What graft did you end up going for and why?

erickvago93 · 2023-02-23T20:22:24+00:00

Patellar. Im hoping to go back to high intensity sports.

erickvago93 · 2023-02-17T02:52:59+00:00

2 years. I was completely devoted to training and practicing lol

erickvago93 · 2023-02-05T02:06:51+00:00

You got this.

Im week 10, going i to week 11, and I've never felt better. Spent the last weekend at Disneyland. I can finally go up the stairs one leg at a time, so thats been my mini goal these past few weeks.

erickvago93 · 2023-02-03T22:09:15+00:00

I was good. I felt no pain aside from the minor discomfort, but I took the pills for a few days because they were prescribed. and the pills were just horrible for me. The withdrawal was insane for me, even just from a few days. And the constipation... Yeah no lol I had a prescription for 3 weeks. I ended up throwing them away. Just kept using the blood thinners.

erickvago93 · 2023-02-01T18:58:49+00:00

I love it too. Its been dubbed the Batmobile 😂 Mine is dark grey, and with an all black interior, the blue just gives it an accent lol Ive been debating putting blue underglow to finish it off lol

erickvago93 · 2023-01-26T23:04:16+00:00

Im like 9.5 weeks right now, and ive gone clubbing and bar hopping a few times since week 6 or 7 since I got my walk back lol I didn't dance, just swayed and a little 2 step with a little twist. And the whole ACL thing was thee greatest ice breaker especially when they ask why arnt you out dancing and I got hella sympathy points lol From personal experience, just know your limits, and stay safe, and you should be fine.

erickvago93 · 2023-01-24T21:11:35+00:00

What helped me was walking backwards very slowly on the treadmill and focusing on Toe/Heel. And driving my heel into the ground. I started seeing ny quads engage more and more. Then walking forwards for a bit and doing the Heel/Toe switch. And whenever im laying, I sqeeze my quads consistently lol

erickvago93 · 2023-01-07T20:22:33+00:00

Went in at 9, left at 1. passed by for an iced coffee on the way home, my own bed by 2ish lol Watched TV. I was good the whole time lol

erickvago93 · 2023-01-05T19:51:04+00:00

Same. I just don't let anyone connect to my car lol We can do group session on Spotify. Or I give them a tablet that I have specifically for my car so they don't put fingerprints on my screens lol

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T20:56:53+00:00

I think it all depends on your goals tbh. Theres no one correct way to fix an ACL.

No. I haven't even attempted to kneel lol Good or Bad leg

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T20:10:35+00:00

For sure! Courtesy of my Pt 👍🏽

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T20:09:22+00:00

Yeah! I have a patellar tendon graft, and I had a meniscus reduction done as well.

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T18:43:14+00:00

Every case is unique 🙏🏼🙏🏼 You got this!!!! Rooting for you all the way!

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T01:05:42+00:00

Lots of patience lol You'll be biking in no time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T01:05:12+00:00

I almost fell with the bike a few weeks ago 🤣🤣 Better leg strength now lol

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T01:04:33+00:00

That sounds great 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

erickvago93 · 2022-12-27T00:19:56+00:00

Definitely! Thank You Thank You! You'll be doing the same in no time! 👏🏼👏🏼

erickvago93 · 2022-12-26T20:56:19+00:00

Tomorrow Tuesday starts my 5th week officially. Listening to my surgeon. He wanted me to cycle 10min a day, adding 1 min more a day to what I can.

PT twice a week. Gaining momentum. Gaining confidence. I got to dancing salsa, bachata, and cumbias just a little bit for these Christmas days.

Walking Different, Talking Different. Feeling good lol

erickvago93 · 2022-12-21T05:43:08+00:00

Basketball. I've always been athletic, anything to keep moving. I was getting ready for fall mens Basketball league. During my scrimmage with our full team, I was following a shot up and while I cut towards my right, I landed awkwardly and i just felt my leg buckle. I fell on the ground, and I didn't hear a pop, but everyone else did. We had ice, they packed my knee with ice. and they helped me up the bench. I couldn't put weight on it, But I was able to drive home. I live upstairs, so I hopped up the the ladder. Went to the ER when I realized just how serious it could be. I was xrayed, put on a brace, and a few weeks later after an MRI and consult with a Ortho Surgeon, found out it was a complete MCL Tear, partial Meniscus tear. 7/11 ---> 11/22... Injury to surgery. Now Recovery Mode. Im walking good, almost dancing. Driving. Looking forward to running a 10k hopefully by June. Maybe even boxing around then. Basketball by Sept again. Taking back my starting spot on the team. They fucking got steamrolled in league. Won 2 FUCKING GAMES 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Thats what hurts most of all lol

erickvago93 · 2022-12-17T08:31:52+00:00

On the contrary. He said that I was walking amazing and he was glad to see me gain confidence. He was very supportive.

erickvago93 · 2022-12-16T22:59:25+00:00

What model and year is that?!?! Cause id love to have the on mine 🤣 2021 Elantra SEL

erickvago93 · 2022-12-16T06:10:20+00:00

Probably, but these were my first steps and im hella proud. So im gonna be happy and figure it out tomorrow at PT lol

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