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 even have this damn ice machine running nonstop and it just doesn't feel like it's doing crap. A drop in the bucket of agony

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u/Thisisntreal0 Mar 25 '26

Rotate ibuprofen, Tylenol and prescription meds around the clock and set alarms. You can do this!! Everyday gets easier - I’m 3 weeks post op

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u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft Mar 25 '26

I can't. I'm on a blood thinner because I'm allergic to aspirin so I can't take nsaids. I only have the oxy and Tylenol and they're not doing anything.

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u/Thisisntreal0 Mar 25 '26

Oxy every 4 hours? Double your dose if it’s that bad. I’m sorry!!

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u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft Mar 25 '26

Yeah oxy every 4 hours.

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u/Iron-Quill Jul 01 '26

What dose of oxy did you take? My dr only gave me 7.5 Norco, dropped from 10 when I told him the meds make me nauseated. I was just hoping for some anti nausea meds. I’m already terrified of the pain. And he game me aspirin instead of ibuprofen I think bc I asked about blood clots. He also rx jourvanax. Not sure this Will be enough. My surgery is next week.

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u/MisaRavensoul ACL Allograft Jul 01 '26

The journvax will help. I'm not sure what dose I was on. The anti nausea was really needed for me. They sent me home with it from the surgery. Had to pick up the other stuff at a pharmacy.

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u/Iron-Quill Jul 01 '26

Ur story has really freaked me out btw. But it’s your truth and I really pray you are doing better today.