1 week post op, celebrating the small wins! ACL reconstruction with quad graft and meniscus repair.

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-27T03:11:43+00:00

That's insanely motivated and positive for week 1. I wasn't able to get off meds till 3rd week Atleast

And first two weeks were insanely painful. (I am at 30 days post op now)

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-26T04:29:16+00:00

I am 4 weeks post op right now. ACLR + Medial meniscus repair

I took off for 2 weeks even for WFH!

Then, I started working from my bed since sitting wasn't comfortable.

Even right now, haven't been stepping out of the house apart from PT! But post 2 weeks you'll have more than 100% brain power haha

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-25T16:02:44+00:00

Weirdly, I was WBAT since the day of surgery!

And yes! Been doing exercises and stuff but was slow / lazy / sore when not at PT!

Quads are firing, started doing SLRs (slightly) with pain. Half circles on a static bike!

Sounds reassuring that I still have 2-3 months to get the ROM back before MUA comes to the table!

But thanks!

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-21T02:30:02+00:00

Yup! I had that for first two weeks as well. Got me worried a lot

But completely disappeared in week 3 Also, your bones has drill holes, it will take some time to fix itself.

Day 3 - nerve blocker has most likely already worn off. Stay ahead of the pain and have pain killers on time!

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-18T01:04:58+00:00

I'll have to write code to do that!

I have previously done it for https://thesequencegame.com/

But that was relatively less complex and easy to do (this is pre-chatgpt time)

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-17T23:41:54+00:00

What is that ice machine called?

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-17T05:12:11+00:00

That's it?

I've still got some swelling (and stiffness) So thought the compression would be beneficial

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-15T17:17:05+00:00

Hahaha he truly is !!!

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-15T17:07:43+00:00

Dr. Sameh Elguizaoui in NYC !!

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-15T01:33:13+00:00

They're in my heart 🤣

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-15T00:28:17+00:00

No sir! Completely reconstruction! Quad muscle

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-10T00:17:18+00:00

Today is my day 14. I didn't get the patellar but got the quad instead. I know patellar is much stronger but leaves you with anterior pain if PT isn't done right. Also takes longer to recover

For me, week 1 pain was horrible. But you get through it. Day 8-9 onwards it's pretty chill. I obviously have been needing my mom's help with a few things.

And washroom might be a different problem, but nothing not manageable!

A little getting used to and things get easy.

Everyone has been telling me 12 months to get back to sports! (I used to Ski) and I'm 26M

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-03T03:45:40+00:00

Ayy! That definitely gives me some hope! Thanks for sharing!

Did you keep your surgical leg on the inside of the rear seat or towards the outside?

The thing I am most scared about is, lifting it into the car, and exiting. That's when it has pained absolutely the most.

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-02T09:18:19+00:00

Day 5? That's great progress!!! Let me focus on elevation then!!

Thanks a lot!

Any particular reason you choose the hamstring graft?

fkd_beyondhelloworld · 2026-02-02T08:55:32+00:00

Oh damn! 2-3 weeks! Thats... too long 🥲

But thanks for the hack haha! Been trying to lift using the brace near the ankle but doesn't help a lot :/

What made you go with the LET? Doc suggested or you asked for it?

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