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[Old Lass]

Morning ladies . Has any of you had experience of a knee arthroscopy ? 
I had one 11 days ago …they did a partial meniscus repair but I’m still in quite a bit of pain and experiencing stiffness and still limping . Hoping this is normal . Not seeing surgeon for another 8 weeks !  Would love to hear your experiences …. Thank you x

[CLKD]

It can take a while to recover - R U able to describe the pain, do U require pain relief? 

I would expect U to be on elbow crutches at this stage, partial weight bearing.  R U elevating the limb above the hip whilst sitting and during sleep to avoid any swelling? 8 weeks is a long time to wait for a review, mayB ask a physiotherapist if these symptoms are 'normal' at this stage.

Were U advised to do quadriceps exercises, this again a physio. could advise upon. 

[Old Lass]

Thanks for the reply CLKD. Have you had this procedure ? X

[CLKD]

Nope but have watched a few as an orthopaedic secretary.

What advice did the Surgeon give you post op? 

Is there swelling around the op site?

[getting_old]

My mother had that done a number of years ago, although not the meniscus repair so that could make a difference. She wasn't particularly active, and I don't recall her having any exercises to do, but I think she was able to move around within a few days.

[Old Lass]

Thank you getting_old . Yes I think it probably does depend on what repairs they do … if any . Have booked to see gp to get looked at because I think 8 weeks it’s quite a bit away . Just need to know that what I’m experiencing is normal xxx

[CLKD]

Let us know?  Hopefully he will suggest seeing a physiotherapist for advice on exercise.

[Sophya]

That sounds absolutely horrible, 8 weeks is such a long time to wait when you’re worried. Hang in there, love.

The stiffness is absolutely normal after a partial repair—I had a minor scope done a while back, and the sheer difficulty of trying to bend it even a little felt genuinely terrifying. Like it was made of cement, and that lasted for ages.

But here’s the thing: 8 weeks is still a very long time to be unsure, especially with real pain. Are you doing RICE religiously? I’d seriously try calling the surgeon’s office—not the doctor himself, but the nurse line or even the receptionist—and just say you’re worried about the swelling and need a quick word with the physio department sooner than your 8-week check. They often have internal protocols for that, trust me. Don't wait for the big appointment; push them for a faster physio check-in. You have to be persistent for your own recovery! Sending good vibes for speedy, less painful healing!