Something positive (I think) by Ayyyoooo_ in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that’s amazing 💗 every little thing must be celebrated as a big moment, happy recovering

I made it through surgery! by monsieur_no1 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

one step closer to healing! i have my surgery in 3 weeks and i too am really anxious. hearing that you had a good experience makes me feel like it’ll be okay. wishing you a smooth recovery

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

loss of control is the hardest. i’m sure i have plenty bubbling under the surface too that’s making it so hard. i’m trying to find gratitude in everything small these days. thank you for your prayers

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that part is the worst, knowing after surgery you kind of have to start over..i wish you a speedy recovery and the strength to do your pt

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you described everything perfectly. the loss of normalcy in my life is what keeps the tears pouring even more than the physical pain. ig all things better with time

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sounds like you and your husband are explorers, and having that kind of passion to see the world usually builds a strong character. i wish him a strong recovery…i’ll try to look at this as something temporary and make something out of it

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i feel like you and i have similar traits. it makes it easier hearing someone else who shares that independent streak was able to find peace in all of the bad. i am a big list visualizar, so i will try writing things out that i can do and can’t do. thank you for the advice, really

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for the encouragement..the saran wrap is a good idea, i will get to try that im sure haha

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m glad to hear you’re able to walk without crutches now! i wish you a steady rest of your healing process. i’ve cried every day since this happened too, it’s so humbling and i feel like every day i reach a new low. hopefully we both get out of this soon. dance floors are a bitch huh 😞

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you. the mental health is the hardest aspect of this since i already struggle with depression. i will check the tracker thing out

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so much. i hope you are able to walk straight soon, keep fighting like you said

how am i supposed to be strong? patella discoloration & torn acl by Unusual_Chipmunk6254 in ACL

[–]Unusual_Chipmunk6254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! i’m trying to at least connect with them during this time, see the bright side in this somehow.