@614Lyfe I'm really sorry to hear that. There are lots of stories out there of people who have had this injury and recovered completely so as hard as it is, keep your head up and you will make it.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I’m about five weeks post-op, and it’s definitely been a journey, to say the least. However, things do improve with time. Take it easy, don’t push yourself, and allow your body the time it needs to heal properly.
@@derekjackson8201 I could do a straight leg lift within a few days of surgery. Don't get hung up on not being able to do it though. I have heard from people who couldn't do it for several weeks and in the end they were able to recover just fine.
When you say lift your leg straight do you mean relying on the brace to keep the leg straight and using hip flexors ( not tightening the quads)? Surely you should not be using your quads until the repair is healed (6 weeks)?
@@excellentbeginner1 I was able to hold my leg straight without the brace on pretty early. Contracting the quad is probably not a huge deal before the 6 week mark assuming you aren't using weight. I'm just a guy on the internet though so if your Dr. tells you to avoid it then best to listen to the Dr.
I’ve seen plenty of videos of people walking earlier, starting PT sooner, and a lot of folks online acting like they’re doctors. My best advice is to take your time and let your body heal at its own pace. I’m just two days shy of five weeks post-op, and while this journey has been challenging, it’s also taught me the value of patience. Initially, I felt frustrated when my doctor said I couldn’t start PT until week seven, but we trust doctors for a reason. I chose to trust the process, and now, at week five, I’m feeling great. The last thing you want is to push yourself too soon and risk reinjury. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!
in post op since dec 3.
@carlosellerbe-j501@@carlosellerbe-j501 hang in there. Those first several weeks are difficult but it does get better.
Just ruptured mine this morning. Im devastated
@614Lyfe I'm really sorry to hear that. There are lots of stories out there of people who have had this injury and recovered completely so as hard as it is, keep your head up and you will make it.
@@Ryanre-imagined-xe1vri appreciate that 🙏
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I’m about five weeks post-op, and it’s definitely been a journey, to say the least. However, things do improve with time. Take it easy, don’t push yourself, and allow your body the time it needs to heal properly.
What week were you able to lift your leg straight up… I’m 3wks post op. And I’m still not able to lift it
@@derekjackson8201 I could do a straight leg lift within a few days of surgery. Don't get hung up on not being able to do it though. I have heard from people who couldn't do it for several weeks and in the end they were able to recover just fine.
When you say lift your leg straight do you mean relying on the brace to keep the leg straight and using hip flexors ( not tightening the quads)? Surely you should not be using your quads until the repair is healed (6 weeks)?
@@excellentbeginner1 I was able to hold my leg straight without the brace on pretty early. Contracting the quad is probably not a huge deal before the 6 week mark assuming you aren't using weight. I'm just a guy on the internet though so if your Dr. tells you to avoid it then best to listen to the Dr.
I’ve seen plenty of videos of people walking earlier, starting PT sooner, and a lot of folks online acting like they’re doctors. My best advice is to take your time and let your body heal at its own pace. I’m just two days shy of five weeks post-op, and while this journey has been challenging, it’s also taught me the value of patience. Initially, I felt frustrated when my doctor said I couldn’t start PT until week seven, but we trust doctors for a reason. I chose to trust the process, and now, at week five, I’m feeling great. The last thing you want is to push yourself too soon and risk reinjury. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!