Barb's ACL Reconstruction

Well...I am only 16 and I basically DESTROYED my ACL...anyways I was in physical therapy for 10 months and a week ago I just got my knee Surgery. Yes it was a bit painful and now this week I am walking well "limping" without crutches is that okay???

Anyways I am a bit scared and disappointed because I am a soccer freak and I just can't wait to play.

Also the fact that all my friends go clubbing and I just have to stay home...what can I do?

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Barb's ACL Reconstruction

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Jun 23, 2009
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by: Anonymous

Barb did you use hamstring or patella
Jun 14, 2009
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by: Bart - SII

Barb, that is fantastic news! So glad you are back to soccer! Congrats on all your hard work during your recovery!

Bart
Jun 02, 2009
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by: Barbara

GOOD NEWS! NOTHING TO WORRY! I now have 6 months since my operation and its just great! JUST AS IF NOTHING HAPPENDED. Just the fact that around the scars I still feel pretty numb but I am back in soccer and back in basketball. I am back! IM SOOOO HAPPY! NO MORE DOCTORS thats my biggest relief!
May 28, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I had the same thing at 16 along with a meniscetomy(i'm 19 now). The first few weeks are absolute hell. You should probably stay on the crutches a little longer or else take it easy. The only reason I say that is because I started walking within about a week and a half, and it just made the rest of the recovery period that much more difficult. It's really good that you're able to walk unaided. I hope you get through this and get back to your soccer as soon as possible.
May 28, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I had the same thing at 16 along with a meniscetomy(i'm 19 now). The first few weeks are absolute hell. You should probably stay on the crutches a little longer or else take it easy. The only reason I say that is because I started walking within about a week and a half, and it just made the rest of the recovery period that much more difficult. It's really good that you're able to walk unaided. I hope you get through this and get back to your soccer as soon as possible.
Dec 04, 2008
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by: Bart - SII

I know it is disappointing now, but in a few weeks you will be back to normal daily activities, and in a few months back to soccer.

Keep up with your rehab and don't get discouraged!

Bart

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