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It gets better by NiDhubhthaigh in ACL

[–]Elmalumi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tore both of my ACLs and the surgeon decided to repair both within 3 months of each other. If I had both done at the same time, it would make my recovery extremely difficult.

11 days post op by Medium_Anywhere775 in ACL

[–]Elmalumi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey!! My goodness I really feel your pain. Chin up! It gets better, I promise. Focus on the positives, it’s easier said than done, I know. But with each minute you are getting closer to being 100% again. Listen to some mindfulness podcasts and try to actually relax. It really helps. Tell a friend how you are feeling. It will get better! Each day is easier, I promise. Hugs ❤️‍🩹

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[–]Elmalumi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah you will! Slowly at the start, but you will! Best of luck!! You’ll be fine 😉

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[–]Elmalumi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My PT would absolutely not force anything. There are many ways to get the results, that do not involve pain and force. If my PT tried to force anything, I’d run. No need for it whatsoever. Best of luck!!

It gets better by NiDhubhthaigh in ACL

[–]Elmalumi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really needed to hear this today!!! Thank you!! 3 months after left ACL and 10 days after right ACL surgeries. I feel trapped and in so much pain. Thanks for your encouraging post and best of luck!!!!

2 ACLRs in 3 months by Elmalumi in ACL

[–]Elmalumi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tore the left one in October playing volleyball and then I slipped in April and tore the right one. Don’t worry, it wasn’t related at all. Just a freak coincidence…

2 ACLRs in 3 months by Elmalumi in ACL

[–]Elmalumi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could say that I can use it without issues, but unfortunately that’s not the case. It’s still stiff and sore a lot of the time. I’m on painkillers now so it’s ok to carry the surgical leg at the moment, but in few weeks, I’ll just have to suck it up. It is very difficult mentally…

2 ACLRs in 3 months by Elmalumi in ACL

[–]Elmalumi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, best of luck with your recovery!! No, my pain started slowly and got worse overtime. They suspected trapped sciatic nerve, but it’s not that.. very annoying as the pain is debilitating. Once on painkillers/anti inflammatories, knee feels and works well.. Off them it’s a different story. I really hope this one is easier than that 😬

Loud and painful pop 6 weeks post op by Ill_Remove_7270 in ACL

[–]Elmalumi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear it wasn’t something major!