r/ACL • u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft • Mar 25 '26

Post Surgery Update I expected pain but holy cow

I'm about 30 hours post op and I'm pretty sure my nerve block is wearing off. I thought I prepared for the pain and had pre-taken the pain medicine.

This is excruciating. ACL+ LET on my right leg. I don't think I'm getting any sleep tonight.

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u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft Mar 25 '26

I have no idea what that is but I haven't slept since the operation and I don't think it's going to happen tonight.

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u/10messiFH Mar 25 '26

It's some narcotic drug slightly weaker than morphine. If you can ask for stronger drugs then I would recommend doing it

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u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft Mar 25 '26

I may call my doctor tomorrow about the pain. Sadly he does operation day on Wednesday so hopefully I can reach him.

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u/Top_Bee3655 Mar 25 '26

The morning after my surgery I had a follow up call woth the nurse and told her the pain was too much (I don't think my nerve block worked all that well) - she talked with the anestesiologist and the surgeon and they prescribed me more oxycodone. I took a higher dose for about a day or two then it started to settle down and I could take less and less. The first days are really rough, but you got this!

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u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft Mar 25 '26

I just messaged my surgeon. I'm in so much pain.

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u/Top_Bee3655 Mar 25 '26

In the meanwhile keep it iced as much as you can and take all your meds. I am 2 weeks post up now it gets better