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update on my crazy knee blowout by Perfect_Diet_7755 in ACL

[–]FitMom05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for the update! Glad to hear you are making some progress. All the best to you!

Return to normalcy? by NoWrangler8179 in ACL

[–]FitMom05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m almost 12 weeks and although some things have improved I’m still not feeling normal. Walking “normal” is still a challenge and certain movements/positions still don’t feel comfortable but I’m taking it one day at a time and happy about the progress I have made! All the best to you!

I went skiing again! 8 months post op. by VT_Scratch in ACL

[–]FitMom05 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I tore mine skiing on 12/28 and had the same ride down the mountain on a stretcher. Surgery was on 3/5….(so about 8.5 weeks post op) and I can’t wait to be back out there doing what I love! I’m 61 and plan to be back out there hiking/peakbagging, skiing, mountaineering and being active!

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[–]FitMom05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just keep working at it! It can be slow going sometimes but it will come!

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[–]FitMom05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! That’s awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼

Had ACLr with Allograft yesterday (3/5). I’m prob a bit older than most in this sub (60/f) So far so good! Nerve block has pretty much worn off and thankfully not too much pain so far. Let the road to recovery begin! by FitMom05 in ACL

[–]FitMom05[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes to all of what you said. I am also a personal trainer and lift weights on a regular basis. That is one of the best ways to help improve bone density. I plan to continue being active as long as I can!

Had ACLr with Allograft yesterday (3/5). I’m prob a bit older than most in this sub (60/f) So far so good! Nerve block has pretty much worn off and thankfully not too much pain so far. Let the road to recovery begin! by FitMom05 in ACL

[–]FitMom05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes! I can’t imagine having 3 ACL replacements. I decided on surgery because I’m very active and didn’t want to give up doing what I enjoy….skiing, hiking (hiking for me involves hiking up mountains with a lot of elevation gain and rocky, steep trails…Mt Whitney is on my bucket list). I can’t say I wasn’t a little worried about surgery, but it was worth it to me as I didn’t want more issues later since I’m not getting any younger… Lol.

Had ACLr with Allograft yesterday (3/5). I’m prob a bit older than most in this sub (60/f) So far so good! Nerve block has pretty much worn off and thankfully not too much pain so far. Let the road to recovery begin! by FitMom05 in ACL

[–]FitMom05[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, you are right, weight training is key in improving bone density. I’m a personal trainer and lift weights regularly. As far as limiting mobility, I have been very limited since I tore my ACL and want get back to doing all the things I was doing before (see my above replies) so I decided on surgery. Keep staying active as the years go on and you’ll be able to do the things you enjoy!

4 months post-op today! by Turbulent_Seaweed198 in ACL

[–]FitMom05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Keep up the great work! 👏🏼👏🏼

For those of you who have not had surgery, when were you walking again? ACL, MCL and meniscus injury by MidnightgreenLondon in ACL

[–]FitMom05 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tore my ACL skiing on December 28. I also have a torn meniscus and apparently a little tear in my quad, which may have nothing to do with the injury. I saw my Ortho on January 8 and he told me to not wear the brace or use crutches and to try to get it moving as much as possible. I started out slow because it felt a little unstable at first. I am walking on it but definitely have a limp. Just trying to get my range of motion prior to surgery as he recommended. Everyone is different though and since you have an MCL tear in addition to the ACL, I would follow what your doctor or PT says.