ITB surgery

[ADe]

After one and a half years of struggling with ITBS and having tried everything, except surgery, I am going under the knife on Friday. It has just gotten to a point where I cannot run more than 3km and bearly cycle for an hour. I am a little worried about surgery, for obvious reasons. Are there any guys out there who has had this surgery and what has the results being. Also how slowly should I start training again given that I need at least four months to be ready for Ironman 70.3 in January.

[M Hickley]

Did you try Lyno therapy?

[Arkadion]

Provided you have a reputable surgeon I wouldn't worry.

 

I've had both legs done on separate occasion and am 100% happy with both outcomes. The most important thing is to resume (mild) training as soon as you can (Usually 1 to 2 weeks after surgery).

 

My left leg was done first and I got back on the bike within 12 days, started with a 3km ride. Every 2nd day after that I managed to double the distance. Remember to keep resistance minimal, your body will tell you if you are pushing too hard.

 

My right leg was done a couple months ago and I was on the bike within a week, my training hasn't been as frequent as when I had my left leg done and this has increased the recovery time, you must use the leg/s within 2 weeks and try keep at it, at least twice a week to speed up the recovery

 

Next to laser eye surgery this has been the best money I (My medical) have spent Many people are against the knife but if you battle with physio and exercises for longer than 2 months with no results it's the only option, and a pretty good one at that as far as I'm concerned!

[taito]

Do the surgery asap I had both done some years ago and never looked back.

[kennyg]

my mate had both his done, was back on the bike in 3 weeks, back running a slow 5km in 4 weeks. He did a little swimming in the 2 weeks after surgery. The procedure was done in April this year.

 

He battled for 6 months with every therapy, I could think of and he is now prepping for some racing.

[ADe]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I have also heard only positive comments about the results. Sounds like January 2013 IM 70.3 is then not an unrealistic goal.

[Gravity Sucks]

Had mine done 25years ago... done under local aneasthetic... got up walked to my car...all fine... tried jogging after 3 weeks...was a bit tender... all fine 4weeks later...best thing i had done.... dont stress. should be fine

[IanC]

Stupid question. How do you know it is actually the ITB giving problems?

[duringd]

K, another stupid question.... What exactly do they do with this surgery???

[Sharkie 2]

What is done with the ITB surgery?

[Red Zone]

They make some small cuts or nicks in the ITB, basically it weakens and "stretches" the ITB. It is preventable if you stretch and get physio

[bassasdaindia]

have them both cut at the same time,i never did and should of.It is such a minor operation

[Kona Kula]

So another question, how bad should it be before you do this. I have no issues with any sports except running. I can't run more than about 3km. Sometimes less. Yet I can ride marathons swim row etc. Also adding to the other question. How can you be sure its ITB?

[MSL]

After battling for 18 months I had mine done in Dec last year and was back on the bike riding 90+km after a month. Best thing I ever did as none of the other treatments helped.

[taito]

Yes a small cut on the side of the knee and that releases the itb and it stretches out a little.The pain on the side of the knee you usually get after running or cycling will never return

[ADe]

I am back from my surgery. In at 8 this morning and out of hospital @11. Dr says everything went well, now I need to rest and can start cycling after about 10 days. Did any of you guys go for physio after the surgery? Dr says it might be a good idea after a week or so.

Edited August 17, 2012 by ADe