This whole time that I have been rehabbing, I’ve had my sights set on making my big sports comeback on the ski slopes. When I tore my ACL last Jan., I did it one week before a ski trip to Whistler. (Ouch!) I had to sit on the bench for the that one. I even [...]
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3rd Surgeon Visit Recap
Posted in ACL Surgery Recovery, tagged ACL Post-op, ACL recovery, back to work, Dr. visit, lateral meniscus, meniscus, nerve block, patella tendon, patella tendon scar on July 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This morning I saw my surgeon for my 3rd follow-up appointment. It’s been two months and one day since he sliced my knee and reconstructed my ACL and repaired my lateral meniscus. Here’s the stats and fun facts: -I can start running, but just straight forward stuff; my meniscus isn’t ready for side-to-side, hard-core excercise [...]
One Month Post-Op
Posted in ACL Surgery Recovery, tagged ACL Surgery, ACL Surgery Recovery, Dr. visit on June 17, 2009 | 14 Comments »
So far, so good. Today, I walked into work without the aid of crutches! Big win for me. I can’t believe it was one month ago that I was braced, bandaged and doped on pain meds to ease the excruciating throbs. I’ve come pretty far in my progress. I’ve hit plateaus, got frustrated, thought I [...]
1st Post-Op Dr. Visit
Posted in ACL Surgery Recovery, tagged ACL scar, Dr. visit on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Stitches are out! Swelling is down! And I have the go-ahead to start physical therapy tomorrow! The dr. said things are coming along great in my recovery. It just goes to show you that if you follow the dr.’s orders, you just might end up in good shape. This is my tiny, little scope scar. [...]
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