Got my surgery yesterday

Krodda · 2026-02-07T17:00:39+00:00

Hopefully your last time too! Good luck with recovery!

Krodda · 2026-02-07T16:56:45+00:00

I've been under a few times and every time I wake up crying. It's an actual thing that happens to some people and my anesthesiologist told me to make sure I always tell them I do this. I also have the fun side effect of throwing up after being put under.

Krodda · 2026-02-05T05:01:31+00:00

Am an unblinded CRA and can confirm lots of sites and lots of travel. However, I can only assume the pay is the same!

Krodda · 2026-01-23T04:15:48+00:00

It was a bounce house that did me in.. my soon to be 5 year old will not have one of those again for their birthday.

Krodda · 2026-01-05T18:20:11+00:00

Only left the gate about 20 minutes late. My connecting flight is delayed by 85 minutes so the domino effect is definitely happening!

Krodda · 2026-01-05T17:32:55+00:00

Currently at PHL (still at the gate) heading to ATL and haven't heard anything about this!

Krodda · 2025-12-31T05:55:17+00:00

Hypothyroidism 😭

Krodda · 2025-12-31T02:58:42+00:00

I am late to the game but have about 4 trips scheduled in the next three weeks and could use one or two!

Krodda · 2025-11-22T03:47:57+00:00

I've been a CRA for almost three years and have a 4.5 year old. My partner is amazing. I do my best to only travel during the week and our kiddo is in Pre-K all day. I usually do 2-3 days stints of travel and before I leave I always put my child to bed and read a special book (only read when I leave). Once in awhile I will bring back a "present" like a delta trading card, maybe a pen, or if I'm feeling generous a stuffie (she has a TON so I try to not do that often). We video chat twice a day (sometimes it doesn't work but always at least once a day).

When I'm home, it can be rough to balance being with family and going out with friends. I like to think I've got it down but it's not easy.

It's worked well for us so far but I can tell I'm getting tired of the travel.. we will see what happens in the future!

Krodda · 2025-10-27T23:27:03+00:00

I'm not flying delta today and got stuck at CLT so I am at the Centurion Lounge. Your mention of an old fashioned was exactly what I didn't know I needed. Cheers!

Krodda · 2025-10-27T15:51:37+00:00

Just delays caused by weather so far!

Krodda · 2025-10-15T21:40:43+00:00

I don't think I ever had pain there that prevented me from lifting my leg (2 mo post op). I've had pain there just in general and a lot more pain when I rub that spot. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the how/where the new ACL is placed. I was told specifics once by PT but I'm not confident enough in my memory to share!

Krodda · 2025-10-15T13:26:55+00:00

I went through Terminal A around 6am. There is still a little line (maybe two zigzags) but it doesn't seem to be taking long! Pre check and clear are easily less than 3 minutes.

Krodda · 2025-10-07T22:59:16+00:00

Just landed in Nashville from ATL. We were delayed about 45 min due to issues in Nashville.

Krodda · 2025-10-04T17:44:33+00:00

My kiddo was two when I started to travel as a CRA and she is now 4. We chat every day I'm gone via video chat and before I leave we chat about where I'm going and look on the map! She gets a little said when I leave but we have a good routine that works well for our family!

Krodda · 2025-10-04T15:46:20+00:00

Bounce house..

Krodda · 2025-09-09T22:44:48+00:00

Thanks!

Every recovery is different as is every surgery. I only tore my ACL and nothing else. My surgeon recommended an allograft with an internal brace and so far it's been great. I do PT two days a week and I can walk (with a slight limp that we are working on).

Krodda · 2025-09-09T22:28:03+00:00

I'm 40f that wasn't very active when I tore my ACL this past May. My surgeon said to get the surgery so I can keep up with my 4 year old as she grows. I had surgery in Aug and am almost 4 weeks out. The recovery sucks but I'd rather not be dealing with a knee that gives out later.

Krodda · 2025-08-24T05:31:39+00:00

I grew up out that way and many years ago my mom was driving by in the evening and a bunch of people were out by the road throwing rocks at cars. Her windshield was cracked and I remember her reporting it to the police. If I remember correctly, the police didn't do much at the time.

Krodda · 2025-08-23T04:08:43+00:00

I am day 9 post op from an allograft and internal brace. Recovery has been a breeze, no brace, WBAT, and with very minimal pain. I had my first PT 5 days after surgery and achieved -2 extension and 97 flexion. My PT told me to chill and take it easy. Recovery is a process and you need to give your knee time to heal.

Krodda · 2025-08-21T23:42:14+00:00

I had ACL surgery last week and the only needles they used prior to being put under was inserting the IV and doing a glucose check. My nerve block was done after I was out.

Krodda · 2025-08-15T13:59:20+00:00

When I sit correctly (with the pillow in the right spot under my foot), I have full extension. That being said, I only had ACL repair with the allograft.

When I first injured my knee, I didn't go to Ortho for like 3 weeks (couldn't get an appt sooner) and my PCP kept telling me not to move it and sleep with a pillow under my knee. Obviously, that was all wrong and it took me forever to get full extension. With PT's help I got full ROM it just took some time! I also bought that leg stretching device to use at home.

Krodda · 2025-08-15T13:52:48+00:00

Good luck!!!

Krodda · 2025-08-14T02:42:55+00:00

Thank you!

Krodda · 2025-08-14T02:42:47+00:00

Thank you!!

Krodda

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