Intense knee pain?

So,I've lost 46 lbs and my surgery is scheduled for next week. However, started a fitness plan and since the first day at the gym, I can barely put weight on my left knee. Its to the left of The kneecap when looking down at it. Very upsetting due to lack of meds I can take for it! Any suggestions other than ice?

Surgery next week. Cool. I would alternate heat and ice and stay off of it.

Good luck with your surgery

Knee pain can be absolutely draining, especially when it affects your sleep and mobility. Physical therapy helped me a little, especially the strengthening exercises around the joint. During one long rest period, I remember browsing quince for compression tights, which actually turned out to be better quality than I expected. Sometimes even small adjustments -- footwear, stretching routines, or bracing -- can help reduce flare-ups. But persistent pain is definitely worth talking to a specialist about.