Originally Posted by
rayooo
I've had two Meniscus surgeries, first probably almost 10 years ago. 'was great for 7 years, then started having trouble again a few years back. I was told after second surgery that it looked pretty bad and I'd likely need knee replacement at some point.
The good news is It's been darned good now for a few years again.
Biking for me has worked wonders and yes as you mentioned, I think the motion and smooth stretching from riding has works wonders, at least for me.
Good luck getting back to 100%
Same, except mine were in 01 and 06... cycling seems to have staved off the "every 5 year plan" my doc wanted me on.
I think I was couch bound for the first two days, and I got a drug dripper for my knee (removed it after 1 day, I believe, which felt really weird) and a machine that flexed my knee for me, used that for two days. Crutches for about a week and then pronounced limping for the next week.
I think it took about 6 weeks to really feel "back"
I suppose every situation is different, you'll need to get your doctor's advice and of course, do the PT.