It's official, results from an MRI confirm I've torn the cartilage in my knee. It started in January and I haven't been able to train since then, just getting fatter watching box sets on the TV. I took the advice of a physiotherapist and have managed to get to a comfortable walking stage, but it keeps "going" if I do anything more than walk, hence training is still out.
Finally went to a surgeon, got the MRI and now need to get an operation to cut away the tear. I'm told normal recovery is 6 to 8 weeks but for BJJ (kneeling) more likely 12 weeks. Plus side is, it should be a full recovery, back to normal.
I had heard bad things about such ops, like they leave you with reduced shock absorption and increase the chances of a replacement knee earlier in life. However the advise on that was the damage is done, shock absorption is already reduced due to the tear the choice is whether to live with the reduced activity or get on with life (my words not the surgeon's).
Anyone had such an op or have anecdotal stories? I've made up my mind to go for it and trust the surgeon but always good to hear total stranger's opinions lol
Finally went to a surgeon, got the MRI and now need to get an operation to cut away the tear. I'm told normal recovery is 6 to 8 weeks but for BJJ (kneeling) more likely 12 weeks. Plus side is, it should be a full recovery, back to normal.
I had heard bad things about such ops, like they leave you with reduced shock absorption and increase the chances of a replacement knee earlier in life. However the advise on that was the damage is done, shock absorption is already reduced due to the tear the choice is whether to live with the reduced activity or get on with life (my words not the surgeon's).
Anyone had such an op or have anecdotal stories? I've made up my mind to go for it and trust the surgeon but always good to hear total stranger's opinions lol
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