Toothfairy
post-grad
@sk44tyler Fabulous update
Thank you! Everything has been going great. My extension and flexion are coming along (-2 and 130) and my swelling is minimal. Just some stiffness.Happy One Month Anniversary!
I hope your return to work is going well. Have a wonderful weekend!
@sk44tyler
Impressive...isn't it?! I remember the first time I got out of my vehicle, once I was post op and driving again, and didn't have to lift my leg, slowly lowering it until my foot touched the ground. It was surprising and so wonderful I wanted to do it again to make certain it was real! No pain!The best thing is the pain of old is finally gone!
Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for documenting your journey. I too have osteochondritis dissecans (both knees) with an extensive surgical history thus far, and have been given the option of a high tibial wedge osteotomy/OATs combo, or a partial replacement. I've done a ton of research and read articles and have decided to go the HTO/OATS route versus partial replacement, despite wanting the ease of the PKR. Biggest factor being my age (32). But reading both of your threads has been really helpful. I hope you're recovery continues to go well!Thank you! Everything has been going great. My extension and flexion are coming along (-2 and 130) and my swelling is minimal. Just some stiffness.Happy One Month Anniversary!
I hope your return to work is going well. Have a wonderful weekend!
@sk44tyler
I’ve been walking quite a bit and doing PT 3 times a week. The best thing is the pain of old is finally gone! It’s a strange feeling when suddenly the pain you’ve had for so many years is just gone one day.
@smpatrick16 Hey! Welcome to the forum. I’m glad my story and info could help you!Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for documenting your journey. I too have osteochondritis dissecans (both knees) with an extensive surgical history thus far, and have been given the option of a high tibial wedge osteotomy/OATs combo, or a partial replacement. I've done a ton of research and read articles and have decided to go the HTO/OATS route versus partial replacement, despite wanting the ease of the PKR. Biggest factor being my age (32). But reading both of your threads has been really helpful. I hope you're recovery continues to go well!Thank you! Everything has been going great. My extension and flexion are coming along (-2 and 130) and my swelling is minimal. Just some stiffness.Happy One Month Anniversary!
I hope your return to work is going well. Have a wonderful weekend!
@sk44tyler
I’ve been walking quite a bit and doing PT 3 times a week. The best thing is the pain of old is finally gone! It’s a strange feeling when suddenly the pain you’ve had for so many years is just gone one day.
Thanks @Layla! I was just saying to my wife that I can’t believe it’s been 2 months already.It's that time again...another milestone.Happy Two Month Anniversary!
I hope the last few weeks have been good.
Enjoy the week ahead!
@sk44tyler
Thanks Layla! Sorry for the late response. I was busy with the holidays and hadn’t logged on here in a while. Hope your Holidays were great!Hello and Happy Three Month Anniversary! Hopefully the stellar recovery continues.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with love as you create memories to cherish through the years!
Many blessings to you and yours!
@sk44tyler
Hey @Upstate12 - no problem! Glad my experience could help you. I know for me, finding this site/forum was extremely helpful/useful. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on here, along with a ton of different experiences to share. I know when deciding to have a major surgery (like a PKR/TKR), you want to hear first hand from people that have gone through it. Especially when you’re on the younger side and usually don’t hear a lot of experiences shared from relatively younger people.Just wanted to say thanks for posting your experience. I am 39 and may need a medial PKR in the near future, though hopefully not for a few years. Glad to hear yours went well.
Great update. I think it is so helpful for you to keep posting. It really helps to see how well this surgery can go and how much you can do now.my recovery is still progressing great. I have no complaints at this point!