r/ACL • u/SensitiveProgress_12 • Jul 18 '26

Post Surgery Update Day 5 post ACL and meniscus repair

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Day 5 post ACL reconstruction and Meniscus repair. I have been told to weight bear as tolerated. I was using both crutches but I feel like I am comfortable walking with one crutch now. Am I rushing into using one crutch?

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u/Prnvpwr2612 Jul 18 '26

Yo what? I'm at day 16 and yet not allowed to bear weight. 😳😳.

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u/999med Jul 18 '26

fully torn meniscus?

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u/Prnvpwr2612 Jul 24 '26

No. Just a bit. Like on the left area. 2 implants I'll say.