I prefer gallon zip lock baggies instead of the bucket. Easier disposal. I've been cut on so many times I've got a travel bag set up for them. No Joke.I had both knees done, right one about 10 years ago tore the ACL 98%, didn't get it repaired just had the knee cleaned. Everything went fine and it still feels good today, just a little unstable with sideway stress.
Left knee 2.5 years ago, that one just a scope/cleaning, that one not as smooth. I had a really hard time lifting my leg for about 3 days. I think the tourniquet may have been to tight or not in the best area, during surgery. I was vomiting on the way home from the anesthetic.
My advice, take a bucket just incase and do your rehab and you will be just fine.
Good luck, Pat
A little nervous about Knee surgery, have never had a broken bone or any surgery EVER ! Now I have to have a scope on my knee and get it cleaned out, I go Mon. to have it done and starting to get nervous about it... I guess Im more nervous about being put out then anything... Will update how it goes if I make it thru it....