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Hi All | I'm looking for opinions about running after meniscus surgery. Please share your experience with the injury or knowledge of it, and process for getting back into running if you would! In July 2012 I found out I had a LONGITUDINAL and HORIZONTONAL tear of my MEDIAL meniscus. They were able to REPAIR vs. remove the meniscus via arthroscopic surgery and all during my follow up visits with the ortho surgeon he suggested I not return to running, and at a minimum not long distance running, suggesting that most people find alternate activities. However, during my last visit I saw his PA and she did not shun the idea of running again, and didn't really oppose the notion of distance running again either. Her rationale was that more than likely I will need a knee replacement at some point and as of now I have only minimal appearance of arthritis. She indicated the difference between running and not running could mean the knee replacement may be needed in 25 years as opposed to needing it in 30 years without running. Further, she stated that some people continue to run after knee replacements. I was not expecting this opinion at all, but it does give some hope. As far as the other considerations, I've been pretty miserable without running, gained some weight - not bad, but some and I've been very sedentary. Again the opinion came as a surprise and I wanted to get some thoughts from any of you that may have also experienced a meniscus repair or meniscectomy (partial removal). I would love to run again, but also want to make a wise and calculated decision taking into consideration my overall health, mental, physical, heart health, etc.
Apologies for the dissertation, I was not able to determine how to search the new forum format, but also wanted to share the background. Again, please share your experience in detail and any recommendations you received from medical professionals and so forth. I appreciate you taking the time to respond!!! Thanks in advance!
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Thanks Honkygrass, anyone else that has actually had the surgery and returned to running or not?
I had similar surgery and heard the same feedback. My Dr told me I shouldn't run anymore. Of course I ignored that. Though I completely blew up afterwards,it was simply because I ramped up way too fast and didn't listen to my body. I was impatient and started running within 3 weeks, ran through pain, and completely threw my stride off trying to run around it. Ended up with severe PF as well, which was actually what took the longest to recover from. The surgery weakens your leg, and so it's not just the pain in your joint that needs to be dealt with as you return to running.
So whatever you decide to do, my advice is to come back very slowly, and stop if it hurts even the slightest. Err on the side of conservatism and it will pay off in the long run. I also did PT immediately and continue to do strength training religiously. My surgery was 2 years ago, and I'm just back to where I was prior in terms of being able to train pain free. Mentally, It was just recently that I got to the point where I don't even think about it anymore. This was actually the biggest hurdle for me personally. I have a way to go before I can run as fast as I used to, but it's only because I'm not in as good of shape from the layoff. However, had I been smarter and more patient, I would have returned much faster, and will eventually get back even better.
So in summary, don't do as I did and come back too fast. I suggest lowering expectation, and go in with a long term recovery goal that incorporates strength training and some sort of walk/run very slow ramp up, over an extended period of time. You will come back from this, but it simply takes time.
Thank you so much, would you be willing to share the details of how yours was torn? Do you wear more cushioned shoes now perhaps that prior to the surgery? Was yours removed or repaired?
I didn't have a repair, but have had numerous clips to my lateral meniscus, culminating in a total menisectomy in 2009. I also have Grade IV OA/full thickness defects on my most of my tibial plateau and femoral condyle (kissing lesions). I've also had several debridements and chondroplasties, a MFX, and more recently a surgical realignment of the leg.
Following my mfx in 2002, I did cut back my running from 7 dpw to 3-4, but have continued to run (FWIW, I am not a long-course athlete, and halfs are my max anyway, so my race distances really weren't affected) since then.
So, it's certainly possible to run... but you may have to make adjustments.
Are you in the Twin Cities? (I see a few local races in yoru sig. line)... if so, who have you been seeing? I can toss out a few folks I've been happy with.
My medial on the left leg. Injured playing basketball. I had a clip and some cleanup. After I wore really supportive shoes with a lot of cushion(ASIC 2160). I think that helped the knee but hurt my foot. I'm not a minimalist advocate, but after 6 months of foot pain, it is the only thing I can wear now that doesn't hurt my foot, and so I'm totally neutral and currently using the Nike frees. While ramping back up, my knee was slightly sore, but not any more. When I get back up to the > 70 miles per week range, I will wear a more cushioned shoe on runs over 16 or so, so the knee doesn't get hammered. Also, mmrocker is very knowledgable on this whole knee process, and so listen attentively. I can only give you feedback on my personal experience which is only a fraction of the knowledge base. Good luck.
Did you have a horiziontal tear? longitudinal tear? both?
I can't tell you what minicus damage was done but after my ACL/MCL/Minicus repair surgery i was told "no more running" (my minicus was the least extensive part of the problem)? At the time it was no big deaL, I ran but not that often (was just glad i could still ski). In short i was told I was down to 10% of my minicus and running could mean early arthritis (was given the age 40 as an estimate if I ran).
That was 12 years ago and while i have been running essentially the full 12 years, its never been my primary form of activity but rather a component. Because of the warnings i've kept my runs around 7-8 km with some periods of extensive running (ie my attempt at an ultra about 7 years ago and more recently my training for a half).
I have issues but not from the minicus damage (rather from the lack of muscle development due to the ACL repair) and at 39 I can say that my "bad" knee is often the one not aching.
My physiotherapist from way back when (as i recovered from the surgery) felt the pros od running outweight the cons (ie weight gain et al. vs potential early arthritis). So far her thoughts on the subject have been accurate.
Good luck.
Oh, and worth adding that i try to stick with trail running. I feel the variations in stride when on the trails allow for longer runs without the constant repetitive motion that street running would entail.
Just had the meniscus surgery back in December, which was followed by a post surgical DVT which kept me out of action. Injured the knee over a year ago and could only afford the surgery this year. Started running again (clot is gone) last week and taking it very slow. Running every other day, doing run/walk and short runs on flat dirt/grassy path. Was told by the surgeon to take things slow and it would be best for the life of my knee to give up marathons, which I decided to do anyway. He recommended cross training every other day and weights to strengthen the muscles around my knee. I don't experience pain after walking or running but do get soreness after sitting and getting out of bed in the morning. I ice when I can remember and I think stretching helps. Thinking of trying gentle yoga at the Y. The hardest part for me is that I am completely out of shape and am starting back as a brand new runner. Still, I am glad to be a runner again and hope to be strong enough to do some 5k races in the fall - as I said, I'm taking it slow.
Hi. I am going for surgery to repair my torn meniscus on 6/3. My dr specializes in sports injuries and he told me that I should be running 6 weeks after surgery and could be competitively running by 8 weeks after. He even told me that I could do a fall marathon. From everything I've read a torn meniscus is the most common injury and as long as it can be repaired you can go back to your normal activities. If its completely removed that may be a different situation.
Randik... Are you sure he's doing a repair, and not a clip? At 6-8 weeks, you might be running again after a clip, but for a repair, you'd not even be weightbearing by then. Running isn't usually transitioned back into until about 6 months.
I started running at age 44 back in August of 2011 after my triglycerides came in at over 500. I had never had ran before. I put over 350 miles on a pair of nike free shoes and lost 50 pounds by April. My triglycerides came in at 110! Then I went to the running room and they set me up with some Asics after watching my SUPER flat feet walk up and down the aisle. The outside of my right knee would bother me after running at times. I tore my right knee medial meniscus during a 5 k in April 2012 with less than 20 miles on those new shoes.......(Finished and should not have - crawled around the house for 2 days afterwards). I had surgery which removed 1/4 of the bottom part of the "C" (Not all but 1/2 of the 1/4 so the "C" was thin on the back if that makes sense). I was told I could start running again after 6-8 weeks. (Boy my knee felt perfect the 1st week after surgery) I waiting 6 and ran a mile on my new pair of Nike free's! Worked my way up to 3 miles but that outside right knee issue was back. I had signed up for a 1/2 marathon but by October I had another MRI and was told I had a lateral tear (I'm sure it was there before). November 1st I had a tear on the lateral side right knee removed.
Now I've gained 20 lbs back and had run maybe once a week. The outside of my knee bothers me after I sit or the day after I run but NEVER while running.
I started taking glucosamine a week ago and have made up my mind I'm going to run 3-4 times a week (2-4 miles a pop) and sign up for the 1/2 Monster Dash Marathon in the Twin Cities to get it off my bucket list as I'm not getting any younger.
If my knee falls off so be it!
I didn't start running until I was 48 in the early spring of 2011 (my youngest son was getting married in the fall). Discovered I love it but, never got competitive. I used the C25K program so I could comfortably run a 5K.
In Sept 2012, I tore the meniscus in my left knee, had surgery in December, to "trim" as it was more of a splitting of the edges than a full tear. During surgery they discovered the complete absence of cartilage on the end of my femur (yay). To say they were shocked is an understatement. Surprisingly, I have no discomfort from this.
In March of 2013, I was walking up a set of stairs & POP tore the meniscus in my right knee, so severely the ortho scheduled me for surgery in less than a month (he's usually so busy the wait time can be several months). He went in thinking he would need to do a complete meniscectomy but, he just had to cleanup what my joint had done for him. The bottom edge of the C had broken off. There was a tear on the other meniscus that had folded back on itself but he just trimmed that up too.
Have been in PT for several weeks & told repeatedly by both the Physical Terrorist & the MA for the ortho that resuming running is out of the question. I am so glad to see so many accounts of resuming normal activity by all of you. I look forward to restarting, very slowly, and getting back to my little 5Ks.
I find it hard to imagine that so many orthos have said NO RUNNING after surgery. I tore my ACL and medial meniscus in my right knee playing college soccer 5.5 years ago. I had reconstructive surgery using my hamstring tendon and had a repair done on the meniscus. My surgeon told me that barring any surgical complications and provided that I was diligent with my PT, I would be fine to return to all activity, even without a brace. I had my surgery in December 2007, started running at PT in March, was cleared from PT in April, was cleared by the surgeon in May, and returned to playing soccer in June. I did wait 2 months to get my surgery since it was right in the middle of my senior capstone project, so I did a lot of extra rehab (quad sets, leg raises, etc) to strengthen my leg so that my muscles wouldn't be atrophied as badly. I've not had a problem with my knee since then.
i had arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear in my medial meniscus in 1992 or 93. I'm currently 55 and still run. I took very easy after surgery, not returning to running for a year. I did a lot of biking and walking, before I started running. I seldom run on roads, mostly trails/soft surfaces, and keep my mileage down.
My advice is to listen to your body. Take recovery slow, ease back into to your normal routine/activities. Just go slow, take it easy, ramp up as you see fit.
Best of Luck
Bit late....but I had arthroscopic trimming of a torn medial meniscus in my left knee in January. I'm 48 and a slow club runner. I suspect the advice you get post op is very much based on how specialised your surgical team was. I am a GP and as such knew who to get my knee operated on by. I was told that I should expect normal knee function, and was not discouraged from running. I met my physio recently (6 months post op) and told him I was running 4 miles max....he told me I was being too conservative.
The medial meniscus isn't involved much with cushioning....it's more concerned with controlling rotation. My advice would be to build up slowly and listen to your knee.
November 2011, I fell while ice skating. I was in pain for 3 weeks and progressively got worse. I had arthritis and a torn meniscus. Doctor pretty much said to do some exercises and sent me on my way and see him in 3 months. I could barely walk. Finally he ordered an MRI. Again gave me a shot of cortisone and sent me on my way, just do some exercises. 3 months later, his associate did the same thing. I still couldn't walk more than a block. I was helping to carry a piece of plasterboard up the stairs and felt and heard a POP in August 2012. I went to a new doctor 3 days later and he said that I needed surgery. I had the surgery done on on Halloween. By Thanksgiving, the doctor released me from physical therapy and said do anything I want to do however if it hurts, STOP. In January 2013 it was sore and I was on my way to Europe for 3 weeks. He gave me a cortisone shot. I twisted that knee 5 days into my trip. I iced for 3 days and only walked when I needed to. By the end of the trip I was doing pretty good. I have not seen the doctor since before the trip. I have done pilates and stationary bike until the past month when I started the Couch to 5K program. It seems that the arthritis acts up when we are about to get bad weather. Other than that it does get stiff when getting up from a chair, but no really pain while I'm running.
Just had meniscus surgery almost 4 weeks ago. I was a runner in H.S. and college, track and cross country. in My 50's, am a avid tennis player, tore meniscus during play.Had clip and clean up of frayed membranes to the bone. was very sore for a week. Had meniscus surgery to the other knee as well 15 years ago. Started hitting balls at 2 weeks, probably too soon, but I was not running, just hitting and stepping to ball. I tried jogging 2 days ago, only went two laps on a track, too painful and limped. I would say I am another two weeks from jogging at least. The years of road running and tennis on hard courts were the cause.
I no longer run on hard surfaces or play tennis on hard courts only composite surfaces. I run on turf track at local college or rubber track at local H.S. and only short mileage now. My glory days are long over, only 3 miles now just for fitness. With both knees having had surgery, I would advise any older athlete or runner who has bad knees or had surgery to cut back on the mileage, run of softer surfaces, rest every other day, ice, ice,, need a mim of at least 3 or 4 weeks before resuming any kind of activity, only miminal should still be in Phy therapy sessions. If knee is still swollen and has some pain, it means not ready yet.
I had a full ACL reconstruction in 1997 and now, some 15 years later, have just undergone a meniscectomy to the same knee. In between the two surgeries however, I was able to run 2 fulls, 9 halves and more 10Ks and 5Ks than I can count. While he was operating, he discovered some serious cartilage damage while he was operating and said that I should "consider a lower-impact sport for the future." He hasn't said that I CAN'T run but the ladies at PT have told me that this will basically bump up my need for a total knee replacement by about 5 years. The surgery was only 10 days ago and I've been pretty good about ice, rest and elevation but I'm wondering what it's going to feel like when I can use it again to its full extent...
Am I stubborn enough to ignore the advice of these medical professionals in order to cross the finish line again? Maybe.
4runner - you are probably fine by now, but I felt compelled to reply. I just had my knee scoped and my meniscus repaired 6 weeks ago. My surgeon did it so I can run again!!! Anyone that says you shouldn't run is likely just being lazy in their efforts to help you, or conservative in their opinion to avoid you coming back at them. Everyone's meniscus is breaking down and we'll all have degenerated versions of them at some age, that is natural and normal. But you can still run. I know runners that have had as much as 25% of their meniscus removed and still run ultra marathons. Be slow to come back and take precautions. I am increasing my quad strength and knee stability and plan to run in cushioned shoes (Hokas) for trail runs with lots of decent. With the surgeons permission, I have already started running a little (1.5 miles or so every 3 - 4 days) as I rebuild to full strength. I plan to run my second hundred miler next year.
hi my names Jodi, i fell in my house november of 2012.. i waited 2 weeks and my whole leg was becomming stiff. I went to a ortopedic and he took xrays and put me in a full removable cast but told me not to remove it. I sat in this cast for 3 weeks in such discomfort. my knee was KILLING me underneath i couldnt do anything and was hurting all my other body parts trying to compensate. Finally i went back to him and insisted he take of the cast and do an mri.. so he did and he said no torn meniscus it is probably arthritis chrondolmalacia go to PT and removed the cast. well hello my legs been ina straight cast for 3 weeks i cant move duh.. so i get crutches and go home and start vigourous pt.. now its march an di am on my last visit at pt and actually feeing a bit better. so my p therapist was away and i used someone different he stretched me in a bad way and my knee blew up for the next 2 weeks. i was home just crying.. i went back to dr and he said he would HUMOUR me with another MRI... and to go back to pt.. i get the mri i go back to his office he says its fine no tear. Now the pains gettin worse and worse i am doing 45 minutes on bile and treadmill thinking this is what i need.. let me also say i am 50 but have been extensively working out for 20 years i was in informercials with tony little commercials talk shows etc now i am hurt and just gaining weight and gettin frustrated...i continue my pt in alot of pain finally i go back to him again the dr and i say listen dr when my pt touches the side of my knee to move it it hurts so excruciating i cant breathe. he says get on the table and touches a spot on my medial side of my knee and i went flying in pain, He then says i disagree with the MRI you have a torn meniscus. you can get surgery if you want 70 percent rate of good recovery and result. anyways i finally schedule surgery for aug 19 2013... well i ended up having no arthritis or very little bit but i did have a meniscus medial bucket tear. that flap was getting caught in my knee joints and causing the excruciating pain for 9 months.. I had the surgery on aug 19 2013 it turned out to be a REPAIR and a tiny shave off the end of meniscus and rarely any arthritis like his first diagnosis said. He had me up in PT the day after surgery even though it was a repair and everyone else wears a brace after r epair. Not my dr he does things his way.. so i was actually starting to do well after alot or post surgery pain becasue i wont take pain pills. 2 months into PT i am starting to finally walk with a limp but doing it.. THEN ... stupid me .. I was up to 30 minutes on bike so i decided to bump up from level 2 to a 3 and i did a whole 30 minutes like that. In my sleep i was in sever pain the next day i woke up stepped on the ground and felt the most horrible pain through my knee i fell to the ground. that hadnt even happened after surgery.. i spent the nxt 10 days in bed... went back to dr he said i overused it.. i finally went back to PT yesterday starting almost from scratch. here i stand its 10 weeks after surgery and i am still in significant pain and SLOWLY i will keep going. MY pt said with a repair and not wearing a brace afterwards my drs is unconventional.He told me to be patient that a repair takes 6 months to a year to fully heal.. so i am at square one again in pt but one thing i do notice is i am not clicking when i walk/limp hopefully that is a sign that eventually i will be okay.. i had breast cancer surgery an di have to say this recovery is harder right now then anything i have ever recovered from. but im a fighter an dim gonna keep going. I gained 30 pounds through this and i am very depressed. But i will start all over again when i am fully healed, no messing around this time for me. Heres a hint for anyone gettin this surgery.. in recovery THE BIKE IS MEANT FOR RANGE OF MOTION SO DONT DO WHATI DID AND JUST KEEP PUSHING HARDER ON IT...ill come back and post in a month to see how far i have come.. good luck people
Everyone, settle down, I'm late to respond but I just had a meniscus REPAIR and I repeat meniscus REPAIR 3 days ago, not removal. I am a college wrestler at the 125 lb weight class and compete on a very high level. My doctor told me I can come out of the brace and bear weight on it already if I need to but she of course does not recommend it because it's only been 3 days and I barely have any pain., She called me this morning. All this nonsense about being out for a thousand months is bull. Everybody heals differently, if you were conditioned before the surgery you are bound to recover quickly. I am going harder then ever after this injury and if my knee falls out on the mat so be it. I'm going to wait 6-8 weeks and see how I feel because its only been 3 days and like I said I can already limp on it imagine the recovery it will have it another month or so. I have stitches inside my knee which is weird but who cares don't let this stop you from reaching your goals! Get better everyone!
I can't imagine that after a Repair. I had a repair and I have stitches inside its been 10 weeks and I'm still struggling. Was told 6 months . Are you sure it wasn't menjsectomy that you had
I am 3 1/2 weeks out from my second medial meniscal tear surgery. My first was in 2005 at the age of 41. I've never been a long distance runner. 4-6 mile runs, 15-20 miles a week in the pleasant weather month. My surgeon in 2005 and my surgeon this time around are both runners and never discouraged me from running. It took me quite a while after my first surgery to work back up to running, or shall I say jogging. I have found I needed to slow down and run shorter distances with the occasional longish run thrown in. I ran from about 4 months out post op the first time and ran up until my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. I certainly had my share of nay sayers about never running again but to those I say that's fine for you but I need to run.
My goal this time around is to be jogging 8-10 weeks post op. My surgeon says there is no reason why I can't reach this goal. So far I am recovering well. I only took 1 pain killer post op and have opted for Ibuprofen and Tylenol. I think this has helped with my quicker recovery. I am doing strengthening exercises everyday including squats and leg raises. Stairs are the same as they were pre op, so no problem, just a little discomfort. Most of the swelling is down. My range of motion has mostly returned. No crutches needed. I left the hospital 2 hours after surgery putting weight on the leg.
I have been told by both surgeons that I have moderate arthritis in both knees so not much that can be done for that. Of course everyones body is different, everyones injury is different, and therefore everyones recovery will be different. All I can say is I ran after the first surgery and plan to run again in the next 5-7 weeks!! I can't wait! I need to run for mental fitness as much as for physical. I have already put on a few pounds being sedentary and the Holidays. Oh well, I'll see you all on the trails!! Good luck with your decision and surgery if you so choose!
I feel a bit hopeful reading about everyone's experiences. I was diagnosed with runner's knee at the age of 13 and had ACL reconstruction at 17 back in 1990 (I was a ballerina) which pretty much ended my much-hoped-for dancing career. I maintained some level of activity, but after three children I needed to get into shape. At 33 I found running and fell in love with something I never thought I'd be able to do. I ran mostly 5K's but also enjoyed a few 8K mud runs and 2 half marathons. After the first half I developed tendinitis and stress fractured my ankle. After (well during) my 2nd half I developed horrible IT band issues. Despite all of these problems I was so happy my crappy knees were holding up! I got better and started to train for my first full marathon to celebrate my 40th birthday. 1 1/2 months into training, my reconstructed knee was really hurting. Long story short, a year later (this past September) I was having surgery to cut two tears in my meniscus (interior was torn, flipped,and stuck between bones). I was also told I have bone on bone rubbing, pseudo gout and a bone spur on that knee. My doctor did not discourage running, but supported me to listen to my body. I am having a really hard time dealing with the side effects of not really running (yucky mood, weight gain). I have been sporadic doing 2-4 mile walk-jogging, but I feel some pain. Heck I feel pain after trying to stand up and straighten my leg after sitting for 20 minutes. My final post-op appt. led me to believe the pain is from the scar tissue and the constant in and out of the probe. My knee still has a blueish tint to it and one of the incision sites is tender to the touch. I am hearing here that it could be up to a year before I really can reconnect with conservative running. Sounds like just I need to be patient and wait. Thanks for listening.
Mommychele,Patience yes, waiting no. I agree with your doc listen to your body but, I strongly encourage seeing a PT to fully recover. One warning I will give is your PT may have a different opinion than your doctor, mine said running was in my past. I too have bone on bone in one of my knees but, I refuse to give up. This picture below is one I grew up with I hope it inspires you too. I am training again for a 5k and plan to continue to a half marathon cause, I'm only half crazy.
Meniscus "Repair" Surgery almost always involves cutting away torn sections of the Meniscus. The name is misleading. Very seldom does Meniscus Repair Surgery actually repair or stitch back together your Meniscus. The procedure usually gets rid of the pain by getting rid of the tissue, not fixing the actual problem. Meniscus surgery should really be a last resort.
Your Meniscus is living tissue that can heal. Trying to heal it quickly before it tears again is the big challenge.
For a torn meniscus, blood flow is the most critical element in rapid recovery. Blood flow brings oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the area - a requirement for the body to heal itself. Unfortunately, an injured knee at rest often has restricted blood flow, which in turn limits the body's ability to heal. Physical activity will promote blood flow but all too often it also results in small but frequent re-injury, which extends the healing time and greatly increases the amount of scar tissue that develops. A knee BFST wrap would help to increase the blood flow and help with the healing of a meniscus tear.
Thanks Turtle! I am not going to give up. I ran recently (with walk breaks) and plan on continuing. I really enjoyed your picture. I am an artist and art psychotherapist in my career, and respect the healing power involved in the creative process that can positively effect the mind, body, and soul!
No...meniscus repair is meniscus repair. Clipping away damaged portions is a meniscectomy (or partial meniscectomy).
CAN the meniscus heal? Parts of it, sometimes. The outer third, the "red zone", has a blood supply. Tears (or repairs) there have a chance of healing--provided they are the right type of tear, and you follow the protocol. The bulk of the meniscus, though--that inner 2/3rds (give or take)--is avascular. It doesn't have a blood supply, and won't heal on its own. Tears in the "white zone" (many of which are degenerative anyway) aren't going to repair themselves.
Can you get by without surgery? Sure--lots of folks can be asymptomatic or have manageable symptoms following/maintaining PT. But for many people, a clip is the only thing that is going to allow them to return fully to activity.
A clip is not the end of the world. Most people who have it are just fine afterward. Obviously, it's best to keep your own bits whenever you can, but when you can't...it's not a death sentence.
Not sure if I should be encouraged or discouraged by this thread. I'm 42, starting running marathons maybe 4-5 years ago. I ran 6 of them with only a little runners knee when I trained for the first, and really no other significant issues. Then I took time off to have a baby - walked a ton, but very little running for the whole pregnancy. I was just dying to get back to running and with OB approval started up just a few weeks after the baby. Within a month or two I was struggling with my left knee. I went to an intern at a local sports med clinic who blew it off as runner's knee, even though I was having trouble straightening the leg and told him the pain was different. He said run through it, so stubborn me, I did just that. It got much worse, I went to a knee guy and guess what? Torn lateral meniscus in two places. He didn't think repair was a good option.
I did the meniscetomy today and he removed 35%. In post-op, he told my support person no more marathons. I am so hoping this is not a definite. I love marathons, desperately want to get back to them. I had qualified for Boston and didn't run it, so that's still on the bucket list, too. I have a follow up next week, and I'll press him on how definitive no-marathons is. I'll wait and recover slowly if that's what it takes, but the idea of never running another one, well,
Would love to hear from anyone who has a success story!
I had meniscus surgery 1.5 years ago. I started a C25K program last year. And I started it up again this spring. I have NO PAIN, in my knee. The doctor told me to do whatever I want, if it hurts slow down or take a break. It's a slow progression. I have no pain during running. My knee will be sore once in awhile afterward but nothing that a little ice doesn't resolve.
Thanks - I'm really hoping that I can keep running. It's very hard to imagine not running...
EquestrianLady -
There is life after meniscus surgery. I suggest seeking 2nd and 3rd opinions. I know ultra runners that have had 45% of their meniscus removed and still run. They do tons of quad strengthening exercises to stabilize the knee and wear super cushioned shoes (Hokas). But that's how they make it work.
As for me, I had a repair in August. Within 12 weeks I was running. I am running 55-60 miles per week right now and just finished a 25 mile trail race today with 5500 feet of vertical ascent and decent -- that's very hard on the knees -- with NO PAIN. It is possible. Find a PT and a doctor that will work with you instead of taking the easy way out and saying no running.
Thank you!!! This is exactly what I was hoping to hear - someone who has been there and done it. I'm willing to cross train, find trails, wear cushion shoes, strength train, whatever it takes. But giving up just isn't something I want to contemplate.
I had a partial meniscectomy in 2009. Started back (slowly) after about 2 months. Running faster than ever now, well, until my hamstring blew up a couple of weeks ago. Knee is still good though.
PRs: 5K 19:56 (Oct 2013), 1/2 Marathon 1:44 (Oct 2013)
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A more serious concern however is Apple's rather low payout. I generally do not consider stocks that pay below 2% in my dividend portfolios but I tend to think Apple might be able to overcome this. Of course, a big reason why the yield is so small is the fact that Apple pays out a much smaller % of its earnings to investors resulting in a smaller yield than the overall market:
If Apple can continue to increase the portion that it pays out, it should be able to get closer to Microsoft's yield. I don't see any viable reason why that would not happen. Yes, much of Apple's cash is stuck abroad but Apple is in the process of raising debt and will end up paying less than its interest rate. Needless to say, Apple should be able to keep up and improve that payout.
Business Metrics
Of course, as I always mention, dividend yield is an important metric for stock selection but it is just one metric. When investing with a long term horizon, the most important is trying to determine if they'll be able to continue paying and even increase that payout over time. I'll of course look at their business and positioning but first let's look at some numbers:
Both companies have extremely strong profiles. Very little debt, etc.
Business Environment
It becomes very interesting when you start to compare Microsoft and Apple. They are both "tech ecosystems" but have very different business models.
Microsoft has and continues to be all about software. It has the leading operating system (Windows) and productivity tools (Office) from which it's able to generate billions of dollars every quarter. It has used that money to build other businesses such as its Cloud-based Azure & Skydrive, the xBox and its web portals. It seems to be moving towards this new era of cloud computing at an impressive pace since Satya Nadella was named as CEO with innovation in terms of both consumer and enterprise products, an alliance with Dropbox, etc.. While Microsoft is not nearly as well positioned in the emerging mobile space, it has such a strong position in the pc space that it basically continues to enjoy being the only option for most businesses. Microsoft's future mostly depends on its ability to succeed in mobile, how it will adapt to a new cloud-based world, and the continued dominance of Windows.
Apple on the other hand has been able to emerge as a dominant player in the smartphone market. It's easy to think that Apple is always one flop away from big trouble but I think that after successfully launching the iPod, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV, Apple Pay, it's safe to assume that Apple has to some extent mastered these launches.It has been focused on building an ecosystem that offers digital goods, payments, app stores, etc. Apple is rumoured to be working on other types of products such as smart TV's and will also be building on top of new infrastructures such as HealthKit, HomeKit and CarPlay. I also love how the company has positioned itself as an ecosystem where software and hardware developers launch products on iTunes, for HealthKit, HomeKit, etc.
Both players are extremely well positioned and while you could make it the case for the demise of either, I'd argue that one is not significantly bigger than the other at this point.
The Decision
In the end, I started this research thinking I'd absolutely needed to pick one of the two but after analysis, I think that bigger portfolios should include both. They are fairly different plays on technology and if tech is the new "utility" then it becomes critical to include such names in any diversified portfolio. To be fair, many dividend portfolios have fewer names and in that case, I think I'd decide in the following way:
-for a portfolio focused on growth in income & overall value, I'd go with Apple which has more upside but also more overall volatility
-for a portfolio focused on current income, I think Microsoft is the clear pick
High Dividend Growth Stocks - 18 Dividend Stocks for Further Consideration
If someone held a gun to your head and told you to choose one of two stocks: the one with the high dividend yield or the high dividend growth rate, which one would you choose?
I am assuming that most people reading articles on SeekingAlpha would answer with the later. The dividend growth is more important than high yield over the long term as those compounding dividend payments really add up.
That being said, I am always on the lookout for interesting dividend growth stock opportunities to consider. My philosophy is that since I have my overall allocation built up (still some work to do on the fixed income front), and the foundation set with a series of low cost index ETFs I am able to add the best dividend stocks to my portfolio.
Dividend Stock Screening
I have a screening tool that I like to use, and have set up a specific dividend stock screen that looks for undervalued stocks using a dividend yield approach. With this method, I can find higher yielding stocks with some basic fundamental requirements that have been met.
The screen requirements I have set up in this particular screen are as follows:
- Exchange = Not Over the Counter
- Price >= 0
- Dividend yield in year 7 is greater than 0
- Dividend in each of the past 7 years is higher than the year before (i.e consistent dividend growth)
- 7-year dividend growth rate >= 15%
- Current yield >= Average yield in past 7 years
- EPS 3-year growth is better than industry average EPS
- Not an ADR stock
This particular screen is primarily focused on finding dividend growth stocks that are showing as undervalued based on the dividend-yield methodology. In addition, it weeds out some of the crap by looking for companies whose 3 year EPS growth rate is better than the industry average for that company.
The Dividend Screen Results
Quick Analysis
An interesting group of stocks, with some I have heard of and some I never have. I have recently been analysing Stryker Corp. and Walgreen. It is interesting that Lowe's is as its competitor, Home Depot, has not been performing very well as of late. Home Depot used to be consider a strong dividend growth stock but that is no longer.
The stocks, and other stocks that can be generated from any stock screen tool available on the web, can create a great list of stocks for consideration. Go out and give them a try and identify stocks that you feel are worthy of further consideration.
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Veolia Environnement: Press Release Business Wire PARIS -- October 26, 2012 Regulatory News: EDF filed a lawsuit against Veolia Environnement (Paris:VIE) in the Commercial Court of Paris to obtain the right to own 50% of the group Dalkia, specialist in energy services. The Company highlights that EDF lost its right to increase its ownership in the capital of Dalkia in 2005. Veolia Environnement, which owns 66% of Dalkia's share capital, has always supported its subsidiary, in particular through the financing of its international growth. The Company therefore intends to strongly oppose EDF's demand, which it views as without merit. ***** Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE and NYSE: VE) is the worldwide reference in environmental solutions. With more than 330,000 employees the company has operations all around the world and provides tailored solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers in four complementary segments: water management, waste management, energy management and passenger transportation. Veolia Environnement recorded revenue of €29.6 billion* in 2011. www.veolia.com * Excluding VeoliaTransdev revenues currently under divestment Press release also available on our web site: http://www.finance.veolia.com Contact: Veolia Environnement Analyst and institutional investors: Ronald Wasylec, +33 1 71 75 12 23 or US Investors: Terri Anne Powers, +1 312-552-2890
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How many death-by-meeting meetings have you been in already this week? My guess is that your answer is "too many!"
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Let's get real. If you sit in killer meetings, you're probably running them also. Why? Because you probably work in a culture that doesn't value well-run meetings so you get lazy. But if you're running a meeting, you're the one in charge of making it a great use of everyone's time.
Running the perfect meeting is an art, but there are some key principles and here's the first one: Toss the agenda.
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Laurence J. Peter famously coined the management theory that everyone rises to their level of incompetence in his 1969 book, The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. But rather than predicting that everyone must ultimately be promoted to a level where they will fail (the most common interpretation), Peter was really talking about the sad reality that many people who fail are promoted for the wrong reasons.
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Review: This is *the* place to go for a fancy, upmarket vegan dinner in Paris. My bloke and I arrived at about 7.50pm, technically ten minutes before their doors were due to open for dinner. We'd been advised to arrive early and we were right! They kindly let us in and seated us early, and within twenty minutes the place was basically full. Get there early or make a reservation, especially on the weekend -- it's popular! The first thing we noted is that the place is super chic -- lovely clean decor and a great layout. We were seated by a LOVELY friendly, smiley waitress who spoke English really well and asked immediately if we'd prefer the English or French menu. As soon as we were seated we were brought a basket of delicious crusty bread and a jug of chilled water -- both were replenished when we finished them! For starters we both had salads -- I had the chickpea salad which was very simple, leafy and delicate. Definitely the healthy option I think! It had cranberries in it which I was intrigued by, but it was really delicious. My bloke had the potato salad which looked heavier but also delicious. For main course we both had the veggie burger -- and so did LITERALLY EVERYONE ELSE in the restaurant! It is obviously quite famous and rightly so -- is is great! The burger is quite soft and squishy but very flavoursome. It is dressed with vegan mayo which I am normally sceptical about, but this stuff was good. Also has vegan cheese on it, plus lots of veggies and salad. It's a HUGE handful and we took great delight in watching how everyone tackled eating it! It comes with yummy moreish fries and a side salad. By the time we were done we were WAY too full for dessert, in fact we could barely walk back to the Metro station. The place is a little more expensive than your average vegan eatery, BUT I think it's good value for the quality and big portion sizes -- plus the very attentive, lovely service and the little extras like bottomless free sides of bread. Final note: the toilets are down a tiny, slippery spiral staircase which was a bit hair-raising for me and would be a nightmare for anyone who was in any way infirm, I'm guessing. But they were clean and of a good standard :)
Posted by Wine Lover on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Both times I visited this week I saw a huge variety of dishes being brought out ad very few burgers in fact. The dish I saw most was actually the seitan bourguignon served in a baked pumpkin!
I was also given no bread on either visit.
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Unless it was a TEOTWAWKI situation I would not protect my shop. I would just call 911 and be prepared to defend my home
This is a discussion on Defensive opinions within the Defensive Rifles & Shotgun Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I need your help and advice if you don't mind. My work shop is 200 yards from my home. [Good for the legs] and I ...
I need your help and advice if you don't mind.
My work shop is 200 yards from my home. [Good for the legs] and I am try8ing to develope the best way to protect it.
I plan to install a magnetic vehicle detector with a light and alarm in the next few weeks.
My problem is deciding on what type of weapon to use in case of an alarm and the theives overcome the alarm and light at the bldg.
Ther is one ditch approx 5' deep that parallels one side about 60 yards away, and one that paralles the front and drive that is about 85 yards out. My plan of action is to use the ditches for cover adn take out the vehicle with a rifle or shotgun. I would like to take out the radiator and front two tires from the 85 yard ditch.
The two ditches connect so I can move under cover to the closer one to cover the house if need be.
I'm beginning to think that a AR in 223 cal. might be a good choice in this case as I could load a clip with military ammo for the radiator and tires, then switch to clips with soft point varmit ronds for self defense.
I wonder if you would share yhou opinions as to whether this is good thinking and what type of sighting system I wold need on the rifle as I will be using it in the dark, to more or less, sirgically place rounds in the tires and radiator and perhaps may have to stop multiple thughs with weapons.
I will also be carrying a 1911 with night sights and laser as well as a powerfull flashlight in a shoulder case.
Thanks very much for your help and input.
The very best to all for 2009.
Unless it was a TEOTWAWKI situation I would not protect my shop. I would just call 911 and be prepared to defend my home
A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.
Sounds like Red Dawn...I wonder what the DA would say about shooting up a car. Why not get the discription and phone it in. In addition...how about a wireless speaker system and video and play with their minds while the cops are on the way.
This thread kinda reminds of when Ralphie goes out in the yard to try out his Red Ryder, and day dreams about shooting bad guys.
"Just blame Sixto"
Yea, does not sound like the best action plan, I'd keep insurance on the shop and protect the home. OMO
IMO shooting up the auto is the lesser of two evils and is a good way to shut down a robbery. d
Obviously this would be after a 911 call and if I thought they were about to get away with the goods.
Police response here can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours With the emphasis on the hours.
I have always believed it is a good idea for one to have one or more plans of action when confronted and adjust from the plan, rather than not having a clue as to what should be done.
If you don't mind, please stick with the quiestion though as that is the help I am looking for.
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Well then, pack yourself a toothbrush too, because you'll be taking a trip to the grey bar bed and breakfast.
Using deadly force to stop a robbery one thing, but to stop a breaking and entering? Pease don't make gun owners look that bad on the nightly news, we have had enough of that already.
"Just blame Sixto"
Unless Kansas has a texas type castle Doctorine and allows for the use of Deadly force to protect property you are going to be in much more legal trouble than the people who were breaking into your shop
A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.
Honestly your home is the one you need to defend ....
The shop maby with a 12ga to scare them but dont go rambo on them it will not look good in court
"You can say 'stop' or 'alto' or use any other word you think will work but I've found that a large bore muzzle pointed at someone's head is pretty much the universal language."
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In Kansas, shooting out the radiator and tires will probably get you a minimum of 1 yr. in prison. That happened several years ago, in the El Dorado area if I recall correctly. Someone was stealing the guys battery or gas, and he shot out their tires as they were trying to leave. They charged the property owner, and he went to prison due to a mandatory sentence for a firearm crime conviction. Shoot to protect your life or that of loved ones. Otherwise, be a good witness. Shoot their pictures with a camera. The money you spend defending yourself in court would be better spent on good surveillance and recording equipment.
So, to answer your question about your idea being a good plan or not, IMHO, NO!
Using deadly force to defend your shop appears to be illegal in Kansas since it is not a dwelling.21-3212. Use of force in defense of dwelling; no duty to retreat. (a) A person is justified in the use of force against another when and to the extent that it appears to such person and such person reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent or terminate such other's unlawful entry into or attack upon such person's dwelling or occupied vehicle.
(b) A person is justified in the use of deadly force to prevent or terminate unlawful entry into or attack upon any dwelling or occupied vehicle if such person reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to such person or another.
(c) Nothing in this section shall require a person to retreat if such person is using force to protect such person's dwelling or occupied vehicle.
History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3212; L. 2006, ch. 194, § 4; May 25.
This thread is closed due to discussion of illegal activites
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