First season back from my ACL rupture! I went from barely making the sub bench to starting in my county final! Never give up3yr ⋅ Nishamrock ⋅ r/ACL
For anyone feeling hopeless and discouraged - here is the best advice that helped me through my recovery and where I'm at today (in comments).1yr ⋅ Elavabeth2 ⋅ r/ACL
Been a bit over a year. With lots of hard work I think I’ve almost made them even again lol2yr ⋅ SoddenSlop461 ⋅ r/ACL
Just had ACL reconstruction surgery 2hrs ago, wish me luck on this recovery 😬✌🏾2yr ⋅ TheKidKAI ⋅ r/ACL
A year and a half post op and my quads on my surgical side are in the best shape they’ve ever been in! Here to preach to you the magic of cycling for rehab and leg gains3yr ⋅ pleisto_cene ⋅ r/ACL
Day 1. Thanks to this subreddit for giving me the confidence to do this (ACL + Meniscus transplant)3yr ⋅ Hektor_ ⋅ r/ACL
Back on the wall 5 months post ACL reconstruction + meniscus repair, allograft.3yr ⋅ aborted_foetus ⋅ r/ACL
8 months post op (had surgery on pretty much everything) and finally snowboarded. I fell more than 10 times for sure and knee felt normal (just hurt on the outside because of the hits). This sub pretty much had all the answers to my questions during my recovery. Thank you!2yr ⋅ KarloIgi ⋅ r/ACL
My phone kept autocorrecting “atrophy” to “a trophy” so I went ahead and got myself a trophy4yr ⋅ RaeADropOfGoldenSun ⋅ r/ACL
Post op 5 months mile stone, it really does get better. You just gotta give it time.2yr ⋅ Enough-Collar-1366 ⋅ r/ACL
6 weeks and two ACL surgeries. This is the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with mentally. Losing a year of everything you love to do is freaking hard.3yr ⋅ charcoalisthefuture ⋅ r/ACL
I’m 3 months and 2 weeks post op (ACL reconstruction with quad tendon graft) and my quad is finally starting to come back with some definition. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! 💡3yr ⋅ Ali0106 ⋅ r/ACL
I just had to go down this run after 3 years of waiting for my acl to be ready to board again2yr ⋅ Hewittsawesome-7 ⋅ r/ACL
6 weeks post op - ACLr w/ hamstring hybrid. Make sure to celebrate the little wins!2yr ⋅ trainwreckers ⋅ r/ACL
Day 1🤝🏽 My journey starts now after surgery (ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair)1yr ⋅ ActuallyZachLavine ⋅ r/ACL
11 months since I tore my ACL and Meniscus, two surgeries later, I finally met my goal of getting back to the top of my favorite hiking spot.3yr ⋅ verminsurpreme ⋅ r/ACL
It Gets Better. 11 months and a week post op and was cleared to play our last spring season game of the season. Takes a lot of hard work and dedication but if you’re an athlete and want to get back to it, it’s all worth it at the end. Keep at it ❤️2yr ⋅ Kindly_Intention_983 ⋅ r/ACL
8.5 months post op. This is for anyone struggling with motivation. I don’t always do my workouts, but I try. I’m still running a 12-ish minute mile, but I’m hanging in there. Every week/month I’m still slowly improving and I’m trying to stay positive about that. Hang in there! It’s a long haul.2yr ⋅ Lamitch822 ⋅ r/ACL
Celebratory 6mth post op hike! Finally back to doing something I love. Worked hard to get to this point and still have a lot of work left to do. (full acl reconstruction/mcl medial and lateral tear/oats)2yr ⋅ killerpeachez ⋅ r/ACL
ACL done. Hey fam, just got out of surgery. Will spend night at the ward. Pain is manageable but only with painkillers. Have high heart beat and blood pressure. Took ECG and doc want to do blood test. But I feel great. Will have knees on ice machine all night. 🤞🏼update you guys in a week. Cheers!3yr ⋅ jtndinesh ⋅ r/ACL
First time hitting 10k steps since I tore my ACL and ripped my meniscus. 11 weeks post-op. Now for some ice.3yr ⋅ mirthfuldragon ⋅ r/ACL
Finally after over an year after my injury, 2 surgeries and god knows how many physio sessions i am able to touch my heels to my butt. Just wanted to share my excitement2mo ⋅ shohail19 ⋅ r/ACL
Post op Week 14 (ACL-hamstring/meniscus)- successfully completed 4 days of back to back hiking! Managed to hike between 8-13km each day (average 450m elevation gain) and I feel like my knee is happier! No effusion or pain, still iced twice a day but super pumped for summer hiking season!3yr ⋅ Short-Sea-8167 ⋅ r/ACL
It’s been a very long journey but I was finally able to pull my ski boots out of storage in anticipation for the week ahead! Even if there’s hurdles along the way you will get to where you want to be eventually 😁3yr ⋅ pleisto_cene ⋅ r/ACL
5 months post-op and was able to do some awesome hikes last week in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks!2yr ⋅ Intrepid_Ad9483 ⋅ r/ACL
Successful ACL reconstruction w/ hamstring autograft. S/O to all the folks on this subreddit, recovery begins3yr ⋅ getboy97 ⋅ r/ACL
Just had my surgery today. And this forum def made it less scary! I appreciate all your posts of progress to come! I hit prehab hard, i know I have a long way to recovery but I am going to hit my PT hard again once I'm cleared. Thanks again! We got this!2yr ⋅ liz_1003 ⋅ r/ACL
Heyyyy guyyys, just got out of surgery 24 hours ago, just did some light PT, is this a good result? Should I be worried?1yr ⋅ Fischbrotverleih ⋅ r/ACL
Hi Friends! Had my surgery two days ago. My biggest accomplishment today was that I showered and took a short walk outside the front yard. Pain is manageable but still have dizzy spells from my pain meds. I start PT on Tuesday. Wanted to share. I’m so excited for this next chapter 🙏🏼3yr ⋅ goldasaurr ⋅ r/ACL
First day back skiing, felt so good to be back out leg is barely even sore somehow lol1yr ⋅ larssonsean ⋅ r/ACL
I've seen a lot of people post amazing things about their recovery. I figured I'd post about mine. 9 months post op. Still can't run or jog. Mentally and physically incapable of doing much. But I'm still hopeful! Cheers to all who are in a lull like me. You're not alone.3yr ⋅ nicnicnick ⋅ r/ACL
3 1/2 months post op for my left knee. Tomorrow I am having my right knee repaired. Made a couple gallons of chicken soup.2yr ⋅ middletonb300 ⋅ r/ACL
DOC said i can light this thing on fire now! lol jk jk frugal me won’t let that happen 😂 might need it again who knows! but i am definitely hiding it in the garage so i don’t have to look at it again!3yr ⋅ mamagutz ⋅ r/ACL
When you think you’re good but then the Day 1 nerve-blocker wears off3yr ⋅ Least-Objective-1295 ⋅ r/ACL
Pushed my recliner under my desk so i can play on my PC!! So happy. Even got my ice machine going too lol2yr ⋅ happyjunki3 ⋅ r/ACL
8 days post-surgery (ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft and radial meniscus tear). I’m part of the club now!1yr ⋅ mierzam ⋅ r/ACL
First hiking after acl reconstruction surgery with hamstring graft (4 months post op) so happy 😭😭3yr ⋅ ackmaral ⋅ r/ACL
Been home for an hour. Nerve blockers are still going strong, and I have my lovely nurse to help2yr ⋅ JJadeE5280 ⋅ r/ACL
Day 150 post op. Guys, I highly recommend cycling as a recovery sport. It’s the only time my knee feels 100% good!!1yr ⋅ v70runicorn ⋅ r/ACL
Surgery ✅! After so much emotional turmoil and anticipation I’m so so happy to have finally done it. So grateful for this group for all the great resources and support. I feel so much less alone in my journey.3yr ⋅ Granola_girl_ ⋅ r/ACL
Post OP things- When the view is good but you can only see it through selfie cam😂😂3yr ⋅ Teddy_westsyd ⋅ r/ACL
