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4.5 weeks post surgery, my very first run back.

Overall feeling good other than how hot it is outside, no pain or aching to speak of on or around the incisions. Calf muscles are a little tight from just from not being able to do much for the past couple weeks since the surgery.

Gonna wait a couple days just to make sure they get the rest they need and keep up the training, planning on running two more times max this week but at least one more for sure. Will start squatting and leg exercises next week.

Best case scenario for this surgery is going into it as in shape as you can to get back as fast as possible since you’ll forced to be off for at least a month, typically more.

If you have any questions feel free to comment or DM me, I’d like to help anyone I can.

I’m 16 days post op today, all 4 compartments on both legs decompressed. Recovery going better than most I believe, haven’t needed crutches or any assistance at all. Been able to walk since the day of the surgery, very little pain. It looks worse than it feels lol Iv kept my legs wrapped and covered to make sure they’re protected.

Was in the weight room yesterday, lifted chest and walked 2.5 miles with no pain. Woke up a little stiff and swollen but other than that still feeling really good. Keeping blood moving and being on my feet some has helped a lot.

Will continue to weight train what I can and walk as much as my legs will tolerate.

If you have any questions feel free to ask, I’ll do my best to inform and educate through my experience, I know this can be a daunting surgery as an athlete. I very much plan on being able to lift/run within the next 2 weeks.

Will update more as time goes on

Yesterday I had Bilateral Anterior, Lateral and Posterior decompressive fasciotomy on both legs. It went very well, haven’t had any bleeding over night.

Haven’t taken any pain killers other than what they gave me before the surgery. (I’m posting this 15 hours post surgery) Not much pain at all, I’m able to be up and walk around with no issue really other than trying to be slow and careful. No dizziness or drowsiness to speak of either from anesthesia.

The Orthopedic Surgeon was absolutely phenomenal and couldn’t ask for a better team for my care.

I’ll update as time goes with healing, supplement regiment and with being able to get back on my feet running/lifting again.

If you have a questions feel free to ask, I know this can be a daunting surgery as an athlete, especially if it’s your first surgery you’ve ever had.