- My “it gets better” post
I had ACLr with patellar tendon graft about 3 yr ago after tearing my injury playing rec soccer. I had a MISERABLE first 6 months or so after recovery. My pain levels were 10/10 for the first week...
342 points46 comments3 d ago
- Finally able to do pistol squat using the operated leg post 7 and half months of operation
Couldn't contain how happy I felt after i was able to do it. Please do your rehab properly and the progress will follow :)
71 points12 comments5 d ago
- I cried today. First walk with full load bearing!
I cried today and questioned myself if I will ever walk normally again, unassisted. Everyone is saying it's normal to doubt at this time because the operated leg is on rest and has become weak. I...
70 points22 comments4 d ago
- 11 months post opt
Ive had hamstring graft and both miniscuses done up too. Had to get scare tissue removal 6 months post opt. There was a point in time I thought I would never be able to skate again. This is one of...
67 points6 comments2 d ago
- 7 hours post op. Ouch ouch fucking OUCH.
Well...here I am, in the hospital bed. Whole room to myself, just easing out of the drug induced nap since 12 this afternoon. I came out of the anaesthstetic and woah!! Pain was a 10/10 waking up....
55 points25 comments5 d ago
- 3 Weeks Post Op
Patellar tendon graft ACL reconstruction surgery. Can you tell which knee it is?
48 points17 comments4 d ago
- Cracking when extending knee 5 months post acl and meniscus surgery
Does anyone have any idea what this could be? It happens with any sort of extension exercise I do or when fully straightening my leg in general. My knee cracks every single time now. Started...
43 points32 comments1 d ago
- Back to skiing 1.5 yrs post-op
35 points17 comments6 d ago
- 10 days post-op progress. ACLR w/ quad graft and meniscus stitches
Hi everyone! Figured I'd keep this sub updated with my progress as last time (other knee) I didn't do a great job. I think the surgery and PT/recovery process at my clinic is extremely unique and...
25 points18 comments3 d ago
- Retear at 6 weeks post op
Well unfortunately, I have partially torn my graft at 6 weeks post op. Was walking down stairs at a friend’s house and somehow missed the last step and landed by planting my foot down with my...
22 points14 comments2 d ago