Got my second ACL surgery done yesterday. Seeing the comments I realize how different everyone’s experiences are. I don’t have much pain as of now and I am doing some light stretching. Will see how the next few days go. A few things that definitely help- Elevating, icing, and compression literally 24/7. If you’re taking pain meds, take stool softener. DRINK water and prune juice.
had my acl reconstruction 4 days ago. a little bit of pain but the painkillers are certainly doing the job. straightening the knee can be difficult but my physio exercises are helping slowly but surely. This rehab takes a lotttt of patience. Whoever is going through it too keep going!
@SHANNEL JIMENEZ you'll be fine .... just be sure to get those painkillers. First two nights are going to be unpleasant. Trust me. 3rd day you're getting better. Just get plenty of rest
Guys, can u share a little bit more about preparation procedures for the surgery? I am really curious because I am having my surgery in Thursday and I don't really know what to expect.
@@Daniel-ds1lo You will be nervous at the hospital but it will go by fast. Pain depends on the types of painkillers you’re given. If your tolerance to pain is high you will ride the wave with some discomfort. If your tolerance is low then it will kill you. Just be strong.
Famvestor, I really want to express my utmost gratitude to you. Back in September I tore my ACL and I’ve been out of work since, as a bartender it was impossible to work, and I finally got my insurance to approve surgery this past Monday. I watched all of your videos in preparation for the surgery, and I can’t express to you how much you helped me. I bought the Ossur therapy machine and I truly believe that alone was a game changer. Moreover than any product, your determination wore off on me and 3 hours post-op I was immediately onto my exercises and have stayed consistent with that. Your ability to not only do all of that without pain meds, but to have the desire to help others and record the process is out of this world. I’m so thankful for you and your wife for these videos and I wish nothing but bountiful godly blessings for you & your family. I’m almost able to do everything on my own and my motivation is through the roof, thank you again! Edit: (I watched these and your second experience which is why I was also thanking your wife)
Nate thanks so much for the comment and appreciation, I am so glad the videos helped, really appreciate you letting me know. Glad you are getting after it, it will make recovery much quicker. Thanks again and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery!
Hello, thanks for sharing your journey! I had ACL surgery done about two weeks ago and once the anesthesia wore off the pain was soo intense. I was trying not to take the oxycodone pain medicine but at the end I felt like I had no choice and finished all the bottle the doctor prescribed. It certainly has been an emotional journey and makes you realize we need to be more grateful for the small things like going to the bathroom or even cleaning or washing dishes. I start therapy tomorrow and I pray is not as painful. God bless
seeing how many people saying the pain was too intense, it makes me feel that I'm the odd one lol. I just had my 4th ACL surgery (5th in October), and I never felt any pain, didn't even take tylenol
Happy one year anniversarknee! Having my ACL surgery Nov 4th. Thanks for this detailed series, it's certainly helping me make a plan. Hope you're doing good
Thanks! Best of luck with yours. My knee has been feeling pretty good especially recently although I haven’t been playing any sports yet. I ran 6 miles this morning.
Haha! He looks so good! I'm about 72 hours since surgery and man... ACL surgery hurt more than giving birth without epidural and hurt more than an appendectomy. I don't know how this guy is just dandy. I was crying out of surgery being woken up. Today is the first day I've not cried.
First of all a big thank you for educating us. Your detailed series are so helpful. I am scheduled for an ACL reconstruction with meniscus repair on Oct 2 and your informative videos are definitely helping me prepare and stay calm. So extremely grateful to you.
This is awesome to watch this. I'm having surgery for my torn acl and mcl. Thank you so much for this. Youve got me looking at the ice circulating therapy machines. I wish I would have gotten one for my husband when he broke his ankle! Life saver!
Also, how did you come to have ACL surgery? Sports accident? I noticed your wave shirt, thought I'd ask! I was kiteboarding in Turks and Caicos and landed my jump terribly. I've been accident free, (kiteboarding) for 6 years. I go to TCI on my honeymoon and mess myself up. LOL! Oh the irony...
@@shannonsmits8490 I have to get a MRI Thursday and I'm very nervous to what he's going to tell me very nervous that I'm a baby for pain so is there any pointers that you could give me and hope everything going well on your end I'm just too nervous because I do not have any support only my 13-year-old hopefully it can help me out and how long did it take or how long would it take for you to be 100 to get back to work just say am I in please talk back thank you God bless
@@Famvestor hello sir I came along your video and you seem like a very strong Trooper and you're taking it as a champ you give me confidence and I thank you for making these videos I see the MRI for my knee it popped a few weeks ago and after that it haven't been very well I'm not any sport player but I'm a active dad and I'm always working feel like constantly I guess my knees just said they're done I guess but I want to keep the confidence As You Are I have a 13-year-old and I'm 34 years old I can say I'm around 200 pounds maybe five six but I'm always on my legs 17 hours a day approximately sometimes but there any pointers you can give me I've been dealing with a lot of depression and a lot of anxiety which I do have and it's like taking a toll on me I want to know how long would it take to be full recovered and ready to work because I am worried about staying off my feet for a long time which you know Google will tell you a lot but how long you will be out they say 12 months and I can't afford that which I don't want to believe that please write back thank you God bless hope you have a full recovery which I see you are thank you God bless
I just went through an ACL reconstruction surgery on 24/7/2023. The pain right after the effect of Anaesthesia was gone was very extreme. But after 24 hours the pain subsided and I could start making some movements...
@@jelly_pvp6670 hmm not really anything more than I said in the video... I guess just Ice as much as you can I. The beginning. And get to PT as fast as you can, and be diligent about the exercises.
I got my full ACL tear and total meniscus repair done a few days ago. Idk how but did not feel much pain ,no wonder I'm on meds. I saw the whole operation live on a screen as anesthesia was spinal. The most you will feel the pain is when the stitches are taken off and the knee feels stiff when you try to walk. Just keep going and you'll be there.
Im a 17 yr old volleyball player and i had my acl repaired 2 days ago, the pain was extremely bad right after waking up but it eventually started fading away, now i am home and way better, swelling has gotten down significantly but im on shit ton of meds. Walking is okay not painful(with crutches ofc) only a bit painful when i try to keep it straight. For everyone going through this, it is toughh but we got ittt!
Oh man thats rough, I also tore my left ACL playing volleyball last year... I have an updated set of videos... Keeping your leg straight is very uncomfortable... but also very necessary for correct healing- best of luck, hope recovery is going well.
I am yet to undergo a patella tendon tear repair. Seeing the surgery videos I am getting scared . Mine is partial tear. The doctor said it may heal naturally but will not be strong enough to play sports without a surgery. I am confused.. Post the surgery, can I go to restroom using walker without applying weight on my injured leg?
@@hardtrailrider Well its more than okay to be worried but i can assure you that if you stay consistent with workouts and keep pushing u will get through. I think if you operate the acl it will be better rather than relying on that partial tear especially if u are a very active person. After my surgery i just used my crutches to go to the restroom and as it concerns how much weight u put on it u should speak with ur doctor/PE. Other than that Im 4 months past now and im doing great, jogging, training, feeling good. Good luckk
@@Prayedup254 I took two weeks off, but my Brother went back to work after 5 days. I just wouldnt want to be on my feet all day, I feel like its better to keep youe egg elevated as much asa possible to reduce swelling.
“Talk slower” 😂 I love how ur so chill about it. I recently torn my ACL and meniscus but I feel like I’m gonna be fine all the old lady’s are trying to scare me about it but I know I’m going to be okay
i’m having my ACL AND MCL surgery the second week of march. MCL surgery is from a recent car accident i got into with someone hitting me head on and causing a broken arm and the MCL to tear 😭
You look so good out of surgery! They put me under for ACL repair, they couldn’t graft my tendons so I only got a bit of my meniscus shaved and I was in so much pain when I woke up. Even with the nerve block. I’m having surgery again in a week to get my ACL fixed so hopefully I’ll feel better the next time 😅
This is my 3rd month of ligament tear it's been a big drawback for my family 😡 but still I am In hope it will be soon cured iam waiting for a smooth job and good salary
To those getting surgery done, make sure you elevate your leg properly.. I woke up one morning with pillows under my knee only, not my whole leg(calf). I developed a blood clot in my calf... It hurts like hell, thought my calf was going to burst. Set me back in recovery about a week or so. I suggest buying the purpose made leg pillow featured in this vid, if u move around in your sleep.
Same to me I got a blood clot from my acl tear and cuz I’m young and healthy I had to be on blood thinner for 6-8 before surgery holding me back a while
Just had my ACL, Meniscus and MCL, luckily my ACL was just ripped a little and didn’t need reconstruction, the surgeon put a biodegradable graft to support the healing. This is day two and the pain is hitting hard today. Hopefully it gets better from here 💪
Service member getting ACL and meniscus surgery soon. Consult with my orthopedic surgeon this week. I’m super nervous because everyone’s experience is different, hoping mine is on the brighter side of it.
Had my acl surgery 2 days ago. Pain levels are still high.. how much time will it take for this pain to become normal so that i can sleep properly. And staple stitches wont have any trouble with physio exercises right ?
I’m sure I have an acl and possibly mcl tear. It’s been 10 years several MRIs and keyhole surgery and they just tell me it’s arthritis. How difficult is this to detect? Right now I feel the torn acl has flipped and moved into and uncomfortable position and is once again prohibiting my knee from straightening. It makes me feel sick, I think my leg is spamming a bit. I need to get what ever it is to flip back to the comfortable state. Could be weeks or months till I get it to flip back.
I was wondering having ACL and meniscus surgery in October. I work from home, do you think I need to put a short term leave of absence or I should be good in a couple of days to work at a desk?
From my experience it’s best to take at least the first 2 weeks off. The ACL graft and hamstrings tend to be quite weak. And moving around doing simple things like going to the toilet it’s best to have someone just watch over you and make sure you don’t topple over. Some people manage fine but I’m pretty sure the Surgeon will tell you himself to take a bit of time off at least.
Having my ACL and meniscus repair surgery tomorrow 😳‼️ This will be my first real surgery ever so I'm anxious but also excited to start the journey to recovery. Pain is very subjective but when I initially did the injury it was by far the worst pain of my life. Hoping the post surgery pain isn't as bad. All I can say I've heard from several people don't try to play hero, there's no medals for not taking your pain meds and if you get behind it's super hard to catch up once the pain breaks through. Good luck to anybody going through this, I feel ya ‼️ Much love from AZ 🏜️😎
@@Famvestor yes it's better now. But I also had a meniscus tear repair too. And they too my quad tendon. I heard all that involved more pain and recovery. But everyday the pain and mobility is getting better
Hi. Tore my acl & had meniscus damage (bucket handle tear too) in March. Surgery planned asap when waiting lists allow. Initially painful & immobile, but now mostly mobile, occasional pain/twang & discomfort when walking a distance. Trying to weigh up the benefits of surgery or the possibility of making things worse still?? 🤷
Thank you for doing this I can’t walk on my foot after 3 months waiting for mri, but doc thinks it meniscus tear and acl , it hurts so bad I was ejected from a car 5 years ago and had 2 broken bones and the pain was not this bad, so I may need surgery and watching your video I’m not scared thank q
I just got the results of my MRI and I need surgery, I’m devastated knowing I won’t be able to play for a while but it is what it is. How long after your injury did you have surgery? And were you walking before surgery or crutches
So I was always able to walk before surgery, after a few weeks of my body healing itself and swelling going down I could even run on it no problem, but the problem was before the surgery I kept tweaking it and it would swell up. I didn't get surgery for like 3 years, and in that time I probably tweaked my knee every other month. I needed crutches after surgery for like the first few days. I think I started running like after 3 months. But I didnt start actively playing sports again till like 15 months.
I have my ACL reconstruction and meniscus shaved as well but they told me not to wear a Knee brace I was gonna be okay with the crutches!! That cooling thing you have looks pretty good I don’t have one so I guess I’m gonna have to use ice packs instead!! I did notice that you are pretty spoiled at home!! Lol Especially all your shirts and clothes nice and tidy 😂❤️ the little treat you got from ikea!!lol They giving me aspirin and tramadol and another anti-inflammatory to take second day is actually hurting more walking around on crutches but I am gonna use a knee brace that I have
I had mpfl surgery almost 2 weeks ago and the first couple days after surgery the worse but now that I am more far along getting more range back and can stand up with out crutches but the acl surgery and recovery seems quicker then the mpfl!
I had my injury in mid December skiing, and I’m having surgery on the 22nd march. My surgery is in Austria so I have to stay in hospital for a few days- I’m pretty nervous but my mum is flying to Vienna to be with me, so I hope it will be fine. Can’t imagine doing it without my mum, makes me cry thinking of it!
Sorry to hear it. My wife is half Austrian. I loved Innsbruck. Anyway good luck with surgery. I hear strengthening your legs before surgery can help quicken recovery.
Man, you are so lucky you have no pain after surgery. I just had my ACL surgery yesterday and I am wailing from the pain. I can't even prop up the leg since it is so painful. 😩
You was a Trooper with No pain meds ....I couldn't do it. I'm going soon to my surgeon to discuss my knee surgery. I had 6 surgeries within 2 years. I was so tired, I was to have more surgeries until I said "Time Out" 🚫 But now I hurt my knee🤦🏻♀️ The 3 worst surgeries that I've had so far are my 2 back surgeries & a tendon transfer in my ankle/lower leg = the worst pain ever. I said that I'd rather have another baby instead of going through that kind of pain. Good Luck 🍀 to all that is going through any kind of surgery 🙏🏻
Sir mere pair me legament enjury ho gya hai aur halka sa sujan hai kafi dawa karne per bhi dard to Kam ho gya lekin sujan Ja he nahi rha hai 3 month dawa kiye hai. Kya kare sir uchit upay bataye
Having my second acl reconstruction and meniscus repair on April 14th. First one was in January of 2021. I did not get a pain blocker so I woke up in a lot of pain after surgery. Hoping it is better this second time.
@@sumanlata01 I ruptured my acl again and my medial meniscus tore again as well. Not entirely sure how it happened again but it did. I got surgery on it though April 14.
in 2 weeks i m having exaclty the same surgery in my right knee , acl and minicus. I m a bit anxious but i m sure everything will go well and i ll come back stronger
What did you feel when you tore it bro, currently in shock after hearing a pop while playing soccer but I had trouble sleeping because of knee pain, slight swelling and I can bend my knee but it feels stiff and it hurts a lot
I had my acl surgery yesterday morning and I have no brace unsure why you did? I can fully weight bare and extend it and I actually slept pretty well. What I will say is I chose the spinal anaesthesia rather than general and when the feeling came back the pain was immense and had me in tears 😭 but after my meds and by the evening it was really really manageable and I actually managed to sleep really well last night though I did set an alarm to wake up to take my painkillers as they recommended not letting them lapse. Having done my exercises they are already better on day two so hopefully recovery is going to be quick 🤞
Thank you brother for the great video. I got recommended your video. I tore my ACL 10 days ago. (October 1st). How long will the journey be until i should get the surgery aswell as fully recovering after the surgery and running again. Hope you see this. I used to train 3x a week, its been hard. Let me know please, thank you
Iv had ACL surgery too. I'm 2 and half weeks post surgery and started getting patella subsilation I think it's called. Like the knee cap pops in and out at times..Did you get that?
@@Famvestor Thank you for your prompt response. I had HSS in my mind too since they specilize in sports medicine. Was this surgeon assigned to you or you explicitly chose Dr.DeFelice ?
@@swapnilchavan3841 I went to him because he was in Network and also has office hours in NJ close to where I live. He is also one of the few doctors that repairs the ACL (Not reconstruction), unfortunately my ACL wasn't a good candidate but he does do it on a case by case basis, and recovery times can be so much faster! Check out his appearance on Fox News About it: ruclips.net/video/aXPhtS8sca8/видео.html
I am going to have my acl surgery soon I am quite nervous but your videos motivated me a lot thank you......can you please tell me after how much time you were able to walk (without lameness)?
Is that a knee brace? Our daughter scheduled to do an ACL surgery in a few days and we are in dilemma to use a knee brace or not after the surgery since it cost us too much on the brace. It's 10k for a knee brace here.
Look on eBay. After surgery they give you a knee Imobilizer brace, you can probably buy one cheap used. I don’t think they are custom like the later braces you can use. I never used those ones for sports.
I got mines on Thursday and now I’m 3 days in and it’s shit I still can’t kinda feel my leg but i have no pain which I’m thank ful but when I’m in a sitting position to stand up and my leg is in a direction of fond of hanging off it hurts cause I feel a stretch and I need help using the bathroom since I feel that stretch of using the bathroom normally and it’s kind of painful, as of right now I’m always fidgety and hate staying still and depend on my parents a lot. Please any suggestions to helping and recovering faster or like actually getting somewhere please
I went through this surgery a decade ago, definitely up there with the worst trauma I’ve had to go through. I think most of my meniscus was torn too might have made it worse
May I ask, are you flat footed? Do you also have signs of bunion formation? Have you also experienced ankle sprains and or discomfort playing sports? I'll tell you why this is important.
Hi bro! Planning to have a acl surgery. Im still sacred the fact the unbearable pain after the surgery. How did you managemant the pain after the surgery?
I did mine today and I’m after taking my first pill of oxycodone at the surgery center, I feel no pain unless I try to move. The pain I felt immediately after I woke up from the surgery was brutal. Never felt anything like it.
@@Famvestor , it’s going good. Day 2 to 13 was worst than I expected. It was very painful and pain meds did not help at all. My bending measurement is at 115 as of yesterday. I still feel pain on my knee car area though.
How do you feel now after a few months? Oxycodone hasnt done much for me either, but Just had my surgery for full acl and meniscus tear and im curious! Praying for your speedy recovery🙏
I'm getting ACL surgery this friday but I have a few questions. In what condition was your knee in before surgery? Did it hurt? Was your range of motion limited? Were you able to do strength training? It has been nearly 2.5 months now without an ACL and I can do nearly everything I could before after the first 6 weeks. I've ran, I can jump, do weighted squats etc. It's almost like I don't even need a new ACL and completely pain free. The condition your knee is in before surgery matters for the revalidation, right?
He said catch a frisbee? Thats exactly how I tore my ACL. Catching a dang frisbee lol. I did catch it tho. Im post surgery now. Nervous. Thanks for this video. It helps.
This dude still replying to comments 2 years later, what a legend
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Got my second ACL surgery done yesterday. Seeing the comments I realize how different everyone’s experiences are. I don’t have much pain as of now and I am doing some light stretching. Will see how the next few days go. A few things that definitely help-
Elevating, icing, and compression literally 24/7.
If you’re taking pain meds, take stool softener.
DRINK water and prune juice.
Yes definetly agree with all of this, glad recovery is going well for you!
2nd Acl on the same knee or different knee ?
I have Revision ACL surgery on same knee, on day 2 I don't feel any pain and while bending also no pain and feeling some loose knee am I need to worry
had my acl reconstruction 4 days ago. a little bit of pain but the painkillers are certainly doing the job. straightening the knee can be difficult but my physio exercises are helping slowly but surely. This rehab takes a lotttt of patience. Whoever is going through it too keep going!
How you doing now brother, had mine this morning. Can you walk yet?
Hope you doing much better now
@@Rdwn7how you doing now? . mine's Tomorrow
@@tobirama3989I’m much better, coming up to week 6. Been walking around a week. Stay on top of your exercises first few weeks and it’ll be cool
@@Rdwn7how Are You now?
Having mine tomorrow ready for it to everyone says it’s painful but you look fine😂
Yea it ereally wasnt too bad, other than Tylenol and Anti-Inflamatories I didn't take any drugs after surgery. How'd yours go?
First day is ok. But wait until the anesthesia really goes away.... its get F... painful. Had mine 3 days ago now.
@SHANNEL JIMENEZ you'll be fine .... just be sure to get those painkillers. First two nights are going to be unpleasant. Trust me. 3rd day you're getting better. Just get plenty of rest
Guys, can u share a little bit more about preparation procedures for the surgery? I am really curious because I am having my surgery in Thursday and I don't really know what to expect.
@@Daniel-ds1lo You will be nervous at the hospital but it will go by fast. Pain depends on the types of painkillers you’re given. If your tolerance to pain is high you will ride the wave with some discomfort. If your tolerance is low then it will kill you. Just be strong.
Famvestor, I really want to express my utmost gratitude to you. Back in September I tore my ACL and I’ve been out of work since, as a bartender it was impossible to work, and I finally got my insurance to approve surgery this past Monday. I watched all of your videos in preparation for the surgery, and I can’t express to you how much you helped me. I bought the Ossur therapy machine and I truly believe that alone was a game changer. Moreover than any product, your determination wore off on me and 3 hours post-op I was immediately onto my exercises and have stayed consistent with that. Your ability to not only do all of that without pain meds, but to have the desire to help others and record the process is out of this world. I’m so thankful for you and your wife for these videos and I wish nothing but bountiful godly blessings for you & your family. I’m almost able to do everything on my own and my motivation is through the roof, thank you again!
Edit: (I watched these and your second experience which is why I was also thanking your wife)
Nate thanks so much for the comment and appreciation, I am so glad the videos helped, really appreciate you letting me know. Glad you are getting after it, it will make recovery much quicker. Thanks again and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery!
This video gives me alot of strength of what I should expect from my surgery tomorrow
Hello, thanks for sharing your journey! I had ACL surgery done about two weeks ago and once the anesthesia wore off the pain was soo intense. I was trying not to take the oxycodone pain medicine but at the end I felt like I had no choice and finished all the bottle the doctor prescribed. It certainly has been an emotional journey and makes you realize we need to be more grateful for the small things like going to the bathroom or even cleaning or washing dishes. I start therapy tomorrow and I pray is not as painful. God bless
The beginning is definetly hard. Good luck with therapy, be prepared to push your limits for a better future recovery.
seeing how many people saying the pain was too intense, it makes me feel that I'm the odd one lol. I just had my 4th ACL surgery (5th in October), and I never felt any pain, didn't even take tylenol
@@johnnywang8452to be fair, you did go through that process 4 times. You probably just gained a tolerance to that sort of pain
I’m getting my ACL and meniscus surgery soonish and I’m just glad I’m not in pain before the surgery. Watching these help quite a bit.
Good luck with the surgery and recovery.
I’ve torn my acl but decided against surgery even though it’s free for me in the uk. I’ve heard far too many horror stories.
Happy one year anniversarknee!
Having my ACL surgery Nov 4th. Thanks for this detailed series, it's certainly helping me make a plan. Hope you're doing good
Thanks! Best of luck with yours.
My knee has been feeling pretty good especially recently although I haven’t been playing any sports yet. I ran 6 miles this morning.
I'm getting mine today😭
@@matta2349 Good luck! Hope everything turns out for the best!
Just had mine today. Thanks for the info
They gave you nerve blockers it usually last a day or two
Just had surgery this morning. Time to binge watch your videos like Netflix, Ha!
lol enjoy!
Your video gives me hope
Thank you for this video. My son is having his repaired today. I appreciate you sharing your experience. God bless you ❤
You are so welcome
I have mine next week! Super helpful video!!
Haha! He looks so good! I'm about 72 hours since surgery and man... ACL surgery hurt more than giving birth without epidural and hurt more than an appendectomy. I don't know how this guy is just dandy. I was crying out of surgery being woken up. Today is the first day I've not cried.
Sorry to hear that I hope thngs get better.
I too just had my acl and meniscus done three days ago
The pain levels correspond to the graft method if u had patellar tendon it is the most painful
The same for me … this dude is amazing
Thank you for sharing , I will be having my surgery soon I hope mine wouldn’t be painful.
Gotta do acl surgery and a mcl repair glad I came across your videos
I am having a partial knee replacement on May 3 2021i hope it goes good for me I go home that same day.
Thanks for the video. My daughter had surgery in the morning and this really helped.
Glad it helped good luck to her!
First of all a big thank you for educating us. Your detailed series are so helpful. I am scheduled for an ACL reconstruction with meniscus repair on Oct 2 and your informative videos are definitely helping me prepare and stay calm. So extremely grateful to you.
Thanks for your comment. Glad it’s been helpful. Wish you the best of luck!
I had surgery yesterday, me knee was absolutely destroyed including the meniscus in two points… Good luck with yours!
Hope all is well! I'm having my back surgery in 5 days! 🥲🥲
@angiemartinez8495 Omg! What? Why? So so sorry to hear this.
Hi hope you are doing well now ! I m done with my acl and meniscus repair on 2 Nov . Can you explain me your a little bit current recovery !
Getting mine done on Wednesday and so nervous man, first surgery ever 😭 Thank you for this video
This is awesome to watch this. I'm having surgery for my torn acl and mcl. Thank you so much for this. Youve got me looking at the ice circulating therapy machines. I wish I would have gotten one for my husband when he broke his ankle! Life saver!
Also, how did you come to have ACL surgery? Sports accident? I noticed your wave shirt, thought I'd ask! I was kiteboarding in Turks and Caicos and landed my jump terribly. I've been accident free, (kiteboarding) for 6 years. I go to TCI on my honeymoon and mess myself up. LOL! Oh the irony...
Got surgery today, hopefully if yours has already been done it went well
@@shannonsmits8490 yea for me it was ultimate frisbee landing from a jump
@@shannonsmits8490 I have to get a MRI Thursday and I'm very nervous to what he's going to tell me very nervous that I'm a baby for pain so is there any pointers that you could give me and hope everything going well on your end I'm just too nervous because I do not have any support only my 13-year-old hopefully it can help me out and how long did it take or how long would it take for you to be 100 to get back to work just say am I in please talk back thank you God bless
@@Famvestor hello sir I came along your video and you seem like a very strong Trooper and you're taking it as a champ you give me confidence and I thank you for making these videos I see the MRI for my knee it popped a few weeks ago and after that it haven't been very well I'm not any sport player but I'm a active dad and I'm always working feel like constantly I guess my knees just said they're done I guess but I want to keep the confidence As You Are I have a 13-year-old and I'm 34 years old I can say I'm around 200 pounds maybe five six but I'm always on my legs 17 hours a day approximately sometimes but there any pointers you can give me I've been dealing with a lot of depression and a lot of anxiety which I do have and it's like taking a toll on me I want to know how long would it take to be full recovered and ready to work because I am worried about staying off my feet for a long time which you know Google will tell you a lot but how long you will be out they say 12 months and I can't afford that which I don't want to believe that please write back thank you God bless hope you have a full recovery which I see you are thank you God bless
I just went through an ACL reconstruction surgery on 24/7/2023. The pain right after the effect of Anaesthesia was gone was very extreme. But after 24 hours the pain subsided and I could start making some movements...
I'm 3 months since surgery and I'm doing really well, good luck !
Stefan Stojkovski glad to hear it. I’m 4 weeks out and walking now almost normal without a brace or anything.
Any updates? Still doing good?
@@Famvestor got mine in a few days any tips?
@@jelly_pvp6670 hmm not really anything more than I said in the video... I guess just Ice as much as you can I. The beginning. And get to PT as fast as you can, and be diligent about the exercises.
@@Famvestor ok ty I’ll let you know how it goes I get it in February 9th
Just had mine 2 weeks ago actually is painful the first 4 days and after that just been patient for the healing
Yea its rough, hope your recovery goes well.
I got my full ACL tear and total meniscus repair done a few days ago. Idk how but did not feel much pain ,no wonder I'm on meds. I saw the whole operation live on a screen as anesthesia was spinal. The most you will feel the pain is when the stitches are taken off and the knee feels stiff when you try to walk. Just keep going and you'll be there.
Hey I js wanted to ask, can you run like before the surgery? since its been 6 months now?
im getting my acl surgury in two days and this calmed me down seeing someone else do it and go thru it
Good luck it’s not fun but worth it.
I just got my ACL surgery about a day ago and let me tell you this is perhaps the most painful thing I’ve had to deal with.
Hope it’s getting better with ever day
hey im getting mine in a month and want an update from you that you pushed through it all!?
Just got mine done! Yes! Omg! I thought I had a high tolerance for pain 😂 but I got thru the first day, now on day 3 and icing!!!
Just had this done, on day 3 now. Definitely requires a lot of patience!
good luck on your recovery.
Im a 17 yr old volleyball player and i had my acl repaired 2 days ago, the pain was extremely bad right after waking up but it eventually started fading away, now i am home and way better, swelling has gotten down significantly but im on shit ton of meds. Walking is okay not painful(with crutches ofc) only a bit painful when i try to keep it straight. For everyone going through this, it is toughh but we got ittt!
Oh man thats rough, I also tore my left ACL playing volleyball last year... I have an updated set of videos...
Keeping your leg straight is very uncomfortable... but also very necessary for correct healing- best of luck, hope recovery is going well.
@@yeano1109 Goodluckk girll, stay patient we got thiss
@@yeano1109 good luck I get mine on Wednesday
I am yet to undergo a patella tendon tear repair. Seeing the surgery videos I am getting scared . Mine is partial tear. The doctor said it may heal naturally but will not be strong enough to play sports without a surgery. I am confused.. Post the surgery, can I go to restroom using walker without applying weight on my injured leg?
@@hardtrailrider Well its more than okay to be worried but i can assure you that if you stay consistent with workouts and keep pushing u will get through. I think if you operate the acl it will be better rather than relying on that partial tear especially if u are a very active person. After my surgery i just used my crutches to go to the restroom and as it concerns how much weight u put on it u should speak with ur doctor/PE.
Other than that Im 4 months past now and im doing great, jogging, training, feeling good.
Good luckk
Thank you you are amazing trooper!
Getting mine done next week ahhh
Xx
How'd everything go, you 100% yet?
@@Famvestor yes all is well thank you.
Hope you are well too!
How long where u out of work if u do or how long would u think I'll be off my feet to get bck to work
@@Prayedup254 I took two weeks off, but my Brother went back to work after 5 days. I just wouldnt want to be on my feet all day, I feel like its better to keep youe egg elevated as much asa possible to reduce swelling.
Hey, i hope your doing well now, im having my surgery in 2 days and i want to thank you for sharing your experience.❤️
How did everything go, you running yet?
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thank you for the video.
You're welcome
“Talk slower” 😂 I love how ur so chill about it. I recently torn my ACL and meniscus but I feel like I’m gonna be fine all the old lady’s are trying to scare me about it but I know I’m going to be okay
i’m having my ACL AND MCL surgery the second week of march. MCL surgery is from a recent car accident i got into with someone hitting me head on and causing a broken arm and the MCL to tear 😭
You look so good out of surgery! They put me under for ACL repair, they couldn’t graft my tendons so I only got a bit of my meniscus shaved and I was in so much pain when I woke up. Even with the nerve block. I’m having surgery again in a week to get my ACL fixed so hopefully I’ll feel better the next time 😅
Get fine soon buddy 💯😘
@@godsslaveever7525 thanks brother, 9 months tomorrow!
This is my 3rd month of ligament tear it's been a big drawback for my family 😡 but still I am In hope it will be soon cured iam waiting for a smooth job and good salary
@@godsslaveever7525 all the best for you. How is recovery?
Just had surgery 2 days ago and it’s the worst pain ever
To those getting surgery done, make sure you elevate your leg properly.. I woke up one morning with pillows under my knee only, not my whole leg(calf). I developed a blood clot in my calf... It hurts like hell, thought my calf was going to burst.
Set me back in recovery about a week or so. I suggest buying the purpose made leg pillow featured in this vid, if u move around in your sleep.
Happened to me too, on my foot, doctor said I had to raise my leg to drain the blood out
Same to me I got a blood clot from my acl tear and cuz I’m young and healthy I had to be on blood thinner for 6-8 before surgery holding me back a while
Just had my ACL, Meniscus and MCL, luckily my ACL was just ripped a little and didn’t need reconstruction, the surgeon put a biodegradable graft to support the healing. This is day two and the pain is hitting hard today. Hopefully it gets better from here 💪
Hope its doing better, keep icing and elevating!
Just had mine today
Service member getting ACL and meniscus surgery soon. Consult with my orthopedic surgeon this week. I’m super nervous because everyone’s experience is different, hoping mine is on the brighter side of it.
Got my surgery this Friday and I'm just tryna prepare myself but I'm still really anxious
very informative
Lisa Tenner glad it could help. Good luck!
Had mine yesterday,
Had a simple meniscus shave surgery back in freshman year in highschool im now a junior and just tore my ACL and meniscus have my surgery in 2 days😭
Hows the recovery now is the knee good do u still have pain did they put pins....my acl completely torn.....
Thanks for sharing. Am going to undergo ACL surgery in 2 weeks
Best of luck! It’s a long recovery journey but I think worth it
Had my acl surgery 2 days ago. Pain levels are still high.. how much time will it take for this pain to become normal so that i can sleep properly.
And staple stitches wont have any trouble with physio exercises right ?
I’m sure I have an acl and possibly mcl tear. It’s been 10 years several MRIs and keyhole surgery and they just tell me it’s arthritis. How difficult is this to detect?
Right now I feel the torn acl has flipped and moved into and uncomfortable position and is once again prohibiting my knee from straightening. It makes me feel sick, I think my leg is spamming a bit. I need to get what ever it is to flip back to the comfortable state. Could be weeks or months till I get it to flip back.
Hope you are feeling better now bro💕
I was wondering having ACL and meniscus surgery in October. I work from home, do you think I need to put a short term leave of absence or I should be good in a couple of days to work at a desk?
From my experience it’s best to take at least the first 2 weeks off. The ACL graft and hamstrings tend to be quite weak. And moving around doing simple things like going to the toilet it’s best to have someone just watch over you and make sure you don’t topple over. Some people manage fine but I’m pretty sure the Surgeon will tell you himself to take a bit of time off at least.
Having my ACL and meniscus repair surgery tomorrow 😳‼️ This will be my first real surgery ever so I'm anxious but also excited to start the journey to recovery. Pain is very subjective but when I initially did the injury it was by far the worst pain of my life. Hoping the post surgery pain isn't as bad. All I can say I've heard from several people don't try to play hero, there's no medals for not taking your pain meds and if you get behind it's super hard to catch up once the pain breaks through. Good luck to anybody going through this, I feel ya ‼️ Much love from AZ 🏜️😎
Brooo. Got acl reconstruction surgery and the pain is immense. And I handle pain pretty well.
Sorry to hear that. It wasn't my experience, is it any better now?
@@Famvestor yes it's better now. But I also had a meniscus tear repair too. And they too my quad tendon. I heard all that involved more pain and recovery. But everyday the pain and mobility is getting better
Hi. Tore my acl & had meniscus damage (bucket handle tear too) in March. Surgery planned asap when waiting lists allow. Initially painful & immobile, but now mostly mobile, occasional pain/twang & discomfort when walking a distance. Trying to weigh up the benefits of surgery or the possibility of making things worse still?? 🤷
Hey bro thanks for sharing your journey it prepared me mentally
And good part,had surgery a month before everything went very smooth 😊😊
Hope your back to walking normally now.
@@Famvestor yes, but limping a little
Thank you for doing this I can’t walk on my foot after 3 months waiting for mri, but doc thinks it meniscus tear and acl , it hurts so bad I was ejected from a car 5 years ago and had 2 broken bones and the pain was not this bad, so I may need surgery and watching your video I’m not scared thank q
I just got the results of my MRI and I need surgery, I’m devastated knowing I won’t be able to play for a while but it is what it is. How long after your injury did you have surgery? And were you walking before surgery or crutches
So I was always able to walk before surgery, after a few weeks of my body healing itself and swelling going down I could even run on it no problem, but the problem was before the surgery I kept tweaking it and it would swell up. I didn't get surgery for like 3 years, and in that time I probably tweaked my knee every other month.
I needed crutches after surgery for like the first few days. I think I started running like after 3 months. But I didnt start actively playing sports again till like 15 months.
I have my ACL reconstruction and meniscus shaved as well but they told me not to wear a Knee brace I was gonna be okay with the crutches!! That cooling thing you have looks pretty good I don’t have one so I guess I’m gonna have to use ice packs instead!! I did notice that you are pretty spoiled at home!! Lol Especially all your shirts and clothes nice and tidy 😂❤️ the little treat you got from ikea!!lol They giving me aspirin and tramadol and another anti-inflammatory to take second day is actually hurting more walking around on crutches but I am gonna use a knee brace that I have
Hey yall ! I get my acl surgery tomorrow. Never been through surgery or anything I am so scared ! Any tips yall ?
gonna have my acl surgery this august. your comment section is scaring me. lol
Its rough in the beginning but everyday gets better! watch my other videos.
Hello Brother, which type of ACL surgery do u have , means Bioscrew or all inside fibre method and which is best ?
Hmm I’m not an expert, but I don’t think I had any screws…
I had mpfl surgery almost 2 weeks ago and the first couple days after surgery the worse but now that I am more far along getting more range back and can stand up with out crutches but the acl surgery and recovery seems quicker then the mpfl!
I’m getting MPFL and TTO real soon. How’s it been for you?
Yeh I had ACL and mpfl done in one surgery. Ure right mpfl feels so weird and it’s as if nothing was done. But it does get better with time
I tore my MCL snowboarding. I heard a pop. I hope it’s not my acl? My doctor doesn’t think so. We’ll see.
When is it ok to use the ice therapy machine? I’m day 1 after surgery.
I had my injury in mid December skiing, and I’m having surgery on the 22nd march. My surgery is in Austria so I have to stay in hospital for a few days- I’m pretty nervous but my mum is flying to Vienna to be with me, so I hope it will be fine. Can’t imagine doing it without my mum, makes me cry thinking of it!
Sorry to hear it. My wife is half Austrian. I loved Innsbruck. Anyway good luck with surgery. I hear strengthening your legs before surgery can help quicken recovery.
Can you make a video about all the equipment/gear you used post op and how it was helpful
Yea watch my 2nd and 3rd ACL video
Man, you are so lucky you have no pain after surgery. I just had my ACL surgery yesterday and I am wailing from the pain. I can't even prop up the leg since it is so painful. 😩
Are you using a lot of ice? That was the best pain management.
How are you now ?
I’m watching this from the hospital. I got my acl surgery the day before and now I’m just in so much pain. Super unimaginable pain right here
I hope it’s feeling better bow
Hi brother
When we can bend leg after acl surgery?
Thanks for recording this I'm having surgery tomorrow
Howd it go?
@@Famvestor it would good man. It was really hurting when I got back to my place but I'm doing ok. I'm getting so norcos tomorrow wish I had them now
@@Famvestor always having alot of muscle spasms
Same
Hows the knee now
I had one of those on my right knee
So you did get it done? Hope recovery is going well
You was a Trooper with No pain meds ....I couldn't do it. I'm going soon to my surgeon to discuss my knee surgery. I had 6 surgeries within 2 years. I was so tired, I was to have more surgeries until I said "Time Out" 🚫 But now I hurt my knee🤦🏻♀️ The 3 worst surgeries that I've had so far are my 2 back surgeries & a tendon transfer in my ankle/lower leg = the worst pain ever. I said that I'd rather have another baby instead of going through that kind of pain. Good Luck 🍀 to all that is going through any kind of surgery 🙏🏻
Wow sounds like an absolute nightmare, wishing you all the best of luck with recovery!
Sir mere pair me legament enjury ho gya hai aur halka sa sujan hai kafi dawa karne per bhi dard to Kam ho gya lekin sujan Ja he nahi rha hai
3 month dawa kiye hai.
Kya kare sir uchit upay bataye
On Day 2 of revision ACL surgery I feel painless and I feel my knee is loose WHILE BENDING am I need to worry??
I’m going to have to get the ACL surgery and I’m kinda nervous. I def do not want the pain killers. Do you think ibuprofen and Tylenol good to go?
Yea both times for me. Just a lot of ice and Tylenol
Having my second acl reconstruction and meniscus repair on April 14th. First one was in January of 2021. I did not get a pain blocker so I woke up in a lot of pain after surgery. Hoping it is better this second time.
This is for the same knee or opposite knee? Good luck!
@@Famvestor same knee unfortunately
@Rachel Hayes why again? I am planning to get my acl surgery next month.
@@sumanlata01 I ruptured my acl again and my medial meniscus tore again as well. Not entirely sure how it happened again but it did. I got surgery on it though April 14.
@Rachel Hayes oh dear..that sounds terrible.. was it during the rehab you broke it again? Wish you speedy recovery 👍
It looks like the brace and bandage prevented you from bending your knee. What day did you have your bandage removed so that you could bend your knee?
I think day 3
in 2 weeks i m having exaclty the same surgery in my right knee , acl and minicus. I m a bit anxious but i m sure everything will go well and i ll come back stronger
How’s it going? I get mine in a few days…
I had this surgery today will see tomorrow when the nerve block goes away and it's my first PT DAY
Good luck hope it’s been going well
Had my ACL/MCL yesterday. Just woke up and it’s 9am. Pain is really bad but bearable, just sucks that I can’t do my daily tasks.
What did you feel when you tore it bro, currently in shock after hearing a pop while playing soccer but I had trouble sleeping because of knee pain, slight swelling and I can bend my knee but it feels stiff and it hurts a lot
Yea it was a pop and then a lot of swelling. I couldn’t walk for a day after.
Did they give you a catheter? I go next week
What if I’m having trouble bending, after therapy it got really swollen
I had my acl surgery yesterday morning and I have no brace unsure why you did? I can fully weight bare and extend it and I actually slept pretty well. What I will say is I chose the spinal anaesthesia rather than general and when the feeling came back the pain was immense and had me in tears 😭 but after my meds and by the evening it was really really manageable and I actually managed to sleep really well last night though I did set an alarm to wake up to take my painkillers as they recommended not letting them lapse. Having done my exercises they are already better on day two so hopefully recovery is going to be quick 🤞
Thank you brother for the great video. I got recommended your video. I tore my ACL 10 days ago. (October 1st). How long will the journey be until i should get the surgery aswell as fully recovering after the surgery and running again. Hope you see this. I used to train 3x a week, its been hard. Let me know please, thank you
I think you should wait for surgery till your walking without a limp. Best of luck on your recovery
Iv had ACL surgery too. I'm 2 and half weeks post surgery and started getting patella subsilation I think it's called. Like the knee cap pops in and out at times..Did you get that?
No but I had hamstring graft. Best of luck on your recovery
Thanks for this, I hope you are doing great.. I am too planning for my torn ACL surgery in NYC, any recommendations about surgeon/hospital ?
Yes I had my surgery in NYC too. Dr. DeFelice out of HSS.
@@Famvestor Thank you for your prompt response. I had HSS in my mind too since they specilize in sports medicine. Was this surgeon assigned to you or you explicitly chose Dr.DeFelice ?
@@swapnilchavan3841 I went to him because he was in Network and also has office hours in NJ close to where I live. He is also one of the few doctors that repairs the ACL (Not reconstruction), unfortunately my ACL wasn't a good candidate but he does do it on a case by case basis, and recovery times can be so much faster! Check out his appearance on Fox News About it: ruclips.net/video/aXPhtS8sca8/видео.html
Just had my acl surgery 3 days and took off my bandages a today. How do I know if I put my brace on correctly again?
Brace is just to lock the knee right? Just make sure the pivot point are where your knee bends.
I am going to have my acl surgery soon I am quite nervous but your videos motivated me a lot thank you......can you please tell me after how much time you were able to walk (without lameness)?
Probably 6 weeks to walk without a limp
Is that a knee brace? Our daughter scheduled to do an ACL surgery in a few days and we are in dilemma to use a knee brace or not after the surgery since it cost us too much on the brace. It's 10k for a knee brace here.
Look on eBay. After surgery they give you a knee Imobilizer brace, you can probably buy one cheap used. I don’t think they are custom like the later braces you can use. I never used those ones for sports.
I just got mine yesterday
How's the recover going?
I got mines on Thursday and now I’m 3 days in and it’s shit I still can’t kinda feel my leg but i have no pain which I’m thank ful but when I’m in a sitting position to stand up and my leg is in a direction of fond of hanging off it hurts cause I feel a stretch and I need help using the bathroom since I feel that stretch of using the bathroom normally and it’s kind of painful, as of right now I’m always fidgety and hate staying still and depend on my parents a lot. Please any suggestions to helping and recovering faster or like actually getting somewhere please
It’s rough in the beginning Id watch my other videos for suggestions especially my left ACL videos. But it’ll get better for you soon.
Just woke up from my ACL surgery at home now… when you woke up the morning after did you feel your foot tingle a lot but can still move it around?
Yes I think I remember that very weird feeling. It slowly started coming back took an hour or two though.
just had mine today
How are you going now?
Mine got yesterday, log way to go
Its rough in the beginning, but every day is better!
@@Famvestor thanks dear, it motivates me
I went through this surgery a decade ago, definitely up there with the worst trauma I’ve had to go through. I think most of my meniscus was torn too might have made it worse
Yes the meniscus repair definitely slowed my recovery.
May I ask, are you flat footed? Do you also have signs of bunion formation? Have you also experienced ankle sprains and or discomfort playing sports? I'll tell you why this is important.
I don’t think I am flat footed but I did used to barefoot run. No never really had ankle trouble.
Hi bro! Planning to have a acl surgery. Im still sacred the fact the unbearable pain after the surgery. How did you managemant the pain after the surgery?
Just using a lot of ice to numb the pain and tylenol. I never needed to rely on the stronger stuff.
I did mine today and I’m after taking my first pill of oxycodone at the surgery center, I feel no pain unless I try to move. The pain I felt immediately after I woke up from the surgery was brutal. Never felt anything like it.
How’s recovery going?
@@Famvestor , it’s going good. Day 2 to 13 was worst than I expected. It was very painful and pain meds did not help at all. My bending measurement is at 115 as of yesterday. I still feel pain on my knee car area though.
How do you feel now after a few months? Oxycodone hasnt done much for me either, but Just had my surgery for full acl and meniscus tear and im curious! Praying for your speedy recovery🙏
I have acl surgery with meniscus repair tomorrow. Is there any advice you have like what to expect or what type of mindset you should have?
its a long road to recovery, but everyday will be better. You doing okay?
I'm getting ACL surgery this friday but I have a few questions. In what condition was your knee in before surgery? Did it hurt? Was your range of motion limited? Were you able to do strength training?
It has been nearly 2.5 months now without an ACL and I can do nearly everything I could before after the first 6 weeks. I've ran, I can jump, do weighted squats etc. It's almost like I don't even need a new ACL and completely pain free. The condition your knee is in before surgery matters for the revalidation, right?
Yes it matters. I wish I waited longer the second time for my knee to be in better condition I think it lengthen my recovery
He said catch a frisbee? Thats exactly how I tore my ACL. Catching a dang frisbee lol. I did catch it tho. Im post surgery now. Nervous. Thanks for this video. It helps.
Lol I am a Ultimate player, and that how I tore my right ACL too...