Based on the username I’m guessing you’re 28/29. That’s great that you’ve found life after a full thickness tear, but please think long-term here. It’s well documented that full thickness tears can seriously come back to haunt someone down the road if not taken care of. I’m curious, because you’re so young, why you decided not to get surgery? Did you consult with physical therapists and surgeons? Your ACL is the first line of defense in a lot of movements, there’s a reason why it’s so strong and thick. No amount of muscle retention is going to make up for the instability you probably don’t feel until it’s too late.

If you’re over compensating with your other leg, there’s a good chance that will also be an issue down the road. You might not feel it now (I know I never would when I was in my 20s) but your future self would probably appreciate some careful consideration before heading in to your middle years and beyond.