Anyone have a knee scope done? Need assistance

[3arod13]

Guys,

I realize this isn't a GU question, but I'm sure many of you play sports and may have had a knee scope in the past.

Last Wednesday I had a knee scope on my right knee (first time) Doc gave me 21 days convalescent leave. Boss thinks I should be back to work in 3 days.

Knee is doing better, however, still have some pain and difficult to bend my knee. I am able to walk on my own.

Can anyone give me an idea what the average time is to take off before going back to work? Don't want to push my knee and reinjure it.

Thanks, Tony

[EurekaDave]

Hard to say, not knowing the work you do, how soon you should return. And healing time is different for everyone. If you can work elevating your leg (desk job), I think a week is fair. Otherwise, the doctor knows best. Go with his recommendation. Bosses are thinking bottom-line but the knee is a special device. It's a miracle they can do scoping at all, so don't push it, and monitor pain and swelling very closely. Your own body is the best guide.

[3arod13]

Hard to say, not knowing the work you do, how soon you should return. And healing time is different for everyone. If you can work elevating your leg (desk job), I think a week is fair. Otherwise, the doctor knows best. Go with his recommendation. Bosses are thinking bottom-line but the knee is a special device. It's a miracle they can do scoping at all, so don't push it, and monitor pain and swelling very closely. Your own body is the best guide.

Great advice, thanks!

Walking up stairs and trying to bend my knee, pain is there. I can walk on it normal, but still have to be careful and aware of how I have my feet planted, when turning my body. Definately feel pain then.

Some bosses are about people and some strickly about work. My boss emailed me while I was in surgery and said I should be good to go in a few days, so hobble into work as soon as I can. Couldn't believe it.

Again, thanks!

[eGameUsed]

Tony,

My wife has had 4 such surgeries, 3 on the left knee and 1 on the right. Former soccer player and current Triathlete. Her recover times have been al over the place. Here most recent surgery this past December had a very short recovery. She was walking 48 hours okay, but a week or so in she had a very strange pain and significant swelling in the back of the knee. I think she pushed herself too much. That said, be careful for jumping back in to your routine. My wife was doing great until we made a 160 mile bike ride 3 weeks ago. Here doctor cleared her for the ride, but she only made 92 miles before significant swelling.

Personally, I would wait until you feel pretty good, then add a week before doing significant walking, steps, etc.

Thanks,

[3arod13]

Tony,

My wife has had 4 such surgeries, 3 on the left knee and 1 on the right. Former soccer player and current Triathlete. Her recover times have been al over the place. Here most recent surgery this past December had a very short recovery. She was walking 48 hours okay, but a week or so in she had a very strange pain and significant swelling in the back of the knee. I think she pushed herself too much. That said, be careful for jumping back in to your routine. My wife was doing great until we made a 160 mile bike ride 3 weeks ago. Here doctor cleared her for the ride, but she only made 92 miles before significant swelling.

Personally, I would wait until you feel pretty good, then add a week before doing significant walking, steps, etc.

Thanks,

Chris, OUCH! Sorry to hear about your wife and hope she recovers quickly. It's definately a frustrating situation.

I feel 100% mentally. Knowing I could be doing some things around the house over the weekend, but couldn't, was very frustrating.

My knee is getting better, but I do feel a burning sensation and some pain at times. I'm definatley not going to push myself. It's only been 5 days since the procedure.

Thanks for taking time to answer. Great advice. Tony

[Fnazxc0114]

arod arent you in the navy? i just got out in januarary and i spent a good part of last year getting stuff fixed that i put off for ten years. they gave me two weeks for the surgery. i was fine after a few days and pretty much just relaxed the rest of the time i was off. i was in no hurry to go back to recruiting duty lol

[3arod13]

arod arent you in the navy? i just got out in januarary and i spent a good part of last year getting stuff fixed that i put off for ten years. they gave me two weeks for the surgery. i was fine after a few days and pretty much just relaxed the rest of the time i was off. i was in no hurry to go back to recruiting duty lol

Yes. Retire this October with 30 years of service. I do feel ok, other than my knee still having a little pain. Every so often, I'll feel it hurt, depending how I stand or move. But I do realize it still needs to heal inside, even though at times it feels ok. So, even though I feel good mentally, I know I have to be careful.

Thanks

[worldchamps]

I think Lou Lampson might be an expert in this field

[David]

The doctor knows most about your knee, and it you might have longer term problems if you didn't follow his advice. I don't know what you do, but perhaps you can recuperate your knee at work.

I ruptured my achilles tendon and was in boot and crutches for a while. Luckily, I was a computer programmer so whether I was at home or sitting in a chair at work made no difference to my tendon. The positive thing was I had a handicapped tag for six weeks and could park anywhere I wanted it.

[David]

No doubt the recovery time varies from patient to patient, and some might genuinely get better sooner. However, there is a vast difference between 3 and 21 days. Especially when your knee still hurts and you have limited mobility, the doctor appears to know best.

One thing to remember is that it may take 2-3 weeks for the tissue or tendon or whatever to fully heal, no matter how you feel. Even if you feel Terrell Owens on day 7 doesn't mean you should go do wind sprints in your back yard.