This really helped me . I had this surgery a month ago and i watched this before i had it. At two weeks i got off crutches, at 3 weeks i was driving and out of my brace and now its been a month and im exercising . If your reading this and are in fear of the surgery dont be everybodys recovery is different just be strong !

I just had my acl/lcl surgery yesterday and want to share my experience. Before the op I was watching so many youtube videos to mentally prepare for whats to come. I’m back home today and I can honestly say the pain is not as bad as I expected. My consultant injected anaesthetic in my leg post op yesterday which gave me a good nights sleep. It’s worn off today and there is some slight discomfort but nothing major. I appreciate we all have different thresholds and recovery times but just want to share my experience so far with anyone who has the op coming up. Good luck all!

I had this surgery 6 years ago. Kinda felt like I relived the experience again with this video. So truthful. I will say my knee feels better than ever. Physical therapy is important. You must give it your all. There's going to be a moment when you realize dang I gotta learn how to walk again, but best believe you will have the utmost respect for being able to use your legs. Life without use of your legs is difficult. Mad respect for those who don't have that opportunity anymore. Good luck to anybody going into or coming out of surgery. The first week sucked not going to lie. It ultimately gets better. So stay strong.

Got surgery last week and I'm starting PT tomorrow. Anyone else going through it, I'm there with you 💪

I had surgery a little over 2 months ago. If anyone who is reading this is nervous about surgery, I’ll tell you a little bit about my experience with it. Before they wheeled me off the to operation room, they gave me some kind of medicine that relaxes your brain, and it works VERY well. I remember the relief I was in after they gave it to me. Once they give you the anestesia, it feels like you blinked and surgery is over. I was in the operating room for about 3 hours, and it felt like one second. In the recovery room, I was EXTREMELY tired, and my throat was very dry. They gave me some water and a ginger ale to help. I was in quite a lot of pain after, but it went away after a few days. Even though it seems scary, its not as bad as you think it will be. ❤

I just had the same surgery, I cant even lift my leg 2 inches, the pain is unbelievable, looking through these videos gives me hope, thanks

Just finished my surgery today, I’m in pain but please believe, I will overcome! Thanks for the video!

I had my surgery exactly one week ago and I can confidently say that the recovery process is about the most painful and difficult thing I’ve ever had to go through my entire life. I don’t know why I wasn’t scared going into surgery..I thought it was going to be easy but I was sooo WRONG. I cried simply going to the restroom which mind you, is right next to my room. I took the prescribed medication religiously & it wasn’t effective at all. All it did really was make me nauseous and constipated! Some tips I have though: smoke WEED or take CBD if that’s something you’re open to, ice 24/7, eat along with medication, if pain is unbearable (like it was for me) take ibuprofen in between doses, and finally RELAX. Listen to music and jam out, watch a movie, or read, etc.. while using the RICE method. I listened to music and danced in place for the first time yesterday and I felt like myself again. As days go by, you will start to feel okay. Not great, but definitely better. Not going to lie, I’m still suffering but not as bad as the first couple of days! So progress right? We can do this!!

Just had my acl / meniscus surgery yesterday. Acl was torn Completely and meniscus partial. Pain pain right after surgery was very bad. Last night trying to sleep was unbearable. Couldn’t sleep much at all and was up all night moaning. Today so far has been better knee still very swollen and very painful. Pain is manageable when muscles aren’t spasming. Just had muscle relaxers ordered in so hopefully tonight I can get some sleep. I’ll keep updating you all as I go on this journey.

Great job Jaylen! Its been 3 weeks 4 days since my surgery, I can walk for short distances but still have my crutches, feeling the progress makes us all smile with releif, I totally get you! And yeah, first week is always hell lol!

Hey guys, just had my 2nd ACL reconstruction 2 days ago. (On the same knee) currently on day 3 and can confirm pain is sore, but it helps knowing it’s only temporary. Anyone out there going through the same thing, just know tomorrow will be better. Bring on day 4

I tore my ACL, sprained my MCL and sprained my LCL at the same time about 4 weeks ago. For my ACL, I'm not recommend surgery for at least 6 months. I'm quite glad that I don't really need to get surgery and i can just recover on my own. Although, I don't know how long I'll be on crutches for. I just know that I appreciate my legs a LOT more than I ever have. You really don't know what you have until it's gone. Especially having this need for people to help if I drop something at school or home is really embarrassing. I also can't help people physically at all. It's so frustrating and I do have this feeling like I'm trapped. All I know is that I just have to keep working on my physical therapy exercises and I'll get to be independent again eventually.

I had my surgery around 3 weeks ago (21st March, 2021) I was playing soccer and a guy pushed me when I was taking a shot and my right feet stuck the ground really hardly and I tore my acl at that time. I didn't even thought I had this big injury till the next one month, bcoz I wasn't able to run properly, or play properly. So finally I consulted a doctor and got to know that it's an ACL tear. I was really shocked bcoz, till now, I had read many REAL soccer players get injured by acl tear, and they had to stay out for 7-8 months. So I knew it won't be easy. The day of my surgery was difficult. I was nervous and these nurses were constantly giving me some or other injections. Thankfully I am not afraid of them. Then I was taken into the operation theatre, and I was really nervous when I saw the operation theatre for the first time in my life. The atmosphere around that room made me scared n uneasy. Thankfully, my doctors were really really nice and skilled and confronted me. They gave me an Anaesthesia shot in my lower back, after which I had a constant tingling sensation throughout my lower body after 2 mins. Slowly slowly, my entire feet went numb and I couldn't lift them or do anything with them. But the anaesthesia made me really uncomfortable. I was feeling nauseous and uneasy. I felt that i wasn't able to breathe properly. So i told my doctor about this, and he gave me an oxygen pipe, which didn't work out well for me bcoz i was still feeling breathless and nauseous. So he just calmed me down and gave me a sleeping shot, which was like a boon for me. I slept after 1 min and the moment I woke up(1.5 hour later) the surgery was over! I was happy at that moment bcoz I slept throughout the imp process and it was painless due to the anaesthesia.... But slowly slowly, as the anaesthesia was going away from my lower body, I started feeling the pain from my surgery in my right knee... The first night was very uncomfortable and painful. I wasn't able to sleep for the entire night in the hospital and got a little bit sleep at 4am in the morning. I was really dependent on my mom to do all the things. I'm really thankful to her for being with me. But fortunately, the pain wasn't so effective after the day 1. It had reduced significantly and I got better sleep on the second night. And then I was discharged and I came back home. What I noticed is that, in my case, the intense pain was only there during the day of surgery. After that, the pain reduced a lot and now it's basically painless, except when I'm doin my physiotherapy exercises and my knee is bent to certain angles... It's been 3 weeks but I'm still not able to walk and put full body weight on my right knee. Maybe in 4 weeks time i could probably walk and climb stairs. This was a new experience for me and I learnt a lot of new things about myself during this period. Most importantly, take really good care of your body coz you don't wanna end up in an hospital 🏥 It's not easy there ◼ Thank you!

I tore my ACL MCL PCL and my meniscus. After surgery I had to relearn how to crawl and walk again. 2yr rehab recovery n it was worth it. I pushed my knee to the limit and went back to high impact sports performance.

My first tear was at 15, 25 yrs ago. I'm 40 now. I fully tore my ALC at 39. I was walking around no problems up til my surgery. I stayed as active as I could. I got surgery December 1, 2021. Today is day 6 and I took my bandage wrap off. I feel fantastic! My knee has minimal swelling. I stopped my meds for Norco yesterday. I feel a thousand times better after not taking it. I feel human! No longer lethargic. I have my follow up appointment tomorrow. I had an ACL replacement from a cadaver. I will be writing my thank you letter to the family this week. Merry Christmas and strength and healing to all you recovering!!! 💝🎄🎅🎁

I got my ACL surgery a week ago and it’s been a struggle. It’s mentally and physically exhausting. Tomorrow is my follow up appointment. I’m feeling a little better today and after watching this, you give me hope.

“The first week after surgery is hell” I felt that tho it’s painful

Had acl surgery on my left knee on September 20, 2021. It’s a month after my surgery and I’m already walking. Once u get to that point you gain motivation and confidence to keep going. The first month is the hardest, u get past that and your on the track to recovery

I feel that! Had a internal knee ligament tear 7 months ago it was so terrible the first days and yeah first 2 weeks because i also lived on the couch cause i couldnt get up the stairs but now since I got through the most exhausting recovery process i gained my strengh back!

Now can you imagine not having this treatment just because you're poor. Universal healthcare is a right. No kid should be WITHOUT health-care because of lack of money. That physical therapy is extremely expensive but necessary. Poverty shouldn't be the reason people don't get quality healthcare.

Your video has been my motivation for two months now.It's nice to feel that you're not alone and you gave me hope.I had the same surgery that you had, today I got off crutches and it feels so good.Thank you so much for your video it's my motivation.

100% agree with you. I wish you a full recovery.

You described my son’s surgery last week to a T!! After the surgery and medication from surgery wore off it’s like everything hit him like a ton of bricks. It’s so good to see you up and recovering and kicking that ACL butt!!! Good job sis!

I am 23 for comparable measures. I had ACL, meniscus and MCL surgery with a bruised knee cap 2 years ago. It was the worse pain i have ever experienced and i have a very high pain tolerance. Was peeing in a bottle for almost a week as i physically couldn’t take the pain of moving it in the slightest. I took physical therapy extremely serious and had a very good physician. After about a year i was at or very near what i was at prior to my ACL tear and even played basketball at pretty much at the same level maybe just a bit slowed. Fast forward to today 2 years later i just had ACL and Meniscus surgery on my other knee (yes they got both of mine sadly) from playing basketball again. I told my doctor and all my friends that will be the last time i pick up a basketball as it’s not worth going through this again. However i had surgery less then 12 hours ago and it is not nearly the same pain although i used the same surgeon because of how well my first ACL healed. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m used to the pain, know exactly what not to do and what to do, or if it’s just a case by case but i expected the worse pain imaginable like last time but i am already walking (on crutches) to the bathroom and as long as I’m taking my painkillers and icing it the pain isn’t really bad at all. I share my story to show that if i can do this TWICE anybody can. YOU can do this. Your brain is a powerful tool don’t let it physic you out. You are much more powerful then you believe. Good luck all !!

It’s my second day of surgery and it hurts like hell. I’m crying so much because it hurts

Just had surgery last week, seeing this definitely has helped raise my spirits.

I've had 5 surgeries on the same knee beginning with a total ACL tear at 14, 21 years ago. Well just 6 weeks ago I had another ACL repair as my repaired ACL was loose and I will say recovery was so much easier at 14! It's no joke this time around. I was on pain meds a lot longer this time and I still have crazy pain some days. Progress doesn't feel as quick but I'm still meeting general goals. Hoping to get back to it again soon!

I had surgery 8 years ago but I had acl , pcl and tcl rupture. I was in bed for 1 month after that once I started rehab like u said when u achieve them they feel like a win. All I can say is ride lots bike bcose I am 100% now like I never had the injury. My injured knee feels stronger

I had acl reconstruction 3 weeks ago and pain is not that bad as you think . The surgery finished in blink of an eye and then you are put into recovery ward and you are allowed to drink water and eat some food few hours after the surgery. When the anaesthesia wears down your leg starts paining badly and swells like hell ,ice packs helps a lot .The next day when I was allowed to walk using walker by physiotherapist I almost fell on the ground due to dizziness and nausea pain was severe but it was bearable and goes away as day pass ,its week 3 and I am almost walking without crutches and have achieved knee bending of 110 degrees. Just keep going guys you will surely overcome this phase ❤

Pain will go away! Just stay strong! You’ll be back to whatever you in no time!

I just got my acl done 10/7/2020 and it’s 10/19/2020. I have no problem walking with out crutches up or down the stairs. The best advice I can give for this type of surgery is to take pre op physical therapy serious. The better your quads are pre op the smoother your recover will go. Also the pain is only temporary it’s nothing you can overcome.

i’ve just had a knee reconstruction surgery i’m about 2 weeks out of surgery and the recovery process is quite fast for me i’m able to walk on it without crutches PT has definitely been a big help in my recovery process

Did my acl playing rugby. I’m just glad this is a common injury, but still a lot of rehab in the coming months hope you all get through it safely ❤.

Just had my surgery today, I feel like crap but this video has mentally made me in ease. I had to wait 5 years to get my ACL surgery but it is wroth every pain 😊

Just did it today, Anterior acl reconstruction + medial meniscus repair. It is a bit painful but with some painkillers you will be fine, Day by day you will get better. Goodluck with your recovery🙏

I'm 3 weeks post up from acl surgery and I'm walking up and downstairs without my crutches and can stand for periods at a time. PT has definitely helped and with my at home workouts. That 1st week was definitely tough!

3 weeks into my surgery i didn't get any rehabilitation help all i did is by myself by looking threw video i walked without clutches or Walker in the second week it sure is painful but we will get threw it lets all keep Fighting and hard working lets not lose hope and one day we will get back to the normal life

I just had MPFL reconstruction, anterior fasciotomy, kneecap realignment, and reshaping and cleaning up some cartilage just a week ago now. The last couple days has been brutal. It’s helpful to hear how you said your PT said the pain is good. It’s a massive struggle though.

Wow your recovery was long. Had surgery 2 weeks ago and got off my crunches after 1 week and 2 days. My doctor to me to be aggressive with my knee and it’s been painful but is working. Officially walked today outside with no crunches. My goal is to be back to normal walking in 2 more weeks. Having a confident mindset truly is necessary.

This girl is my motivation

I understand it’s not the same experience for everyone but when I had it done I left the clinic walking with crutches the day after. I had no pain whatsoever, the only hard part about it for me was mental, you have to keep yourself motivated and keep working the results will slowly come

Just had the surgery yesterday. Thanks for the video, it's very helpful :)

Thank you so much for this video! ❤ I’m so happy for you that you got through this chapter of your life. I have tears in my eyes because I will be going through this in a week. Have Acl surgery and I was super nervous about it, still am but now feel more better about it. If you can do it I can do it too :) thank you you are a warrior and I hope you have healed so much more since that time in your life. God Bless you!

I feel for you !! The bone pain had me for weeks 😔🤛🤛🤛🤛🤛🤛🤛

I can feel that oooofs that insecurity, tough time. I do had it 10 years before and came here that if there is any improvement in surgery . I need to roll like bfr ...any how I can do all the normal stuffs by the way including dancing jogging. Tough girl :) just smile and life is easy then

I had surgery on my ACL and meniscus yesterday, and the pain is off the roof! But I believe in the process, and I know I'll get better. We all will ♥

Congratulations. I understand how much pain is . God Bless you

Wishing speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

I am in 5th day of after acl surgery and what you said in this video is absolutely correct and believe me I am feeling the same

Yep I had this surgery 5 years ago… complete rupture of my ACL, PCL and meniscus. Absolutely was terrible going through recovery. I slacked on my knee bends and breaking scar tissue so the PT specialist tricked me and ended up breaking all of my scar tissue, which hurt more than tearing it in the first place. But you get through it, you work it every day and then one day you look back and say wow that really sucked but I’m through it. Take it day by day, don’t give up and it will be painful but it’s all for good reason to eventually be running again and enjoying life

Currently 5 weeks after my acl and meniscus surgery I can say the few days after my surgery was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced

I got this surgery in 2002 and the pain after surgery was very bad. And the first 3 months after surgery was pretty rough but after that pretty smooth sailing.

I had a torn acl in 1996 ,I had micro surgery . In the hospital at 8 a.m. out of the hospital by 1 p.m. crutches and some pain meds for a week . I did not need physiotherapy.I was back at work in 3 weeks walking and doing everything great no problems no pain. Even the first week after 48 hours I only took extra strength Tylenol and Advil . I was given a certain amount of exercises to do at home . In all everything went beautifully. Other people I know that had the same surgery also had excellent results. So, thanks to Lakeridge health .Durham region ,Ontario, Canada. I had a great recovery and the surgeon and assistants did a fantastic job.

I love y’all brother and sis I’m on my second week of this surgery and omg 😰this pain ain’t no joke but we got this let’s work hard 👏👏👏no pain no gain

I had this surgery in april and i was not afraid at all and the pain after it was also not much. But the real struggle is the rehab. it goes so slow and all your friends can do anything they want like soccer or just running. Am almost there to full recovery. My advice is: 1.do the exercises that docters gave you 2. don't lay a pillow under your knee( I know it feels alot nicer) because it will get stiff as hell, everytime you stand it wil hurt to get that fully stretch again. 3. go to the gym for the rest of your live to strengten the knee so it will never torn again because those chanses are high after surgery. Well hope all of you get a good surgery and rehab.

I like this video so much that I watch it everyday

I got my ACL - high grade tare and meniscus horizontal tear on September 9th 2020. I’m doing extremely fine without surgery. I’m 37 years old and a working professional. I underwent rigorous physiotherapy for 25 days (don’t ask me about the pain! It was like labor pain everyday). I bore the pain and today, I’m walking painlessly. I can kneel down to pray on my knees 😊 I can bend my knee upto 95 degrees. I’ll just have to be extra conscious while walking. I may not be swift like before, but I do know that I can survive without a surgery 😊 First, come out of your fear. Your confidence will not allow you to buckle. I have buckled nearly 15 times in two months, but now, I’m super fine and confident not to buckle. I did go out for a drive with family and I managed to drive the car. Walked at least 200 mts without braces. I have been cooking and managing my life like before. Do write to me if you want to know anymore details.

I recently tore my ACL, MCL, and meniscus and I am supposed to have surgery in a few weeks. I am nervous about everything but this video helped ease that nervousness. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I just found out today I might have torn my ACL, I'm a volleyball player and was already injured all over my body both knees and both arms with severe inflammation but still played bc it was the nationals finals and my other very important teammate also had a severe ankle sprain so my team was relying on me, I twisted my knee in the second set after having played outstandingly but bc my knees were already weak it was easy for them to give out, I'm 2 months away from taking my college entry exams and my family expects me to be a doctor and I do as well but it's really hard to study when all I can think of is the surgery I'd have to get after exams and how I won't be able to attend classes normally and even miss the entire next season, I'm praying for anyone who has ever had to go through this and I'd really appreciate it if you would pray for me as well ❤️ and Alhamdulillah for everything I still have some hope.

I did my acl surgery years ago and the cold winters affect me sometimes the pain is very uncomfortable

I've had my ACL torn 20 years ago and only had a cast on for 30 days. My knee has never been the same however I stayed active. Should I consider surgery now or is it too late? Thanks

I had my surgery may 19th. The first 3-5 days was brutal. Still hurts but not as bad. I was able to put weight on it immediately per my surgeon. Sometimes I walk around without crutches but I keep my brace on fully locked. First followed up appointment is in 2 days. I hope it goes well

I just had my knee surgery 5 days ago.i really thought it is going to be easy but when reality hit you in the face.i feel terrible.this video make me hope that i will be recover very soon

Had my acl surgery 2 weeks ago and walking has been getting there and always do the exercises they give you

Had my ACL reconstruction Surgery 3 days back. It is still paining like hell. All the antibiotics and painkillers have made me constipated. I cried a lot after the surgery, after coming to home, while going to washroom, I feel to have forgotten how normalcy felt like. Hope better days are ahead of me.

about to be the sixth day post acl/meniscus surgery for me and can say the pain is so hectic 😔

Does it hurt to walk on or is it just super weak after a couple of weeks

Going through this surgery for a second time. First time was my right knee. Now it's my left knee. Trying to stay positive but I'm pretty devastated that I have to go through this again.

I don't have this surgery but had a operation on my left knee 4 days back because of a bike accident. It was a mild surgery. My pettela legament has cut 1/4 and to be honest it's hearts and you know the worst part it feels so bad to even think about it. By the way, your videos give me hopes that everything will fine. Thank you (it really a bad experience) :(

I just tore my ACL last week I’m not looking forward for what’s to come. My MRI reports say full thickness disruption of ACL which probably requires surgery. I’m only 22 and in good shape so hopefully I’d recover quick.

I torn only my acl and was able to walk without crutches 6 days after the surgery. I did every exercises which were recommended by the doctor. Now my knee was able to bend more than 90 degrees.

I had my acl surgery Monday February 1st and I can lift my leg and kinda walk after five days but I wasn't giving any brace just two gozz pads and a ace bandage

Man I can feel her physical pain even without experiencing knee issues. So proud of her recovery! Congrats!

I just had the surgery yesterday and it’s Pure HELL and pain is usually nothing to me (I’m covered in tattoos) , this is definitely a huge help

Just got my surgery yesterday.. my knee feel so dead ! I can’t wait til I’m off crutches

preparing myself mentally for this surgery

I'm laughing while tearing up reading all the comments! I have a torn ACL and I don't wanna go through hell! :( Guess there is hope and light and the end of the tunnel but dang, several days of potential crying level pain non stop? How do you all do it??

Do even just see your pt everyday or every once a week and made u do home work outs?

I thought I'm the only one with this issue. But, stunned to see so many people here in the comment section

Had an OPEN MACI surgery, 1 year rehab. Your outlook on life is a natural pain reliever, never let your mind slip and wander off into danger zone. Watch comedy movies, socialize, etc. if you’re not in the mood to, force yourself

Just had my surgery 2 days and the pain is just coming and going

Im gonna get this surgery. On an honest opinion, on a scale of 1-10 how much does it hurt the first few days?

Just had my 2nd acl surgery yesterday n omg this reminded me how long it’s gonna take n the pain…. Dam pray for me thanks

I getting this surgery May 24th . Thanks for sharing.

I love the way she handle her surgery acl she all positive got to respect that

This was awesome cool inspiring video I never knew the amount of good of your body until you knees give out I had the same surgery and this right here is spot on good luck

Just had ACL surgery 2 years ago feels a lot better and stronger after rehab and knees over toe guy💪🏾

I’m going to surgery for acl too, but 3 question was it difficult to go to the bathroom or difficult to shower or sleep?

Getting my surgery today!!

Hope she get better soon 🙏

I am gonna go through this surgery in January 😔. ... That smile on your face made me little stable of my painful thoughts about surgey

I had acl surgery and a meniscus tear repaired at once after the first day I was able to walk with a bit of help with crutches after 4 days I was able to to walk with no crutches and a week after started pt 3 weeks later no brace and can walk still can’t bend my knee fully but pt is helping 👌

Tore my acl while playing basketball. But I cannot get surgery right now. Have about 8 months of med school left. I have to wear a brace whenever I go outside.

My knees are fine, but it hurt to even imagine going through that. Strong young lady will do fine with that attitude. Protect those knees and never take them for granted.

I just had knee surgery how hard is the physical therapy

I had surgery too of tendon and i can feel you .

I've undergone PCL +MCL surgery and its 4 weeks post surgery the physio sessions are painful a lot more for me to progress I bend my knee approx 30degree flexion

My leg seems loose while lifting up , 12 weeks after surgery is it same for every one?? will my graft become stronger or not

How many days walk properly after ACL surgery please reply i have done the surgery

I have had my ACL surgery a week ago and going through recovery at the momemt. Doing a video diary to log my progress. I will definitely take some of the advice and motivation from this vid. #aclrecovery