Athlete's Guide to Preparing for ACL Surgery: Tips & Advice

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2024

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  • @sweety17152
    @sweety17152 2 роки тому +22

    Today am going for ACL surgery in just few hours.. feeling very low..but you recover of journey is making me feel better

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +3

      So glad to hear that! Before you know it, surgery will be over and you’ll officially be on track for recovery too ❤️

    • @sweety17152
      @sweety17152 2 роки тому +2

      @@VictoriaDorsano tq for replying after surgery i will share my experience

    • @mosdiy8096
      @mosdiy8096 Рік тому +2

      @@sweety17152how was your recovery?

  • @chlorophyllmorelikeboraphy6874
    @chlorophyllmorelikeboraphy6874 2 роки тому +10

    Great follow up video! I’m having my (second) ACL repair 1/17. Having a support structure is definitely important. I’ve starting prepping my wife and kids about what to expect, my employer too…thanks again!

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!
      Oh wow!! Good luck with the repair! Wishing you a smooth recovery process! Gotta keep your support system in the loop🙌🏽

    • @mariaelenacastroleo6756
      @mariaelenacastroleo6756 Рік тому

      LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤

  • @tanimapoddar2295
    @tanimapoddar2295 5 місяців тому +2

    Can you please make a video of all the exercises you did before surgery please.

  • @lourdeschapa9389
    @lourdeschapa9389 2 роки тому +5

    Thx for this. U r so right, this is very informative wish I knew prior to my surgery, good information

  • @darleneaguilar581
    @darleneaguilar581 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your story. I hope to turn my pain for my recovery and stay focused on my recovery 💯 I was playing soccer heard the pop yep. Apron yes omg or fanny pack yes, wedge pillow thank u

  • @lynylcullen8370
    @lynylcullen8370 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much!! Exactly what I needed to feel better prepared for my ACL surgery!
    Love all your videos!

  • @trezsolo05
    @trezsolo05 Рік тому +3

    I just had mine this morning 😎😎😎 finally 👍

  • @nicolewilson5645
    @nicolewilson5645 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the video! Definitely helps and now I feel more prepared 😊

  • @EVroller
    @EVroller Місяць тому

    Thanks for this video i have acl and meniscus surgery about a month from now. Im going see if my insurance will pay for some of those items. :)

  • @crystalrose7704
    @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you dear for sharing this

  • @joannaking1775
    @joannaking1775 Рік тому

    Thanks so much Victoria for your video, I found it extremely useful all the things to consider before surgery which I am having in a couple of weeks. 🤗🤗

  • @neil338
    @neil338 Рік тому

    This is a really helpful video, thank you Victoria

  • @sabinemariahortl4826
    @sabinemariahortl4826 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this Video. Do you have some advice for time after surgery to go without crutches ? I am afraid of going outside without them

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому

      You're welcome! I think crutches are such a personal thing. If you don't feel safe walking outside without them yet, maybe keep them both with you for another few days or a week. Then graduate to just using one crutch outside for support. Then over time, no crutches. It takes time to build the strength back and confidence, but always check with your surgeon/physiotherapist too on what they think!

  • @kathleenbatey3207
    @kathleenbatey3207 3 місяці тому

    hi victoria thankyou for your videos, did you just have an acl tear if you don’t mind me asking or did you have to get other structures repaired? kind regards

  • @darleneaguilar581
    @darleneaguilar581 Місяць тому

    Thank u omg yes I'm an athlete feel back up 😂ate that feeling I had to take laxative mann

  • @Bhole.baba.ki.dya.t
    @Bhole.baba.ki.dya.t 8 місяців тому

    Happy to see you . completely fit ..❤.. can u please explain which surgery you go through ..it is screw or fibre tape internal brace ?

  • @raquelpastilha4402
    @raquelpastilha4402 Рік тому

    Hi, thanks for the helpful video. How long do you wait before have surgery? What range of movement do you need to achieve before surgery? Thanks

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  Рік тому +1

      I waited 3 months. It’s great to try to get most of your ROM back before surgery

  • @NiquesBmoreStylez
    @NiquesBmoreStylez Рік тому

    I had all sports doctors, pts after my ACL surgery

  • @flyinggmango
    @flyinggmango 11 місяців тому

    Love your video! How were you able to do prehab before your surgery? It's been 1 week since my ACL has completely torn, and I can't straighten or bend my leg at all :(

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  11 місяців тому

      I actually had my knee aspirated (drained) to get the swelling down so I could move it sooner! Check with your doc to see if they'd be open to doing that :)

  • @serg1740
    @serg1740 Рік тому +1

    I’m worried about doing any pre-hab. My surgeon said no lower body exercise before surgery or I could tear other ligaments. Very hard because I love to workout. Did anyone else hear not to do anything before surgery? Even RTL with only body weight was a no.

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  Рік тому

      I haven't really heard that opinion, but I wonder if there is something about your particular case that made them say that?

    • @serg1740
      @serg1740 Рік тому +1

      @@VictoriaDorsano I ended up seeing another orthopedic surgeon who very much disagreed with the first one and wants me to strengthen before surgery now. Going to be using this second one for surgery.

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it. I thought it sounded strange that the first one wanted you to be still prior to surgery. I haven’t heard that recommendation often.

    • @serg1740
      @serg1740 Рік тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano videos like yours helped me realize it’s good to get multiple opinions! Thanks

  • @callmeatomic3634
    @callmeatomic3634 Рік тому +1

    Will I ever be able to play high level soccer again I’m 16

    • @bootifuldumbo7842
      @bootifuldumbo7842 Рік тому +1

      Yes! My friend tore hers and I just tore mine, getting surgery tmr which is what brought me to this video, but she did a few years ago while in highschool and she was right back healthy and ready to go she now plays in college!! I am scared of same thing but I know my friend did it just work hard in physical therapy and don’t return too early!

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  6 місяців тому

      Absolutely possible! Rooting for you :)

  • @wadehamlin
    @wadehamlin 5 місяців тому

    How long were you non weight bearing and on crutches?

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  5 місяців тому +1

      I was able to weight bear as soon as I could tolerate which for me was a day post-op

  • @ginalynlariosa6602
    @ginalynlariosa6602 7 місяців тому

    I acutely tore my ACL like a month ago and my surgery is on may or June cuz the doctor says that I can’t make my surgery till my growth tunnel is like closed or good enough for me to make my surgery cuz I am under 18+ I am 16 so the doctor recommended me to do some exercises for my quads but acutely I don’t know any exercises so if someone can tell me some exercises that I can do I would really appreciate that ❤❤

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  7 місяців тому

      Go visit Dr Kero's free ACL community. He has lots of recommendations there! tinyurl.com/Dr-Kero-ACL-community

  • @staceyandtimbatchelor3707
    @staceyandtimbatchelor3707 7 місяців тому

    What graft did you use ? Autograph or allograft

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  7 місяців тому +1

      Autograft. Patellar Tendon.

    • @staceyandtimbatchelor3707
      @staceyandtimbatchelor3707 7 місяців тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano Thank you for responding back !! I was sorta wondering why My Orthopedic recommended the allograft . I've heard the autograft is stronger and I liked the idea of my own graft better than a donor .. I do believe I actually tore my patellar tendon when I injured my knee.. So that may be why he recommended the allograft.I had my Acl surgery this past Thursday and I think Im doing better than I Initially thought.. I can walk with crutches pretty well.. I did alot of praying and worrying 🤦‍♀️ and I'm hoping God is ok with me taking a allograft . Thank you for your videos watching them before surgery helped my anxiety alot!! Thank u

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  7 місяців тому +1

      You’re very welcome!! Wishing you a smooth healing journey ❤️

    • @staceyandtimbatchelor3707
      @staceyandtimbatchelor3707 7 місяців тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano Thank you!!❤️

  • @arrakis_rhys5841
    @arrakis_rhys5841 Рік тому

    Hii I’m from Cambodia I got an ACL nearly 10 months now I’m not yet to surgery cuz it costs a lot of money. I just know that I got an ACL just a few week ago when I do MRI. Is it risk if I wait until lately this year. Now i feel like I’m lost everything im not a athlete im just playing football normal and I accidentally it 😞😞

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  Рік тому

      It’s okay to wait! Just focus on getting the leg and knee as strong as possible until you can get surgery 🙌🏽

  • @crystalrose7704
    @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому

    I am in my second day after ACL reconstruction surgery. The pain is super specially because of the stitches when I tried to walk with crutches even without putting wight just by standing it hurts badly. Now I am waiting to complete 10 days and then the doctore will remove the stitches.

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      Congrats on making it through the first few days!! Keep going! You got this :) Be sure to check out my new ACL course here: www.aclsecrets.com/

  • @crystalrose7704
    @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому

    Were you able to walk after you got injured and before surgery? I have knee fracture and complete torn acl. I have now completed 1 month and a half but still I am unable to walk because of the unbearable pain although I took some physo therapy sessions. Please advise

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      I wasn't able to walk for a few days after the injury. It was very painful. After about a week, I could walk somewhat okay. My incrediwear knee sleeve really helped with the pain for me. I wore it almost 24/7.

    • @crystalrose7704
      @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano thank you dear. I will try to use incrediwear. However I think most of the pain is because that my is knee still sollown at the part of the fracture.

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      That should help with the swelling too. Make sure you are icing as much as possible and elevating the leg

    • @crystalrose7704
      @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano really appreciate your response cause I am presently so depressed however you motivate me. Thanks a lot from middle east 💚

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ashleymcpherson6816
    @ashleymcpherson6816 Рік тому +1

    Im scared of having surgery I never had surgery before

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  Рік тому

      I hear you. It was my first surgery too. But honestly, surgery was the easiest part! They help make you nice and relaxed, then next thing your waking up and it’s all over!

  • @riatorres2383
    @riatorres2383 2 роки тому

    Thank you for posting this video. I'm from the Philippines. I had a complete ACL tear. It just happened after I had a bad landing while playing volleyball. I got an MRI and the result was I had multiple tears on my ligaments. The worst thing was I tore my ACL completely. I'm doing a rehab for almost a month now since the accident happened last January 8, 2022. I have a question. Is it okay not to have an surgery even if I have a complete ACL tear since I am not financially stable. I can't afford to have a surgery because it costs a lot of money here in the Philippines. I am so frustrated because I just want to get back on my normal activities where I can walk properly and do some chores. But how I can do that when I can't have a surgery. Please enlighten me. I am so frustrated right now.😭😭😭

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Ria! So sorry I didn't see this comment! It was held in UA-cam limbo for a bit. I know we connected already on FB or Insta so let me know if you have any other questions!

  • @alkminipap
    @alkminipap 7 місяців тому

    We are only subscribed ibuprofen for the surgery 😅

  • @codice_pin
    @codice_pin Рік тому +1

    This is really helpful
    My doctor didn’t tell me shit.

  • @VAIBHAVSINGHMUSIC
    @VAIBHAVSINGHMUSIC Рік тому

    I have my ACL surgery scheduled next week...
    I have some doubts, if some one can share experience?
    1. Is Prehab usefull in recovery?
    2. How do the anasthesia? Spinal? Is it very painful?
    3. In case of hamstring tendon, how weak it feels after? Is there any deficiency felt? Do that regrow?
    Please if I can get some opinions ❤
    It will help me reduce my nervousness and make me feel prepared 😢😢😢❤

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  Рік тому

      1) Prehab is very useful! Get your quad as strong as possible.
      2) They usually do a femoral nerve block to numb the leg, and then anesthesia through an IV line. Not painful at all!
      3)The hamstring tendon will regrow and get stronger as you rehab after surgery.

    • @VAIBHAVSINGHMUSIC
      @VAIBHAVSINGHMUSIC Рік тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano thanks a lot!

  • @crystalrose7704
    @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому

    Is it ok to start wearing knee sleeve after 3 weeks of the surgery, cause I am worried this could impact my knee cause it press the knee

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      That should be totally okay! If it feels too tight though, you may want a slightly larger size just in case.

    • @crystalrose7704
      @crystalrose7704 2 роки тому

      @@VictoriaDorsano thanks alot

  • @mariaelenacastroleo6756
    @mariaelenacastroleo6756 Рік тому

    LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤

  • @gregorysytsma2272
    @gregorysytsma2272 2 роки тому +1

    You should make a video about Macros for ppl who don't know about Macros ^^
    People out there. Not "me", per se, of course.

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      Officially added to the video lineup, my friend!

    • @gregorysytsma2272
      @gregorysytsma2272 2 роки тому

      Also, a series on favorite pre-work out snacks, or post workout snacks, or meals, or Healthy prepackaged snack options... Good ideas too!

    • @VictoriaDorsano
      @VictoriaDorsano  2 роки тому +1

      @@gregorysytsma2272 Okay Idea Master - I see you!!! Keep em coming!

  • @ChaoGautamDihingia
    @ChaoGautamDihingia 2 роки тому

    Watch your video from India and thank you. It would be better to show how you exercise the phase with video support. And you're really beautiful dear.... thank you again.

  • @juanmoreira8272
    @juanmoreira8272 11 місяців тому

    Just picked up th incredisleeve using your code. I'm still skeptical, but I'll take any advantage I can get after my acl meniscus surgery. Thanks for the recommendation!