I’m moving for the second time since I had my surgery. Not just moving apartments, but moving cities. I moved from Chicago to San Francisco at 3 months post-op and now am moving back to Chicago this weekend, 10 months post-op. Two pieces of advice for those who move post op: 1. Seek a reputable [...]
Posts Tagged ‘ACL Post-op’
Lifting Boxes After Knee Surgery
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL Post-op, ACL rehab, Lifting after ACL Surgery, Moving After ACL Surgery, Proper Way to Lift Boxes on March 19, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Picture: ACL Scar Update
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL Post-op, ACL scar, patella tendon scar on November 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I haven’t posted a pic–or a post–in a while. Sorry for the delay. I’ve been too busy rehabbin’! I promise to be more active, especially since I am entering six-months post-op and the home stretch for my first post-op ski trip at the end of Jan. Here’s what my knee looks like these days. It’s [...]
5th Months and 3 Weeks Post-Op
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL Excercises, ACL Post-op, ACL recovery, ACL scar on November 6, 2009 | 11 Comments »
A Quick Overview on Life These Days: -Bending, Extenstion and ROM seem to be very up to par -My knee only feels stiff when I am sitting at my desk for long periods of time -Still no running, but I am avid on the bike, rowing machine, eliptical and others -My knee doesn’t “pop” as [...]
1st US All-Arthroscopic ACL Replacement Surgery
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL Post-op, all-arthroscopic acl surgery, healing with an ACL, new ACL surgery procedure, quick recovery from ACL surgery on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
An ACL surgery where most pain and swelling subsides in 4-6 weeks, vs. 3-4 months for traditional open or partial-arthroscopic ACL replacement? Where was this option when I needed it five months ago?! Excerpts of this article were taken from ”Ohio Orthopedic Surgeon Daniel Zanotti, MD, is One of the First in the U.S. to Perform All-Arthroscopic [...]
5 Months Post-Op ACL Surgery
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL encouragement, ACL Post-op, ACL scar, ACL stitches, ACL Surgery Recovery on October 20, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Today is my five-month anniversary with my newly constructed ligament. Overall things have been going well. I think my biggest obstacle now is life getting in my way. It’s hard to stick to a 2/day PT schedule when you work long hours, socialize and overall are feeling a little bit more back to normal. Not [...]
My First ACL Post-Op Vacation
Posted in ACL Surgery Recovery, tagged ACL encouragement, ACL Post-op, New Zealand, Traveling after ACL surgery on September 3, 2009 | 6 Comments »
In a few hours, I will finally be going on my New Zealand trip. What this really means is my declaration to getting back to living a normal life. Knee surgery takes it out of you. Confides you. Isolates you. Frustrates you. Confuses you. Puts weight on you. And changes you. While your knee may [...]
How To Get Through ACL Rehab (Without Really Excercising)
Posted in ACL Surgery, tagged ACL encouragement, ACL Post-op, ACL recovery, New Zealand, Traveling after ACL surgery on August 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
My solution is simple: “Make no little plans…” Daniel Burnham, Chicago architect. (1864-1912) 1. Think about your passions/hobbies pre-ACL surgery. 2. Make a plans to return to one thing a few months out, when you are mostly recovered. 3. Start an envelope/savings jar and start stashing away the money you would be spending at restaurants, [...]
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