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Title: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 16, 2010, 02:32:38 PM

yup

hurt my knee doing squats about three weeks ago. i do squats ass to the floor, and i got 405 for 3 reps, which was pretty gud for me since ive been doing high volume stuff for legs and never got under a heavy weight like that before. the next set with 315 at about 8 reps or so i felt my left knee pop out of its socket and away from my body, immediately racked the weight.. didnt reall hurt me so i continued training legs and even trained them again about 4 days later. then i was at work and one of the kids i was teaching to swim jumped off of me and kicked off of my left knee in order to get a head start for the wall. it hurt like a 8 out of 10 on a number scale and i was kind of in shock and numb throughout my leg. since that day i havent been able to move my leg too much, but after a few days of swelling it doesnt really hurt unless i bend it too far.


just got the mri done today. gonna kno on monday if i need surgery
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: The True Adonis on July 16, 2010, 02:37:33 PM
Steroids perhaps were the factor.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: delta9mda on July 16, 2010, 02:41:20 PM
was it the weights or the kid kicking your shit?
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: buffdnet on July 16, 2010, 02:48:10 PM
idiot drug addict. serves you right
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Overload on July 16, 2010, 03:37:07 PM
I bet it was an existing injury that you made worse by heavy lifting.

Tearing your meniscus while doing squats at your age is very very rare, even on AAS.

Have you ever injured that area in the past playing sports or riding your dirt bike?


8)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 16, 2010, 03:44:41 PM
PIP
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Natural Man on July 16, 2010, 03:46:06 PM
retard.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: YngiweRhoads on July 16, 2010, 04:02:50 PM
Take care of yourself man. Hope your knee heals quick.

Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: lvtolft on July 16, 2010, 04:03:14 PM
First, you are only doing 405 for 3 with all of the drugs you are doing?
Next,you are out of what?  You are not a professional athlete of any kind.  You just can't train legs.  Quit crying and get in the gym!
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Master Blaster on July 16, 2010, 04:39:34 PM
CONCENTRATE ON DELTS FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS!
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: TacoBell on July 16, 2010, 04:59:58 PM
I dont understand how a torn meniscus will keep you from posting.  ???
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Evo on July 16, 2010, 07:40:09 PM
I dont understand how a torn meniscus will keep you from posting.  ???

LOL

Get some cissus and alflutop for post surgery, if it comes to that.  Also the obvious pharma GH ;)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: ChristopherA on July 16, 2010, 07:53:46 PM
I tore my ACL but was racing motocross, a real badass sport not like gay bb. ;D  Never got one injury from lifting, lift hard AND smart. Steroids the cause? Who knows? All you hear though is that your muscles grow faster than your ligiments and tendons can keep up with. Does this apply here?
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: njflex on July 16, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
I tore my ACL but was racing motocross, a real badass sport not like gay bb. ;D  Never got one injury from lifting, lift hard AND smart. Steroids the cause? Who knows? All you hear though is that your muscles grow faster than your ligiments and tendons can keep up with. Does this apply here?
no,,,tbombz is active and aggravated  it somehow,somewhere ,probably combo of things,hope u get back kid,future note use wraps not all the time but during heavy sets.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: chaos on July 16, 2010, 08:07:39 PM
yup

hurt my knee doing squats about three weeks ago. i do squats ass to the floor, and i got 405 for 3 reps, which was pretty gud for me since ive been doing high volume stuff for legs and never got under a heavy weight like that before. the next set with 315 at about 8 reps or so i felt my left knee pop out of its socket and away from my body, immediately racked the weight.. didnt reall hurt me so i continued training legs and even trained them again about 4 days later. then i was at work and one of the kids i was teaching to swim jumped off of me and kicked off of my left knee in order to get a head start for the wall. it hurt like a 8 out of 10 on a number scale and i was kind of in shock and numb throughout my leg. since that day i havent been able to move my leg too much, but after a few days of swelling it doesnt really hurt unless i bend it too far.


just got the mri done today. gonna kno on monday if i need surgery
405 for 3  :-\

Sucks for you.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: James Blunt on July 16, 2010, 08:58:23 PM
yup

hurt my knee doing squats about three weeks ago. i do squats ass to the floor, and i got 405 for 3 reps, which was pretty gud for me since ive been doing high volume stuff for legs and never got under a heavy weight like that before. the next set with 315 at about 8 reps or so i felt my left knee pop out of its socket and away from my body, immediately racked the weight.. didnt reall hurt me so i continued training legs and even trained them again about 4 days later. then i was at work and one of the kids i was teaching to swim jumped off of me and kicked off of my left knee in order to get a head start for the wall. it hurt like a 8 out of 10 on a number scale and i was kind of in shock and numb throughout my leg. since that day i havent been able to move my leg too much, but after a few days of swelling it doesnt really hurt unless i bend it too far.


just got the mri done today. gonna kno on monday if i need surgery
That's usually a sign you might want to ease up for a while...  I don'tthink knees are supposd to do that  ???
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on July 16, 2010, 09:05:46 PM
what role will illegal steroids play in the rehab of said knee?
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2010, 09:06:33 PM
Its not the weight or squating deep, its the volume, overuse. Your not an athlete, you don't run and the meniscus does not heal, deal with it or get surgery, if you get surgery you'll walk out with no crutchs and will be back in the gym inside of a week, week in a half OR just not have it done. You DO have that choice.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 16, 2010, 09:09:02 PM
that surgery is free here in Canada
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: chaos on July 16, 2010, 09:11:55 PM
Its not the weight or squating deep, its the volume, overuse. Your not an athlete, you don't run and the meniscus does not heal, deal with it or get surgery, if you get surgery you'll walk out with no crutchs and will be back in the gym inside of a week, week in a half OR just not have it done. You DO have that choice.
You feelin better, puss puss?
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2010, 09:13:32 PM
He's 21, if he applies now he can have the surgery by the time he's my age and then go to hospice to "recover". LOL!
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Tapeworm on July 16, 2010, 09:13:52 PM
my company is shelling out hundereds of thousands of dollars in work related accidents a year.

Gee maybe you should look into workers comp insurance, Mr Captain of Industry.  ::)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2010, 09:15:52 PM
Yes Chaos, I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking!
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: chaos on July 16, 2010, 09:28:06 PM
Yes Chaos, I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking!
No problem, tiny! :)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: lesaucer on July 16, 2010, 09:31:55 PM
were you using eq or deca when this happened ?
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Get Rowdy on July 16, 2010, 09:34:50 PM
Jay Cutler just breathed a sigh of relief.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2010, 09:38:26 PM
Shouldn't matter what he is on, the question is was he off. If he was off chances are he might have been trying to train at the same capacity as if he were on, that how most athletes are getting injuried. (No, I'm not suggesting tbombz is an athlete in anyway, shape or form)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: luvvsuNOT on July 16, 2010, 09:45:52 PM
I had a torn menicus which made my knee "slip" every now and then like when walking down the stairs. With orthoscopic surger it's no big deal. Crutches for about a week and then some rehab and within a month it's back to normal. You can start training legs like extensions and leg presses after the first week. Just go light and easy. It's just to prevent atrophy.

Avoid those inside massages you like because if you are on all fours or on your back with your knees pushed back near your ears you might strain it. If you must, you can lay flat on your stomach with your legs exteneded and some pillows under your hips. That should be OK but no rough stuff.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: pluck on July 16, 2010, 09:49:15 PM
This was gods will.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 16, 2010, 09:57:09 PM
I've had meniscus surgery on my left and my right one has been torn for about 4 years. I still do every thing normal. Things that hurt...sprints which I do twice per week but only when I'm done and walking 18 holes of golf. You're only 21, get it done, you'll walk out with no crutches on your own and be back training in a week, week and a half and 100% in a month.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: kiwiol on July 16, 2010, 09:59:03 PM

Avoid those inside massages you like because if you are on all fours or on your back with your knees pushed back near your ears you might strain it. If you must, you can lay flat on your stomach with your legs exteneded and some pillows under your hips. That should be OK but no rough stuff.


lol
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Purple Aki on July 16, 2010, 11:38:18 PM
Bad luck, dude.

I broke my leg about two years ago training... just try to stay focused on what you're trying to achieve and try not to get too fat.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: stuntmovie on July 16, 2010, 11:40:51 PM
Coach, I'm no expert when it comes to lifting injuries but I've been around world record powerlifters for most of my life and did some heavy lifting myself with some of the world's best and I think that most of them would differ with your opinion that "it's not the weight or squating deep, its the volume, overuse."

I've been told that the main reason for knee injuries among heavy squatters is due to the fact that they constanttly squat below parallel. And I have seen some serious knee problems /injuries among those lifters who continually go ass to the grass with the heavy weights.

I find it interesting that you think otherwise.

Thanks for your insite though as I am not a know-it-all when it comes to the subject of sports injuries.

Can you be a bit more specific regarding your opinion why heavy squatters often have knee injuries?

Bomz, don't let this injury keep you out of the gym. Just avoid leg work until you completely recover.  Duuuhhhh

Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: wes on July 17, 2010, 01:42:09 AM
Sorry to hear it Taylor...........stay strong,you`ll be back bro.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: lester on July 17, 2010, 01:51:10 AM
I had a slight tear I never got repaired and it took 3 years to recover. Well it still hurts at times.   Get it fixed if possible.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: James Blunt on July 17, 2010, 02:01:34 AM
Coach, I'm no expert when it comes to lifting injuries but I've been around world record powerlifters for most of my life and did some heavy lifting myself with some of the world's best and I think that most of them would differ with your opinion that "it's not the weight or squating deep, its the volume, overuse."

I've been told that the main reason for knee injuries among heavy squatters is due to the fact that they constanttly squat below parallel. And I have seen some serious knee problems /injuries among those lifters who continually go ass to the grass with the heavy weights.

I find it interesting that you think otherwise.

Thanks for your insite though as I am not a know-it-all when it comes to the subject of sports injuries.

Can you be a bit more specific regarding your opinion why heavy squatters often have knee injuries?

Bomz, don't let this injury keep you out of the gym. Just avoid leg work until you completely recover.  Duuuhhhh


I think that sounds right when using a wide stance. Going to the floor with my feet close together pointing forwards always felt alright though.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Meso_z on July 17, 2010, 05:49:49 AM
yup

hurt my knee doing squats about three weeks ago. i do squats ass to the floor, and i got 405 for 3 reps, which was pretty gud for me since ive been doing high volume stuff for legs and never got under a heavy weight like that before. the next set with 315 at about 8 reps or so i felt my left knee pop out of its socket and away from my body, immediately racked the weight.. didnt reall hurt me so i continued training legs and even trained them again about 4 days later. then i was at work and one of the kids i was teaching to swim jumped off of me and kicked off of my left knee in order to get a head start for the wall. it hurt like a 8 out of 10 on a number scale and i was kind of in shock and numb throughout my leg. since that day i havent been able to move my leg too much, but after a few days of swelling it doesnt really hurt unless i bend it too far.


just got the mri done today. gonna kno on monday if i need surgery

Damn...that sucks. Get well soon bro. Just pull a Zack Khan "on the road to recovery".  8)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on July 17, 2010, 06:23:29 AM
youre probably too heavy
lose weight and help your knees
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 17, 2010, 01:15:24 PM

Steroids perhaps were the factor.
eh, maybe, but i dont really think so.


was it the weights or the kid kicking your shit?
i think the weights caused a minor tear, then the kid caused it to tear even more. not sure though.

I bet it was an existing injury that you made worse by heavy lifting.

Tearing your meniscus while doing squats at your age is very very rare, even on AAS.

Have you ever injured that area in the past playing sports or riding your dirt bike?


8)
your probably right, because i had some pain in my knee for a while, not pain during exercise, but pain when i would flex the quad with my knee locked out.  but i dont ever remember injuring my knee before.

Take care of yourself man. Hope your knee heals quick.


thanks bro! lots of stretching and warming up from now on

no,,,tbombz is active and aggravated  it somehow,somewhere ,probably combo of things,hope u get back kid,future note use wraps not all the time but during heavy sets.
thanks man

Its not the weight or squating deep, its the volume, overuse. Your not an athlete, you don't run and the meniscus does not heal, deal with it or get surgery, if you get surgery you'll walk out with no crutchs and will be back in the gym inside of a week, week in a half OR just not have it done. You DO have that choice.
im going to get surgery for sure, so long as the doctor says thats what is needed. my dad has awesome insurance, im going to milk it for all the rehab and drugs i can  ;D though i dont ill get any gud drugs

Jay Cutler just breathed a sigh of relief.
haha  ;D right..

I had a torn menicus which made my knee "slip" every now and then like when walking down the stairs. With orthoscopic surger it's no big deal. Crutches for about a week and then some rehab and within a month it's back to normal. You can start training legs like extensions and leg presses after the first week. Just go light and easy. It's just to prevent atrophy.

Avoid those inside massages you like because if you are on all fours or on your back with your knees pushed back near your ears you might strain it. If you must, you can lay flat on your stomach with your legs exteneded and some pillows under your hips. That should be OK but no rough stuff.

that makes me feel better. thanks man. my girl wants to buy a strap on, i told her we'd have to wait because of my knee.. now il let her know she can go ahead and make the purchase.  :D  ;D

I've had meniscus surgery on my left and my right one has been torn for about 4 years. I still do every thing normal. Things that hurt...sprints which I do twice per week but only when I'm done and walking 18 holes of golf. You're only 21, get it done, you'll walk out with no crutches on your own and be back training in a week, week and a half and 100% in a month.
cool.. my legs are already shrinking hahaha

Bad luck, dude.

I broke my leg about two years ago training... just try to stay focused on what you're trying to achieve and try not to get too fat.
thanks dude. im actually getting more strict on my diet.

Sorry to hear it Taylor...........stay strong,you`ll be back bro.
thanks dudemanbro

Damn...that sucks. Get well soon bro. Just pull a Zack Khan "on the road to recovery".  8)
hahah ya id have a total of 2 viewers
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: JimmyJam1974 on July 17, 2010, 01:34:13 PM
This was gods will.
GH15'S WILL
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: flexingtonsteele on July 17, 2010, 03:11:52 PM
get better dude! and stop all that heavy lifting!
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: mass 04 on July 17, 2010, 03:31:11 PM
Get a deep tisue massage...no, not there. I meant your knee. Get better soon.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: efanhowz on July 17, 2010, 04:43:33 PM
you have a long road of recovery, DO NOT RUSH IT!. dont listen to these haters, they are jealous that your only 21. look at this as an excuse to up the GH dose and smoke the bay's finest theraputic  purp.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 17, 2010, 07:31:49 PM
you have a long road of recovery, DO NOT RUSH IT!. dont listen to these haters, they are jealous that your only 21. look at this as an excuse to up the GH dose and smoke the bay's finest theraputic  purp.
thanks brother. :)




 i took this picture about three weeks ago for bay's punk's thread on the sex board.

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Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 17, 2010, 07:47:00 PM
do yall believe that bay gave me a 0 out of 10 ???  ;D
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Tapeworm on July 17, 2010, 09:19:52 PM
No more squatting atg imo.  Hope you make a full recovery, T.  Get more than one opinion and make sure your surgeon is experienced with this operation.  Don't let 'em give you some noob.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: WillGrant on July 17, 2010, 09:52:38 PM
do yall believe that bay gave me a 0 out of 10 ???  ;D
Bays a homo so dont worry , you look spunky no homo hahahaha

Get well soon , injuries are a bitch but part of the lifestyle mate.  >:(
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: saucetradomous on July 17, 2010, 11:11:24 PM
too much dick in the ass.. could have easily avoided this.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: webcake on July 17, 2010, 11:14:05 PM
thats what happens to us beasts when we lift enormous weights.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Palpatine Q on July 18, 2010, 03:09:46 AM
Ouch.

A torn Anus is nothing to sneeze at...how long till the stitches come out taylor ?
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 23, 2010, 01:26:26 PM
quick update- went to the ortho today, need to have the part of my meniscus thats torn sliced off. the operation is next thursday. should be a few weeks till recover after that. one bit of good news is that he gave me the go ahead to start training my calves lightly so long as my legs are extended (knees not bent)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Army of One on July 23, 2010, 01:27:42 PM
quick update- went to the ortho today, need to have the part of my meniscus thats torn sliced off. the operation is next thursday. should be a few weeks till recover after that. one bit of good news is that he gave me the go ahead to start training my calves lightly so long as my legs are extended (knees not bent)

Thats great, I can finally breathe easy and get on with my day now.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: coltrane on July 23, 2010, 01:36:35 PM
Perhaps its the steroids?


Your muscles are getting stronger, but not the tendons/ligaments.  They only get stronger over the years with lifting.


Take it easy.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 23, 2010, 01:40:02 PM
Perhaps its the steroids?


Your muscles are getting stronger, but not the tendons/ligaments.  They only get stronger over the years with lifting.


Take it easy.
well the meniscus is not a tendon or ligament its the crtlidge between the humerous and the fibula/tibia.

not sure exactly what caused the tear, but likely a combination of going as deep as possible on squats and poor form along with it.
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: Overload on July 23, 2010, 01:47:56 PM
You will be squating again in a few weeks.

When i had my ACL reconstructed over 3 years ago i was squating 315 in less than a year.

The operation you are having is nothing compared to what i went through.

Good luck.


8)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: tbombz on July 23, 2010, 02:33:43 PM
You will be squating again in a few weeks.

When i had my ACL reconstructed over 3 years ago i was squating 315 in less than a year.

The operation you are having is nothing compared to what i went through.

Good luck.


8)
ya thanks man i was real worried for a while that it was going to be a life long knee problem, luckily its not a tendon or actual muscle tear, because i feel like that would probably give me some lasting issues (even if they are only psychological)
Title: Re: im out with a torn meniscus in my left knee
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on July 23, 2010, 06:17:37 PM
def lose some weight
itll help keep your knees and joints safer in the long run

good luck w surgery