Getting Ready for Microfracture

Hey Suzi-
I wore yoga pants and a comfy shirt (something I could fall asleep in the second I got home). I wore tennis shoes, but the foot with the surgery didnt need one when I left. The shoe would put weight on the knee. I felt really comfortable leaving with one tennis shoe on for stability, because I was not able to put weight on my leg for 4+ weeks. I didnt wear anything but a tennis shoe on my good foot while I was on crutches. Its amazing the stability you feel with that type of shoe.
In regards to the walker, you honestly should come up with a plan B. They say NO WEIGHT BEARING, and are really serious about it. I know if I would have tried a walker, I would have broken my nose or something. The healing process is really long with this surgery, and there is not much you can do about it...

Hope that helps! GOOD LUCK!
Jen

Hey Suzi--

Listen to the non-weight bearing thing... it sucks, but you have to do it. Your surgery is absolutely pointless if you dont keep weight off of it. If you can, put TV trays around the house strategically so you can gradually get a glass of water from your kitchen to your couch. Honestly... that works the best. Anything you can close up and put in a little back pack to carry around works well too. I am 6 weeks post op for this surgery, so I completely understand what you are asking!! GOOD LUCK!

Jen

Hi Suzi, I feel for you as I'm 7 weeks after microfracture. At least you know about it and can prepare. I went in for simple meniscus surgery but once the doc was in, saw that I had serious artic. damage. You know that you can not put any weight on your leg so carrying anything is nearly impossible. I don't think a walker will work either, as it's no weight bearing. I don't know what your living arangements are but I am single and live alone so things were hard. My mother fortunately lives nearby and would come over daily to stock me up with food and take care of dishes. I had a small 2' frig that I had put in my bedroom to store food and beverages. That helped immensely. You may want to get a shoulder bag that you can use to carry items. I also got a net-flix video subscription and watched a lot of movies. keep some lotion next to your bed as the palms of your hands will need it due to the crutches. My doctor perscribed glucosamine 1500mg chondroitin 1200mg to help with cartilage growth. It's a long process so if you have any questions or would just like to vent, please feel free to email me at LH7177@aol.com. Good luck!!!