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AC · 03-02-2007, 05:15 PM

I had severed my ACL completely and required reconstructive surgery.

It really wasn't that bad.

I mean, it was painful at times, but I don't recall it being that unbearable.

In fact, I was up and hobbling around within a few days (probably not a great idea though, I just couldn't stand lying down the whole time).

One thing I would really recommend if you don't plan on getting one already is a little device called a CryoCuff (http://www.buyaircast.com/cryo-cuff-knee.htm) which you store cold water in, and when you physically raise it, it will send the cold water down through a tube to a container around your knee which really takes the pain away. I found it great for the first few days which were the worst. Greatly suggest you get one.

After a few days, like I said I was fine to get up and hobble around, and I stopped taking my painkillers after about 5 days.

I'm not sure if my situation was the norm, but I've been in much worse pain.

03-02-2007, 05:15 PM	#7
AC Resident Videologist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I had severed my ACL completely and required reconstructive surgery. It really wasn't that bad. I mean, it was painful at times, but I don't recall it being that unbearable. In fact, I was up and hobbling around within a few days (probably not a great idea though, I just couldn't stand lying down the whole time). One thing I would really recommend if you don't plan on getting one already is a little device called a CryoCuff (http://www.buyaircast.com/cryo-cuff-knee.htm) which you store cold water in, and when you physically raise it, it will send the cold water down through a tube to a container around your knee which really takes the pain away. I found it great for the first few days which were the worst. Greatly suggest you get one. After a few days, like I said I was fine to get up and hobble around, and I stopped taking my painkillers after about 5 days. I'm not sure if my situation was the norm, but I've been in much worse pain.