Comments on: My ACL Ripping in Half Anniversary http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/ How a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) changed my P.O.V. (point of view) on life. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:04:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Saeid http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-529 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:41:08 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-529 Hi guys
Its been 10 days after my ACL surgery. as I try to start some of recomended movement for this period of time, i notice that I can not raise my straight leg, at all.
it look like Dr. forget to connect power cable responsible for that. that worry me alots. Dr. says this is normall.
I wonder if you guys also had similar experience.
thanks.

]]> By: yeskneecan http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-460 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:31:02 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-460 No worries on posting twice! If anything is hurting you, stop. It’s better to be cautious now, then push it because you’ll be better off in the long run. You have to be patient with the knee. I know it really, really sucks. I would say the pain is normal, but if it’s consistent, in that it happens after you do the same activity, then ask your therapist and they can help pinpoint it.

]]> By: yeskneecan http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-459 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:28:03 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-459 Age can factor into recovery, but so can many other things. It depends on what kind of surgery you have, what kind of graft you use and if you had other surgeries/repairs in the process. I didn’t know my meniscus was torn until the doctor repaired my ACL and found it. Everyone is different. The textbook recovery time is 6-8 months. Just make sure you’re ready to go back or else you can run the risk of a retear, other injuries due to weakness and premature arthritis. Welcome to the club! It’s no fun, but good luck to you.

]]> By: adam http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-457 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:21:42 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-457 hey i tore my acl a few weeks back playing indoor soccer.. my surgery is march and im kinda freaking out not being able to go out and play or get on the hill and snowboard. My doc told me when i was in that the recovery to full activity is about six months and after reading.. (has helped) it sounds like it has taken some of you longer than that. Im 21 i dont know if age really affects this kind of recovery. Cant wait to get this surgery and recovery done

]]> By: Mike http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-456 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:55 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-456 Im sorry i didn’t mean to post twice i didn’t realize my other post went through! sorry again lol

]]> By: Mike http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-455 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:59:42 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-455 Ah I know where your coming from I love to snowboard, probably the only reason why I look forward to the winter every year but I cant go this year because of surgery. but I actually have a quick question about the recovery process. Im 19 years old and I had surgery September 3rd of 2009 using a hamstring graft. so i’m coming up 5 months post op and im expreriencing pain in my knee (id rate it 4 out of 10) whenever I squat or lunge or walk around campus too much at the end of the day. is this pain typical for someone at 5 months post op or is it possible i did something to it when working it out at the gym? thank you for reading this!

]]> By: Mike http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-454 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:39:35 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-454 Hello!
I know where your coming from with the skiing season! I havent been able to go snowboarding this year because of ACL surgery as well. but anyways I just had a quick question about the recovery process. I had surgery on September 3rd 2009 so I guess you would say im coming up on 5 months post op. well ive been experiencing pain in my knee whenever i would lunge or squat or if i have been walking around campus all day and im not sure if thats because its just typical for someone at my point of recovery or if i did something to it? my physical therapist told me not to do leg extensions until about 5 months post op but I started doing light one legged extentions with about 10lbs or so at the gym at 3 months post op, and the only other thing i can think of that may have done something might of been i put on too much weight when i first started squatting at the gym again. What do you think? thank you for reading this!

]]> By: yeskneecan http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-452 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:59:13 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-452 Yeah, Mireille!

It’s so, so nice to hear I’m not the only one warming the bench! (This is my second ski season of zero powder action, as well.) I love your point about being able to ski for a lifetime. I will keep that in the front of my mind for extra encouragement. Thank you!!

]]> By: yeskneecan http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-450 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:50:58 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-450 Sasha-
Happy Anniversary to you, too! I’ve been wondering a lot lately about the snowboarding from skiing switch. I have heard many say that snowboarding is way easier on the knees, but I’ve heard some people say it doesn’t matter. I will further investigate and get back to you well before you decide to make the switch.

]]> By: Mireille http://yeskneecan.com/2010/01/22/my-acl-ripping-in-half-anniversary/#comment-449 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:30:32 +0000 http://yeskneecan.com/?p=250#comment-449 I am going to wait another season (will have missed 2). People still ski into their 70s (that’s going to be me!) so I don’t feel rushed.

Good luck!

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