As I’m recovering from my second ACL surgery, I can’t help but come up with a list of regrets from the first one. 1. I should have continued going to the gym. As much as my second injury was an accident, I can’t help but blame myself for being lazy, not maintaining the gym protocol.Continue reading “What I wish I had done after my first ACL injury”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Day!
Here’s how my day went on May 2, 2011. I woke up at around 7:30, showered then got dressed. I chose this green dress that’s easy to slip on and off. I also put on my basic face, just so I’ll look more presentable. Concealer, foundation,powder, blush, eyeshadow, mascara and lip tint. No eyeliner because itContinue reading “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Day!”
ACL Surgery Essentials
I can’t sleep, so I’ve laid out what I’ll need after surgery tomorrow. Immobiliser and Crutches are both doing a repeat performance. They’re the same ones I used five years ago. They are well depreciated by now. The reusable ice pack is new-ish. I bought it a couple months ago when I started training with/tryingContinue reading “ACL Surgery Essentials”
Why I will avoid playing football if I’m Premenstrual
I should submit my patient history to studies being done on female ACL patients. I’ve taken note of when during my menstrual cycle my injuries happen and take a look at the dates. ACL Tear #1: February 5, 2006. My period starts 4 days after injury. ACL Tear #2: April 17, 2011. My period startsContinue reading “Why I will avoid playing football if I’m Premenstrual”
Day 11: Walking faster
I’m walking a bit faster now, the swelling has gone down but not yet to the point that both knees look the same. Surgery is on Monday. What’s frustrating is the fact that it’s just starting to normalize then I’ll have to be back in pain. Surgery is quick, thank God. My OR booking isContinue reading “Day 11: Walking faster”
Day 9: Pendy’s Half Moon Cake
Highlight of my day- Half Moon Cake from Pendy’s Bacolod. It’s really light chiffon cake with amazing custard on top. It’s not too sweet so you can eat two of them in a row. Yummy!!! Surgery in 5 more days! Full (from eating so many) moons, Bertha
Day #8: Back to Work + I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends
ACL Patient Update: I didn’t wear my immobiliser as I went to work this morning. It’s been more than a week since the ACL tear and the swelling has gone down a lot. I was up all night reading Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster, one of my favorite books growing up and I’m hopingContinue reading “Day #8: Back to Work + I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends”
First Week: ACL Injury recap
Today marks one week since I tore my ACL. Here’s what it felt like. Day 1- Sunday, April 17, Alabang Country Club/ Araneta Coliseum/ Apartment I was trying to get the ball back during the game when I my foot got caught on opponent’s foot/the ground. My knee twisted, I felt the pop/crunch/tear happen. IContinue reading “First Week: ACL Injury recap”
Top 10 Reasons Why this Injury is a Blessing in Disguise.
Happy Easter everyone! After the Nega list (Negative), here’s the silver lining to my dark ACL cloud. 1. I will now have ACL surgery scars on both knees. 2. I get to ride around in a wheelchair if I don’t want to walk, like today in S&R. 3. I will be forced to go toContinue reading “Top 10 Reasons Why this Injury is a Blessing in Disguise.”
Holly’s Really Farm Fresh Milk
One of the highlights of my day is having lunch at The Palms Country Club for my dad’s 63rd birthday. The Palms recently started selling Holly’s Milk, and my favourite is their low fat Chocolate flavour. It’s creamy and really chocolatey. Ü perfect for cheering me up!