I am 10 days after ACL surgery Pattelar Graft, My healing is going great

by Marianna
(New York City)

10 days after surgery physical therapist told me that one week after my rehab I am where good patient gets after 4 weeks.
My extension is great, my flexion is more than 90, walking without crutches.I am 35 years old female and very active, my doctor recommended surgery.Before the surgery its very important to gain back your strength on your injured leg; this helps the recovery after the surgery. I was working out even the morning before surgery.I have a great sport doctor in NYC Dr. Howard Levy. He recommended that Pattelar graft is the strongest.My surgery went well, I also had my meniscus fixed Take your medication religiously first couple of days.Don’t be afraid trying to move your leg right after the surgery in general moving makes the knee feel better! Keep the knee Icing and elevating often, It is essential to keep your leg elevated about your heart as much as possible to allow the excess fluid and blood to exit the knee.While your leg is elevated do passive extension as often as you can.Three days after the surgery I started to do exercise on my Quad muscles, Hamstring muscles, You can find out about all this I a book KNEE SURGERY by Daniel Fulham O’Neill
When you get prepared for your surgery it will be much easier, trust me.Good Luck Marianna - NYC