<s>[INST] Hi, I had arthoscopic surgery on my knee on the 27th, the stitches are burning off and on and i still have extreme pain when i try to put weight on it. I was told not to remove the bandages and dressing till my office visit on the 12th of July... Is the burning normal 3 days after the surgery [/INST] Thank you for your question on Chat Doctor. Pain and burning sensation at the site of surgery is normal because the wound is still healing. The knee being a weight-bearing joint, you should b careful to not put weight on your knee for up to two weeks at least post surgery. You can engage in light movements at your knee joint sufficient to prevent any contractures(slightly move your joints)the pain should subside in a few days. Hope this information was useful. Regards, Chat Doctor.  </s>