History first; Back in 1992 while doing some nonsense we tend to do as teens, I was a passenger in a car going way too fast, on a dirt road, at night. We went straight into some trees and I held myself in the car, however my knee went through the dashboard. This shattered the head of my TIB/FIB, was in the hospital for two weeks, had a plate and six screws installed and was in a full leg cast for eight months. I had the hardware removed in 1994, and had the whole “you won’t do sports again”, “you won’t run again”, “you’ll be crippled in your 30s”. Of course I didn’t listen and started BJJ in 1998 and have been at it ever since. On top of a heavy competition schedule, and weightlifting, running, cliff jumping, and other Tom foolery. The last five years if I walked distance, moved incorrectly, etc. my knee would swell up to the size of a pumpkin and I would be laid up for a few days. Speaking with my doctor and he stated a full replacement was my only option. We did cortisone/steroid injections, gel injections, etc. to no avail. So I had the full replacement this past Wednesday and wanted to update people who may be considering it, as finding information online about BJJ after replacement is all over the place. I can say I’m absolutely shocked on this recovery, as you can put weight on it right after surgery with a walker. The first two days were nothing as the nerve block still held up, and also the doctor stated I have the “best range of motion” he’s ever seen after doing a replacement. I’m on day three and the block has worn off, and it’s sore and extremely swollen. Pain isn’t bad and bearable, however it is stiff between extension and flexation. Doing at home PT three days a week, and will update this as progress happens. I intend to roll again and kneel, and I’m very anti guard pulling, so takedowns as well.

History first; Back in 1992 while doing some nonsense we tend to do as teens, I was a passenger in a car going way too fast, on a dirt road, at night. We went straight into some trees and I held myself in the car, however my knee went through the dashboard. This shattered the head of my TIB/FIB, was in the hospital for two weeks, had a plate and six screws installed and was in a full leg cast for eight months. I had the hardware removed in 1994, and had the whole “you won’t do sports again”, “you won’t run again”, “you’ll be crippled in your 30s”. Of course I didn’t listen and started BJJ in 1998 and have been at it ever since. On top of a heavy competition schedule, and weightlifting, running, cliff jumping, and other Tom foolery. The last five years if I walked distance, moved incorrectly, etc. my knee would swell up to the size of a pumpkin and I would be laid up for a few days. Speaking with my doctor and he stated a full replacement was my only option. We did cortisone/steroid injections, gel injections, etc. to no avail. So I had the full replacement this past Wednesday and wanted to update people who may be considering it, as finding information online about BJJ after replacement is all over the place. I can say I’m absolutely shocked on this recovery, as you can put weight on it right after surgery with a walker. The first two days were nothing as the nerve block still held up, and also the doctor stated I have the “best range of motion” he’s ever seen after doing a replacement. I’m on day three and the block has worn off, and it’s sore and extremely swollen. Pain isn’t bad and bearable, however it is stiff between extension and flexation. Doing at home PT three days a week, and will update this as progress happens. I intend to roll again and kneel, and I’m very anti guard pulling, so takedowns as well.

I'm allegedly supposed to have my first hip replacement next week and am happy to hear about someone having a good recovery. One of my coworkers had a knee done last year and was out for 3 months.

Make sure you post your progress on the hip replacement thread! I'm recovering from a shoulder replacement atm, but I'm scheduled for my hip in May. Would be awesome to hear about your experience.

History first; Back in 1992 while doing some nonsense we tend to do as teens, I was a passenger in a car going way too fast, on a dirt road, at night. We went straight into some trees and I held myself in the car, however my knee went through the dashboard. This shattered the head of my TIB/FIB, was in the hospital for two weeks, had a plate and six screws installed and was in a full leg cast for eight months. I had the hardware removed in 1994, and had the whole “you won’t do sports again”, “you won’t run again”, “you’ll be crippled in your 30s”. Of course I didn’t listen and started BJJ in 1998 and have been at it ever since. On top of a heavy competition schedule, and weightlifting, running, cliff jumping, and other Tom foolery. The last five years if I walked distance, moved incorrectly, etc. my knee would swell up to the size of a pumpkin and I would be laid up for a few days. Speaking with my doctor and he stated a full replacement was my only option. We did cortisone/steroid injections, gel injections, etc. to no avail. So I had the full replacement this past Wednesday and wanted to update people who may be considering it, as finding information online about BJJ after replacement is all over the place. I can say I’m absolutely shocked on this recovery, as you can put weight on it right after surgery with a walker. The first two days were nothing as the nerve block still held up, and also the doctor stated I have the “best range of motion” he’s ever seen after doing a replacement. I’m on day three and the block has worn off, and it’s sore and extremely swollen. Pain isn’t bad and bearable, however it is stiff between extension and flexation. Doing at home PT three days a week, and will update this as progress happens. I intend to roll again and kneel, and I’m very anti guard pulling, so takedowns as well.

So getting into PT now and have graduated into a cane. However my dr told my wife that using the walker longer will improve my gait, and said the PT will push me into a cane faster than I should. That being said I walked a short distance unassisted today, and have to say I’m amazed at how well it feels considering it is a major surgery. My extension is at 4 degrees off straight, and I’m able to bend 120 degrees which is fantastic according to them. Again my knee is pretty angry at me for pushing it today, but again nothing compared to my shoulder recovery (had both cuffs repaired, and biceps tendon anchored, both from BJJ injuries). Only going into day six but can say if you’ve been putting this off, I highly suggest you move on it. This feels sturdier and better than my knee did pre-op!

Curious to see how your numbness progresses. I've got some from my hip as well and it's really strange. The nerve around the hip gets a lot of trauma during the surgery and it takes several months for it to recover.

I worry about this after I tore my inner meniscus on my right knee I got away with physical therapy for now but it is a weak spot

Just had this done yesterday. Hoping to get a couple years pain free before the replacement. Have to have both replaced. about 5 years for the right, and 7-10 for the left now that I had it cleaned out.