peregrinerose 0 #26 June 7, 2012 Until you can explain the physiology of your 'human drive' directly enabling fast revascularization of a graft, I'm going to go with the biology and the science behind graft revascularization. Too many docs don't know what skydiving is about, some authorize too soon in that lack of understanding, others say 'don't ever do it again' in that same lack of understanding. So I go strictly with the science. Mine ended up being more complicated that was initially though too... my surgery was more than double the expected amount of time due to extensive cartilidge damage that needed to be cleaned up. My meniscus was salvaged, but is in bad shape, so I'm not allowed to bear weight for 4-6 weeks to allow the meniscus to heal. Bleh. So, I'm doing lots of isometrics, and once the incision can be submerged will be doing aquatherapy. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #27 June 7, 2012 Good luck with your surgery. I am recovering from a torn MCL and patellar femoral ligament tear and dislocated kneecap. I am almost 3 months out from the injury and I just stopped wearing a brace 16 days ago but I am walking with a small limp and the leg is weaker and the kneecap still off track a bit. I also went to Rothman Institute down my way (right outside of Atlantic City) and I am thrilled with the care I'm receiving but my ortho says no jumping this season at all. Too much risk to the ligaments still... After reading what you and Chad have been going through I feel like a chump with all of the complaining I did about my injury over the last almost 3 months. I will keep both of you in my prayers and I hope you have a smooth surgery experience! PS - I loved trying to watch 2 foot surgeries I had while under the nerve block but I also had the twilight!! It was awesome!! The sound of the drill and saw woke me up, I lifted my head up and asked my doctor if I could watch. LOL... Awesome!! Again, best of luck and listen to your body!! It'll tell you when it's ready for action!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #28 June 8, 2012 To all my limping, gimping, hurting friends. . . May we all heal quickly and get back in the air. BTW, something's up with my left knee, but I'm gonna try to make it thru the Summer and cut on it this Fall. Damn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #29 June 8, 2012 Quote To all my limping, gimping, hurting friends. . . May we all heal quickly and get back in the air. BTW, something's up with my left knee, but I'm gonna try to make it thru the Summer and cut on it this Fall. Damn. Get a good Omega 3 supplement (I recommend Nordic Naturals to my patients... it's triglyceride form, so absorbed by the body the best with the least side effects... Amazon.com is the best price I've found). Take 2 a day. It is a really good anti-inflammatory. Also take glucosamine/chondroiton, two of those a day too. Neither will be a miracle cure, but the anti-inflammatory and extra cartilidge support is a good thing and may help with your comfort a little bit. I also decided to experiment with the Assisi Loop that I bought for my dog (works on the NO system to help with inflammation) and I have to say, it works remarkably well. A couple of times a day with that has made the $250 I paid for it! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatini 0 #30 October 4, 2012 Hello there! Saw you did the acl surgery a few months ago and just want to know how is it goign with recovery. Did you jumped again or planing on jumping anytime soon? I had my acl reconstructed back in july, with the harmstring graft. Been recovering very well but as a newbie at skydiving just cant stop thinking about going back to air. (sorry for the bad english, i'm from Brazil) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
