Sorry to be a pain everyone but I've so many questions (see my posting below too, please). i've read so much on this thread; pleased I'm far from the only person to have surprise mfx's.  Does your knee get more painful 3  days post trochlear groove mfx?  Does the bone continue to bleed for a while after  mfx? What's the effect if you've got osteoporosis? I've now read so many articles  but still full of questions. Thanks for all your help and support.

I'm 63 and try to keep fit swimming four times a week with a water exercise session too.  I support my mid- 20s disabled son with high level wheelchair boccia (bowling); this involves stretching, picking up balls etc.  Knee problems started over 30 years ago and the latest surgery was about tbe 16/17th procedure. Padt ones inc bil lateral releases, open meniscal repair, bil plica excision and multiple arrhroscopic tear removals.  Oa knees, hips and spine plus osteoporosis. Not sure how the latterwill affect mfx recovery.  I'm going for my first physio appointment tomorrow, luckily at the uk orthopaedic hospital where surgery was performed. I'v had one leg rebandaged in a compression bandage again yester by gp nurse who says it must stay for another week to prevent re-occurence of bleeding - this is the very crackly knee.  I'v read so much on web since op but all advice and support appreciated. Thanks all! xx!

Three weeks today since bil mfx.  Right knee feels crackly and full of fluid; left very sore at side back plus swollen.  Physio today reminded me fractures take to heal and "pain may go in 12 - 14 weeks- or longer...." he's advised to carry on with minimal leg bending and gentle exercises straight leg raises and similar.  He's booked me in for hydrotherapy next week but NO swimming for another three weeks....both he and I have some doubts about whether surgery on both knees together will be successful! Walkings slow and feels odd as one knee clicks and the other hurts and is stiff but I gave him my crutches back - have spare pair if needed!