Knee Scope Surgery Recovery

My Knee scope surgery recovery. A day by day vlog of my progress in recovering from this procedure.

[@jillmuldoon3239]

Excellent video! Thank you for making it, it was exactly what I needed and abated all the questions that I had. and was so glad it came from someone who had the surgery & not the surgeon. it really helped to see & hear what was going on in your knee and what your expectations were. thank you!

[@johnburmeister7167]

Best thing you can do after a scope is to stay off it! Elevate and ice your knee. Swelling is normal as they use fluid to inflate the knee and it takes quite awhile for the fluid to be consumed by your body. My last one took nearly 2 months before all of the fluid was gone. I highly recommend using crutches for the first 2-3 days. The more you're on it the more swollen it will get. Lastly, sleeping on a couch for the first few nights will help as well. A couch will keep you from rolling around.

[@gborowme]

John Burmeister thank you 🙏🏾

[@Jra16-o6t]

Within 30 seconds you described my situation perfectly! I hope my recovery is quicker, though. You seem like just the sweetest person on earth. I hope your knee is better nowadays!

[@TheMagicmanH]

I had this surgery preformed on me earlier this year and I had a very different recovery experience than you did. I was able to walk literally 1 hour after the surgery and the only struggle I had was it was a little bit sore on day 2. Im sorry that the recovery didn't go as well as planned for you. I know what it feels like to have a swollen and painful knee. Thanks for making this video man!

[@maxiepeter1013]

Wow thanks so much for doing this video. I had scope knee surgery 8 days ago for a torn meniscus and clean up of damage from a previous injury. I watched your video to see if I was on track and we are almost identical in our recovery. The only difference is that I was in PT the day after surgery AND my Doctor and PT gal seem to have a difference in opinion on how hard and fast I work my knee. Based on that, I won't give anyone any advice except to follow your Dr.'s instructions and if you are told to move that knee MOVE IT!!! Oh yeah and take your pain meds, ice, and elevate. It helps a lot. Thanks again for doing such a great video. I would love to know how you are doing now Jason. Peace out!

[@marymary5494]

Thank you for your videos. My mother is due to have knee surgery so doing some research so I can be of help to her. I wish you a speedy recovery. 😊

[@lapequenaliz6030]

Thanks for the video ! I just got mines done and i was a bit scared cuz i wasnt able to move my knee the 2 day... now watching your video I could be more calm knowing that it will recover ! thanks

[@patrickaregano5584]

Thank you for posting this video, I am 48 hours into my arthroscopic surgery on my left knee for a tear of the meniscus, and a clean out, this video was very helpful, I need to work on the swelling and range of motion, I was worried at first but I have some great hopes thanks to you, thank you again.

[@cheryllacombe9359]

Good luck recovering.

[@lkrause74]

Thanks Jason! My cousin who's a PT thinks an orthopedic doctor might suggest this. I have pretty severe degeneration damage to the cartridge behind my left knee patella. I have osteoarthritis and walk easily 6-8 miles a day at work as a lot driver at an airport car rental agency.

[@lavernebryantlb]

thank bro...I needed this info. my doctor said I can drive Monday after surgery on Thursday. I'm talk with him. big thanks

[@youcancareinc.1918]

Your are awesome! I'm glad you did this. The community will appreciate your contribution. The pain killers are needed. The doctor gave you a sense of false hope by telling you that you would be driving in 2-3 days. Really... come on... Is there anyone who expects to be driving 2-3 days post op from a knee surgery? No. You were expecting to be better much sooner. The swelling is a response to surgery, trauma, repair. I swear I think I'm watching a weirdly written version of Misery, where you are James Caan and your surgeon was Kathy Bates. I was hoping to see you beyond day 7 as it takes longer to recover, but you left us positive. Again... thank you!!!!! So... how is your knee now. And how are your caregivers. Somehow I think the women caring for you were like... "Really...???" Please consider adding to this video and reposting an update. God bless you dear patient.

[@mommarhonda7500]

I had this procedure done 2 days ago and I can honestly say that this is hell. Much more pain than I expected and I still can't bear any weight on it. The Dr didn't say anything about when to remove the bandage. Nothing in my release paperwork either. It's now Sat 540am so no way to contact him until Monday. Any suggestions? I'll check back later . Thanks for the video...at least I'm not as scared now after seeing your progress was slow as well.

[@mxfreak1010]

Same thing that happened to me! Healing way slower than the Dr had originally explained to me

[@heidid1524]

Thanks for describing your experience it’s always helpful to hear what others go through. Three days ago I had my 7th knee scope done. Each experience has been a little different. In my opinion the pace and pattern of recovery depends a lot on what was done inside the knee during the scope. I am surprised they had you walk out without crutches. I have never done that, it seems risky A knee is fragile after any injury to it including surgery.

[@sylviamiller8599]

I'm on day 6 following arthroscopic mesicectomy. I wish I had seen your video before. The reality is that the freezing is extremely missleading!!! You are able to walk and bend your knee with very little discomfort for the first 24 hours. But when the freezing wears off ..... Look out for this unexpected pain, swelling and stiffness. Not properly explained by the surgeon at all. Then you start to worry that something is wrong or that you damaged your knee overdoing it during the first 24 hrs. Thanks for your video.

[@mommarhonda7500]

That's exactly what I thought I had done too. The 1st few hours after the surgery I felt pretty good but the next morning it was sooooo sore I couldn't bear any weight on it Still can't and it's early morning day 3.

[@rexgiles135]

Ikr I'm on 4 weeks after my surgery and it still hurts... 😫😫😫😫

[@wordupmagazines32]

Exactly... they don't tell you that shit.. literally went through the same thing.

[@iamkenkong1]

I had my surgery 10 days ago and everything you said is exactly what I'm going through!!!

[@kikisastrawiguna]

Thanks for sharing! It has been 3 months after MRI results stated the ACL and meniscus were torn. But I am still hesitant to do that. Because the doctor said, the recovery period is around 2 months. Now my knee condition sometimes improves, sometimes it gets worse.

[@MaryettaGraves]

I have to have a revision of my ACL and apparently with an Achilles tendon too! Hope you had a smooth recovery

[@donnaneedham1]

Having mine done on 17th November. Just hope it fixes the problem and doesn't come back

[@gborowme]

Thank you I am on day 8 waiting to see the surgeon before driving or going for a walk. Surgery site is clean and dry but painful 😖. I can bend my knee.

[@TheSunRiseKid]

Thanks for the video. I had a scope done in July and I am still in massive pain! Searching KZbin for information! It took the doctor like only 10 minutes so I’m wondering how he got that all cleaned up so quickly! Very detailed video and even a clothing change😂

[@weewee1948]

Thanks for sharing your recovery. I have knee surgery this week and I'm just ready to get it over with!

[@jonasvm]

how'd it go? what did you get?

[@weewee1948]

+jonasvm88, I had severe arthritis, 2 meniscus tears and a bone fragment fused to my tibia. Recovery was rough due to the severity of he arthritis, swelling, chronic pain and stiffness,therapy helped a bit, but of course my insurance has ceased paying for therapy and still no real relief. My surgeon says I'll need a knee replacement. Started a 3 week treatment today to which supposedly lasts 6 months, which pushes the knee replacement a little farther out. Hoping this treatment helps! Thanks for inquiring.

[@jameswhittenburg9678]

@@weewee1948 did you have to have the knee replaced or did it get better?

[@weewee1948]

@@jameswhittenburg9678, 2016 was the knee scope which should’ve been the replacement! Finally had the knee replacement in Oct. 2020

[@donnaneedham1]

Had mine done Tuesday just gone. According to my consultant there was nothing wrong with my knee. So i don't know what happens now. I've had 6 months off work with this just to be told that my knee hasn't got anything wrong with it. I don't know what to do now.

[@sar11722]

I had this surgery 3 days ago....was walking the same day. Minimum swelling. Just depends on your body.

[@menacemontanatv2049]

Damn good video.. I had my scope today and I'm ready to recover today. Unfortunately it's not looking like it's going to go that way.. I have PT the day after my surgery..

[@andycrossfit2101]

Had my knee surgery yesterday Nov 7, 2019. Must use cane for 4-5 days. Thanks for your video :)

[@housekey484]

Thanks for sharing. I’m supposed to have surgery on me knee soon and I’m terrified.

[@Malco47]

Thanks for taking the time to post a video of your experience. However, it would have been very helpful if you said, at some point, what the surgery was for.

[@erikapullman]

Great video! I watched this before my surgery in November 2018 and unfortunately I did not have great results. I had a hematoma and was on crutches for 3 months and I'm still in the healing process. I may need a 2nd surgery due to more possible damage to my knee, l hope you made a full recovery though!

[@chanalopon633]

Exercises u have done

[@tayloralbaugh5279]

This video helped a lot!! I'm bout to be 14 and I'm getting this surgery 2 days after my birthday and I'm really nervous but this did help me with how I need to sleep and other stuff on what I need to expect!!

[@dmullz100]

Taylor Albaugh how'd the surgery go ?

[@donnaneedham1]

Definitely havin arthroscopy on my right again, been signed off since May and not goin back to work until after my op. In agony every day. Just want it done now.

[@MsAudesapere]

I'm looking at needing this myself. I nursed husband through acl reconstruction with hamstring graft, waaaaay worse than this. But it taught me some recommendations for any knee joint surgery- 1. Ice, ice, ice, ice, ice, ice, ice. If your insurance covers an ice machine or a friend has one then frozen waterbottles are easier than ice-making to fill it. 2. Compression thigh high stockings to help reduce the edema and prevent clots. Life savers. 3. Shower chair even for the young, super cheap on Amazon 4. Keep a good attitude Hope you're well!!

[@gladyshollis1629]

How you walked out? My second day, I couldn’t bear the pain. Had my surgery Wednesday and today I can walk with a limp w/o crutches.

[@pedroroballo9824]

thanks for sharing, kind of reassuring, got an arthroscopy yesterday, left hospital feeling well, but, same as you awakening today, first day after the surgery feeling bad, lot pain, if I walk, each step comes with an "Ouch" . have you used crutches or a walking stick for the first week?

[@koryikinepe1874]

Big ups to anyone who’s been through this. I’m 11 days post op and still experiencing 6-9 lingering pain spells. Living off Tramadol however my doctor only prescribed me with 30 tablets. It’s a lot but I’m taking 2 every 6 hours. Another thing I was the same at the start, walked out of the hospital, showered etc then the next day I went to walk and just felt like my feet had needles and nails piercing through. Apparently if you get gout you’ll get this pain. Still recovering for now, we got this!

[@babylak]

Thanks for the video. I am also on post meniscectomy surgery.

[@atkinsb142]

I'm on day 3 and it's getting better. Day 2 rocked my world, had some stout pain!

[@LEXRAPS]

Knee scope done 2 weeks ago. I have one area on the outer scope portal that’s still painful when I try to walk normally. Feels like the swelling is rubbing on the inside

[@donnaneedham1]

I had this done last year but could be havin it done again this year. Knee is agony 24/7. Havin to use crutches when I go out. I've been signed off work for 2 weeks but could be longer.

[@jazzyabyss9123]

I am having a knee scope surgery on September 21st. I look forward on having my first left knee surgery wish me luck.

[@dmullz100]

Jiren The Gray how'd it go ?

[@MsDmp1]

First of all you probably should have called the doc. When you saw the swelling. I had this surgery Feb. 12. Crutches for partial weight bearing, for about a week, then only one for support. Elevation, ice, pain med, which pain was never really bad. I am 69, fell at a summer camp where I was the nurse..lol. starting second week Light physical therapy, progressing now a month later. Still elevating when I can. Just still pretty tight with small amount of fluid, which he decided not to drain yet. Getting better. I dont get why some drs, are so adamant about no crutches. They help alot and what difference does it make if it slows mobility for a couple of weeks. ?? Thanks for your video, and I hope you have healed well.

[@julioalvarezmd]

Thanks for the video. I am now on day 12 of my surgery and it was nice to see someone has gone through the same thing and found the same solutions. (pillow under the knee, a folded sheet between to legs to sleep sideways), Unfortunately for me my knee is still swolen and in mild pain. Let me know when you finnally felt great!! cheers

[@jasonknievel1969]

Hello! I was off work for 6 weeks total. However The medical team at work would not let me return until I could do a squat on one leg. It did not take long at all to be pain free - maybe 10 days max. Good luck.

[@mairinr1120]

@@jasonknievel1969 hey, were you able to bend your knee more fully within 10 days? I’m only 30 & in shape, but it’s been 2 weeks & I can bend it barely past 90°. My dr said I’d be back to working out by now but there’s no way. Did you have to go to PT?

[@dhruvkanal]

Jason, what procedure did you have on ur knee and how is it now? Still swollen?

[@wandalopez1329]

I was surprised to hear your doctor said you would be able to drive after two days of surgery. My doctor said I would be with no weight bearing for 6 weeks!

[@gskessingerable]

I hope your knee got better, however, you never stated what the doctor found when he did the scope? Did he repair a torn meniscus? Any torn ligaments?

[@donnaneedham1]

Had mine done last Tuesday. Consultant didn't find anything wrong with my knee. He said it looked really good. Have to go back and see him in 5 weeks and find out Wat happens next.

[@UnpleasantFiction]

Hey there. About how much pain were you in before you had the surgery on a scale of 1 to 10? For example, could you walk without pain? Straighten your leg completely? Etc? I'm asking, because I'm slated for this same surgery next week, and though my injury was pretty bad initially (I couldn't walk for weeks), it has vastly improved over the last several weeks. I have no pain at all. I can straighten it fully, walk extensively, swim 4 days a week and exercise it with tension bands. Let me know when you have some time. And good luck with your own recovery. It's awful that they recommended this surgery when it wasn't completely necessary.

[@mustafayasarlar8179]

This was helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@snuggles03]

Thansk for the video man, I’m having the same operation on 8 January 2018,I hope it all goes well for me.

[@aniasunshine]

Hey, how did the surgery went? hope you are better now- please let me know, my bf will have one soon and we would like to know how long does the recovery take. All the leaflets are so misleading- we would like to know what to expect. You are now almost 2 weeks after operation- please let us know how you are . All the best, Thank you

[@courtdunn3254]

I just had my scoping done and it's hard on my knee and leg. I can limp but than it gets stiff and pain. The doctor wants me out for maybe 6 weeks. I work as a cashier and stocker so he doesn't want me on my feet unless I can handle it. It sucks, I've had to keep taking my pain pills and it's been 7 days for me.

[@natesmith9185]

Had my acl repaired at 25, this last year November. Actually turned 26 in this process, couldn’t get my leg straight even 12 weeks after the surgery and 10 weeks of therapy. Just had another surgery 7 days ago. There was a chunk of scar tissue in the knee joint stopping the two from coming together. That was a week ago, and I tell ya what. It’s the best it’s been. Almost full flex back, no pain. The ACL compared to this lady of a surgery, is a Watermelon(ACL) compared to a grape(current surgery). Sucks though been off work for almost 4 months now( 12th of March).. Going good though, no meds just elevation and ice. Walking normal.

[@adrianneenglandpickett8294]

I'm having the same issues from my ACL & meniscus repair surgery. I'm having the same surgery in 2 days. Ortho said the recovery should be much easier.

[@natesmith9185]

@@adrianneenglandpickett8294 It never fully healed. Sometimes my knee will just give out. Especially carrying things down stairs. Not to the point of collapse but it's shitty regardless. Nothing like my knee was before I injured it.

[@lkrause74]

I just had this surgery done this past Thursday afternoon. So far I'm still on crutches and had to stop the Norco as it was not only plugging me up but also making me nauseous and lightheaded. No swelling anymore thank goodness.

[@_iamgege_]

Lisa K after the second day postoperative were you able to walk on it without the crutches and put full weight on it ?

[@lkrause74]

@@_iamgege_ No. It wasn't until close to over a week I went without crutches.

[@tayofams2471]

@@lkrause74 Hello Lisa,may i know how you feeling down since its being about two years since you had your surgery?Thank you

[@Sand-Mann]

Thought it might be helpful if folks would describe a little more specific the kind of knee work being done. If it is a meniscus tear, calcium removal, ligament work etc. .. was wondering if longer on the table leads to longer recovery?

[@oscarpatino8286]

How long did your knee stay swollen ? I'm going on 2 weeks today and the section above my knee cap is still pretty swollen and I still have to use my crutches to walk around otherwise I limp really bad.

[@Stiz215]

See, I had mines done about 2 weeks ago and they put me on crutches. Although they told me I'd be fine after a few days, it later changed to you won't be able to drive for 3 months, and I have to stay on crutches and wear a brace for a while. I've also had a torn meniscus and a bone fragment do to a cycling accident.

[@pastakaots]

Thanks, i have to get one as well.

[@lkrause74]

Eight months post knee surgery and there's still a spot on my knee with little to no feeling. Messaged my doctor and was told it could take weeks, months and possibly a year or More for feeling to return.... due to a nerve being irritated during the surgery which was told is normal. Huh?

[@nailadee]

I’m two weeks out from my arthro surgery, still using crutches , mostly two but every now and then I can use one, I’ve got a 45 degree bend know and stil can’t straighten my knee. I, hoping by the third week I L be able to drive. Massage the thigh both top and bottom. It’ll hurt when you start gettingsua Lily feels better the next day. EST of luck.

[@breeannabroderick6949]

I had plica removal surgery on my knee in June 2016. I used crutches for a few days (most doctors want you to walk after surgery w this procedure because it's minor or weight bare) the first day I weight bared for not much, but the second, third day, and so on (used crutches for about 5-6 weight bearing) my doctor wasn't to happy about it but I was taking it slow. Did physical therapy three weeks after surgery. Told me while they were in surgery I had an abnormally large meniscus, if it bothers eventually it may tear (more susceptible to tear) or get it shaved. Here I am five and a half months after surgery good but now I think my meniscus is the pain it's been on n off since surgery but I was trying to avoid it if surgery is a must I definitely recommend ICE ALL DAY FOR A FEW DAYS!!!! That's exactly what I did they gave me a special brace w a attachment gel ice pack and I left it on for 5 days straight non stop constant ice, definitely helps w pain and swelling I recommend straight ice for a few days it's worth it!!!

[@graysonprezioso4853]

Im looking into getting this surgery. I've had bad knee pains for two years and the doc says is my plica, I tried physical therapy and wearing a brace but neither really fixed the problem. how is your knee now, (two years later) any issues from the surgery or plica?

[@futurebeef6019]

Looks good. Liked your video. Had my scope yesterday on crutches till wed 1st pt appointment. Thought was meniscus tear but it looked good. Did a patella chondroplasty said it looked rough.

[@jasonknievel1969]

Thanks for the comment John, and sorry for the slow reply. Good luck to you!! Its been a month since my scope and I've been cleared back to work. I'm excited to finally get off the couch. Take care.

[@MrThomasSte]

what did you have the surgery for

[@paulpothier123]

I had a skope done to day but my knee feels fine I can walke and bend it with no pain hope it don't swell up like yours good vid though

[@bakerkevjb]

I had a complex lateral tear / partial menisectomy 4 weeks ago today. I hobbled out of the day surgery unit on crutches and used them very little in the first few days. I wasn't allowed to drive for two weeks but was into a rehab protocol after ten days and able to squat fully after fourteen. Today, four weeks later I have full range of movement, zero pain and this morning I was able to squat in the gym albeit only with an empty Olympic bar with no pain or discomfort. The surgery looks brutal and whilst its different for everyone you shouldn't fear this, the prognosis is excellent in the majority of cases. Aggressive rehab is key though, with a qualified physio who really understands knees!

[@patmoore1617]

Kevin Ba

[@KALINDIAN23]

Thanks for sharing. Today is my 48 hour period after surgery. Can't walk. I need walker to move around. Doctor told me about a week to recovery. I'm pretty scared now looking at video. I watched few videos where Dr. says you can drive after 2 days. I don't think so. My hope after 2 days is shattered. Bored at home. Now I'm sure it will take atleast one week. Being self employed I want to start work asap. My wife is doing my part of job, so I want to relieve her asap. I'm afraid to put weight on my knee. It's very hard after you sleep. It becomes very stiff. Dr. told me to remove bandage after 48 hours. But I don't have a guts to remove it. May be I will remove it today or tomorrow, so I can take shower.

[@delaraystaffen8132]

Had the surgery for septic arthritis a month ago and im 19 and you need to do physical therapy as soon as possible I did it only a few hours after surgery and I can walk normal after a month and start to walk with crutches for the first week then try to start to walk without them and my swelling went down the more I moved my knee

[@shansstudio]

Hi Guys can anybody tell? What should i do i have still swelling in my knee scopy surgery was done 3 weeks ago. Plz tell me

[@taradead]

Had a scope 7 days ago. I was kinda walking by day 4...but then i got too aggressive on getting my ROM back and knee filled with fluid. Looks like a water ballon under there. Day 8 and I'm back to just elevating and no walking...hurts much worse than before the swelling. Sleeping has become challenging. I cant do anything but lay in bed :(

[@ZiiiP2142]

So how did it turn out?

[@kennethmontoya6437]

I just had arthroscopic knee surgery 12/27/2018 (Thursday) for a torn meniscus. I had surgery at 10:00 am and walked out of the surgery center at 12:00 pm to get lunch at a restaurant. I took my bandage off on day 2 and took a shower. I had swelling in the knee and kept ice on it every couple of hours. On Monday 12/31/2018 I drove to work and used the cane I got the day after surgery. I stopped using the cane by the next day (Tuesday). Today is one week after surgery and the swelling is mostly gone, but still painful to walk (advil) works for the pain. I see the Dr. next Friday. It's not all bad for everyone.

[@a-o7664]

I had mine done recently also 12/20/2018, a right lateral partial meniscectomy. It's interesting to keep tabs on other people's surgery to see how their recovery went. I had my done around 7pm at night and because it was late I stayed overnight at the hospital. The pain was pretty intense the first night even though they had me on codeine and anti-inflammatorys. It felt like a bomb had gone off in my knee but on the opposite side of the meniscus injury which was super odd. I was considering going home after the procedure but was glad I stayed because after the anaesthesia wore off, about 4-5 hours after surgery, it was super painful and made sleeping pretty difficult. Then pretty strangely after about 12 hours most of the pain started gradually going away. I used crutches for the first day but got off them pretty quickly and managed to get around normal albeit limping. 2 days bandages off and kept the gauze on for a week. No real pain after that just a little bit of swelling when I was walking on it too much. Started driving by week 2 (driving a manual/stick doesn't help lol). It's coming up to week 3 now and I'm slowly introducing jogging and already walk about 4-5 miles a day with my dogs so things are pretty good. I was pretty anxious about it just because there are a few videos of people that have a tough experience with the surgery afterward but I'd say for me everything went pretty smoothly. I just can't wait to get back to being able to fully run and lift weights which I expect will be in just a couple more weeks. Hope your pain is receding a bit more, I found by week 2 (14 days) I was walking pretty much pain free even going upstairs and walking up hill.

[@katherinemena4869]

how long did it take for your swelling to go away

[@CalcioDramatica]

What particular surgery did you have

[@shreekanttharwal5631]

I had acl reconstruction and meniscus repair it took me 4 weeks to stand on my leg n swelling had completely gone .I think antibiotics u should be taken after surgery for those who have swelling issues

[@MarshallAmpMan]

My knee was swollen like that. But my pain lingered for a month so far. I had meniscus surgery and I have a partially torn ACL but the doctor didn't recommend surgery due to my age, mid 60's. What surprsises me is that they didn't really shave your knee. Mine was shaved smooth.

[@oscarpatino8286]

How long did you have swelling in the knee area ? Im going on 2 weeks today and I still have swelling above my knee cap area .

[@michaeljparente]

Thanks for posting this video. Very informative. What was the reason you got the scope? Now months later, are you back to running? I am considering getting my knee scoped. My knee swells with any type of activity, it could be as little as walking across a parking lot. Too much running initially caused this. MRI images do not show anything of real substance, just a bit if IT band swelling. Was the knee scope worthwhile in the long run? Is the knee problem "fixed"? Thank you.

[@jasonknievel1969]

Actually.....I have not returned to any sports. The doctors were all wrong! I never needed the scope in the first place. I have a rare type of arthritis that is causing the swelling.

[@kerrijohnstone7588]

Mate mine was REALLY painful the first night and day after

[@gregmalcolm8923]

thanks for the video, I go in for the same in a week!

[@CASH_ces7899]

I’m sorry to hear. I’m fine. Meniscus Tear and ACL damage. Walked out a little wobbly but was able to. The water that’s infused is slowly leaking out drop by drop. My ROM didn’t decrease. Knee is warm and a little stiff. Pain in manageable with out meds. Only day 1 though and 8 hours post surgery. See what happens in the next 48hrs.

[@ZiiiP2142]

So how long did it take to go away.

[@mekiacheatham7409]

Just had my surgery did august 17 2016 hate they did it still hurtin swelling plus arthritis is worst

[@TDubsKid]

what did they do though?

[@ReenyNY]

Excessive swelling can also be a clotting issue for which medical aid is necessary.

[@567Kriss]

I just got an arthroscopic surgery on Monday!

[@barcafernando10]

Had a knee scope to days ago!!! Question? How long was the recovery? Did you have to do physical therapy to get rid of the stiffness in your knee? That's about the biggest problem I'm facing at the moment

[@dmullz100]

Fernando Rivera how's everything go ? I just had my MRI last night, I need to wait a month for results. Surgery may be something I need... For yourself did the surgery help? Can you run ?

[@Raebee60]

I blew out my meniscus and ACL and have to have knee surgery in the next week or two. Could I ask what kind of repair work you had? Right now it's swollen and stuff and I can't put much weight at all on it. Thanks in advance for your input.

[@dmullz100]

Raebee60 hey ya. I just had an MRI on my knee yesterday. The results come in next month... I was curious to know how'd the surgery go? Are you fully recovered ? And are there any long term effects you're feeling ?

[@chaze77777]

Hello how is your knee after 7 years?

[@chaze77777]

How is your leg now brother?

[@theGodfella]

I did both knees all in shot. one and done. walked out of surgery center. the best way I could describe it would be when you do an insane leg workout and the 1st day you feel good and pumped. it's the 2nd and 3rd day that kill you. lethargic. bruising and swelling was on my right which was my worst. I had it on the 15th of July and swelling was gone since last week. the bruising is just about gone. sleeping at night was wack. best way i could describe it, like having a constant Indian burn on your thigh without moving. But yeah totally sucked for a 3rd thru 5th day that's for sure. I'm 33 and turns out I have stage 3-4 chondromalacia! boooooooooo ! soO young and Dr was like I forgot who you were for a second when I review you chart and then came in and saw a young person at my post Op appt. How's your leg feelin now?

[@ruthbarriosaviles358]

Hey! I got my op 6 days ago. I had a plica. I am worry now because yesterday i was feeling so good did a lot of movements i could bent the knee more than 90 degrees. now its hurting and I can barely bend it! i dont get it! I cannot sleep at night.. at all.. how many days did u take pain killers? my doctor said only 5. but it is still hurting :( thanks for the video I think we lack in the internet videos of this topics and how to recover properly

[@81GLOKA]

Ruth Barrios Aviles did your pain ever go away? I’m getting this surgery soon and I’m scared if the pain won’t go away!! I also have a plica.

[@alyviatracey8002]

My knee was swollen huge for a whole week after surgery and I couldn’t walk on it for about a week when the doctor said I could walk on it after 3 days, idk I guess there was something wrong with me lol I couldn’t straighten my knee either

[@sircharles9314]

I’m 13 and I’m kinda scared, I have to get this done in a few days 😬

[@sweetiediana3944]

How did it go ?

[@dawsonheath933]

it wasnt that bad just be carefull and dont move it alot for the first 3 days and take the heavy pain killers to sleep

[@lkrause74]

My doctor is going to schedule me for this as I have loose bodies in the back of my knee which are getting stuck making my knee lock up. Because my job involves average of 10-17000 steps a day and involves getting in and out of vehicles I'm looking at a 3 week recovery... minimum. Not thrilled but it's a necessary evil so I can walk without it locking up on me. As to my knee cap I'm looking at a total knee replacement a soon as 6-11 years down the road as my knee cap is literally bone on bone.

[@ZiiiP2142]

I though bone on bone was extremely painful, not "gonna need a fix a decade later" painful.

[@rondagross7713]

I had the same surgery 6 weeks ago, they don't tell you about the leg cramps or to take ibuprofen to help inflammation. Mine is still swollen and hurts constantly. I'm doing 2 sets of exercises and 2 days in physical therapy, they try and kill you it is so painful. I would never do this again, I'd just put up with the hobbling

[@81GLOKA]

Ronda Gross did you have a plica? I’m getting surgery soon and I’m very scared that it won’t be worth it. I keep seeing that pain still doesn’t go away after surgery...

[@ReenyNY]

You shouldn't drive until your first post-op follow up appointment (7 to 10 days later) and clearance given.

[@timrivard4185]

I just had a scope surgury with no pain like you said. Let's see what happens tomorrow.

[@foreverlino9990]

How was it?

[@timrivard4185]

@@foreverlino9990 good. 6 weeks in but still not 100 percent

[@hussainsajwani4443]

Hey Jason... i did the same surgery 2 weeks ago.. problem is the swelling is still the same like I did the surgery yesterday ! should I be worried ? how long does it usually take for it to go away ?

[@jasonknievel1969]

Hussain Sajwani Hey. My swelling never went down. Turns out I have rare arthritis and it will never go down.

[@achintamghoshdostidar4658]

Jason Knievel Hi Jason, what is this rare type of arthritis is called? What the doc says, can't it be healed?

[@dmullz100]

Hey man, can I ask you why you needed surgery? Myself I banged up my knee from a snowboard rail and I've noticed my knee hasnt been the same since. There is an off balance to me for about 2 years just like yourself. Is a anthroscopic surgery meaning they scope jelly from the knee from the built up water fluid?

[@jasonknievel1969]

Hey....it's a long story. I've always been athletic, and abused my knees. Also....it's genetically a bad joint. It turns out my bad knee is from a rare type of arthritis. The surgery wasn't even needed and was misdiagnosed by the doctor. I had no positive outcome from the surgery. It was a waste of time and a huge financial burden. It was not necessary. Explore all options before accepting surgery As an option.

[@dmullz100]

Jason Knievel ohokay I get it. cause atm I haven't seen my doctor in over to years and I now notice my knee still having pain and an off balance in my body. Plus, I'm in school to become an arborist so I need to be in top form. I'll check out the doctor what he says (I live in canada tho) so surgery would be free but I'll need to wait for a while before it happens. but you're right about surgery being the last option.

[@leahstoobe]

Jason Knievel What kind of arthritis do you have? I'm sorry you didn't recover as well as you'd hoped. I will pray for you. I have knee surgery coming up this Friday morning, and your comments are making me concerned...

[@DopperMotoVlog]

Do you have a PVNS?

[@Hollywirfel]

I had this surgery 4 weeks ago and I walk with a Bend to my knee and I can't straighten it or bend it! I'm scared 😭 I'm also 15 :/

[@cassandrarodriguez5021]

Holly Marie hey! I was wondering what happened with your knee. Did it improve? I’m 21 years old and I’m considering this surgery but I’m not sure since I’m so young.

[@XxlMaS3lxX]

When were you able to bend your knee, it’s been 10 days and I still can’t bend it

[@Juliopaints]

How long before you were able to bend your knee? It's been 7 days for me still can't bend mine.

[@mairinr1120]

@@Juliopaints hey, how long did it take for you? I’m 15 days post-op & can only bend like 90°

[@KALINDIAN23]

I did my surgery on April 24th, 2019. Today is May 1st. I still can't walk. I need help of a walker. Let's see if I can walk soon now. Can I drive now? Can anyone please guide me.

[@crush9197]

I drove after my fourth day of surgery. IDK if you are driving right now, but if you are not I would suggest just driving slowly until you feel comfortable. I got my surgery on May 6th of 2019, but this is not my first surgery so I knew what to expect.

[@KALINDIAN23]

@@crush9197 Thanks. I started driving now, slowly. You're brave to start driving within 4 days, great.

[@ls1jay]

I drove the day after.

[@kimberlydean3558]

I'm 13 and I'm getting this done 2 days before I go back to school after winter break...

[@kimberlydean3558]

I have a possible torn meniscus, a small cyst, and a ton of irritated tissue

[@Jake5537t]

Kimberly Dean Im need to have it but im 16 with a complete tear in my cartilage

[@jasonknievel1969]

Thanks everyone for your comments!

[@lkrause74]

Jason Knievel hey I had this done too June 14. I still have stiffness when I try to so my range of motion excercises. I know I gotta keep doing them. I'm being sent to PT Wednesday. I work as a driver for a car rental agency so I have to be able to get in and out of various types of vehicles and not sure if that will happen by my slated return date of July 6. We'll see. I just had lose bodies removed.

[@starzchima937]

Jason Knievel bro where did you do de surgery

[@starzchima937]

Jason Knievel l have knock nee on my left leg can my leg be straight again after surgery

[@ninodroid2382]

My doctor made me stand on one leg(the one I did surgery for it) in my second day. Though 3 months or I think 4 my knee is still somehow swelling. The doctor says the are the stitches

[@jasonknievel1969]

Its almost been a year after my surgery now. My knee is still swollen. I knew a couple days after the surgery it wasn't healing properly. I went to another specialist and I have a rare type of arthritis that is causing the swelling. It turns out I didn't need the surgery AT ALL!! Even though several doctors recommended I get the surgery. I am now fighting the arthritis, and trying not to dwell on the fact I took 6 weeks off work and possibly did further damage to my knee by having the surgery. Look into all options before having the operation!

[@TekHasAJuiceyAss]

Jason Knievel that's awful! I'm only on day 3 and to read that is horrifying! I was misdiagnosed almost 2 years ago as having a simple knee fracture. I wasn't healing at all. Long story short new Dr gave me a MRI said I had a torn meniscus and embedded bone fragments. I'm hurting but feel that it's getting better each day. Before surgery I went to a specialist to see if it was arthritis or post traumatic arthritis, it wasn't. I'm hoping this will fix my knee. Hope you're feeling better.

[@weewee1948]

+Kim C, I was told that I to have a bone fragment, alone with a torn meniscus and arthritis. Upcoming surgery, and praying it fixes all.

[@jasonknievel1969]

+MsC Good Luck!! I also had a bone fragment. The whole procedure and recovery was easier then I ever thought it would be!

[@TekHasAJuiceyAss]

+MsC My surgery was successful in that all the fragments were removed and the whole knee was cleaned up. The recovery was really great after the first few days. I don't have that awful pain in my knee & it no longer buckles. I still have issues with my knee but the surgery itself was successful! Good luck, you'll do great too!

[@leatherdevil21]

Everybody’s different. My left knee was done last year and was swollen more than my right knee which was done a week ago.

[@lavinder11]

How was yours? My doc swears that my recovery shouldn't be bad because I'm young and that the damage isn't severe, but I keep hearing horror stories.

[@leatherdevil21]

@@lavinder11 painless. Didn’t even take the pain meds past 3 days. Went great!