Post Surgery Day 4
I am recovering well but the knee is still swollen. This morning I tried to do a short walk consisting of less that a quarter mile and it was hard to complete. Following the walk the knee, calf and hamstrings were throbbing. Stair climbing is a bit difficult. I don’t have the flexibility to step up with the repaired knee.
Rest and ice are the orders for today.
Meniscus Surgery Day Three
This morning I removed the elastic bandage. Much to my surprise the knee looks better than expected. I have 2 stitches where they inserted the instruments and a small amount of swelling. The most obvious sign of surgery is the purple graffiti left by the surgeons marking pen. Everything feels much better with the bandage off. I am much more mobile and was able to finally take a shower!
Time to do a bit of showing off … I am going to meet the Snails for breakfast. I will be the good smelling one with the slight limp.
Meniscus Surgery + 48 Hours
I am still feeling OK. I slept well last night but awoke with a bit of nausea. The knee is a little looser and not too painful. I did not take any pain killers yesterday. Tomorrow the compression bandage comes off and I should be better able to assess the damage.
I spoke to the nurse at work and she warned that I am going to experience more pain in the next few days as the healing progresses. I told here that I felt that I would be back to the office sometime next week. She said to count on coming in sometime the following week.
The doctor’s office called to check up. The nurse said that the tear was larger than expected and that there were some areas of wear seen. I will have to leave it up to the doctor to tell me what this means to my future running plans. I expect that a lot depends on what happens on the PT front.
I am becoming a couch potato! Day time TV and junk food are addicting.
Day 2 Meniscus Update
The knee is doing well. I woke up around 5 a.m. and was a bit sore so I took a Vicoden just to take the edge off. My knee is a bit stiffer this morning but overall I am diong well. The al la carte ice wrap that I purchased at the surgery center has help a lot. It is a bit painful but I am keeping the leg elevated as instructed. The compression bandages has to stay on for 2 more days. Hopefully, things will get more comfortable when it is removed.
Time to raid the fridge.
Six Hour Update
I just completed my 6th hour post surgery survey for the medical study. All is still going very well. I have not needed any pain medicine since leaving the recovery room. All my discomfort is being controled with the ice wraps.
Boredom is already setting in – I am eating everything in sight.
Three Hours Post Surgery
It may be the drugs but I am feeling GREAT!!!!
The meniscus surgery went very well I went into the OR around 9:45 and was coherent in the recovery room at 10:55. The post operative pain was a bit more than I expected and I required 4 doses of IV delivered pain killers. According to the nurse I had a boat load of pain killers on board. After the drugs kicked in I was given a few crackers and a coke and allowed to stabilize. Prior to leaving the Surgery Center the PA prescribed a dose of Vicoden with the instructions to take the meds as needed to stay ahead of the pain.
I met with the Doctor who said that I had a meniscus tear and a bit of wear. We will discuss the details during our follow up visits.
I was then allowed to dress and sent home.
When I arrived home there was a 30 pound package of goodies sent by my co workers. They thought of everything from home baked cookies to Scotch and Guinness! I am truly blessed to work with a great bunch of people. Speaking of great people, I can not say enough about my friends. Last night I received well wishes from Ma Ma Snail and Spinnie. Their heartfelt concerns and well wishes helped me relax and get a good night sleep. Spinnie even offered to bring me my all time favorite vice – a pizza bagle!
I am able to walk without crutches. In fact, I am in better shape than I was in Vegas post my attempt to run the devil.
