I don’t have any experience with this but I’m sending you vibes to make the right decision and healing vibes too.

Two of my friends had the ‘knee clean-out’ surgery done and it is straightforward. I think the cadaver graft is actually really cool; think about it, it’s just protein…. I would just think of it as that. My mother has a knee injury but it happened decades ago, she couldn’t have surgery done at the time and it never healed right. So she ended up with chronic pain and lack of mobility on that side for the rest of her life. But I understand it is scary to undergo the surgery, so I am sending you vibes too!

Amy, my boyfriend is in his 3rd year of Athletic Training. I can ask him how its possibly done and the recovery time. He has had surgery on his knee before because he was lacking something in it (I forgot).

I know from what he told me, the technology for knee surgeries has come a long way and is done quickly.

i don’t have experience with knee surgery either but i can imagine that it would be scary to face. i hope you find some information and become more comfortable with the idea soon! *vibes*

Those decisions are scary and over whelming!

Try to think of the graft as a supreme Random Act of Kindness. Some kind soul (or their family) decided that they wanted to help others even after their death and offered to donate what could be used and you are lucky enough to receive the gift.

((((healing vibes and calming nose bumps to you)))

Hugs Amy!

I agree, that is a little bit scary. Surgery is never fun, but it sounds like you have a very strong support system to help you thru.

Healing vibes!

Posted By kralspace on 01/11/2011 10:14 AM
Try to think of the graft as a supreme Random Act of Kindness. Some kind soul (or their family) decided that they wanted to help others even after their death and offered to donate what could be used and you are lucky enough to receive the gift.

Absolutely!  I am an organ and tissue donor.  I think that is the best gift you can give.  When it comes down to it, I want anything and everything that can be used to be passed to those who need it.

We were scared I would need surgery on my knee after the accident a couple years ago, luckily so far I haven’t needed it. I did have some intensive physio though, and it gets rough, but you feel better after it all Don’t worry, you’ll do great!

Posted By Amy&Hugo on 01/11/2011 08:32 AM
  I’ve already had surgery on this leg. I had it lengthened almost 3 inch. I had 3 halos, 6 pins and a wire through my knee.

tell me again: why are you afraid?? — you are really tough… ‘tough as nails’

just think, when you get that scared feeling, you are doing it for your girls.

I agree with everyone else!

I spoke with my boyfriend and he doesn’t want to be credited for wrong information.
He works with injured athletes and takes them to the hospital. Some athletes required surgery and they were well, despite having to sit out a few months.

My boyfriend was put under for his knee surgery too. He said some pretty funny things from what his parents told me.

I hope everything goes well Amy I’m glad your hubby is home more now

I can understand why you would be scared and overwhelmed! Just think of how much better it will be after it’s done and you’ve healed – that will make the whole thing so worth it. I also hope you can get it scheduled soon so you have less time to think and fret over it. Get it done quick and get on to the recovery!

Healthy knee vibes!

Posted By Amy&Hugo on 01/11/2011 08:32 AM
Thanks Brittany. It’s weird that I’m so afraid. I’ve already had surgery on this leg. I had it lengthened almost 3 inch. I had 3 halos, 6 pins and a wire through my knee. I did that when I was 11! I hate being put to sleep (it’s a fear of not waking up) and I’m also afraid of how much pain I’m going to be in when it’s done.

Fear can be so different when you’re an adult from when you’re a kid. Adults would be thinking about so many more things (sometimes to our detriment). You have your kids and husband you are likely thinking about now.  Careful not to go into the fear too much. Listen to positives. Focus on the desired outcomes. Listen to the surgeons and others that have had this surgery and come thru so well. Get distracted by some bunniness! Plenty of it on offer here at Binky Bunny! : )

Did you ever adopt that rabbit you were looking at?

Yes, in retrospect that is probably best. Hopefully he finds a fantastic forever home.

What’s meant to happen, will happen.

I’ve never had it but I’ve had two friends who have had it done and they have said that they were also scared going in but after it, and they began PT, they were amazed at how much better their knees felt and how much more freedom of movement they had.

oh you’re sweet for donating and helping out. 7! wow!

i will be thinking of you on feb 9th… good girl for getting it scheduled! i know it was hard for you.

Try not to think of the surgery as something scary, think of it as the next step to a better, more functional life!
– Annette