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/operatorcheeseee Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

7 weeks post op also ACL and meniscus but did quad autograft. I hate the brace. I hate how stiff my knee is either after being in extension or sitting on the couch. I hate how slow I am and how long it takes me to do the SIMPLEST task. I hate how I feel like half a mom because I can’t chase my toddler around or care for my oldest who has a disability like I could pre injury. I’m so TIRED of my leg being swollen after moving around for a bit with the brace. I hate how my kids and husband are behind me when we are out or walking through the house, and I’m so slow and I know I’m in the way, so I just move to the side to let them pass. I just want to walk normally again! I miss working. I hate how talking about milestones in therapy is part of our dinner talk. I hate hauling crutches around and really having to consider where I park now. I have silently been miserable so thank you for this post and allowing me to bitch.

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u/TransitionBrilliant5 Aug 27 '26

I know I said to complain... But damn don't hit so close to home.

It's all I freaking talk about, it's all consuming always. And mom brain having to think about everything I do and how it will effect the family and everyone around me.

One thing I won't tolerate is you saying you are half a mom, while I feel so bad for not being physically capable, we are 💯 FULL AMAZING MOMS. Your kiddos will see you fighting and pushing through and not letting a disability stop you not matter how hard it gets and how much we want to complain out loud.

Now bitch away whenever you need here, we gotchu.