First day back after Knee Surgery

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MWROBERTSON
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First day back after Knee Surgery

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Today was my first real day back in the water on the kneeboard. I had surgery about eight weeks ago for a meniscus tear. I have been reluctant to push it at this point as the knee still feels real tight and painful if I put too much pressure on it in the kneeling position.

The waves look real fun and it was a bright, beautiful morning.

I took out a 6'2" and had it in my mind just to cruise around a bit. My first wave was a left and the knee felt ok so I keep going for a few more. Pretty much just went straight off, no turns. I was sooo stoked to be in the water again. I was going crazy standing on the beach watching everyone get great waves.

It was even more encouraging to hear my bro's shouting MR ! MR! and welcoming me back to the line-up.

The acid test will be to see how it feels in a few hours from now and If I can ramp up more in future sessions.

Stoked to be back................well sort of. It's a start. 8)

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Post by Paul »

Congrats, Mark! Glad you're back on it. Don't forget the Aleve and an ice pack! Actually, couldn't you just wear a short johnny and be icing the knee at the same time as you're surfing? :lol:
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Post by Don »

Mark,

The ocean will be waiting. Take as much time as you Kneed :-)

Glad your back. Take it slow.

Cheers,


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Post by mutiny »

Mark
keep on doin what your doin
you looked like you were surfing well the other day
I watched you set up and negotiate a nice barrel the other morning!
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I surfed with MR yesterday evening....He's Back :!:
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Post by Peter Ware »

meniscus tear should be fine after 8 weeks. Slowly slowly and ice after use. It does take time and you will know yourself if you push it to far. Kneeboarding puts a lot of stress on your knees and it is the turning that will hurt (sideways pressure) Enjoy and welcome back. In the old days they just ripped the meniscus out :oops:
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