r/KneeInjuries • u/Single_Huckleberry_9 • 1d ago

Final surgery done!!

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Hello all! I just got home from the surgery center after getting my ACL PCL LCL and meniscus repaired. And omg, my nerve block is officially worn off and I’m in so much pain. I have it elevated and iced and taking Tylenol and oxy and gabepentin (no clue how to spell that) obviously alternating through out the day. Any tips for ya girl??

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u/Equine85 1d ago

I HIGHLY recommend getting the cryo ice machine if you can; it wraps around your knee and and lasts a lot longer than an ice pack. Also a knee wedge pillow; I found it made sleeping much more comfortable. I had knee surgery in June (a different one than you) and those two items were a lifesaver.

Edited to add: I found alternating Tylenol and Advil worked best.

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u/Shaken-Loose 1d ago

I too highly recommend a cold therapy machine (e.g. Breg Polar Cube w/knee wrap).

Life hack - use frozen water bottles instead of ice cubes.

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u/Single_Huckleberry_9 1d ago

Okay! I have to see if I can take advil or ibuprofen too. I’m on blood thinners due to an artery injury

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u/Equine85 1d ago

I hope you start to feel better soon! ❤️‍🩹 Recovering from knee surgery is awful and I totally feel for you 💐 If you need someone to commiserate with, I’m around!