Tim's ACL Surgery
by Tim
(Australia)
Here's my story.... I am 25yo. Playing soccer about 6 weeks ago, had the ball at my feet with one defender on me, attempting to turn left and my right foot stuck into the ground, the top half of my leg tried to turn and snap!! Full tear of the ACL in my right knee. I blame my boots, they were a new pair that felt rather stiff with long heal studs, before the game and i remember telling my self "something isn't right with these". I wish i listened.
Had surgery 28th May. Hamstring graft. I was in hospital over night and out the next day, my OS said my knee was as good as he's seen, cartilage and meniscus wise. It was just a freak accident (my OS blames my boots too).
Am currently 2 weeks post OP and doing ok. Swelling has subsided. I was off crutches 6 days post and driving. Up and down stairs normally now at 12 days. Back to work @ 10 days. 90 degrees flextion but not quite full extension. I only took pain killers for 4 days post op. I haven't had much pain since then and have walked around on it a lot without ill-affects. It does feel a little stiff in the morning though. I start physio next week, can't wait, I just wanna play soccer again!!
Good luck to all those getting surgery and rehabbing,
keep at it people.
