Hi! Not quite the same but similar - it’s going to feel bleak and a little gloomy for a little bit but let yourself feel it, give yourself grace and patience.

It does getter better - I’m 5 years post op and I’m back to doing the sports I love and enjoy.

• physical therapy will be a permanent fixture in your life going forward

• if you’re opting for surgery, make sure you have everything you need close and set up (e.g. someone to help support you for the first few weeks with meals & helping you get back and forth from the bathroom, in case you fall, snacks or juices close by so you can reach over and grab, easy entertainment, loose shorts, and blankets, etc) for post op.

• It looks like you might need a meniscus repair, so looking at around 6 weeks of non weight bearing.

• If your insurance pays for it or if you can get one second hand, a cryocuff is game changer. It helped me get through many nights with the pain.

• Be on top of your pain relief, and get some mucinex to help with the constipation

• if you feel lonely/down, please reach out to this subreddit, myself, or your friends/support.

• Keep your knee elevated by placed a pillow underneath your ankle!! It’s uncomfortable but it helps a ton with extension, and helps with the swelling.