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Well, I'm back to preparing for knee surgery all over again. Back in 2018, I had my first round for my right knee. I ended up having two surgeries for that knee. The first was the scope to fix a few things and get a biopsy of the cartilage, and the second was the MACI procedure with a MPFL Reconstruction. That set of surgeries went so well for my right knee, I decided to embark on the same (or similar) journey for my left knee. On Monday, July 19th, I will be having surgery number one for my ... Read More about Knee Surgery Preparations – How to Prepare

Being almost two years out from my last knee surgery, I still get lots of comments and emails asking me for more tips and tricks during the recovery process. While it has been almost two years, I remember that recovery like it was yesterday. Post knee surgery is no joke. I'm not going to try and sugar coat it. However, once you get over the slight hump, and you incorporate some of these recovery tips and tricks, things get a little easier! *As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying ... Read More about Post Knee Surgery Recovery Tips

In April, it will be two years since I had the MACI and MPFL reconstruction knee surgery. If you remember, back in October of 2018, I had the first knee surgery to get me prepared for the big MACI surgery and MPFL knee surgery that was part of surgery number two. Now that we are quickly approaching the two year mark, do I still think the surgery was worth it? Would I do it again if my left knee needed the same thing? *As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases* PACMAXI Crutch ... Read More about MACI and MPFL Knee Surgery 2 Year Update

Over the course of the last 18 months, I have taken you on my journey with my knee issues, the surgery, and then the surgery recovery. When I set out to have the Maci Procedure with the MPFL Reconstruction, I knew I was looking at a full 18 month recovery. I'm finally past the 18 month part and I thought I owed you an 18 month post knee surgery update. *As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases* Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels What Knee Surgery Did I Have? Due to my kneecap ... Read More about 18 Month Post Knee Surgery Update

A little over eight months ago, I had the MACI knee surgery procedure, along with a MPFL Reconstruction. I've given you updates along the way and some pretty amazing things have happened over the last month or so that I just had to share. If you had this procedure or are thinking about having it, you will want to read this post, as well as my previous updates. *As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases* Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels Milliard Foam Leg Elevator Cushion with ... Read More about MACI Knee Surgery Update