Hello!
So today I just had MFPL RecOnstrictive surgery on my left knee! Whoo this has been a great day! I know there are many bloggers out there that talk about this surgery so I wanted to add my story.
Back in 2002 when I was 13, I had a lateral dislocation on my left knee cap. Ouch! It was painful! Since then, I have had 5 full dislocations. I have always treated it with physical therapy and some rest. It was always a problem but something I could "live" with until it dislocated August 2011. Usually I bounced back within weeks of the dislocation but this time it took 5 months to recovery. I then decided to have the surgery done to provide satibilofy and trust back in my knee. Those out there with this issue...how werid is it not to trust a body part!
So today had the surgery with a Doctor from Commonwealth Orthopedics, Dr. Chris Annunziata. Chris was great! One of the best doctors in the DC/Maryland/Virginia. Commonwealth was great too! Everyone was caring and had great bedside manner. For this being my first surgery ever, they really helped me calm down and relax. Laura the PA was also great! I called her several times before my surgery when I had questions. She was always friendly and quick to respond.
Anyway, today is my first day. I am surprised of how little pain I am in. I am able to get up out of bed, use the bathroom and move around my apt with no help but crutches. I can put some weight on my leg which is great! It seems like it will be an easy and quick recovery! I am feeling very optimistic! I take my pain meds routinely to make sure I'm not in any discomfort bthe only pain I feel is I think the new legiment and how tight it is. I would say it is more of a sore pain and it's not bad.
As of now I am very happy with my decision to have the surgery. My doctor said that as soon as he touched my knee in the OR it dislocated! Gezzz!
I will keep an update on my progress! I hope this helps you making your decision to have the surgery or not :)
Steph
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