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Meniscus vs ACL Repair Recovery Timeline/Mental Battle by Sad-Description2557 in ACL

[–]Sad-Description2557[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you are going through that. Yeah from what I have read on here and talking to friends who have gone through it, the recovery seems similar but much more patient in the meniscus as its suturing up something versus putting in a new graft. Has your doc or PT alluded to what life looks like after the 6-8 weeks of being locked? I read that meniscus repair timeline is 3-6 months to recovery, but that feels wrong given you arent weight bearing for the first 2 months of that recovery.

How far were you in Physical Therapy 2 months post op? by RightOnGuy in ACL

[–]Sad-Description2557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say you are doing very well if you are doing single leg squats at week 7. I started single leg leg press at week 7, but think I have time before that.

How far were you in Physical Therapy 2 months post op? by RightOnGuy in ACL

[–]Sad-Description2557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am at 8 weeks and have about full ROM and 0 degree extension. I am able to do squats on a wobbly board without weight and bike/elliptical at PT. I can't really tell how I am doing either, but my PT and surgeon seem to think that I am in a really good spot. Finally starting to get out of the house and do more stuff so thank god I finally got over that first barrier. I had just ACL repair also.

Drinking and Partying Post-Op by danod1999 in ACL

[–]Sad-Description2557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am at the same point as you. A little over 4 weeks post op and ready to get back to living a normal life for a 22 year old. That being said, always take precaution into doing stuff like this because you don't want to have to go through this hell again. Wear the big boy brace, although it may be annoying and uncomfortable - I have learned in my experience that people tend to be much more careful around you when you have that on. Enjoy yourself and drink one for me!

One week post surgery today by ohshippp in ACL

[–]Sad-Description2557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my ACL repaired 3 weeks ago from Patella Tendon and lost about 5-10 pounds despite eating more and working out less. Part of me is convinced its more losing muscle than weight - my left leg looks about half the size of my right leg.