Just in time for the opening of this year’s UAAP football season, Facebook reminds me of old photos I’ve shared of my football playing years. It also occurred to me that it has been 10 years since I got my first major sports injury. If any of the current UAAP players happen to be readingContinue reading “Right Knee ACL Tear: 10 Years After”
Category Archives: ACL
Training for my first marathon!
When I first moved to New York in 2012, I added running the NYC marathon to my bucket list of things to do while I lived here. The longest race I’ve ever done was a 15km back in Manila before tearing my second ACL in 2011, so a 42km (26.2 mi) race seemed to be doable,Continue reading “Training for my first marathon!”
Bertha’s sense of snow and my notes on Cafe Lalo
I woke up today with my left knee aching. Then I remembered that the nor’easter* is here and is causing all this snow. All the precipitation is causing my recent ACL knee to hurt. Oddly enough, it didn’t hurt when hurricane Sandy hit. *Because I’m new to this part of the world, I had toContinue reading “Bertha’s sense of snow and my notes on Cafe Lalo”
Seriously?
It’s January 30, 2012. I had ACL surgery last May 2, 2011. I’m almost 9 months post op and I’ve actually taken a break off working to just focus on getting better. I’ve found it difficult to focus on recovery and going to the office, so my boss decided that it was time to forContinue reading “Seriously?”
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 #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”