ACL Surgery Recovery - 6 Month Update
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2022
- Did a 2.5 Mile Trail Run and 15 miles on the Road bike.
I've been doing small jumps, like jump roping, but still far away from being able to do big jumps.
I was really hoping to get to go skiing this winter, but decided it wasn't worth risking it.
I am still going to PT once a week.
Looking forward to my Olympic Triathlon this Summer.
Still have some stiffness and tightness when I straighten out my leg.
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Had my L ACL and meniscus repair last week. Just finished week 1 and was feeling depressed. Your videos are inspirational especially how you are always optimistic. Feeling better after watching these. Thanks.
Thanks man. Best of luck in your recovery journey.
Why are you depressed? Im going to have a surgery soon
@eb4677 the drugs and being stuck in bed recovering is really draining.
It is 5 Months and two weeks since surgery (Acl reconstruction and medial and lateral meniscus). I really followed your earlier videos up to week six. I gauged my progress with your progress and that was really great. But on the running part, i know u started yours around the fourth month. I am yet to start running, i am planning to start probably in a months time, at around 6.5 Months. I don't want to rush it. Thanks for the videos, they were really helpful, especially because i was not able to regularly visit the PT like you did. Hopefully i will run soon, get to intensive exercise and hopefully play light football (soccer) at some point in future. Otherwise, thanks for the videos, i can't emphasize how useful they were. Ciao
I forgot to say, am from Kenya (In Africa). And much greetings from this side of the globe.
I will undergo a ACL surgery, I thought I will never be able to walk again, Thanks for your video, I feel confident now.
Your welcome and good luck!
why wouldn't you be able to walk again? That's drastic just do your physio an hour each day and you will be fine
Had my acl surgery january 2024, doing great in rehab, what we find amazing is that 2 months post op i can start jumping and running, nothing hurts when i jump or run, but there’s still the feeling of hesitation to give the 100% but slowly getting there. (Physical therapist said my body’s recovering so fast and kinda happy to hear about this)
Dont get too confy. Take things easy even feeling good
Just got my ACL surgery today. Your videos have been massive help!
Hey glad to hear it. Good luck on your recovery journey!
How's your knee now?? Aap ache se bhakk le rhe hoo....mera 5 month huiye hai but i still fear to run..
@@vaibhawtiwari4817 hey! It’s pretty good right now! I’m able to run well, have great range of motion and can rock climb. The only thing is that the quad tendon gets sore when I have a more intense exercise but goes away after a day or two of recovery. The size has been difficult to get back too. My quad muscle is about 92% the size of my other quad but it’s getting better each month. One piece of advice is to continue doing PT well past the recommended 9-12 months. At the later stages of recovery do not neglect impact therapy like jumping, landing or sprinting if you’re planning to get back into sports.
@@vaibhawtiwari4817if you’re having trouble running, try walking backwards on the treadmill at an incline. Start slowly too. Run outside in flat ground for like 30 seconds then walk. Do that for like 15 minutes and then gradually increase week by week. Running uphill at first lowers impact, so it’s a good idea to run up hill and then just walk down.
I’m 4.5 months post op ACL/Meniscus repair. Happy to see you’re doing good 👍 just started running and jumping. Can’t wait to improve in those areas. On camera it still looks like your operated quad is smaller than your non operated, is that the case in person?
Jake yea I think you are right, I think it is smaller but also my knee still seems to have a little swelling, so that might make it look a little different too.
😅😊
Getting surgery Tuesday hoping to get to a mile near month 4 or 5
I'm all natural healing. 2 months and the constant pain went away. Elliptical for as long as my cardio allows me. Never missed a day of work.
Nice!
So that means to ACL surgery? Have you heard of Knees over toes guy?
Constant pain went away after 2 months?😮
Hi, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I pushed through in my daily exercises after my ACL surgery because of you! I have a question - were you recommended to use a functional knee brace at one point where the ortho allowed you to go back to training? That would be the 2nd type of brace that the ortho recommended for me, but I'm anxious if I would rely on the brace going forward a little too much. How was your experience?
The first time they did recomend one but I didn’t go for it because it was expensive. I only ever used a simple neoprene brace.
Thanks so much 🙏🙂 yeah I also think it is kind of expensive
Hi sir, been enjoying your videos. How's your walking after tore both ACLs?
Do you still feel both instable having those two surgeries on two knees?
I think I just injured my left knee, I had ACL reconstruction on right knee a year ago. It's been rough so I'm looking for support..Thanks a lot..
my Right knee (4 years ago) feels pretty much perfect, my left knee consistently gets better, but took longer and is only at like 92% there... still not easy to do butt to heel.
I’m 4 months out! I can jump pretty well but I struggle with running for long durations.
That’s awesome about the jumping. Yea 4 months is when I first started running. And it didn’t feel natural and it was hard for me to go long distance too. Knee just seemed very tight and lagging a bit from my good knee. But yea keep at it is what I would say.
You look great, Would you suggest fixing your ACL and meniscus at the same time?
Meniscus repair is only for people no older 35 years old
First of all , I really like your videos , thank you for sharing. They are really helpful. I'd like to ask you. Did you have acl reconstruction for both of your knees and what type of ? ( Hemstring, patella, quad or cadavre tendon ( donor tissue) ) I have got an acl reconstruction (using hamstring tendons ) for my right knee and acl repair . I wonder İf I will be able to bend my knee completely and how much time it will take ?
Yes both knees. Right 4 years ago. Left two years ago. Both were hamstring grafts
thank you for fast respond,You are the best motivation and info source .I wish you will better than before ❤ @@Famvestor
I’m on my 7th month and I can play sports but I can’t fully bend my knee it has only touched my butt once otherwise it’s always stiff unless I’m doing my knee exercises.. how long till I can bend without force? or how long did it take you?
Appreciate your videos! Just curious, have you heard of or ever looked into Regenexx stem cell therapy for acl repair?
No one offered it to us. Did you?
Hello, when you straighten out your leg as far as you can does your knee feel like it’s needs to pop? and when I straighten both my legs my bad leg doesn’t go as far back as my as my good knee, is it because there’s still swelling?…. I’m 7 months out of ACL surgery.
How is your quad? I’m at like month 9 and yes I still have a little bit of that issue but it was much worse at month 7. Can you do heel walks? I think you have to work on activating your vastus medialis muscle.
Hey @FamVestor,
Really been enjoying your ACL recovery videos.
I just had full ACL/MCL reconstruction in August, so your vids have really helped me on this road of recovery so far.
Quick question, in your experience with your recovery, did you repaired knee at any point, almost look like it was crooked?
Or when you walked, in order to keep your foot straight, did you have a motion that almost felt like your knee was turned more inward?
These are two things I'm experiencing, and just wanted to know if this was common with other people.
Thank you so much.
Sorry no I don’t think it loloked crooked ever. What annoyed me was that I couldn’t straighten it like the other knee. My other knee hyperextends a bit but my operated knee wouldn’t do that.
Yeah, I'm currently 3 weeks post op and my operated knee does the same. I have to really focus to try and keep it straight but even then its uncomfortable. But head up mate. We got this!
@@diegoking-scott3660 that uncomfortable feeling because of meniscus tear or arthritis
I am on day 24 after my surgery (acl reconstruction & meniscus repair). I have been following your videos after my surgery and they've really helped. Atleast i get to see what awaits me. It helps in adjusting expectations. But it's also motivating to know that at some point al be able to run, do squats, jump, etc. So thanks a lot for making the videos, week 3 video would've been cool too. But all the same, the videos have been really helpful. May you be blessed. Hopefully i'll get to week 6 without issues. Bye bye for now.
Best of luck on recovery!
How are u now?
Yoo bro how you doing now, I had the same surgery back in November!
@@thatdude2939 hey dude how are you doing i had the same in December
Mam we've had the exact same surgeries same legs everything first one on my right one acl plus clean up second one left one acl plus repair except I used pattela graft for both
Wow that crazy... too bad for both of us....
Im at 2 weeks after my acl reconstruction and both of my meniscus repaired do u think will i be able to fully recover from this...
Do you feel constant stiffness around knee when you’re walking or waking up in the morning.
How did physiotherapist helped you in this.
I’m on my 6th week with full flexion , working on gait and balance. Will start cycling in few days.
Yea I still feel it’s a bit stiff after a lot of exercise, but I think cycling helped with loosening a lot of things up.
I'm sorry I'll ask my question more specific when you started walking did you feel any pain on the side your meniscus was on like even if it was a little pain I haven't started walking yet but have been stressing the meniscus healing right so mabey this is a dumb question but when I start walking I should probably expect some tender meniscus pain here and there or no ?
Hmm its hard for me to remember, but I dont think there was pain... maybe some sensitivity, but it didn't feel like anything was wrong or anything like that.
@@Famvestor ok ty
I think ima need this surgery hope everything goes good. Would you be able to push weights and squat with weights
I’ve done squats with a 40lb kettle bell. But thats basically it. My operated knee does get tired quick.
Were you able to achieve this with home exercise ? or did the gym help with your progress
I went to PT but do not have a gym membership...
Did you use any heat therapy? i heard it will help a lot with recovery! from the 4th/5th month of recovery
Yes I did a lot of hot tubs and onsens. I think it helps.
i am on 5 and half months of my acl surgery. still having swelling. can run and do all the exercise. i am worried about swelling. do u had swelling at this time?
I dont think I have so much swelling as I do SCAR tissue, althought if I am alld ay on my feet, I can feel it getting a little swollen and tight.
Brother. How long the inflammation last in your knee after the surgery?
Lasts a couple months. I’d say majority of it is gone by week 3 or so. But still some longers on into month 2/3.
What did your knee look like? Like when it’s straight I feel like maybe my patella sticks out further than my other. Is this normal?
Like I have a big bump on my knee. And I also feel like my leg isn’t straight but my Physical therapist says it is
Yea I still have a bit of that. Especially after exercising a lot. My leg struggles to be completely straight. And yea there is some kind of scar tissue on top of my knee cap. Area.
Hello , now you achieve 100% as natural actionable leg?
next week will be 6 months, my hamstrings still really weak. I dunno how your able to run like that. It doesn't feel right jogging yet. Its like I'm dragging my leg. I might just be behind a bit, they wouldn't let me do any strengthening the 6 weeks I was on crutches. I get sharp medial knee pains doing back peddling and I still get this aching pain when laying down or sitting down for long periods. You ever get these kinda pains?
Yes definitely has not all been easy. Running is still a challenge even a year later. I have good days when i feel like I’m back to my old self and then other days when I go for a run and it’s just instant pain. And yes sometimes after a long day on my feet. Laying down the back of my knee is a little painful laying flat.
How is your knee now?. Did you get better?.coz i have same issues as yours.
On the same
Hey brother it's been 4 months since i had my acl have you had an instability while doing some particular exercises?
Yea I feel like it takes 12 months before I stopped thinking about it so much.
6 months after my acl and meniscus shaved, i still feel a little instability on my knee
Almost a month now after ACL surgery done and I am still feeling pain
Pain when you walk?
4 months and am walking normally, you will be well soon
It will take time dear atleast 5 months
Plz answer me ur surgery is acl repair? or reconstruction?
They reconstructed it with hamstring graft. ACL repairs are very rare and I think only done in very select cases.
If and When did you start squating with a barbell to atleast somewhat parallel?
Probably around 2 months
@@Famvestor ok ty
hello sir, Almost 1 year now after ACL surgery done and I am still feeling pain and 100% leg not band
Hey I hear you. I’m almost at year 2 and still am only like 92%… but it’s definetly been improving, still can’t easily touch my ankle to my butt though.
Keep working through it. Do exercises.
@@Famvestor when can you start weight lifting after acl surgery
Is your village or City where you are running
Bro i am from india can you tell me what type of procedure your doctor use on Acl surgery
Hamstring reconstruction
How fast after surgery are you able to fully extend your operated surgery???straight out ...walk normally??
I feel like it was around the 7-8 week mark.
@Famvestor so about 2 months to walk normal??no limping?you were able to fully extend leg?and put normal walking pressure??and did you also have a meniscus tear?if so what kind of meniscus tear?I'm currently having a bucklet handle tear and completely torn acl..going for surgery soon..but im currently walking with a limp..just wondering if after surgery I would walk normal again
It's been 6 months since I had my surgery, and I'm running quite well but after running my knee feels swollen and when I'm walking it sounds like( thak thak), is it normal?
Yea sounds pretty normal from both my ACL repairs. Still feel that way sometimes 10 months out now. Idk about the thak thak sound though.
Hello sir, can i know which surgery method you've choose!
Is that a screw method or a fibertape internal braces?..
🥺.. i had my surgery this 9th of February.. you seems to be fully recovered so i wanna know which method you have gone?
I believe they did a screw, I never heard of fibertape. Ham string graft.
Ohhh.. mine too.. they did a screw one..
Sir can you help me in recovery.. what exercises did you attend in the past.. and what should i do to recover like you..
If you have time, can you share your experience with me.. it would be a much help for mee🥺
Do you have pain or not after 6 month after surgery ?
Yes 6-months out you should be over most of the aches and pain. But your knee will likely still get sore standing all day or pushing it hard. Less of a sharp pain more of a dull ache.
What kind of meniscus tear did you have?
I don’t really remember I think a little bit of bucket test and something else.
Hi brother how are you ihave acl surgery 4months complete but running my leg doesn't support me
How running its time give me your advice but iam doing bicycle on public road doing
I would definetly warm up the knee with bicycle first before running. Just take it a little bit at a time. Are you able to fully fire your quad muscle?
Thank you so much brother
What do you recommend to do right after surgery when i get home?
Ice and elevate your leg as much as you can. Try to keep your leg completely straight while sleeping too. And start doing your exercises as quickly as you can. Try to go to PT within 3 days from coming home from the hospital. Arrange it before hand since sometimes it’s hard to get an appointment.
Check out my videos for more details:
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My surgeon said I will not step on my foot for 2 weeks after ACL surgery. How then it will be possible after 3 days after surgery go to PT?
6 months ago but still jam my knee after prolonged sitting
Sorry to hear… it gets stiff? Or what happens? You still exercising?
@@Famvestor Yes stiff. Still exercising but leg muscle also not build .
I have surgery tomorrow morning
everyday gets better, hope your doing well.
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To all of us who suffered from some knee problems… we just have to accept that we will never be back to our 100% potential. 😢
Hmm maybe so… but I’m working to getting it to be the best it can be.
this is not what i needed to see. but you may be right🤦🏾♂️
We? Nah bru i will
Same I injured my knee on 8th june and it's worst phase going on. God gifted things can't be back to normal 100% never
if you have that mentality then definitely you’ll never, people who do regular therapy and physiotherapy get 100% potential back, so stop being negative and making others too.