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- Day 5&6 after my ACL and Meniscus Repair Surgery. I share how I’ve been getting around, taking care of myself and driving.
Pooping and showering is definitely one of the more difficult things right after an ACL surgery.
I also show how to get on your belly and a brand new exercise from Physical Therapy.
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I’m on day 2 we all got this guys. The pain will eventually subside !! Everyone stay strong
Hope recover is going well!
I’m on three for the surgery, and yesterday was the most painful thing I’ve ever been
I go in 2 hours to have my MCL ACL surgery and I’m not gonna lie, I SHITTING BRICKS. Excuse my language😭
Day 2 for me now and it’s hell😪
@@jhonlegend7097how you feel? I went in yesterday and I’m going through hell.
I am in my 2nd weeks after acl surgery and finally I'm independent enough too do my stuff without relying on others and from Thursday going for a physiotherapy and man you make it seem so effortlessly easy cuz i know its so hard to move around thanks for the motivation and knowledge lets all who is suffering from pain be strong and do our best to recover as fast as possible ❤
Worst is over now. Best of luck with the recovery
thank you for sharing your journey! Day four for me. I knew it would be a hard journey, but I was not prepared for how hard. Seeing your struggles, solutions, perspective has really helped me.
Hope things are getting better, good luck on your recovery!
How are you going now almost 5 weeks out? I am day5 today and it is slowly getting better. Pray for a speedy recovery
Thank you for making these videos. I too tore my ACL and both sides of my meniscus. It was rough waiting for the surgery and now that I’m in post op. It’s nice to see you so agile on the crutches. It gave me confidence today to be more mobile and just suck it up and move around. This is my third day post op.
its been a month now ig??
Day 2 post op - just watched how gently your wife placed your leg on the pillow (end of the video new exercise at PT) - just wanted to say that is true love at its purest. Hope the knee is good, these videos have been so calming. Good luck champ!
bhai mera 3 din pehle toota hai itna bura lag raha hai kya batau
@@yatharthchaturvedi2874 you will recover fast my friend. Don’t worry at all. Small road bump.
Thanks my wife is the best. It’s a long journey wishing the best for you!
I’m on day 8 of my left leg ACL reconstruction surgery and just today I’m feeling better, making little bits of progress and not so groggy or grumpy. I finally had a productive GI tract after many OTC products and tummy cramps are somewhat gone. Anxiety had taken over when every 4 hr pain meds weren’t working. So glad we have a schedule now and able to stretch that out a bit. More sleep now, actual food instead of just smoothies, juice and water. This has been the worst experience of my life but today I’m feeling positive, able to do a little of PT at home, such a stiff knee but swelling went down. Thanks for keeping it real and doing these videos, good to know I’m not alone and not too far behind the rehab schedule they set.
Hey just wanted to thank you for all your videos! They’ve been of a lot of help! This is my 6 day after surgery and I’ve been watching your videos since day before op…i was so nervous and im still Am. First time having surgery so it’s been pretty hard especially bc is my right knee(ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair), dealing with pain and stress but every day a little better!
Hey glad it helped. Yes everyday gets better. Best of luck I. Your recover journey.
how it got better as days go by? i got the same surgery comin up this friday and was nervous too
@@mikeb9909 from my experience you start to get more feeling and movement down your leg. Pain is still fresh as I'm only a few days in.
@Vileak Thong yea im 2 and half months now.. and lemme tell u.. it gets better.. im walking now and i can bend to 120.. week by week it starts getting better n better.. not 100$ but better then before
@@mikeb9909 thanks for the update ❤️, my doctor did mention it will never go back to 100% but at this point I'll take what ever I can get.
Hello my friend
I am day 5 post ACL+medial meniscus repair after a wait period of 3 weeks post injury. Your videos are god send - I am impressed how much information I have learned from them. These videos are a must watch for anyone going thru ACL surgery.
Thank you. Best of luck on your recovery.
bro how do you feel now?
I just had the same kind of surgery you did. Thanks for those vids they’re very helpful and I feel less alone in my recovery 💛
Surgery just got scheduled for my first ACL tear. Made it 30 years of competitive soccer injury free but here we are from rec league sports! Extremely nervous and didn't know what to expect so the videos were super informative. Ready to be on the recovery side! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Wow any reason you think you finally tore it? Did you not properly warm up this time? Freak accident? Just bound to happen?
Best of luck with your recovery!
I have been so worried about bathroom issues since I wont be weight bearing for 2 weeks. Thank you for showing all that. Wish you well.
I am wondering if you have used any food or herbal supplements in your journey. Seems you heal fast!
@@michholl2 no nothing outside my normal diet. But I did go to PT 3 days a week.
Same😢😢
Man you have supernatural mental strength and good physical condition. doing all this within a week. Its been 3 weeks since my surgery (ACL+MCL+Meniscus) but I still have so much pain (more on MCL side while turning knee) and can bend my knee around 80 degrees. Haven't gone anywhere outside room except hospital in this time. Now I will be travelling to college in few days. I still don't know how much time it will take me. God Speed
80 degrees is good and probably right where i was at 3 weeks. Hope recovery is going better for you. the 4 week mark, I feel like things got a lot better. Godspeed!
Please stay calm uts need time to get heal dnt confuse by watching these videos... bcoz u have mcl and acl tears
Hiii! I know this video was two years ago, but I recently just had my acl and meniscus repair surgery! Currently on day 4 and tbh at first it was super rough but watching your videos and journey gave me hope! I will continue watching these videos as I progress through my own journey :)) thank you :)
Best of luck!
Thanks for posting this. I'm considering a surgery and this helps me plan for the realities...
Ive had multi ligament rupture. My acl ,pcl and mcl.. with also a fracture on my knee.. today is my 2 weeks after post op .. the pain still lingers around and ive been pretty much laying in the bed only and ive happened to come across one of your videos.. i love it and im trying to practise some of these exercises.. i hope ill be able to walk again soon.. thank you for your helpful videos 🥹
Sounds rough. Best of luck!
I feel motivated reading the comments. I somewhat feel reassured there are others who also experienced ACL & Meniscus repair. Cause people I personally know either have ACL reconstruction only or meniscus
Yea good luck. I personally feel recovery with my other leg where they just shaved my meniscus went a lot easier. But I’m sure in the long run I will appreciate having my meniscus intact.
im 15 and im on day 5 rn i love watching your videos about your recovery
THanks for the comment. Hope things are getting better, good luck on your recovery!
I'm 14 and tore my acl and meniscus by getting kicked in the side of the knee at a soccer game. I'm now on day 11 of a post acl and meniscus repair and i cant go to school or play soccer or just live my life like regular. Thank you for this video because I know you were in the same situation I'm in now and you have a positive attitude about it. I need to as well even though it is a very difficult time
best of luck on your recovery!
I am waiting for my surgery and so thankful to you, your videos help me a lot to maintain a positive mindset. Everybody who is going through this process stay strong.
Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery
Just got my acl and lateral meniscus surgery I’m in day 2 it’s very painful but your videos are giving me motivation
Best of luck on your recovery
I have my consultation with the surgeon on the 12th for complete acl reconstruction and a full meniscus repair this helped a lot thanks!
Best of luck check out my Day 1 video too
@@Famvestor I've seen them all it helped a lot!
@@esplither awesome glad it’s been helpful
For all of us going through this,every day it gets easier. We will get through this. 🫶🏼💪🏼
Es normal que para lograr la flexión de la rodilla, se deba forzar y sentir mucho dolor? Llevo 7 semanas despues de la operación y no logro tocar el glúteo con el talón.
@@magolahermidaherrera4248 Hola Como te va? Ya puedes tocarlo?
Amenn
I’m on day 8 as we speak, day 2 and 3 were horrible lol
Yes 🥺
Fitting in a car for me has been terrible as I’m 6”4 and I’m
On day 8. Appreciate your videos they helped me a lot prepare for this
Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery
Currently on day 2. Allograft and meniscectomy. Pain is rough but it will get easier as the days go on.
Best of luck on your recovery
Day 7 and can’t drive yet, can’t do 90 degree just yet had same surgery. Got pt 2xs a week. I’m using a walker can’t use crutches at all. Thanks for your videos helped a lot before surgery and now through recovery.
Your videos are so helpful man. Thankful for you!
Glad you like them!
Day 5. Acl repair and meniscus repair.. love your video homie. That pooping technique kinda came instinctively. 😅 hoping this gets better 😫
Lol. Good luck!
Thanks for the vid! I just had my surgery and was struggling getting used to the modifications needed with excretion and showering, but you made it look way easier! Will try!
Good luck!
My man doing pull ups on day 6, what a beast
Lol thanks.
Use a small step stool or storage tote flipped upside down to prop your leg on when sitting on the toilet. Much more comfortable 😀
Just finishing day one of my recovery from Acl and meniscus repair sugery. i felt so good when i got home yesterday and i was using stairs. Then i woke up and all the numbing stuff had worn off….OUCH!!! I really hope tomorrow is better.
I can’t with the kid running around your leg!
lol
Had me scared too.
Thank you for your detailed videos I’m on my second day meniscus tear and ACL reconstruction recovery stage and your videos have been very helpful.
I'm on my 2nd day as well. Having trouble sleeping 😴 😭
Oh good luck, everyday it gets better.
yea first few days sleep is rough...
you’re pretty mobile at 5 or 6 days man that’s impressive , stuck on day 8 with a lot of pain still, issues sleeping, 2nd time round had another in 2019, been a rough one for me hahahah
Same man… this was my second time around too. Day 10 I feel like it the point where things get a lot more comfortable.
I'm on day 6 since surgery and I can't sleep basically at all. About an 1hour -2 a night.
Did you retear your graft? Or did you tear your other acl?
Bro I’m over here going through these videos like they’re my bible, just had my surgery 6 days ago.
Me too bro. I just had the surgery last week. I'm going through it rn. This shit is not easy. How are you feeling ??
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Hey just wanted to thank you for all your videos! They’ve been of a lot of help! This is my 6 day after surgery and I’ve been watching your videos since day before op…i was so nervous and im still Am. First time having surgery so it’s been pretty hard especially bc is my right knee(ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair), dealing with pain and stress but every day a little better
good to hear hope it’s been getting better since then. Running yet?
Got the same acl surgery and mcl repair. Very grateful for your videos to know what to anticipate and tips on daily life. Day 3 at the point of this comment. Thank you!
Glad you liked it. Best of luck on your recovery
Im on day day 7 acl + meniscus repair. I wish I have the recovery like you. But still my shin bruised like hell and when I stand up it is painful. Although swelling gone done, am I so stress about bruising on my shin. This journey of yours inspired me a lot. God speed
4 days ago i just had my left knee ACL for some reason my second ACL surgery recovery is 100% different then my right knee..... 90% less pain. 90% more mobility. 90% more putting weight on it. I was so scared that i had to go through the agony 3 years ago. But this time it's different. Road to recovery roar!!!!!
Thats awesome too hear, for me its kinds of been the opposite, the newer one was tougher recovery for sure.
Your videos have been super helpful! I torn my ACL, have a complex meniscus tear, and a small fracture in my tibia from playing basketball. Have a consult next week. Thanks for your videos!
Aw man sorry to hear but wish you the best in your recovery!
@@Famvestor update : surgery today went extremely well. Only had ACL reconstruction with patellar graft - meniscus damage was minimal and will heal on its own.
@@travismiller5089 Hey thanks for the update and glad it went well! Thats great you didnt have to mess with the meniscus... thats where alot of future arthritis concerns come in... so thats great you didn't have to touch it. Should be a much quicker recovery overall. Get some rest and I wish you the best of luck.
@@Famvestorhi sir mine is Complete ACL tear and Grade 3 meniscus tear. Will they remove my meniscus?
I’m on day 3 and the pain is finally getting better. I have some movement in my feet and toes. I can’t even put no pressure at all on my foot. It’s hard work!!!!!
Good luck. Hope things are going better.
Day one had me fighting the air.
On day 3 and I’m feeling better. Once you get ahead of the pain stay ahead of it with medication and ice.
Yes definitely. Ice and elevate.
Thanks for sharing this bro.
Day 5 after surgery here☝️
Really helpful 👍
Good luck with recovery!
Going through this tomorrow, I hope all goes well
Good luck! How’s it go?
you’re awesome man! i just got surgery today for my second ACL tear in my different knee, first one i was 15 and now, im 23 but i love these videos, going to follow along your path with mine, love from Buffalo, NY!
Good luck man I also had both knees done, 25 and 31…
I just got mine today. We got this !
oh man, ive just done my left knee also, completely ruptured my acl and im so nervous for my recovery. I really hope my recovery is as good as yours.
I’m 5 days in, barely any pain. Swelling is going down well. My knee has a decent bend so far. I’m able to get around without the brace at home with ease.
@@npuson7750 I'm 6 months now and i can walk and almost run perfectly. It does get pretty sore after a big day of work and gym but everything is looking up.
The first month is the hardest, but just take it easy, once you start getting confident just stioll take it easy. I managed to hurt it again a little at week 7 because i was drunk and dumb.
@@mikecarmo5551 Sounds like your surgeon did a really good job. Just take it easy tho
Man, on my 3rd one. We are living the same lives on the recovery end 😂 Thank you for documenting this!
Day 2 post op no pain meds today just icing did some exercises on the peddler and some heel slides felt pretty crazy feeling the new acl. They did a quad graft for mine so my quad strength is feeling pretty weak, thanks for the videos they’re a big help!
Just looked up what a peddler is. That’s cool! If I had known About them I might have tried it.
Anyway glad you’re able to do pain management with just icing.
Here is some insight on my journey.
Currently 14 days post op. (Just ACL surgery from hamstring but i had MCL tear but no surgery)
Honestly not as bad as i thought it would be.
First 3 days I thought i was gonna die. But then I woke up on day 4 magically being able to basically put full weight on my left leg.
Went in for PT just 5 days after surgery and achieve an 80 degree bend. But struggled to get below 8ish degrees when flat.
Now at day 14 with heat and stim at PT I’m about half an inch from fully flat, but rest regularly around an inch or so.
Currently sleep without the brace on but wear it with a slight flexion to improve walking.
Went back to work on day 10 and delivered pizza on day 11.
(Good sympathy tips)
Overall, improving each day. Hardest part appears to be getting that leg flat.
Thanks for sharing, yea getting it straight is hard but so importnat.
A couple things. When getting in the car not only slide the seat back but lean it back. Also it’s a very bad idea to wear flip flops when using crutches. It’s very easy to stumble and take a fall.
Good points.
Bro wtf this dude is light years ahead of me. I'm still struggling going down the stairs.
Day 5 I was definetly struggling still too. Keep going it gets better!
I’m 3 days in and the pain is crazy
@@amoneyfilms18 Damn I'm sorry bro. My hospital hook me up with a nerve blocker and three days' worth of it. It was the only thing getting me through.
Very useful, thank you man.
Thanks Yu. Good luck on your recovery journey.
Gracias por tus videos , me están sirviendo de motivación y de mucha ayuda para lo que se me viene el 3 de octubre que es mi cirugía de ACL , llámame loco pero estoy practicando todos tus movimientos 😂
Sounds good! Good luck on your tecovery!
Just went through my first day being on my knee brace post-op, and thankfully I didn't need to take a number 2 yet, so tysm for showing a way to do it lol 😂😅🙏
I have a week since my surgery everything is going well so far. I use only cane to walk around. I still feel like my knee is weak. Still feel my knee tight.
Day 3 here!!! 🫣🫣
getting my surgery soon but i’m getting on my right knee.. will driving be okay the next day after surgery
Goated yo hahaha. I just got mcl surgery and I have to keep my knee straight but any slight movements hurt so scared to shit needed to see how I could 🤣😂.
Good luck!
Day 5 for me post op, I’m a little surprised my doctor hasn’t start me on physical therapy yet
Thanks
Welcome
Lucky dog man mine was my right knee so I can’t drive anywhere of course 🤦♂️
That’s rough.
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
I’m 3 days in ACL and Meniscus. I’m able to use the restroom without the brace.
Stomach hasn’t been cooperative.
I am going to do my ACL surgery next week and i really wanted to know about the after facts and i really want to be prepared mentally as this is my 1st ever surgery. Thank you so much for sharing your experience here.
Your welcome and I wish you the best of luck! I’ll be posting my two week progress video tonight.
@@Famvestor Really waiting for that one!
Be prepared go through hell first day won’t be bad until the nerve blockers wear off then it’s a unbearable pain for the next two days Make sure you take the painkillers they give you But each day gets better I’m currently on my 2nd ACL surgery
@@150nolimit8 Thankyou. Preparing mentally!
@@150nolimit8 2nd on same knee or opposite knee. This was my second too!
Did you ice a lot? Both times I didn’t need the oxycodone, just Tylenol. We’re you hamstring graft?
Hey acl and meniscus repair friends, I had acl patellar graft reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery four days ago. (10/2/23). Yea the pain of recovery is awful!
When did y’all shower and did y’all shower with or without protecting the incisions?
Guys have it easy being able to pee in bed. I’m jealouuusssss. Bathroom breaks are the worst part
Lol yup…
I’m on day 3 right now. So much pain mannnn
I’m on day 6 now (acl recon), a lot of stiffness and pain in the hamstring especially when getting up on the crutches
Day 6 is still quite early. Make sure you are elevating when you can.
Thank you so much for the tips an tricks man but my doc said not to move my leg for 3-4 day
Yea every doc is different, hope recovery is goign well.
Brace seems to help. My hubby to scummy to buy one
Day 3 for me! And i am told to not step on the ground for 4 weeks 😢
Never drive avoid driving for 3-4 weeks no intense workout like pull or anything else its a long journey go easy for first month work hard when get better heal 1st month is the worst
I’m currently recovering now, I’m on day 3, it’s painful
Was going to up stairs easy
Im 7 days in now from my surgery and I feel depress and in so much pain still.😢
7-days is still early. I feel like day 10 was a huge turning point for me in terms of comfort. Small steps everyday!
My op is happening a week Monday and I'm not allowed to drive for at least 5 month so I'm just surprised your driving on day 5
Are you sure they said 5 months? I don’t see why that should be. You should be running on it in 5 months.
@Famvestor yeah I maybe wrong though but are you in an automatic? I know that I'm getting both ACL and miniscus repair so maybe slightly longer as I also need to notify my insurance. Maybe this is something new to UK. I take it you are fully recovered now how was the walking the first time
@@marklehmann5867 ah yea that’s a lot of force for the clutch…. Didn’t consider that. Yea I’m 15 months out, done triathalons and getting ready to get back into volleyball.
U r brave
Thanks!
Hey I don't know of u remember me but I got my MRI yesterday and ill know on monday!
Yes 13 year old right. Hope everything turns out well.
@@Famvestor yep
@@Famvestor thank you
@@Miata_life15 how are you man? How's recovery?
Day 6 here. Can’t drive. Pushing through.
Left knee? After Day 10 things get a lot better, at least it did for me.
@@Famvestor Just had my first Drs visit with stitches removed and TROM brace fitted. The Dr. said that very thing. The first 7-10 days are the hardest. Ty for the advice and words of wisdom! It’s my right knee.
thats a minor injury compared to mine you can tough it out
Im on 4th week, its very hard to pass those days.. Still fighting. My physio told, i can bear weiight only after 6week... So im waiting for just 2more weeks.
Yea beginning is rough. But you should be over the worst of it now. Good luck on walking again.
ACL & Meniscus Post-Op - Day 5 & 6 - Peeing, Pooping, Pull-ups, Driving & Showers
Im 6.2 , I guess I have to wait a while before I can drive 😢
I had a medial retinaculum repair on Tuesday. And it’s very very painful
Sorry to hear that, honestly keeping it elevated and icing has helped me the most with pain management.
My lying down on bed can u tell me how long I have to elevated my leg and don’t elevated my leg it’s very hard for me to go to restroom and when I saw your video. It looks so easy. What I can’t even go alone to the restroom they can put my leg in the air. It’s the day five. It’s very hard for me.
Hey man I’m on day 2 it feels tight but that how the hospital did my brace dont want to mess up my stitches,Did you use like a toilet raiser?
idk how some of yall can move and function so early on after surgery. im on day 5 and the most i can do is go to the bathroom and back to bed. my leg muscles are practically dead right now and im only able to move my foot around. the pain is still super bad even with meds and icing it throughout the day. anyone have any tips to help ease discomfort and pain?
Definitely not easy this early on. Things get way better after day 10 in my opinion. Keep icing and elevating your leg.
Hey man did you get a hamstring graft for your meniscus repair? I tried sifting thru all the comments and couldn’t see anything haha, thanks!
Yep Hamstring graft on both knees.
Why don’t you put weight on you leg? I did meniscus and acl and was told by doctor to start walking if I could
Your meniscus was probably shaved. If you stitch it up you can’t immediately walk on it.
@@Famvestor it was stitched up with 2 stitches, maybe this is a new recommendation from now days, I’m in day 20 and walking without brace or crutches, hurts at moments and still get swollen, but I’m walking every day at least 5 blocks
@@franciscaaravena2065I was given the same instruction. currently day 6 in and can put full weight on my leg and walk short distances
Damn man how were you already going to PT at day 5? I'm at day 6 post op now and I still haven't even taken off my knee brace yet.
I did my right Knee 3 years ago... so I kind of new what was coming... and wanted to get to PT as soon as possible. Every day gets a lot better, After Day 10 you should feel worlds better.
Seriously, can we drive our car by ourself 3 day after acl+meniscus surgery? Right now is my 4th days after surgery, but unfortunately I have car with manual transmission
Oh yea with manual trans that’s going to be a while….
Couple of hours now after my surgery and I’m ok no pain yet. I say it was worse the first week when I got injured. But will see tomorrow. When did you get leg brace?
I woke up from surgery with the leg brace on.
Why u doesn’t have pain men I’m dying from pain it’s day 5 and I’m still not be able to move alone man very hard for me
My doctor is not allowing me to put any weight on my leg for two weeks and I don’t get to start my physical therapy until then either.
Yea strange how the protocols can be so different between doctors, is there at least home exercises for now?
Im on day 1 post op. The physical pain hurts but it doesn’t hurt more than missing out on doing the things I wanna do. We’ll get through this right? Also how high should I elevate my feet
Use pillows. Try to keep your knee straight.
Anyone dealing with nerve pain on the inside of the entire leg??? On day 7. Had acl with meniscus reconstruction.
Is it still there?
Day 9 after acl + meniscus repair. Having regular sleep is my dream (2-3 hours a night) Still pain even with no movement. Pt from day 4. Can reach 80-85 with bending but every day is like first time; same pain same struggle. MISERABLE
Aww man sorry to hear that. For me day 10 was the turning point where I finally stopped sleeping with my brace and could sleep. Has it been any better recently?
@@Famvestor day 29. Sleeping is better but still only 2 hours at a time. Yesterday for some reason i experienced a weird pain that i had to take one of the prescribed pain killers (stopped taking since week 2). I also stopped my pt session because of the pain (going for pt 5 times a week). The new exercises you showed on day 29, they made me do them since day 6! Maybe I’m pushing too much. Idk
It's reassuring that I'm not the only one struggling while sleeping. Day 9 atm. I'm doing a few home exercises but my PT starts at day 10
Hey quick question does anyone feel any weird sensation internally like stuff rubbing together when walking on the leg? 1 week after op just checking if it’s something I need to be concerned about
I personally don’t remember something like that…
Hey bro did you get a meniscus shave in your right knee?
Hmm thats a tough one, having done shave on my right knee and repair on my left. Right was definetly a smoother faster recovery, but supposedly it might lead to issues later since less cushion... at this point I would probably recommend shave... but your surgeon should know best...
Am on day 4 ACL, MCL and meniscus torn. Bruh I which if I can’t 💩 until am heal lol