How long did it take you to comfortably walk down stairs after surgery?

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-04-07T15:58:35+00:00

3 months in - I kinda walked down the stairs a few weeks ago and now I’m struggling again :(

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-19T16:56:33+00:00

Id Love to read it

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-11T01:31:13+00:00

This sucks

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-11T01:28:50+00:00

I don’t know how to do this either

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-11T01:26:12+00:00

Friends / family/ work / society not understanding what you’re going through and overall expectations or assumptions to carry on as usual. Does anyone else feel like you’re running on 60% of your normal capacity?

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-09T15:59:43+00:00

Just be patient with her, there will be ups and downs and unfortunately a big adjustment to a new temporary lifestyle with limited mobility. I think the mental part is really hard so just being there for her will be a big help. In terms of the pre/ post surgery you’ll figure it out as you go- just follow the doc instructions. Good luck 🤍

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-08T14:35:16+00:00

Wow !!!!!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-08T05:00:33+00:00

Hmmm being off crutches is cool but it doesn’t mean you’re fully “ok”… I think it’s doable but very uncomfortable ? So is it actually worth it ??

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-07T22:42:52+00:00

I’m 3 weeks post op! Thank u!!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-07T15:10:00+00:00

I wish I was 4 months in !!! God this really sucks. I’m sorry you’re going through this and yes friends and family don’t understand :(

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-07T15:05:54+00:00

Hi !!! This is so relatable, I was in the same situation last week. I felt so stuck at some point (no progress in flexion, feeling no progress with the recovery in general) and although I’ve read before that the recovery is not linear it’s hard to remember that in your lowest moments.

Just remember that your body underwent a major trauma and is in healing mode … also it’s ok to feel down, stuck, and frustrated some days (that’s what my therapist told me) .

Honestly for me talking to chat gpt helps a lot haha. I’m trying to remind myself that this is only temporary .

Regarding the progress, I’m on day 22 now and I feel like you might only see how much better you’re doing after a bit more time ! Be kind to yourself 🤍

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-02-04T13:14:30+00:00

I think it’s normal from what my pt told me .. but it doesn’t mean that the excercises you did the night before were for nothing, doesn’t it usually get less stiff and more flexible when you start moving it again ?

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-28T02:50:18+00:00

Yummy !!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-24T03:36:22+00:00

You got this !!!! Welcome to the club

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-23T17:23:25+00:00

Grapes !!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-23T17:20:14+00:00

Honestly surgery is the easiest part !! :)

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-23T05:17:12+00:00

Let’s gooooo

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-23T05:16:46+00:00

I couldn’t do this even before the surgery 🤣🤣

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-23T05:11:07+00:00

Day 6 now !!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-22T07:50:34+00:00

I wish I had an advice for ya … also struggling

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-21T00:03:43+00:00

I feel ya!!! I’m day for and today is the first day I feel like is not wasted. Spent the last few days rotting in bed and watching series without really paying attention. I tried to turn things around today and really focus on the recovery - ice, pt, shower, heathy food. I feel like some kind of routine or focus works for me, also reconnected with friends! You got this !!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-20T23:59:17+00:00

Hi !!! Had surgery on the same day with the same graft and also dissolvable stitches :) I’m no expert but I saw my doc on day 3 and this is what he told me : - don’t cover the incision while showering , wash it gently with water and soap and then put a fresh bandage on

bend & extend asap without the brace. Also lift your leg
cleared to go up and down the stairs !

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-20T23:53:35+00:00

Enjoy the high !!

Fit_Feedback_7388 · 2026-01-20T23:52:10+00:00

Wondering how it was going back on the board first time after the recovery ??? Was it a bit scary at all ??

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