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Pancake_Fucker

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Havent posted in a long ass time but i feel like there will be a few people in here that would have experience so i am back.

After an injury february 2018, it has now been over a year since I have been on skis. First time in 22 years i havent skied even once in a winter, due to stability not being there, and waiting to see a surgeon.

Today i finally had my consultation in banff with the surgeon. I went in there believing my right knee had a full acl tear. Turns out it was, but years back an injury had to my left knee had also resulted in a torn acl. Now i am set to be having both knees operated on 8 weeks apart this fall. Skiing and sledding winter 2019/20 isnt going to happen for me.

Here i am asking you guys what steps you took before and after surgery, and what skiing was like after recovery. Thanks in advance.
 
Following. Have had a torn (something) for about a year now. Will be psyched to get 'er fixed, optimistic they're straightforward surgeries that'll heal good as new
 
I tore me ACL in my left knee skiing back in 97’ about this time of year. I had it repaired using the hamstring graph and I was up and walking on it in a matter of a week, riding dirt bikes about 3 months later(with a brace) I did some bicycling that summer and strengthened it up and was back on the hill around Christmas the same year and feeling stronger than ever and I have had no problems(knock on wood) 22 years later here I am 41 years old and I tore my ACL and MCL in my right knee skiing in February. I’m on week 2 after surgery and doing great, I’m sore of course but hoping for another good recovery for this knee. I just think it will take longer due to my old age. I am hoping to be back skiing in January of 2020 and skiing strong again. Sucks I will miss out on the great summer skiing that will happen here on Hood but I will take the time to heal correctly. I personally think that is the most important thing is to Take the time, don’t push it when you first feel strong, most likely hurt it again if you push it too quickly.
 
Sorry to derail this train, but is canadian health care usually this slow? Anyone I've known in the US who tore an acl had it operated on within a week or two and really only impacted their current season of whatever sport it occurred in
 
14027929:runforlove2018 said:
Sorry to derail this train, but is canadian health care usually this slow? Anyone I've known in the US who tore an acl had it operated on within a week or two and really only impacted their current season of whatever sport it occurred in
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Yes, I have a few friends that live in Canada and the health care system is def much slower than the here in the US when it comes to surgeries. I just spoke with a friend today waiting for back surgery and he is schedule a year out to see the surgeon. He is considering coming to the states to get it done and pay the $30k.
 
14027929:runforlove2018 said:
Sorry to derail this train, but is canadian health care usually this slow? Anyone I've known in the US who tore an acl had it operated on within a week or two and really only impacted their current season of whatever sport it occurred in
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Yea anything healthcare related in Canada that’s not urgent usually takes months too get going. I broke my hand and needed surgery while I was skiing in Banff & because the break was so bad and the bones were pointing into my palm I got it done in like 3 days. My friend who’s got a fucked up shoulder from hockey can barley even work & has to wait until next fall too have the surgery
 
I'm not going to lie. This season is going to be ass. You will say you'll go up & see your homies & go hang out on the mountain but in reality youre just going to sit in your car & cry when you go up there. The only thing that really helped me was editing & physical therapy. I edited shit from like 4 years ago that never should've seen the light of day. k-feds as they were coming off 8 feet early being the ender. Shit like that. Don't you dare lose sight of what you wanna do. Personally, it was my junior year of high school. Years before me & the guys at the mountain were putting out decent quality edits every couple weeks. I always had trouble with my knee but never thought id need surgery. I went to an actual doctor & he took the x-rays & mris, whatever. I had a bone spur digging into the cartilage in-between my knee & what ever the bone is that touches your knee. I was 16 & really had arthritis an 85 year old would have. I had the surgery early August. I was on crutches for 8 weeks, gaining 35ish pounds. I knew I'd miss ski season but whatever I could walk. I would be up there as much as I could. Well, that didn't happen. I went up to 7 springs the first weekend & never wanted to go back. It was the most defeating thing ever. I was so sad. I just started hanging out with kids who didn't ski & getting into mad trouble. The next season tho, I was good to go. Me & the guys don't film nearly as much & our group of 15-20 kids all did their own thing. Its really sad to see, but I genuinely believe if I never had surgery, everything would have been the same. rehab like a motherfucker so it doesn't take longer to get back on the hill. Keep your spirits high & you should be good I promise. Best of luck brother.
 
some local peeps really emphasize spinning/biking after recovery. they swear that it is the key to a good recovery
 
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