ACL SURGERY RECOVERY VLOG | WEEK 2 | acl and meniscus surgery/recovery | ACL RECONSTRUCTION
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- ACL SURGERY RECOVERY VLOG | WEEK 2 | acl and meniscus surgery/recovery | ACL RECONSTRUCTION
Hi, welcome to my channel.
July 2021 I took a blow to my knee during a take down in jiujitsu. After visiting the NHS and private health care at Spire, it was confirmed that I had fully snapped my ACL and gained a meniscus tear.
I had to wait 3 months post injury for the operation due to a significant amount of swelling still around the knee. My surgeon wanted me to gain as much extension back in the leg before we operated.
October 2021 I had my surgery which was full ACL reconstruction and a repaired meniscus tear.
I am 34 years of age, a wife and a mother of a 5 year old boy. My career is a yoga teacher!
During this video I share the highs and the lows whilst going through the first two weeks of recovery.
I hope that this vlog helps anyone going through surgery and gives them a clear picture of recovery and pain.
Please subscribe to the channel to come on an adventure with me during my rehab and progress as I try to get back to being a yoga teacher and managing as a mother.
A&E - Warrington NHS
Surgery - Spire Manchester
EQUIPMENT
Camera - Canon m50
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
08:00 Dressing changed
16:00 Physio
23:52 First social event feelings
35:00 2 week follow up at the hospital
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DISCLAIMER
The physio exercises displayed in the video are specifically designed for Gemma's rehab only. please check with your physio if these exercises are safe for you to practice also. - กีฬา
Yes!All of these things are so spot on. I had a very similar experience.
Hi Gemma.. just had my ACL with hammie graft and I’m two days Post Op. what a journey and it’s just the beginning.. sleep is not fun! Thanks for sharing it’s helping me out x
Hey Lara, I am so pleased you have found the videos helpful. Those first few weeks are so tough right?! I hope you are recovering well and managing to get some sleep. It gets so much easier as the weeks pass by. x
Beautiful how long was a brace on or on crutches
Thanks for sharing really helps! Day 7 and struggling 😢 xxx
Hang in there. It does get easier. it is so hard at first.
Hello , I got my acl and meniscus surgery about 5 days ago and You are right the pain is crazY 😫 .Doctors gave me codeine and aspirin for pain but I felt like none of those even work 🤷♂️Day 2 and 3 was the worse . Day 4-5 feeling much better but because I started icing and I truly believe icing is the key! pain is gone down a lot . Anyways goodluck take care on your recovery 💪
Hey, Thanks for your message. I can totally relate to how painful those first few days are. I naively didn't think it would be that intense but it was. I remember waking up in the night or the morning to go and use the bathroom, when I lifted my leg out of the bed it was horrendous the pain. On the bright side though, it doesn't last! i am now 8 months post surgery and my knee is getting back to its normal ways of functioning. Good luck with your recovery!
Hi Gemma! I also recently had ACL reconstruction in October. I was wondering, when you are able, to do a gentle yoga video for those with a knee injury. I am really missing my yoga practice and can't wait to get back.
Hey Carrie.
Sure thing, I'm 6 weeks post op now so I think in a few more weeks I'll be able to film again something gentle for us all 🙏🏼 thank you for your comment and suggestions 😊
Hi Gemma, keep on watching your vid, just wanted to ask if how much muscle mass have you lost from your calf and thigh?
Hello Kristina. Thanks for your comment. Yes, I did lose quite a lot of muscle mass from my thigh but not very much from my calf. I am now 8 months post op and I can very slowly start to see some muscle mass coming back. I do hope to have muscle back there at 18months post op. I weight train most days now. I intend to do an update very soon! hope this helps x
Thank you Gemma, good to hear that you're doing well! I'll be waiting for your next update. I am now 6 weeks and was given green light to remove my brace. Starting to learn how to walk again tho it really is a challenge specially that I lost a lot of my calf quads hamstring muscles. My knee feels so weak when walking.
Garden pees will not get your knee cold enough. You need to remove all bandages and put ice straight on your skin until it hurts. This or just get the game ready.
Are you still on crutches on the two week mark?
I was yes. I got rid of the crutches completely at around 4 - 6 weeks.
Ice is ice lol i used and still using frozen broccoli lol.
Absolutely. Ice is ice!! Peas are doing me just fine 🤣👍🏼
@@GemmaLinaker speedy recovery, and keep the updates please!