Preparing for Surgery

Getting ready for surgery is not too bad. You will be able to move around about a week after injury. So when you are able, start working out. Not hard core but enough so you can strengthen the muscles around the knee. For example, the Hamstring, the Quad, and the Calf muscles. Making these strong help so much with the recovery after the surgery. Also flexability is major! The more limber you are, the easier it is to move around. You have to be relaxed and ready. Around this time is when you need to find a good Physical Therapist (PT). Once the swelling is gone and your leg is strong, the date will come. It will be a big waiting game. The surgery for me was schelduled one month after the talk with the surgeon. I become more and more scared and nervous, the closer the date came. I wore something comfortable, and had my ipod in so I would calm down. My parents played the biggest part on keeping me calm. They kept me from crying, they helped focus on the best part of the situation. They set everything up and they loved me. The second time, I had my best friend with me as well. Eventhough I was scared i knew everything was going to be okay. . . its not brain surgery. I had some of my family to talk to me, keep my mind off the bad. It is very important to stay focused on the positive, and the good parts of everything.