PRP Medicale Advise

That's some sketch stuff DP. Wow. Glad she came out of it.

As Capecodcdog well points out, its pretty imperative to have an advocate (family) in there with you. Hospitals almost always provide a cot for family member to stay over. With good reason!

I hear a car mechanic every time I hear or read of a doc saying, well, we won't know until we get in there, so let's do a bit of exploratory, get in there & see what we can find....run! run!

 

True & good point ^

Man, I hope it goes well for you; post up the post-op por favor

 

Feelin' good, dawg!

So, round two of PRP was indeed yesterday.

I also learned something: my blood was a bit slow filling the vial. Usually I'm an easy draw when it comes to giving blood, but sometimes it seems like the blood wants to stay home. I joked with the technician, saying it was taking much longer this time than last time; his instant response was are you drinking enough water, staying hydrated?
Me: no, I never drink enough water, are you serious, blood draws easier if I'm hydrated? Tech: Yes, without question, flows totally easily when you're hydrated. Me: wow, all these yrs, no clue. I did not know this.

So the 2nd injection was smooth. Bit more 'invasive' as it were. More of a bite with the needle, then that deep-in-your-joint kinda pressure that's pretty uncomfortable when that needle is down in there. But, only 20 secs.

Iced last night, will ice every night. Zero plans for the wknd except ice, stay off it, eat good food, bevvies, books, couch in front of fireplace action.

Doc says I can road bike in a few weeks, not 50 miles, more like keep it gentle & under 20 or so.
And he ok'd surfing in 4 wks. Stoked! Will book the CR ticket today, actually, for early April.

My knee feels tremendous. No more 24/7 ache. No more limp. Hip pain also gone due to return of normal gait. Once in awhile I'll make a move that results in a tweak, but that's to be expected.
I have my exercises to do from my PT to strengthen my right quadriceps. Visible atrophy there due to my heavily favoring my left leg for several years.

I am really impressed, buoys & Betty.

I will say this: if you're going to do this, I am firm in my conviction that you work with a doc that has current (not past) live experience working with pro & top collegiate athletes. Preferably pro-level. Because pro athletes have to make a living, and because the organization has huge money sunk into the athlete, thus the doc will know how best to bring the body back to speed.

Also, work with a doc who is perhaps in their 40's, maybe early 50's. Because that doc will be up on the latest techniques. Too young = not enough experience. Too old = not current with techniques cause he's too busy making a living, paying the bills, looking towards retirement.

Obviously this is all just one man's humble opinion.

BTW, the leading program in the nation is at University of Washington. My doc told me that the leading work, and the protocols that the medical profession utilizes for the PRP stuff, are emanating from U-Dub. You guys in the PAC Northwest & west coast have it made. Get on it, Keed.