are very good!

[@poetjames]

I like version 2! 👍🏻

[@chronicallyalyssa6829]

I like both!

[@kostak6327]

I like the 1st version but if u like the 2nd one u can break it into 2 parts like play the 1st part when the video starts, then say a short 1 or 2 sentence summary of what the video will be about, then play the 2nd part and contunue the video

[@rhondarodriguez1690]

I like the 2nd version 😊

[@breanachavezart9636]

i like the second one! (: and its not to much longer!

[@mandi4886]

Both of the intros are cute, but I really like the 1st one :)

[@judyferguson1488]

I like the second one too :)

[@johnspillman5403]

I have great deal of advice if you wish me share with you on knee recovery , when i was 19yrs snapped all my TCLs and at 23yrs split completely my inner cartilage(a call a bucket handle split of lateral menisus , a so I had the op to completely remove all the inner cartilage, I have H/EDS by the way , I had three knee replacements and 4 revision all the left knee .so I have a lot experience in recovery .

[@susanswanson7757]

I like the second one😀

[@rachelg.4892]

I personally like the second intro better!

[@adamguymon7096]

I think that both versions are nice but I will say that I would keep the shorter version and maybe take the other half of the long version and recreated a little bit for the ending of your videos so it will have a little bit of a Different Twist but it will still I have the entire thing but it'll be split up. I did like the first part because it should both of you and Jaquie and that is cool. If you took the last half of the long version in this bed a couple changes to the music you could use that is the ending of the videos and that way someone who is legally blind or can't see at all will still be able to determine the beginning and the end of your videos. Thank you and I hope you have a great day.

[@charlotteholden4424]

I think shorter intros are better. I know you've got some graphic design skills, so have you considered branding yourself and just showing your logo with music as the intro? I watch a girl named Michel Janse here on YT and she has this kind of thing as her intro. Also, the longer version one might work better as an outro.

[@rachellewells3025]

The second one. Also do you have Orthostatic hypotension? I thought I heard you say that once but I can't remember.

[@olgagnatyuk2441]

I like the 1st one

[@Dooder_Noodle]

I like the 2nd one

[@ConestogaCreek]

I like the 1st better so go wth that

[@taras8955]

I prefer the first one as an intro and maybe the second one as an outro?

[@vatmav]

I like the second one more

[@annettepriola4061]

Hi Izzy! My daughter just had this surgery I feel so lost because it’s been 2 weeks and she is still in a lot of pain 🥲I don’t think the Oxycodone can be refilled.. when did your pain subside? It’s been so hard 🙏🏼what can we do? I have called for a Dr appointment but they can’t see us until Monday 😢any advice is appreciated, love from Alabama ❤️

[@MillsSkits]

I think either intro. is fine, and you should use the one you want to use! :) Viewers can skip the intro. if they don't want to watch it.

[@michellebull9184]

I like the second one. It maybe needs a little more editing, and adding. Maybe a clip of Charlie Buckets.... everyone loves animals! Also, the original intro music was a bit more upbeat and catchy. I hope this helps. Also, side note when I broke my ankle and leg I loved an epilator for “shaving”. If you can take the pain it is nice to get a really smooth leg and you can do it in bed! Start off in a small patch and work your way up to more surface area if you haven’t done it before. 😊💕

[@IzzyKDNA]

yeah i agree that it needs more editing and some changing!! but that'd be the general idea with a few changes :)

[@summershymanski6901]

Just saw in ur intro your stretching of ur skin and im like "yessss another zebra in the houseee" 😂😂 getting my mpfl reconstruction tomorrow am and was hoping to hesr some tips from someone else with eds

[@IzzyKDNA]

it'll totally be ok!! recovery is not fun but youll make it through. start some new tv shows and movies and make sure u have people to keep you company! you've got this!

[@kimbamford5019]

I like the 2nd version better.

[@VulcanOnWheels]

1:39 I don't think that washing your hands after you go to the bathroom makes you a germofobe. 10:33 There is a way to put a poll on your videos. Anyway, I prefer the short version.

[@RollingThunderDJs]

Second version is better. The first one is too short.

[@taliakirsten1143]

FIRST!!!! I haven't even watched it yet but still lol

[@annikawimmer950]

2

[@noneofyourbusiness5091]

Second

[@loriray3680]

2nd version. Cats rule.

[@chadbivona3572]

I like 2nd Version!