Week 13 Post-Op Visit To keep the timeline in perspective- this appointment was 4 months ago. My doctor cleared me from Physical Therapy. He said I received full ROM, and that I was free to do whatever as long as I "took it slow." He told me to wear my smaller brace I received at my initial injury 10 years ago when I do athletic activities. He also said I only need to come back and see him if something happens. What I can NOW do: - Workout (I do the elliptical and leg/core strengthening) - Walk without issues (I walk around all day at my job) - Do some light jogging - Sit criss cross with my operative leg on the outside - Sit for longer periods of time without stiffness - You can actually see some muscle in my quad now What I still STRUGGLE to do: - Old workout routines I used to do (there are just a lot of motions that I really struggle to do) - I don't really feel comfortable fully running. - I can't sit criss cross like ...
If you're like me, you don't personally know anyone who has had a MPFL reconstruction. I had no clue what to expect after my MPFL reconstruction. After reading several blogs, I have concluded that every person recovers differently and different doctors give their patients different directions. I pray that this blog will help you in your recovery journey like the other blogs have helped me! Just know, you're not alone!