PEZ1 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 1.5 years ago, I had my meniscus trimmed. It has slowly deteriated since and now I have good and bad days. I get reffered to the other doc who does replacements. I meet with him and he has a cancellation next week. If I didn't take it, I would be looking at 2-3 months out. How many have had one? How soon can I ride? I think this is the first time I am actually nervous about going under the knife. Sucks getting old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2blackbelts Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Are you doing a total knee replacement or partial? Knees seem to rehab much slower than hips. Shoulders replacement rehab longer than knees. I had a left total hip, and was only in the hospital 2.5 days. I responded so fast ( to my own treatment ) that I skipped physical therapy. (I wouldn't suggest that to a non medical). Just do your therapy and you should do fine. The initial couple of weeks are a hassle, but just part of the healing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I had makoplasty, a robotically assisted partial knee replacement on my left knee, a couple years ago... I was driving in 3 days... I think I got on the bike in a couple weeks... Only because it was my left knee ... But recovery was quick... In 2 - 3 months I was hobbling on a racquetball court... In 6 months I hobbled much less and after a year I'm playing and moving pretty well.... The arthritic pain was gone immediately and I could walk almost pain free from the gitgo.... I am active again because of it... I hope it goes as well for you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEZ1 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 I am doing the partial. I limp and hobble now worse than before the meniscus repair/trim. I will be religious about the rehab. I just want off the pain meds. I will let you know how I am next wednesday. If something happens, my kid gets my 03, until he can learn how to ride better. My brother gets the 15 for a few years, then has to give back to the kid. HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You'll be ready to ride by summer.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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