tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post9122244162811908029..comments2023-10-25T03:35:52.205-04:00Comments on Just A Thought: A Reconstructed ACL Two Years LaterMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-19365019840360261492011-06-26T20:01:06.875-04:002011-06-26T20:01:06.875-04:00Anon: Best of luck in your upcoming ACL surgery.
...Anon: Best of luck in your upcoming ACL surgery.<br /><br />I had a hamstring graft. I am not sure how long I can kneel...<br /><br />Kneeling still feels uncomfortable for me at times. Someone once suggested that I stretch more and practice the kneeling position.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-37586956142542028572011-06-26T14:30:03.746-04:002011-06-26T14:30:03.746-04:00Michele,
What graft choice did you have? (i.e. Pa...Michele,<br /><br />What graft choice did you have? (i.e. Patellar, hamstring, or cadaver). Also how long can you kneel in seiza and what prevents you from kneeling longer?<br /><br />Just wondering because I have an upcoming ACL reconstruction in two weeks. I am debating between the graft choices and am also into karate and brazillian jiu (where we kneel in seiza frequently).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-16074690642454021192009-06-09T11:51:17.377-04:002009-06-09T11:51:17.377-04:00Hi Don,
Sorry to hear that your knee is causing y...Hi Don,<br /><br />Sorry to hear that your knee is causing you pain. I was lucky because I did not have much pain with my surgery or recovery. At four months, my knee would be tired but not painful after a long day. I still had restrictions in regard to karate (kicking, pivoting etc). Do you have full ROM? Extention?<br /><br />If your knee is causing you pain, you should touch base again with your surgeon and PT. <br /><br />The bright side is that it does get better. Good luck!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-29835708787167034332009-06-09T08:25:36.639-04:002009-06-09T08:25:36.639-04:00Mr. White Tiger,
I had surgery (cadaver) in early...Mr. White Tiger,<br /><br />I had surgery (cadaver) in early February. I have graduated from PT and am continuing to do the exercises at home. Six weeks or so ago I resumed playing golf and starting pushing a cart again lately. I am 52 yrs old and continue to be in pain. When I told my Doc. he seemed surprised and said it is maybe scar tissue. Besides the pain my knee feels stiff, tired and most times like a rock. Getting up from my desk at work or driving for 45 mins. makes getting up painful. Is this normal? Will it get better. What was your experience like after 4 months?<br /><br />DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-14556432799861429332009-05-18T09:59:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:59:00.000-04:00Mr. White Tiger: Thanks! I am glad to hear that ...Mr. White Tiger: Thanks! I am glad to hear that your instructor's knees are better than they were before the surgery. Another success story!<br /><br />Katie: Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comments. Good luck with your surgery on Wednesday. I read your blog posts and with your positive attitude...I am sure you will do great!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-6736455041893657342009-05-18T00:19:00.000-04:002009-05-18T00:19:00.000-04:00I just came across your blog! I get my ACL surgery...I just came across your blog! I get my ACL surgery on Weds. and am blogging about it, too!<br />Keep the success stories coming! Always good to know there is hope.Katiehttp://www.yeskneecan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-59714544289274056522009-05-15T23:21:00.000-04:002009-05-15T23:21:00.000-04:00I'm glad to see you have come back from reconstruc...I'm glad to see you have come back from reconstructive surgery!<br /><br />My instructor's had both of his knees worked on and is basically a walking miracle since he's probably better than he was before the ACL's went kaput, so while I've never been through it myself, I've seen living proof that it can definitely be done.<br /><br />Keep at it!Cameron Spearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194596890822870467noreply@blogger.com