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I’m pleased with the outcome. They had to remove a lot of the meniscus, so I’m restricted from doing high impact sports. There’s just nothing to cushion the knee, and I’m trying to make sure that my knee lasts as long as possible, so no marathons for me! But other than that, I have pretty much full function. It took a LONG time, and I have to be careful to exercise (http://mytruantpen.com/2013/02/16/yes-kind-sir-she-sits-and-spins/) or I start getting achy/pulling up short. But I can kneel, hike, bike, jog to catch a bus, do yoga… It may never be perfect again, but it can be pretty good!

Brenda

I met with a surgeon today as it was scheduled months ago. We talked, he examined my knee and said that unless I had buckling/instability or locking/catching of the knee, I didn’t need surgery..I also don’t participate in lateral sports and am not sure I will ski again or maybe I will look into a brace, but it certainly wouldn’t be skiing anything above the beginner Green hills…and I am fine with that…

I wouldn’t be surprised if at some point I do need surgery and may seek a second opinion just for my own peace of mind. I want to keep running, though am not concerned about pace…but don’t want to aggravate or cause the need for a bigger surgery down the line by running (surgeon did not think that would be the case if I kept running). Biking and swimming are better sports for the knees and I suppose they will become a bigger part of my life as time goes on…I was very flexible prior to surgery (cross legged no problem) but my ACL-less knee is compromised a bit still…Dr. says surgery will not help that…I’m hoping yoga/stretching will…it has gotten better over time…

I’d say…start with physical therapy, most surgeons want any knee swelling to go down and for some physical therapy before surgery…Start talking to others to see who has had ACL surgery or not…by now, I’ve discovered folks (my hairdresser and 2 friends) who didn’t have surgery and were fine within a couple of years (I know, sounds long, but…) folks who have had surgery and were glad they did and have run half and full marathons since…others who still have random buckling years after ACL surgery, including my husband, but Dr. says that isn’t normal and they should be seen..It’s interesting to me the number of folks that I’ve talked to who had knee buckling/instability but no MRI after knee injury, who are good now….time is what helped most…..talk talk talk to others as much as possible and see how your body does to help you decide what is best for you at this time…p.s. I am 45 years old..

Hang in there! Let us know how you are! Deb