Post ACL and meniscus surgery encouragement

gaiaearth
gaiaearth Posts: 49 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi. I just did my first road bike century in May which was AWESOME! The next week I re-injured an older meniscus issue (never healed right) and tore my ACL playing basketball in our driveway! I got in for surgery 8 days later and am now 3 weeks into recovery. Things are going fairly well with PT, using only 1 crutch at home, etc.

THE VENT: On top of being tired of the crutches, reading and generally being around home (blah blah). In just over a month I'm losing any shape I'd worked on, am gaining fat and am turning in to jello....quickly. I still can't make full revolutions on the stationary bike (did like 3 painful ones last DR appt.).

I know this isn't horrible but has anyone been through this in the past? Advice, encouragement? HOW do you stay sane? :ohwell:

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  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    Oof I remember my ACL surgery like it was yesterday...the good news is that you are almost over the hump and should start feeling better and being able to be more active soon.

    One thing I know might feel weird but will get your heart rate up is just doing upper-body exercises, like boxing and light lifting, just sitting down. It's actually surprising how much of a workout you can get that way.

    Also if you are going to a physical therapist, they might have some equipment for upper body only that you could use?

    Hang in there! While you're stuck at home, maybe branch out from reading? Paint/draw/do puzzles, play poker online/make the ultimate workout playlist/etc etc. Just to feel a little more mentally active might help you out.

    You will get through this :)

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