Hi Tonia,

I live 45 minutes from work (one way) so I'm hoping that I can drive before I return to work.  I can unlock my brace while sitting, and its my left knee.  My doctor said that I can drive as long as I'm off the pain meds and feel ok to drive.  I was actually thinking of driving myself to PT today. (Its only 10 minutes away from home).  Thankfully my husband is a stay-at-home dad!  He's been my personal assistant/driver/caregiver these past 2 weeks.  I don't know what I would've done without him!

Thanks for responding  :-)

--- In kneesurgeryforum@yahoogroups.com, TONIA DANIEL <danieltonia31@...> wrote:
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> Remember that you are not just restricted from walking with a locked brace, but it is also AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE WITH A LOCKED BRACE! That may play into when you go back to work...for me, I took public transportation during that time - it sucked...but I was able to get around... I was also glad when I finally unlocked! I wore my brace a total of 18 weeks - 4 weeks PRE-OP, and 16 Weeks POST - OP. it was a blessing to finally leave it off forever! :)
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> Good luck to you!
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> To: kneesurgeryforum@...: iris_desimini@...: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:37:50 -0800Subject: Re: [kneesurgeryforum] ACL post-op
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> Hi Sonya,
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> I have a desk job as well, and was able to return to work after 2 weeks - I'm now 1 month post-op from a hamstring ACL reconstruction. I would recommend going back to work when your head feels clear from all the meds...
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> At work, I just set up two garbage cans turned over, under my desk, and rest my leg on them - It works really well for me and I'm able to still sit facing my computer for most of the day. I can even ice my knee in that position. It also seems to keep the swelling down since it's partially elevated for most of the day.
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> I have to wear my brace for 6 weeks, and never walk without it being locked, per my doctor. I would just do whatever your doctor tells you, regarding when to lock and unlock your brace.
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> Hope that helps!
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> ----- Original Message ----From: Sonya one_hellofawoman@...To: kneesurgeryforum@...: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 4:57:07 AMSubject: [kneesurgeryforum] ACL post-op
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> Hi,I finally got my ACL reconstructed using the patellar tendon a year and a half after COMPLETELY tearing it. I chose that option since I've read that it was much stronger than using the hamstring. What I didn't know was that it was much harder to re-coop from! I had to wait to get the surgery done because I was 2 weeks pregnant when I tore it.Tomorrow it will be 2 weeks since my surgery. I started PT on the 2nd day and threw down my crutches on the 8th day. The pain hasn't been all that bad, but after the first few days of PT I was REALLY hurting! I was up all night not able to sleep or even move.Yesterday (day 12), I started the bike and lifting 2.5 pound weights. It doesn't sound like much but I'm just now able to lift my leg on my own.I was wondering how soon did you guys go back to work after an ACL reconstruction? I'm due to go back in 2 weeks, but it seems soon to me (at this point). I work in an office, mostly sit at my desk all day, but even that sounds unbearable at this point in time. I still have a lot of swelling.Also, how long was it before you could walk with the brace in an unlocked position? I hate this thing with a passion! :-)~Sonya
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