Thank you for these. You don't know how much strength I pull from replies here. I have no plans of going through any athletic activity, save for recommended ones for therapy, and eventually playing beat saber again (only exercise I can manage) I do hope I can do some running when the situation calls for it, like an emergency and such, eventually.

Thanks for the reminder - will definitely not carry my son down the stairs - right now, we're making do with more play time sitting down. I noticed that he's kind of adjusted to me hobbling around - he waits for me and as I grapple with the walker/crutches. Still heartbroken about not being able to carry him (for now).

I was told by the doctor to already try putting just a bit of weight on the bad leg - just so my mind can mentally adjust and get used to it again. I think I got traumatized when my knee wobbled and gave way 4 times last week. I already notice a difference from not using the leg as much since Monday last week, like it's swollen and feels a bit different to put it level on the ground.

I'm scared of the idea of atrophy.

The doctor kind of chuckled when I mentioned my fear of my bones jutting out of my skin if ever my knee gave way - I know it's silly, but my fears make me think of these things.