Comments on: 5th Months and 3 Weeks Post-Op http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/ How a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) changed my P.O.V. (point of view) on life. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:20:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Britt Backman http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-621 Britt Backman Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:30:06 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-621 Hello all: Was simply hoping I could get some reassurance on here. I am at 7.5 weeks post op and my physiotherapist keeps telling me I'm behind. I can almost fully extend ( seems to be muscle stiffness holding me back at this point. If I stretch I can get it straight) Cannot bend more than 120, still have some residual swelling. Taking anti inflammatories to help me along. I guess I was just wondering if you could tell me where you all were at at about 2 months post op? I know everyone is different and everyone heals differently, but generally speaking, there is a common time frame. I had ACL reconstruction on a 17 (!) year old tear, I was told the 2 ends of the ACL ligament were quite retracted due to the age of the injury. Also found out when I came out of the OR that my lateral meniscus was all chewed up (not surprising really. Already had the medial one shaved when I was 17 due to a bucket handle tear) So basically, I got a 2 for 1 deal!! Anyways, I was just hoping for some similar recovery stories to asuage my concerns. Thanks!! Hello all:
Was simply hoping I could get some reassurance on here. I am at 7.5 weeks post op and my physiotherapist keeps telling me I’m behind. I can almost fully extend ( seems to be muscle stiffness holding me back at this point. If I stretch I can get it straight) Cannot bend more than 120, still have some residual swelling. Taking anti inflammatories to help me along.
I guess I was just wondering if you could tell me where you all were at at about 2 months post op? I know everyone is different and everyone heals differently, but generally speaking, there is a common time frame.
I had ACL reconstruction on a 17 (!) year old tear, I was told the 2 ends of the ACL ligament were quite retracted due to the age of the injury. Also found out when I came out of the OR that my lateral meniscus was all chewed up (not surprising really. Already had the medial one shaved when I was 17 due to a bucket handle tear)
So basically, I got a 2 for 1 deal!!
Anyways, I was just hoping for some similar recovery stories to asuage my concerns.
Thanks!!

]]> By: Michelle http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-567 Michelle Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:45:06 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-567 Hey guys, I tore my ACL and lat. meniscus in rugby, had surgery on Oct. 7th, so I'm at 5 months, 2 weeks. Just started jogging last week, have to say its crazy how my body doesn't exactly sync with my mind. It's like I'm learning how to run for the first time all over again. I'm jogging like a rhino, it feels like. I know it will take time, but looking forward to the day I can gracefully keep a pace and develop into sprinting. Jogging for even 7-10 min is killer! I'll keep doing the leg presses and calf raises, see how it goes. Cheers to everyone going through the same deal, eager to get back to sports! Hey guys,

I tore my ACL and lat. meniscus in rugby, had surgery on Oct. 7th, so I’m at 5 months, 2 weeks. Just started jogging last week, have to say its crazy how my body doesn’t exactly sync with my mind. It’s like I’m learning how to run for the first time all over again. I’m jogging like a rhino, it feels like. I know it will take time, but looking forward to the day I can gracefully keep a pace and develop into sprinting. Jogging for even 7-10 min is killer! I’ll keep doing the leg presses and calf raises, see how it goes. Cheers to everyone going through the same deal, eager to get back to sports!

]]> By: Kola Wells http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-352 Kola Wells Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:50:48 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-352 Information like the one you mentioned here will be very useful to me! I will put up a link to this page on my blog. I am rock-steady my visitors will find that very utilizable. Information like the one you mentioned here will be very useful to me! I will put up a link to this page on my blog. I am rock-steady my visitors will find that very utilizable.

]]> By: mika http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-349 mika Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:46:47 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-349 I am almost 5 months out. My range of motion still needs a couple degrees but my doctor said i can't push it so its understandable. I am no hopping and doing A LOT of lunges and leg press, currently it's all about strengthening, hopefully at my next appt. my doctor will clear me to start jogging. Have you ever worked on an underwater treadmill? this is something that really is helping me through my recovery. I can run on it even though I can't run on land and it puts no stress on your joints it's awesome I highly recommend it. I'm so happy that the END seems closer!! I am almost 5 months out. My range of motion still needs a couple degrees but my doctor said i can’t push it so its understandable. I am no hopping and doing A LOT of lunges and leg press, currently it’s all about strengthening, hopefully at my next appt. my doctor will clear me to start jogging. Have you ever worked on an underwater treadmill? this is something that really is helping me through my recovery. I can run on it even though I can’t run on land and it puts no stress on your joints it’s awesome I highly recommend it. I’m so happy that the END seems closer!!

]]> By: matt http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-348 matt Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:34:46 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-348 Poping, if you didn't do any damage to your kneecap then (what my MD. told me) the poping will go away when you build up the quad. Poping, if you didn’t do any damage to your kneecap then (what my MD. told me) the poping will go away when you build up the quad.

]]> By: summer http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-342 summer Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:57:39 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-342 So glad to hear us bloggers have kept each other sane during these days of recovery. It's great to know we've all made it near the 6 month mark and are feeling (pretty) strong! :) Our trip isn't set yet (my hubby-to-be is in charge of planning!) but we're shooting for late Jan or early Feb! Also hitting up north Michigan this December for a 'warm-up'! Can't wait to dust off the 'ol snowboard bag. I've really enjoyed your blog and style. Keep it up! :) So glad to hear us bloggers have kept each other sane during these days of recovery. It’s great to know we’ve all made it near the 6 month mark and are feeling (pretty) strong! :)

Our trip isn’t set yet (my hubby-to-be is in charge of planning!) but we’re shooting for late Jan or early Feb!

Also hitting up north Michigan this December for a ‘warm-up’! Can’t wait to dust off the ‘ol snowboard bag.

I’ve really enjoyed your blog and style. Keep it up! :)

]]> By: yeskneecan http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-340 yeskneecan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:47 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-340 Hey Summer! You've been so inspiring along my whole journey! I'm going to Tahoe Jan. 21-24. When will you be going? Hey Summer!
You’ve been so inspiring along my whole journey! I’m going to Tahoe Jan. 21-24. When will you be going?

]]> By: Diane http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-339 Diane Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:30:24 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-339 The difference a few weeks makes. It is almost forgotten during normal activities and life. I am 5 months 1 week post op I agree with the other posters that long term standing or sitting causes some stiffness and a little discomfort. Nothing I can't live with. I can get a good fast walking pace on the treadmill and bike is no problem. I can jog at a slow pace. I've been doing sprints up stairs for strength and agility. Bending and straightening is good. Quad and calf muscles still need work. They are getting better. But there is a difference from my other leg. Knee pops and overall ugly noises are less. I feel only a little pull and discomfort coming from the knee every now and then. If I come down on it wrong or if the movement is really exaggerated. My scar looks good. But it is still sore at times. Kneeling just plain hurts. My goal is to be back on the tennis court by the end of December. As soon as my doctor says I am safe and not jepardizing the graft when pivoting and planting. Good luck everyone..have fun on the slopes. I am staying inside where it is warm...LOL The difference a few weeks makes. It is almost forgotten during normal activities and life.

I am 5 months 1 week post op

I agree with the other posters that long term standing or sitting causes some stiffness and a little discomfort. Nothing I can’t live with.

I can get a good fast walking pace on the treadmill and bike is no problem. I can jog at a slow pace. I’ve been doing sprints up stairs for strength and agility. Bending and straightening is good.

Quad and calf muscles still need work. They are getting better. But there is a difference from my other leg.

Knee pops and overall ugly noises are less. I feel only a little pull and discomfort coming from the knee every now and then. If I come down on it wrong or if the movement is really exaggerated.

My scar looks good. But it is still sore at times. Kneeling just plain hurts.

My goal is to be back on the tennis court by the end of December. As soon as my doctor says I am safe and not jepardizing the graft when pivoting and planting.

Good luck everyone..have fun on the slopes. I am staying inside where it is warm…LOL

]]> By: Summer http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-338 Summer Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:46:55 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-338 Sounds like you're doing really well -- I hope to hit Tahoe early next year, so it's good to hear a fellow ACLr has similar goals! I am getting near the 7 month mark and feeling great. I agree with Cynthia- any time there's lots of activity or standing, I too feel a little sore.. but I've been back to soccer and ultimate frisbee now for a while, and feel stronger every time. I have a BOSU which I haven't been using as much as I should, but as weather gets colder, the BOSU will be a great alternative to facing the cold! Sounds like you’re doing really well — I hope to hit Tahoe early next year, so it’s good to hear a fellow ACLr has similar goals!

I am getting near the 7 month mark and feeling great. I agree with Cynthia- any time there’s lots of activity or standing, I too feel a little sore.. but I’ve been back to soccer and ultimate frisbee now for a while, and feel stronger every time.

I have a BOSU which I haven’t been using as much as I should, but as weather gets colder, the BOSU will be a great alternative to facing the cold!

]]> By: Andrew http://yeskneecan.com/2009/11/06/5th-months-and-3-weeks-post-op/#comment-337 Andrew Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:05:17 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=206#comment-337 I read an article about long term results of acl reconstruction and they said the most important part for a successful outcome is having good range of motion. So if you've got that then you're doing well! Good luck with the 50 million squats! I read an article about long term results of acl reconstruction and they said the most important part for a successful outcome is having good range of motion. So if you’ve got that then you’re doing well!

Good luck with the 50 million squats!

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