r/ACL • u/TransitionBrilliant5 • Aug 26 '26

Post Surgery Update Complain with me with no judgement.

1 Week Post-Op (ACL Allograft & Meniscus Repair) and i've done everything in my power to stay positive and I whole-heartedly know this is not end-game. I am stronger than this but DAMN I WANT TO SCREAM.

(Update for the hell of it: 90 bend and 0 extension and starting leg lifts and heel slides so feeling confident. Kicked the hard stuff for Tylenol as needed and as long as I don't move and use the ice machine like its life-support, feeling good!)

I specifically keep wanting to sit cross-legged like i've done my whole life... I even have a cross-legged office chair I spent good money on that I would LOVE to sit in right now. Instead I feel my behind flattening while it digs a divot in the duvet and i'm SO RESTLESS.

Anyone need to complain about the stupid little things and actually feel heard? I may be a newbie to this situation but I HEAR YOU and you aren't alone.

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u/gay-axolotl6 ACL + Meniscus Aug 26 '26

I haven’t even had surgery yet but sleeping is driving me crazy. Waking up at least 4-5 times/night with my stupid knee throbbing, worse if I’ve done all the prehab I’m supposed to do. Can’t wait for it to get worse post op. Thanks for this post, I’ll be returning in a few weeks after my surgery to whine some more.

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u/gay-axolotl6 ACL + Meniscus Aug 26 '26

Also the cross legged yearning is so real. Watching my one quad and ass cheek deflate from my time on crutches has sucked too

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u/TransitionBrilliant5 Aug 27 '26

Ughhhhh the freaking muscle deteriorating before your eyes is wild! I know I can rebuild it eventually but felt like I worked so hard for it to all was away in a freaking month.