11 Days After ACL Surgery

Here are some eventful things that have happened in the last few days:

Walking Without Crutches

I am able to walk without crutches for 10-15 minutes at a time.

Tensing my quad at physio

On day 8 or 9 my girlfriend’s step dad randomly asked me if I can walk without my crutches.

I said, “I dunno, let’s see.” I put my crutches away and walked a few steps. To my surprise I was able to walk a bit.

For the last few days I have been doing all my walking indoors crutch free. I still use the crutches for outdoor walking.

Almost Completely Off Pain Medication

Yesterday I only took 1 pain pill. I realized it after the day was almost over and thought it was pretty cool.

Last week my knee felt like someone was shooting a flamethrower at it. Now I am largely pain free.

I feel some pain if I stand/walk for too long. But overall pain is much lower than last week.

2nd Physio Appointment

I went in for my second physio appointment. I had one last Friday. I am doing it once per week at the moment.

My knee bend is at 100 degrees right now (last week it was 83). The goal for 2 weeks is 90 degrees. Today is day 11 and I got 100 degrees so I am kicking ass.

Achieved 100 degree bend today on day 11. Smashed the goal of 90 degrees by day 14.

Knee extension was 0 degrees. Last week it was 8 degrees. This means I am now able to straighten my leg fully.

After measuring the angles my physiotherapist massaged my IT bands and it freakin’ hurt! Check out my face:

Me while getting my IT bands massaged. Ouch!

My IT band was tight!

He gave me some new exercises to do every day. I find them very boring (ex. flex your leg and hold for 10 seconds, repeat 10 times for 3 sets). Oh my God. Yawwwn. But anyway I do the best I can so I can come back strong and quick.

If you have any questions or comments hit me up below. I”ll be back with an update in a day or two.