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AC · 10-01-2009, 10:11 AM

I had ACL reconstructive surgery about 5 years ago now.

I was walking again (albeit limping) within a week. I've always had a high pain tolerance, but wasn't bothered by the recovery at all. I even stopped taking my pain meds after the first 2 or 3 days.

The thing that probably helped most was a CryoCuff. Basically a hollow pad you wrap around your leg connected to an ice water bucket. You raise the bucket, ice water rushes to surround your knee.

My tonsillectomy however, was hell.

10-01-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
AC Resident Videologist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	I had ACL reconstructive surgery about 5 years ago now. I was walking again (albeit limping) within a week. I've always had a high pain tolerance, but wasn't bothered by the recovery at all. I even stopped taking my pain meds after the first 2 or 3 days. The thing that probably helped most was a CryoCuff. Basically a hollow pad you wrap around your leg connected to an ice water bucket. You raise the bucket, ice water rushes to surround your knee. My tonsillectomy however, was hell.