chrispuckett
Level 4 Valued Member
Hi All,
First post, might as well start with a serious sobering question!
My doctor yesterday recommended a partial knee replacement. I am 40 years old. I have worn away most of the cartilage in my right knee, and it is scraping now. It gets painful occasionally. I re-aggravated it after a lot of rowing recently. Weight lifting and KB work never aggravate my knee.
I had an ACL surgery at age 21, after I blew my knee out. I was a ski instructor and played soccer my entire youth. Having ACL surgery at such a young age allowed me to be extremely active over 20 years. I was a cat 3 bicycle road/mtb racer, riding thousands of miles, did a lot of crossfit over 5 years, weight lifting, hiking, surfing, snowboarding, etc. I haven't been limited at all with my ACL, and having it so young was a good decision.
I am going to the same Dr. for the replacement, and I totally trust his opinion. He's one of the best in the US, many pro athletes use him. He says in the same way the ACL allowed me to keep being active, the partial knee replacement will do the same for me. After the surgery, I want to become Strong First certified, and train in this methodology. I know my limits and will have boundaries for myself after the surgery, like I did for the ACL.
Since this is such a major life decision, I have to put it out there. Has any of you had this surgery, or know of anyone that has, especially at such a young age? I am not looking for medical advice, just any knowledge about living with a replacement, or coping with having one. Any stories of thriving after having one would be great too, or even any words of advice or criticism for the procedure. Again, not looking for medical advice, just thoughts anyone can share.
Thanks!
Chris Puckett
NYC
First post, might as well start with a serious sobering question!
My doctor yesterday recommended a partial knee replacement. I am 40 years old. I have worn away most of the cartilage in my right knee, and it is scraping now. It gets painful occasionally. I re-aggravated it after a lot of rowing recently. Weight lifting and KB work never aggravate my knee.
I had an ACL surgery at age 21, after I blew my knee out. I was a ski instructor and played soccer my entire youth. Having ACL surgery at such a young age allowed me to be extremely active over 20 years. I was a cat 3 bicycle road/mtb racer, riding thousands of miles, did a lot of crossfit over 5 years, weight lifting, hiking, surfing, snowboarding, etc. I haven't been limited at all with my ACL, and having it so young was a good decision.
I am going to the same Dr. for the replacement, and I totally trust his opinion. He's one of the best in the US, many pro athletes use him. He says in the same way the ACL allowed me to keep being active, the partial knee replacement will do the same for me. After the surgery, I want to become Strong First certified, and train in this methodology. I know my limits and will have boundaries for myself after the surgery, like I did for the ACL.
Since this is such a major life decision, I have to put it out there. Has any of you had this surgery, or know of anyone that has, especially at such a young age? I am not looking for medical advice, just any knowledge about living with a replacement, or coping with having one. Any stories of thriving after having one would be great too, or even any words of advice or criticism for the procedure. Again, not looking for medical advice, just thoughts anyone can share.
Thanks!
Chris Puckett
NYC