Nine months post surgery. Things are progressing ok I think.
Slowly, but ok.
I’ve recently started running again. Only for 20/30 minutes at a time. It’s quite
tough but I’m persevering. I get twinges
in my knee but it’s my shin that really hurts. This morning I strapped my shin up quite tightly and it was much
better. Even though I’ve been swimming
two or three times a week since February I feel quite unfit and I have to take a
breather half way through my jog. But it
will get easier, I’m sure of it. No more
half marathons for a while though ...
I was managing high can can kicks at a dance rehearsal last
week. At first I didn’t think I’d be
able to do it as it involves jumping on one leg but really it’s just a
confidence thing.
Kneeling down now and leaning back on my heels is much
easier. It’s not 100% comfortable but
much better than it was.
I had a sports massage on my knee a couple of weeks ago which felt fantastic and I ran up the stairs afterwards! Going back for another massage tomorrow. I've been thinking about accupuncture for the swelling and discomfort but it's ridiculously expensive and I'm not even sure it would work.
And I’ve been able to wear heels from time to time which
feels great.
So that’s the recent news from PCL repair land. Would love to hear from anyone going through this.
One reason to go running - the gorgeous summer scenery!
I noticed no one has commented and you were asking for others to provide information on their surgeries. Unfortunately I am not doing that, but the reason I am reading your blog is because a friend of mine is going to have this surgery. When she was contemplating the surgery I had no idea it was so unusual. I am wondering how you are doing today. I hope all is well and you are back enjoying what you love. I stretched my ACL skiing many years ago though at the time they thought it had snapped. I have since gone into skate skiing and so far so good. My friend did her PCL in cross country skiing. I see that it doesn't take much, just the wrong position. :-(
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for your message. It's great to know people are reading. If this blog helps anyone debating surgery, which was a decision I really struggled with, then that's great. I couldn't find much information at all on PCL reconstruction as it's so rare, hence the blog.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your ACL and I hope you are fully recovered. I've not been brave enough to return to skiing but sounds like you're having fun!
Yes you're right, it doesn't take much at all to tear a cruciate. I was watching the gymnast Aliya Mustafana tear hers on vault and she barely did anything, just twisted her knee ever so slightly on landing.
If your friend has any questions or needs any reassurance then I'm happy to give out my e-mail address. Lots of luck.