Post meniscectomy knee recovery?

[aMurderOfCrows]

Had a meniscus repair. Total failure, my knee got so much worse. Both knees are shot due to arthritis.

Had a full replacement on the left January 28 with another replacement on the right in the near future. I’ve lost 50 pounds, due my rehab and am as active as I can be. I’m sitting here now getting a couple cups of coffee before I head out for my 4am bike ride. I’m an electrician so there’s a lot of movement during the day.

At this point hunting again seems impossible. A literal miracle would be needed to be able to chase deer and elk again. It’s depressing.

 

[brancher147]

I had meniscusectomy left knee about 10 years ago at 35. Followed doctors orders and PT but took forever to heal. Was about 2 years before I was 100% hunting the steep mountains I hunt. They went back in to remove some of the fat pad and clean it up because my swelling was so severe…no idea if that helped or not.

Had a complex tear on my right knee a couple years ago and based on my healing from first experience decided to leave it alone and it was ok til this year when I injured it again and now it’s a bucket handle tear. The orthopedic said everything else looks good and recommended meniscusectomy so I guess I will try again and hope for a better recovery. It feels ok now with a brace but I know if I injured it again it could be even worse so I think it’s best to have surgery now.