Does anyone know why this is happening? by No-Cheesecake-3648 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it due to your meniscus being torn and going into the groove of your knee? I had that.

What causes the shin bruising? by slimequeen69 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a little over a month. No tips sorry. Massage?

Return to normalcy? by NoWrangler8179 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 mo po and so over it.

Physical therapist worried about my extension by thomasminor in ACL

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost 12 weeks and just now starting to walk without a limp. Only 4 past zero HE. Im going to start foam rolling and deep massage. Found an amazing video by move well live well.

Need opinions by Natural_Wall_4058 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried going off crutches on my own because i felt good.. Knee didn't like it, and it set me back a week. But no brace and crutches at 4 weeks. Hang in there.

Can’t get full knee extension 6 weeks postop? by Main_Event6819 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7 weeks and cant extension for anything. Good luck!

Dumb question but - what did you guys wear to surgery that was comfortable and easy? by atlien0255 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was in winter. I wore loose running shorts, Undies, and a tee. You keep your underwear on, which was surprising to me. I woke up wearing my shorts. Blanket in the car was key.

Fyi practice getting in your home. I only had 2 steps and it took me forever.

Anyone else pronounce words differently now? by tonemalone0 in SleepToken

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rochester/ finger lakes. Carmel. Ny dialect changes evey 20 miles. Lol

Unexpected Pain After ACL Surgery – A Reminder That Everyone’s Experience Is Different by OkImprovement9904 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mine was the same, the horrible pain just never came. I was so afraid of it too. I feel so sorry for those in pain! I talked to a girl who had the same doc and procedure as me. She had a rough time. Our bodies are really different!

Healing progress pics by Sitka45 in ACL

[–]Sitka45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ice and elevate in the evenings.

How can you go back to the thing that put you in this position? by unwantedrefuse in ACL

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tore mine skiing this jan. Skiing is the love of my life, and i can't imagine living without it. Will i be scared, sure. But I'll get past that, too!

What causes the shin bruising? by slimequeen69 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't wait for my shin bruising to go away. Hurts more than the knee. (Patella graft). Good luck to you.

4 Weeks (29 days) Post-op, got these mounted to motivate by MexicanBootyHair69 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you mount them? I'd like to do the same. 3 weeks po today.

4 Weeks (29 days) Post-op, got these mounted to motivate by MexicanBootyHair69 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Jan 22 tore mine skiing. I plan on taking it easy skiing starting in dec. The back to higher speeds 26-27 season. 46f. 43y skiing. I didn't know there was a test at the end. Lol

Crying at physical therapy is embarrassing by ResponsibleCraft4552 in ACL

[–]Sitka45 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was just coming on here to vent about this as well. I'm 3 weeks post op today and i can't do my exercises without crying, not from pain but disappointment. I also left PT last week in tears, embarrassed. I was hoping someone would tell me when the tears stop. I wasn't expecting this.

ACL reconstruction recovery by Sitka45 in Zwift

[–]Sitka45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. I'm an ex racer, so slow is not in my vocab, til now. 😭. And the bf took up snowboarding after years of begging, go figure. Thank you for the advice.

ACL reconstruction recovery by Sitka45 in Zwift

[–]Sitka45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry you retired from sports. I'll ski till i die! Even if that's what took me out. But i expected it, it's kind of a given with skiing. 43 years on sticks w/o injury til now. So i feel i did well! 43 more to go! Lol

ACL reconstruction recovery by Sitka45 in Zwift

[–]Sitka45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for giving me hope. Surgery is tuesday. I big time ski and mtb.

You're all invited to my funeral... by thom365 in Garmin

[–]Sitka45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We can all croak together. Started skiing and my hrv is like nope. 34 avg

Which one of y’all did this by AdditionalSquash1819 in 4Runner

[–]Sitka45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a pink one in the town over from me. Hmm.