ACL injury, surgery, rehab, etc. log

wa-loaf · Apr 3, 2008, 9:58 PM

Not much to report until I have surgery. Still doing PT and knee is feeling pretty good. Got an appt on the 11th with the doc to reevaluate and likely schedule surgery.

severine · Apr 3, 2008, 10:43 PM

PT continues. Still sore at times, especially now that we're pushing it a bit more. I was told it should be strong enough in 5 weeks for my trip, so that's my motivator right now.

Took a 3.5 mile walk today on a dirt/gravel trail around the reservoir...pushing the stroller, dragging the little girl. Plus my exercises (or as I call it, homework). I also picked up a core disk (which is just like what I started using at my last appointment for balancing on one leg). Should be useful even after PT is over for general core strength as well.

lerops · Apr 9, 2008, 10:16 AM

Rehab is interesting.

Last weekend I think I overdid the bike. On Saturday, I did it twice, 45 minutes each. My knee got badly swollen. So, only one 45 min session on Sunday. Keeping it to once a day now as per the PT recomendation.

More exercise, the knee feels better, less stiff. But then it swells. Really need to keep it at a fine line.

Anyway, ditched the brace completely. Down to one crutch and pretty much only when I go outside. Trying to walk normally.

Started work, I don't like it!

Paul · Apr 9, 2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lerops

Rehab is interesting.

More exercise, the knee feels better, less stiff. But then it swells. Really need to keep it at a fine line.

Started work, I don't like it!

13 Months post-op. That is still my experience. Work included.

wa-loaf · Apr 11, 2008, 8:04 PM

I've got a date for surgery now. June 4th!

Damn, I was hoping to get it done earlier. Hell, I'm ready to do it next week. I'm on the wait list for May sometime if someone has to cancel. Other than that my knee is great shape considering what I did to it. Gonna do the cadaver tendon. Doc said that's what he would do for himself, stronger than the hamstring and he laughed when I asked about the patella.

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Originally Posted by lerops

Anyway, ditched the brace completely. Down to one crutch and pretty much only when I go outside. Trying to walk normally.

Doc mentioned ditching the crutches and/or brace too soon as one of the main reasons for failure of the surgery . . .

Mildcat · Apr 11, 2008, 8:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wa-loaf

I've got a date for surgery now. June 4th!

Damn, I was hoping to get it done earlier.

Wow that sucks. How longs the recovery? Will you be getting early season turns?

wa-loaf · Apr 11, 2008, 8:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mildcat

Wow that sucks. How longs the recovery? Will you be getting early season turns?

6 Months if everything goes well. I'd like to be skiing in December, but I'll probably need to wait until January.

severine · Apr 11, 2008, 9:02 PM

Aw, that really sucks! Hopefully you can catch a cancellation in May.

lerops · Apr 12, 2008, 8:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wa-loaf

Doc mentioned ditching the crutches and/or brace too soon as one of the main reasons for failure of the surgery . . .

Well, I didn't just decide to ditch them. Doc told me that I could. It is interesting how different doctors have different protocols, though. I have seen some protocols (for hamstring aclr) with just 3 days crutch time. Mine said 4-6 weeks and is probably going to let me off the hook with 4.

Sorry about your surgery date. I don't know what your situation is (insurance etc.) but if my doctor couldn't do it in March, I'd probably consider another one (that I trust).

About the graft choices, I have come to believe that graft choice is redundant. The doctor and the PT are what matter.

Good luck with the rest of your pre-op PT and your surgery. Happy to help if you have any questions about the early phases.

wa-loaf · Apr 12, 2008, 9:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lerops

Sorry about your surgery date. I don't know what your situation is (insurance etc.) but if my doctor couldn't do it in March, I'd probably consider another one (that I trust).

I trust this guy and he comes highly recommended. There's a reason he's schedule is packed. I'm just going to hope that someone cancels in May. But June will work. I think it screws up getting out much this summer more so than getting out skiing next winter.

I'm done PT for now, except for what I do on my own. Just biding time now, although some spring skiing is starting to look very tempting . . .

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severine Nassahegan 7/26/2008 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT Posts: 4,029	PT continues. Still sore at times, especially now that we're pushing it a bit more. I was told it should be strong enough in 5 weeks for my trip, so that's my motivator right now. Took a 3.5 mile walk today on a dirt/gravel trail around the reservoir...pushing the stroller, dragging the little girl. Plus my exercises (or as I call it, homework). I also picked up a core disk (which is just like what I started using at my last appointment for balancing on one leg). Should be useful even after PT is over for general core strength as well. __________________ Carrie 2007-2008 ~ 20 2005-2006 ~ 2 2004 ~ 17 It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. ~ Agnes Repplier Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. ~ Lance Armstrong

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severine Nassahegan 7/26/2008 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT Posts: 4,029	Aw, that really sucks! Hopefully you can catch a cancellation in May. __________________ Carrie 2007-2008 ~ 20 2005-2006 ~ 2 2004 ~ 17 It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. ~ Agnes Repplier Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. ~ Lance Armstrong

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Apr 9, 2008, 10:16 AM	#43 (permalink)
lerops Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 56	Rehab is interesting. Last weekend I think I overdid the bike. On Saturday, I did it twice, 45 minutes each. My knee got badly swollen. So, only one 45 min session on Sunday. Keeping it to once a day now as per the PT recomendation. More exercise, the knee feels better, less stiff. But then it swells. Really need to keep it at a fine line. Anyway, ditched the brace completely. Down to one crutch and pretty much only when I go outside. Trying to walk normally. Started work, I don't like it!

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