Post-Op: progress, evolve I can't explain what I am feeling now and I hope none of you will ever truly understand it. AFTER 13 MONTHS, I WAS ABLE TO RIDE A BIKE AGAIN. But hey, not so fast, I shouldn't jump immediately in to the middle of the story , it's more complex than that, it is. 3 months "life changing" revision post-op, 1 year first (and unsuccessful) post-op and 13 months post-injury ... ![]() There was a bigger milestone at 28th of April that I've accomplished through with the help of my spotted one. The two of us made it to the Gerecse10's (which is a 12km long hiking) finish line within the level time. Before the revision surgery I could't even think about that one day I might be able to do it and here I am. Tired, sweated, but proudly crossed the finish line with my four legged partner. I'm already and yet only at 3 months post-op that means my graft is around it's weakest. I have to be even more careful during this period to avoid any kind of re-injury. The physio goes better than ever before the revision surgery. If I could go back in time only to the day when we've discussed this option, there is absolutely no doubt, I would do it all again. Yes, it was painful and sometimes physio also is -most of the times it's only uncomfortable so you have to move on it every time to succeed-, but it's worth it. There's no right word to that feeling to walk normal, without pain and fear again . There's no right word for being able to walk up- and downstairs without strange movement and difficulties. There's no right word for being able to lie on your stomach without such a pain in your knee. ect. If there's something I am surely learned after this injury is to appreciate more the simple things that are seem to be meaningless, or nothing extraordinary. The truth is that these simple things are the most valuable ones. After my surgeon gave me the permission to start jogging, riding a bike and driving, I didn't even know how to react to it. I was so delighted, I had soo soo much on my mind and I do ever since. As a perfect gift, I've got a new bicycle. A great MTB in neon green color. Perfect. What was it feel like to riding a bike after 13 months ? - It was truly liberating. It was like I've got a little part of myself back. 3 months ago I wasn't able to do almost anything... 3 months after the first op I've slowly lost the hope that I'll even be able ever again. But now I do and that's all that matters. I finally see the result of all the pain, of all that hours spent with phisyo.. of taping my knee and taking care of the right supplements. #ACLClub #ACLfighters #magpiestory #themagpiestory #ACLpostop #ACLrevisionsurgery #ACLreconstruction #ACL2018
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AuthorNowadays, thanks to the internet everybody have access to nearly unlimited information.That's why I've decided at my 2 second week living with ACL injury that I'll start a blog to share my personal experiences, my days, my view, thoughts and feelings with all of you. It might be useful or even a little interesting as well. Categories
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