Originally Posted by
Clemens
Hi,
I had a bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus, which got 'repaired' last week because it was becoming unstable (one wrong move and hurt for a week). Sadly, due to the amount of damage (with free floating material), the surgeon had to remove nearly 2/3 of it. Everything else seems to be fine though (articular cartilage, ACL, PCL & lateral meniscus in perfect condition)
I also have a TFCC lesion (central tear/perforation) in my left wrist due to a mishap with a 25kg plate.. tried to slide/swing it on to a vertical plate tree (not angled) with one hand..
According to the doctor, I am allowed to carefully start squatting again as soon as stitches are removed and the pain allows it.
Due to the TFCC lesion he suggested I avoid benching and pressing for one month at least. It should heal on its own without surgical intervention.
At least my deadlift is not affected..
Before the surgery, I was squatting 140kg for fives. (I am in my early 30s)
Any recommendations on getting back?
I thought about resetting to the bar alone and increasing by 5kg every workout until about 60kg and then 2.5kg every workout or am I being too conservative?