Quote (xrmd @ Apr 19 2018 09:11pm)
Originally the first doctor said it was just a small meniscus tear which Iknew was bullshit but in Canada we wait months for an MRI. Finally got one 4 months later and it showed a partial tear of the ACL and my next doctor said I did have some meniscus damage but it isn't anything of concern and should be fine.
Yeah I will start engaging my foot while on crutches. Sounds better than just doing it while I lay down. I sleep in the brace but I believe I can take it off for sleep but will wait until my follow up Tuesday to confirm. I have a soft leg brace that I'm accustomed to sleeping in which I'd prefer. I sleep with my knee partially bent at 10 degrees as that's what the brace is locked at.
I was playing soccer and guarding the ball out of the field so we could get a goal kick and this old man came behind me and swept my legs from under me. I stepped forward to catch myself and he put his weight on my back and my leg bent awkwardly inwards and popped. Knew exactly what happened as soon as I felt/heard it. Fucker didn't even apologize. Told me to get up and stop faking.
Okay, that's interesting. What was the reason for the reconstruction if it was partial, laxity and instability? Or was it essentially torn save for a few threads?
Shit, I tore mine skiing.
Quote (cloudkicker @ Apr 19 2018 03:01pm)
i hate taking meds and prefer to tough it out whenever possible
that said the most surgical procedure ive had done was wisdom teeth removal
Research shows that if it's resting pain, you should take pain meds. Otherwise you risk prolonging it or at worst it can become chronic. Do both, take the meds amd tough it out
If the pain is getting in the way of immediate post-op rehab, the pain medication is indicated, too. It's best to maximize one's range of motion after orthopedic surgeries by killing the pain.
This post was edited by Neptunus on Apr 19 2018 02:04pm