ACL Injury: Finally got surgery, but EDD is screwing me over!

[ronaldo nazario]

^^^That's actually what I had done, forgot to mention that. My buddy had the hamstring and he's doing alright, about two months out and cycling on a stationary bike, etc. My Dr. recommended the cadaver which I was skeptical about at first just because of things i've heard about it. But as of right now, only being 3 weeks out of surgery, I feel pretty well. Like I stated I stopped taking my vicodin after the first week. Of course everybody's pain tolerance is different. I know that if you choose another option other than the cadaver you may experience more pain b/c your essentially removing a part of another tendon. According to my Dr, (who has done work on Bonds, Barry Sanders, Yao Ming) cadaver is what he does 99% of the time when reconstructing the ACL

 

[crcballer55]

I think EDD customer service makes the DMV look world class.  When I had to deal with them a while back, I told them I didn't look for work for a week because I was on a family vacation out of state.  I then had to file an appeal and then wait for 3-4 weeks before it went through.

The only thing I can recommend is trying to navigate that spider web they call a phone tree and see if you can speak with someone who will tell you how to appeal your case.  The website is even worse than the phone system to navigate.

 

[ronaldo nazario]

Thanks, I called today and asked them why my "claim effective" date was changed and they told me it was because they went off of what I had written down. Ive never had to deal with anything like this so I just went with my gut. I had no idea they based my earnings off of last year when I wasn't making squat for cash compared to before I went out with surgery. What I got from the rep who I talked with was that I would have had to put down a different date for them to count the one quarter where my pay had doubled, and that if I was unsure about the paperwork that I should have called. I figured the claim effective date was the date when I stopped working, so I told the truth. stressing me out to another level though. After paying rent, ill have about $50 to pay my credit card, buy food and fill up my card!

 

[mj all day45]

Originally Posted by amel223

I had a patellar tendon graft for a complete ACL tear (knee adjustment and repaired MCL). 

I couldn't get back to playing basketball the way I wanted to for a year.  I was functional and walking without a cane after two months though.  I think. 

This was 9 last year years ago so I don't really remember anymore  can tell you whatever you need. 

Just a warning.  When it comes to breaking up all the scar tissue through extending range of motion ... it will hurt.  That part, I do remember. 

I was so trippy off them pills. Got in a huge fight with my fiance while I was super high. It took me two weeks to bend my knee 3 inches. A month before i could stand without crutches...going on 7 months now and i still can't jump like I use to. I went from dunking off vert (5'7) to barely getting net. Ask any question you need to bro. We are all here.

SN: watching sports you will always be able to tell an ACL tear...you just know when you see it after it happens to you

  

 

[BANLEU]

Originally Posted by MJ All Day45

Originally Posted by amel223

I had a patellar tendon graft for a complete ACL tear (knee adjustment and repaired MCL). 

I couldn't get back to playing basketball the way I wanted to for a year.  I was functional and walking without a cane after two months though.  I think. 

This was 9 last year years ago so I don't really remember anymore  can tell you whatever you need. 

Just a warning.  When it comes to breaking up all the scar tissue through extending range of motion ... it will hurt.  That part, I do remember. 

I was so trippy off them pills. Got in a huge fight with my fiance while I was super high. It took me two weeks to bend my knee 3 inches. A month before i could stand without crutches...going on 7 months now and i still can't jump like I use to. I went from dunking off vert (5'7) to barely getting net. Ask any question you need to bro. We are all here.

SN: watching sports you will always be able to tell an ACL tear...you just know when you see it after it happens to you

  

Any ideas why it took you guys so long? Was it the extent of the injury, the surgeon, the therapy, or something else?

I ask because it has now been 3 months since my surgery and my knee feels great. I was walking like two days after surgery, had full range of motion within 3-5 weeks, and I should be able to run soon. I think I'm pretty lucky tho. I heal great, I had a top doctor in the DMV, and I pushed myself during physical therapy.

  

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by Mr Anleu

Any ideas why it took you guys so long? Was it the extent of the injury, the surgeon, the therapy, or something else?

I ask because it has now been 3 months since my surgery and my knee feels great. I was walking like two days after surgery, had full range of motion within 3-5 weeks, and I should be able to run soon. I think I'm pretty lucky tho. I heal great, I had a top doctor in the DMV, and I pushed myself during physical therapy.  

This is how it should be done if you're getting the right rehab information and actually busting your ##% throughout rehab.  It's not all sweat through bro, trust. Once you get back to your actual sport and your functional agility, reactions, and balance are put to the test you're gonna be in for a lot of this.

I fully tore my ACL, MCL, PCL plus some meniscus damage and was back practicing with the team without any safety limitations 5.5 months after reconstructive surgery. I wasn't quite the same for 18 - 24 months after surgery.

 

[ronaldo nazario]

To be honest, I'm feeling great after 3 weeks. I probably could have walked after like 4 days, but I am in no means to rush things (although now I may have to b/c of my disability complications) Some days I feel like I could just take off running. I think the process is just different for everyone, my buddy has been having the hardest time recovering, mostly because of slacking off in his PT, and he's a college football player, which probably isnt the best idea if he wants to get back on the field! I start my physical therapy tomorrow.

 

[beastmode212]

Friend tore his ACL and ruptured his Meniscous as well. Very, Very painful process he had to go through...I recommend you sign up for ARP Wave...it will speed up the healing process...

 

[ronaldo nazario]

I decided I would post my experience to my blog that I update occasionally. For those of you who are or will experience the same dilemma, feel free to visit it and check out how my recovery goes

http://nacidoparajugar.wordpress.com/

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo Nazario

To be honest, I'm feeling great after 3 weeks. I probably could have walked after like 4 days, but I am in no means to rush things (although now I may have to b/c of my disability complications) Some days I feel like I could just take off running. I think the process is just different for everyone, my buddy has been having the hardest time recovering, mostly because of slacking off in his PT, and he's a college football player, which probably isnt the best idea if he wants to get back on the field! I start my physical therapy tomorrow.

Yea you definitely don't want to rush in anything. I didn't start running (i.e. jogging) til a full three months after surgery.

One thing I highly recommend is hopping on the stationary bike for ten minutes before you do anything (rehab, jogging, running, sports) for the next six months. If you can do it close to everyday it will go a long way towards truly get full range of motion back (those last 5 or 10 degrees are the hardest

)

 

[boi_wundr]

As a current PT student, I would advise you to work hard during your rehab sessions.
The ligament fibers will recover faster if you are determined to work hard in rehab. Rehab will be painful and difficult, but trust me, you will benefit in the end and be able to return to normal sporting activities quicker.

The stretches will be painful, but these are important to get the fibers to grow and heal in the right direction that will give you optimum range of motion.

 

[mj all day45]

Originally Posted by Mr Anleu

Originally Posted by MJ All Day45

Originally Posted by amel223

I had a patellar tendon graft for a complete ACL tear (knee adjustment and repaired MCL). 

I couldn't get back to playing basketball the way I wanted to for a year.  I was functional and walking without a cane after two months though.  I think. 

This was 9 last year years ago so I don't really remember anymore  can tell you whatever you need. 

Just a warning.  When it comes to breaking up all the scar tissue through extending range of motion ... it will hurt.  That part, I do remember. 

I was so trippy off them pills. Got in a huge fight with my fiance while I was super high. It took me two weeks to bend my knee 3 inches. A month before i could stand without crutches...going on 7 months now and i still can't jump like I use to. I went from dunking off vert (5'7) to barely getting net. Ask any question you need to bro. We are all here.

SN: watching sports you will always be able to tell an ACL tear...you just know when you see it after it happens to you

  

Any ideas why it took you guys so long? Was it the extent of the injury, the surgeon, the therapy, or something else?

I ask because it has now been 3 months since my surgery and my knee feels great. I was walking like two days after surgery, had full range of motion within 3-5 weeks, and I should be able to run soon. I think I'm pretty lucky tho. I heal great, I had a top doctor in the DMV, and I pushed myself during physical therapy.

  

Who did yours? Marc Rankin? I pushed myself too, but I had more work done than just the ACL...I can run fine now...I think I'm just apprehensive. My knee pops like crazy now though. He said it's air pockets or something. Any one else experience this?

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by MJ All Day45

Who did yours? Marc Rankin? I pushed myself too, but I had more work done than just the ACL...I can run fine now...I think I'm just apprehensive. My knee pops like crazy now though. He said it's air pockets or something. Any one else experience this?

I'm years removed from surgery and mine still pops from time to time. I kinda like it now.

I've heard that it's air pockets but back then I was also told that popping/cracking is scar tissue getting broken up.

 

[skyypilot]

A lot of great info in this thread. What are your thoughts on getting the surgery a year 1/2 after the injury? Does that have any affect on fully recovering?

 

[gameover2]

^ I tore my left ACL last September 2009 and I only had it fixed June 2011. Been a very difficult recovery for me compared to my other knee (more on that later). Might also be due to my age, I'm 30 and I probably don't heal as fast as I was 5 years ago.


i tore my right ACL September 2006 and had surgery in November. Recovery was fast as I was back to hooping full contact by May 2007. I didn't lose any step/quickness but I lost a little bit of hops.