hi all
I am a week and a half post meniscus surgery. I'm feeling a little better as in im able to walk without crutches but im still having some issues with walking. I will try to explain this the best way possible since tgis is my 1st time ever having to go through this.
Like I said before I am able to walk without crutches but when it comes to walking up and down steps Im having some issues because when im taking a step to put pressure on my knee it feels like my knee is going to shift to the side and it (my knee) feels very unstable.
Another issue I have is when walking up or down an incline such as a handicap ramp my knee feels like its going to slide off to the left.
Lastly, I am still having a clicking sound/feeling when walking. Again, I dont know if this is normal or not but im just afraid that something is still wrong. I drive truck for a living and I really cant afford to screw this up more.
If anyone has gone through this or has had these same issues please let me know what your findings were thanks.
You may be trying to do the long jump from a standinding position instead of a running start. Don't be too concerned about getting off the crutches. Remember, they are there for support and balance but if you try to move too fast you're going to have problems. Do your excercises as required, slow down your pace, take your pain meds and ice and elevate. Generally speaking, meniscus surgery requires about 6 weeks and then continued excercises for awhile. Trying to force the issue will just send that to 8 weeks.
Hi,Please Don't rush this recovery! You have had major surgery! Please don't be afraid to ask for extra help.It can take a good 6 wekks.If you over do things,you will have awful problems!! Regards h
thanks for the insight...ive been do some lite workouts just what my dr told me nothing more. Im trying not to push it but a concern im having is it kinda feels like when i first injured it but now its on the left side of my knee.
I have to call my dr tomorrow because I have soooo much instability with this its not even funny, So far though the pain isnt all that bad yet thank god.