A journal of recovery from ACL surgery
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Day 64: The first two days are hell
Sleeping with stimulation machines and keeping on top of painkillers.
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Day 62: The bottom of the mountain
I woke after surgery with a huge weight lifted and an incredible cup of tea.
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Day 61: The day before
It’s the day before the operation and all the preparation is done. All that’s left is to try and stay positive
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Day 28: Operation date confirmed
Now that I have a date for the operation, it’s just a waiting game.
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Day 21: The lowest point
I knew what was coming, but it still hit me like a ton of bricks
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Day 20: The full diagnosis
Today I got all the details, three weeks after the injury
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Day 16: Prehab and patience
It’s a waiting game until I get the full, confirmed diagnosis. In the meantime, I can get busy with prehab.
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Day 10: An MRI Scan and a Clue
A quiet clinic, a loud machine, and a subtle clue.
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Day 9: A consultant gives hope
In a clean and modern clinic, I made my first visit to a new knee consultant.
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Day 6: Back on the physio table
It’s time to see the physio in person and get a physical examination.
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Day 5: A weekend of weddings
A welcome distraction and a chance to remember there are more important things in life.
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Day 3: Here comes the swelling
The symptoms of this injury are different to my previous ACL tears.. but I am still preparing for the worst.
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Day 1: Ice and Ibuprofen
A restless nights sleep and the first medical appointment.
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A familiar story
On a typical Tuesday night football game, a familiar story starts.