Day 27 Post-Op

Only 15 more days until I can walk!

I’ve still been eating well and maintaining a relatively nutritious diet.

I’ve been mostly diligent with my exercises (give or take some days where I only do 2x sets…).

We’ve introduced forward weight-shifting / small steps into my training so I’m taking small steps forward (with crutches) to hopefully remind my foot how to walk when the time comes.

I realised I achieved zero quad lag almost immediately out of surgery (I thank my NMES device, and consistent pre-habbing for this) and I am now at 20 secs leg raises with 2kg weights.

I’ve stayed home (lots of visits from friends) and thankful for a limited social life. Focus is just on rehab and rest (and work…).

The mental side of this recovery is just as bad as the physical side (maybe even more so). I can’t say it hasn’t been challenging to keep negative thoughts at bay, especially at night. But I’ve been doing ok at addressing them so far, I think. Just trying to take each day as it comes.

It’s so hard to explain this to anyone who hasn’t experienced the setback of an injury like this. Especially as a huge part of my identity does revolve around sports… every single recreational sport I play (tennis, netball, badminton, floorball, futsal…) poses ACL risk. I’m not as into solo sports (unless we’re talking MTB, or rock climbing…). Where and how am I going to get my dopamine hits?

I’ve replayed the exact point of the accident in my mind over and over again, trying to remember the finer details with accuracy. It all happened so quickly. Anyway… let’s not get down a negative spiral.

I’m just thankful I’m currently pain-free.