Has anyone here had it done on their knee? I'm curious what the realistic time frame was before you were able to hop back in the pool and swim. I'm thinking once the wounds heal I might be able to do some nonkicking swimming, but I'd be interested to hear about anyone who has firsthand experience.
In 1983 (I was 13) and my mom and I were hit head-on in a car accident and my knee went through the glove box. I ended up having arthroscopic surgery for cartilage (I forget exactly what was wrong!).
I remember getting back in about 3 weeks after. I also remember crying because I tried to kick fly and it really hurt. My coach understoond :) (Of course breaststroke was out of the question for awhile).
Another plus to the surgery- the nurse was really handsome :) I remember that!
I haven't had ANY knee problems since then and went on to do life best times in Masters :)
In 1983 (I was 13) and my mom and I were hit head-on in a car accident and my knee went through the glove box. I ended up having arthroscopic surgery for cartilage (I forget exactly what was wrong!).
I remember getting back in about 3 weeks after. I also remember crying because I tried to kick fly and it really hurt. My coach understoond :) (Of course breaststroke was out of the question for awhile).
Another plus to the surgery- the nurse was really handsome :) I remember that!
I haven't had ANY knee problems since then and went on to do life best times in Masters :)
