*EARLY ACCESS* I Got Knee Surgery
Added 2019-03-05 16:00:02 +0000 UTCIn 2012, Ned tore open his knee and has been dealing with complications ever since. 6 years later, he decided to get elective surgery. Would you go under the knife voluntarily?
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Thank you for sharing this, Ned! I had elective knee surgery on one of my knees when I was sixteen because they kept dislocating. I experienced something similar with pain killers, and I've been afraid of going back to get the other one done as a result. I'm 26 now, and I still worry about it. This video gave me a lot of hope - thank you 😊
Lauren Moffett
2019-03-22 02:26:37 +0000 UTCThank you so much Holli! That means a lot
The Try Guys
2019-03-14 22:15:14 +0000 UTCI had no idea you were going through that as well as renovating your new house, starting the business, and preparing for the baby. That's so much. you must have so much determination. thanks for also highlighting the fears and concerns you had about the painkillers as it is a huge problem in the US, becoming more so than the focus that is given to illegal drugs. It really showed how someone could easily fall into that situation with little fault of their own - showed great empathy. thank you
chloe stam
2019-03-09 04:58:22 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing this story. I had no idea (and it's amazing how much of your lives you guys share with us and we can still be clueless as to a huge issue like a knee surgery...it really speaks to the power of a director's POV and that people shouldn't assume someone's life is perfect based on what they see on social media). I've dealt with something similar, since I messed up my knee with a meniscus tear maybe 15 years ago. I had surgery to repair it, and it was supposed to be a minor and quick recovery, but in reality, I've dealt with on and off knee pain ever since. I've used physical therapy, massage, chiropractic, rolfing, and more to work on the problem and it's been a loooong road. Just sending you some love and empathy. I know how hard it is to be still young and have to struggle with mobility in an otherwise healthy and sound body.
Rachel Alexandria
2019-03-08 22:01:14 +0000 UTCThis story was incredibly impressive and seriously touching. I work for an addiction recovery organization in Oregon and dealing with the numbers of those who died because of their disease can be really difficult at times, so this was a wonderful story to hear. According to 2016 CDC data, drug overdoses kill 12 people every day in California, so if flushing your pills is what you need to do, then do it. Recognizing that you have a problem and seeking the help you need to overcome it is a serious accomplishment and everything you did is truly amazing. (As a side note, I love your guys' barely science videos and I think it would be incredible to see one on evaluating the try guys' drinking habits. Alcohol kills nearly 90,000 Americans annually and more than 15 million people struggle with alcoholism, but few recognize their consumption as risky and less than a tenth of them get help. Not suggesting you guys have a problem! But it would be a really cool video to see.)
Hailee Meacham
2019-03-07 20:02:15 +0000 UTCYes, I thought that as well - guessing it was a slip of the tongue...
Nikola Howard
2019-03-07 16:02:10 +0000 UTCNED, why did you flush that Norco down the toilet? That’s a bad idea, and as a pharmacy tech, I highly highly encourage you to dispose of unwanted drugs at a pharmacy. They can’t take back controlled substances like Norco, but they can give you an envelope to send off to the government where it will be destroyed. Please, don’t flush your meds down the toilet, people. It’s terrible for the sewers.
Madeline Fey
2019-03-07 02:21:06 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry to hear that. I have a chronic pain disorder and have been 100% compliant on my meds for seven years. Yet I am still treated like a criminal every time I need to get my meds refilled. I have so much empathy for what your husband is dealing with and I hope that something gives him relief sooner rather than later. *gentle hugs* for you both
Erin Moriarty
2019-03-06 22:24:20 +0000 UTCOMG Ned, already thought you went through a lot with the house, Wes arriving early, and the business. Now with your knee?!? Simply amazing and look forward to reading more about it in the book! I did get to this video late and I'm sure there are comments already regarding flushing medication down the toilet. Just a PSA. Ned indicated he was taking hydrocodone (a controlled substance) and was flushed. I no longer live in California, but in general, flushing hydrocodone down the toilet is an acceptable way of disposal set by the FDA (reasons can be found on the FDA website). However, other methods of disposal are encouraged such as during a national prescription drug take back day event or at authorized collection sites, to name a couple. Since what Ned flushed was a controlled substance, it would have to be a site that's authorized by the DEA. Many pharmacies, hospitals, and law enforcement locations are DEA authorized; can check the DEA website to find such sites. But, if there was a situation where immediate disposal was necessary for whatever reason, hydrocodone in this case, it may be flushed down the toilet or sink. This does also include controlled substances prescribed for pets.
Bruce Vet
2019-03-06 17:15:07 +0000 UTCElective surgery is terrifying and soooo full of flashbacks. I broke my ankle two years ago and needed plates and screws put in. Then I had to decide after if I wanted to get the screws taken out because they could restrict my natural ankle movement. It took a full year after for me to decide, but another year after, I'm glad I got it done. My antiseptic wash was orange tho!!
Amelia Catalano
2019-03-06 17:04:59 +0000 UTCNed. You were re-building a house, staring a business, having a baby, AND you got knee surgery??? Jesus dude you're an actual super hero.
Phil Vaive
2019-03-06 16:33:30 +0000 UTCI really like that you talked about the struggles of painkillers. My mom became addicted to them through complications, and I was very impressed when Ned flushed them. I hope you continue to feel better Ned!
Meghan Bonser
2019-03-06 16:32:37 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your story with us! I know it can’t be easy. I was raised by a single Mom, and she was an addict; I watched her get sober and after she had back surgery she did the same thing as you did after filling her prescription for painkillers. I saw how hard it was for her and must have also been for you. I hope you know how strong you are and how lucky Wes is to have such a good dad. 💕
Dana
2019-03-06 15:58:47 +0000 UTCMy husband has been on painkillers since 2009. He has zero cartilage in both knees and they are just grinding away. Everyone says he needs surgery and we have been begging for years for him to have it but no one will because of his weight. We moved to a state that passed laws last year that are super restrictive with opioid prescriptions. No one around here will prescribe them because of it. So we travel 4 hours one way to the state we used to live in so he can see his pain management doctor and get his monthly prescription. Without the meds which only work 30% - 40% he can barely walk. He has never taken more than prescribed. He has never sought out drugs but is suffering because of other’s bad decisions/addictions.
Courtney Pettersen
2019-03-06 04:48:58 +0000 UTCThat was my reaction, too. Time for a quick edit to put in a "Oops, don't do this." overlay?
Dana
2019-03-06 03:11:27 +0000 UTCPart of me suspects that was his choice as a personal challenge.
Dana
2019-03-06 03:10:05 +0000 UTCI honestly had no idea what I was going to encounter when I watched this. Every time I see a bit more of you guys, I am amazed and just so happy to see how genuine and real you truly are. I am so proud of Ned because I know what it’s like to get seduced and to fall under that veil of medication. Kudos for recognizing it and taking the action you needed. I wish you guys all the very best and I shall remain a proud member of your Trybe.
Holli B
2019-03-06 01:41:33 +0000 UTCCongratulations to you Madeline! I had RnY bypass 4/18/18 and it saved my life. Surgery - elective surgery at that - can sometimes be the best for you in the long run. I wish you all the best and I wish you much success as you move forward! Know that it’s a tool and it will help you on your journey.
Holli B
2019-03-06 01:37:47 +0000 UTCThe other part of me says if that's what you need to do the. Do it! Good for you for keeping up with your therapy! Good patient! And for real. I'm glad you made it through 2018. Good gracious you did a lot!
Kathryn Burnett
2019-03-06 01:06:13 +0000 UTCNoooooo Ned!!!!! Don't flush prescription meds!!! Says the medical professional in me.
Kathryn Burnett
2019-03-06 01:04:43 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing your story Ned. I watched this during lunch & got so emotional 😩😭 Glad you opened up about the pills. A lot of people don't know what prescription pills can do. 💜 2018 was one crazy ass year
Jackie Warner
2019-03-06 00:43:49 +0000 UTCI got hooked on hydrocodone after my third wrist surgery. I'm thankful that I realized it as it freaked me the fuck out and I was able to wean myself off. They are getting worse again but I've tried to stay away from the stronger drugs. I actually test positive for Zach's disease of Ankylosing Spondylitis, however my symptoms don't match up because the intense pain is in just the wrists. My brother also has it and he is experiencing a lot of what Zach has mentioned in videos. Good luck with the knee, my mom tore her ACL on the left and it was repaired with no issues. However her cartiledge deteriorated over the years and she had a total knee replacement on the left side a few years ago. Still the pain was there. We hope that by having the right one done on the 18th this month, that she will be able to get off the opiods that barely allow her to function normally.
Stef Strosky
2019-03-06 00:04:44 +0000 UTCI am in the process of getting approved for bariatric surgery (gastric bypass). Like Ned, it was a bit of a process for me to decide to undergo it. I had to look at the facts of my life and my future and decide what was most important to me and make the hard decision to do what it takes to achieve that. It is scary and hard, but I am so excited for what will come after I let a surgeon reroute my intestines and remove 80+% of my stomach. I will be on vitamins for the rest of my life and I will have to monitor my protein intake closely, but I know my quality of life and mental health will improve. Sometimes the decision to have a voluntary surgery is the best choice you can make for yourself. I am so happy that Ned seems pleased with his results.
Madeline Jenkins
2019-03-05 23:42:44 +0000 UTCI love this! We have gotten to see Ned be emotional before, but this is really a different side of him. I appreciate his openness about all the things. Thank you! ❤️
Amy Scalf
2019-03-05 23:08:44 +0000 UTCHonestly thank you for filming this. I have a loved one who, thank god, is in recovery from an oxy addiction. He could have died at any moment and things were really, really horrible. He lives with the consequences of his addiction every day (though at least he gets to live with it as opposed to the alternative)....looking at an image of you staring at that bottle was chilling because people do find themselves in that position, and it's a total fork in the road, certainly. The "what ifs" don't bear thinking about. That being said, you are so right--it might never be perfect, and that's the nature of life, isn't it? Ultimately we're all terminally ill, ya know? It's not about hiding from that, or desperately seeking out constant happiness, but living a value-based life, and knowing that doing our best at living in a manner consistent with our values is likely to be the only thing that we can do to get to a place of peace. Congrats on your continuing success.
Erin in PDX and Rome
2019-03-05 22:19:19 +0000 UTCSo given all this, can I just ask why Ned had to do a kick to the board in the karate video rather than a punch?
Anne Austin
2019-03-05 21:37:22 +0000 UTCI know what all that’s like... good job for keeping up with your exercises, haha! I haven’t had knee surgery but I’d like to see if it would help because I’ve got a bunch of pain from my meniscus twisting/ripping 7 years ago.
cactipoke
2019-03-05 21:13:44 +0000 UTCLooking forward to reading more about it. Thanks for sharing Ned.
Pamela Warren
2019-03-05 21:04:35 +0000 UTCOof. Dealing with an injury like that is so debilitating. In 2006 my husband had an athletic career ending concussion and we are still dealing with medical issues because of it. Taking point on your health for your own sake and for your family is so admirable and some folks don't so kudos to you for keeping your eye on the prize. When you got back on the soccer field we were cheering for you! What a wonderful role model you are to Wes and you and Ariel continue to set the bar when it comes to being the best life team-mates. Wow, guys. Way to go.
Stacey Boden
2019-03-05 20:19:11 +0000 UTCYou really went through a lot in 2018! You and Ariel are so strong to endure everything. It’s a testament of your character and how you were brought up. You have a wonderful family.
Khristine (with a 'kh')
2019-03-05 20:10:29 +0000 UTCi'm loving the animation! you go guys, stepping up your game! And Ned - thank you for showing us a different side of you. I feel like we only ever see your happy to lucky father happy dad side. Just like when Zach opens up about his healthy issues i feel like we really get to connect with him. I am happy we finally get to connect with you Ned. i like you much more after this video and appreciate you opening up to your audience. We love you and are happy you are doing well.
Swayze
2019-03-05 20:00:34 +0000 UTCThank you Ned for sharing this with us, it's really inspiring to hear about others' struggles and how they overcome them.
Bronwyn Meehan
2019-03-05 19:50:49 +0000 UTCThe frequency with which people are easily prescribed opioids in the USA is mind-boggling to me. I'm from Romania and here you are prescribed such drugs only for a few extremely bad diseases, only by certain doctors and by filling special forms. If a family member is prescribed opioids and he/she dies without using all the pills, you have to return the rest to the hospital, that's how heavily regulated their use is. Anyway, I hope you are ok Ned and I'm sure the clarity you have without them helps you enjoy more your time with Wess!
Luminita C.
2019-03-05 19:44:22 +0000 UTCyea WEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Randall M Bell
2019-03-05 19:25:28 +0000 UTCMy right knee is messed up and I loved watching Ned talk about similar problems great job Ned
Jessica Sloan
2019-03-05 18:47:12 +0000 UTCYou can tell how hard it was for Ned to open up about his struggles, but hearing his story is probably going to help more people than he realizes. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us, Ned♥️
Courtney Orr
2019-03-05 18:40:54 +0000 UTCIf I ever needed anything at this point in time it is this video. I'm old, 55. I fell days before my husband's works holiday party... at our home. The fall left me gimpy and in pain. I thought the wound to my knee healing meant the pain would subside, which it did for the most part. A few weeks ago pain began, as well as mobility issues. Now, weeks of hoping this too would subside, I finally gave in and made a Dr appointment. I'm kinda worried though. Need, I'm glad you've shared this life altering event... all the events that have occurred for you smashed in together. So happy that you've been able to enjoy again so much that had to be put on hold for so long. You have such a beautiful family *wait, dust in my eyes* and terrific friends. You've been working your butt off creating and growing a successful business, it is greatly appreciated. Stay strong... you ARE strong. Keep your head high and know you are loved and valued by all us perfect strangers. ~ Lil
Lillian Carilo
2019-03-05 18:28:15 +0000 UTCglad you’re feeling better, and good on you for prioritizing your health for your family! great vid! :) ps. at 4:36 you said you decided to have the surgery the day before Wes was born but the timeline doesn’t fit, since Ariel is still pregnant and you had the surgery weeks beforehand. it was confusing for me so i rewatched it, just fyi in case it confuses others too.
Jenny Mendoza
2019-03-05 18:20:39 +0000 UTCThanks Ned for sharing this story. This and everything that the Guys share is truly amazing because it helps to show the world what is real and what could happen. I am so thankful for you guys! Which is why I continue to give to you! Thanks!
Gray Barnhill
2019-03-05 18:17:13 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing Ned! I'm dealing with a similar situation but with my ankle. After 15 years of constant pain and instability I finally had stabilising surgery last year followed with a ton of rehab. And I can now run semi- pain free and play rugby again after missing almost 2 seasons and thinking I had to quit playing all together. Sometimes it's hard for other people to understand the grief I felt due to pain and not being able to be as active as I wanted, and they might try and downplay the severity of it ( "I mean, you are not dying!") so it's great to hear someone else going through a similar situation.
Maja
2019-03-05 18:12:47 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your story, Ned! I am so happy you touched upon the opioid epidemic, and your experience. It’s super important for people to hear and understand how many people have become addicted to opioids not because they “chose” to do them, but have become dependent through experiences with chronic pain following accidents, surgery, etc. I hope this awareness causes people to have more empathy for those who struggle with addiction. Also just as a tiny side note, please do not flush pills down the toilet, it contaminates water supplies and causes harm to animals and other living organisms who call it home. I hope you continue to heal/feel better, and I can’t wait to read the whole story when the book is released!
Tania Lemus
2019-03-05 18:05:15 +0000 UTCThis was a very moving, yet somehow entertaining, video to watch. As someone with more minor chronic muscle/limb issues that have affected my activity levels, I can relate on a small level. I’m so glad things worked out for you, and sorry for all that you had to go through. Not to mention, both you and Ariel are sheer powerhouses for dealing with house renovations, new company, and pregnancy/baby all at the same time as this knee surgery. Damn. Just one of those things would be stressful enough.
Zoe Kay
2019-03-05 18:02:21 +0000 UTCWishing you continued improvement :)
Brianna Keogan
2019-03-05 17:58:44 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing, Ned!
Janice Hong
2019-03-05 17:48:33 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing this, Ned. I'm a pretty active person (in a community circus!) and am going through some troubling knee issues myself. I dig your attitude about the situation, and hope things continue to get better.
Tara X.O.
2019-03-05 17:42:16 +0000 UTCTruth but, TBH, I think Ned's flushing is the least of the fish's problems :/
Tara X.O.
2019-03-05 17:38:24 +0000 UTCThank you Ned for sharing your story with us!! Hoping you experience continued improvement!!
Alice
2019-03-05 17:22:48 +0000 UTCOmg, Ned no!!! Take the pills to the pharmacy to be disposed safely. Flushing the pills down the toilet can affect the fishes in the ocean!!
Sephie
2019-03-05 17:17:19 +0000 UTC1) This is a really well made video with so many different elements told in a concise way. Like I felt like I got a strong narrative in a balanced way that was sad but also triumphant and funny at parts. 2) Ned is a freaking phenomenal human being that has gone through so much?? Like you wouldn't even KNOW it and look at this. Yo, I love all four guys but Ned has always been my favorite because I'm a sporty/hyper nerd too and I relate to him on that level, but my god, he really went through it and came out the other end this ultra positive, dope dude. Also, Ariel is incredible for literally keeping up with this all, while pregnant and damn near building/planning that house. I love watching this family.
Chelsea
2019-03-05 17:16:06 +0000 UTCThis was an amazing video - props to you Ned for sharing this with us and powering through you’re a true inspiration to people trying to deal with managing pain and surgery. I’ve seen how easy it is to fall down the path of addiction and it’s truly SO hard to fight sometimes especially while recovering - you did an amazing thing and we’re all so happy for you. Thank you for trusting us with this story we love you!!
C.S
2019-03-05 17:10:04 +0000 UTCTwo stories: 1. I once went into the hostpital with a UTI and kidney stones and was probably in the worst pain ever. The ER doc prescribed oxy, and I did not like the way I felt on it, so I switched to Aleve, and that did the trick without all the awful nastiness oxy dumps on you. 2. When my father was dying of cancer, the doctors prescribed him with a whole battery of narcotics, which really screwed him up. They made him hallucinate like crazy, and it seemed like he had full-blown dementia. My sister and I flew down to see him, he was in the worst shape mentally than I had ever seen. He had a hard time speaking, he was jittery, it was awful. The next day, I suggested that we take him off the narcotics and give him Tylenol when he needed it. Everything was ok'd by the home nurse, and that very day he was thinking clearer, speaking normally, and we could actually have good conversations. Just two extra strength Tylenol is all it took. Opiates can go die in a fire as far as I'm concerned.
Stewart Caswell
2019-03-05 16:58:57 +0000 UTCplease, please, please, keep on top of that addiction of painkillers. Please, please, please, stay aware of that. Love love love
Mary Alderete
2019-03-05 16:30:59 +0000 UTCI sincerely applaud your understanding and wariness of the dangers of opioids, and I'm glad you're feeling better! A lot of people don't know, though, that most pharmacies or firestations offer takeback programs so people can get rid of them safely and they don't enter the water supply :) Anyone can google their local takeback programs
Anna Turner
2019-03-05 16:30:39 +0000 UTCThis was a great video. <3 I love seeing the vulnerability that creating your own channel has afforded you guys. Thank you for trusting us and sharing with us.
Kaitlynne Mae
2019-03-05 16:28:23 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your story, especially talking about how easy it was to become addicted to painkillers. I work in healthcare and see so many of those stories , it’s always great to shine a light on this issue. On a side note I live in NH and I hope you get to visit again, this time without injury ! :)
Jackie
2019-03-05 16:25:48 +0000 UTCI know how you feel. I had super flat feet to the point where my skeleton was completely out of line and I was a 10 year old with excruciating back/leg/hip/knee/etc pain & custom insoles only made the pain worse. I chose to get it fixed and the recovery was miserable. I hated sitting on the couch doing nothing. I’m so glad things are better for you though.
Fiona duPrey
2019-03-05 16:25:31 +0000 UTCOh my goodness. I just wanna give you a big hug. Thank you for being so open about everything! ❤ Bless Ariel for being such an angel!
Janni Kouring Stensgaard
2019-03-05 16:25:29 +0000 UTCWell that was a lot heavier than I was ready for at 8 am. Thank you for sharing your surgery and pain medication story. As a chemist, I’ve done previous work on fentanyl abuse, so I have a pretty intense experience from an analytical side. It’s always shocking to hear how readily people are prescribed them and how necessary they are at times. On a personal note, I need to have my shoulder rebuilt and this helps. I’m terrified but it’s really affecting my daily life. I have to manage all of my movements so I don’t dislocate my shoulder on a daily basis.
Lauren Munday
2019-03-05 16:25:13 +0000 UTCWow Ned, you really did conquer life itself in 2018! We are so so proud of you! <3
Soleil
2019-03-05 16:24:48 +0000 UTCWow. I had NO idea this had happened right before the channel launch. Just adding more to the year of "Ned does everything in one year"
Catie Powell
2019-03-05 16:19:19 +0000 UTCThis honestly made me tear up. I am currently going through a similar situation. A distracted driver hit me head on at the beginning of February and the accident broke my femur so I had to have surgery to insert a metal rod to fix it. I won’t have full mobility for about 4-6 months and I have been working on balancing the pain, same medication, and PT. Its put alot on hold for me as a college student about to graduate. Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Hayley Cohen
2019-03-05 16:18:37 +0000 UTC"This is the day we saw Ned's kneecap." I immediately shuddered just imagining it.
Erika Baroman
2019-03-05 16:10:13 +0000 UTC
