Season ending injury..already.

[Christy]

Oof, having to wait for surgery sounds very frustrating.

Are there any shorter getaways or proper vacations that you can take before you are 100%? To have something to look forward to and to keep your spirits up. Friends you've been meaning to visit, for example. Or maybe you like the beach but it's not as important as skiing, so you don't typically go. Obviously you'll need some mobility, but not as much as skiing. A car-based foodie weekend in LA or a long weekend of seeing shows in NYC or baseball spring training in AZ (these are ransom, obviously you'd need to think of your own equivalent that doesn't rely on a lot of physical effort).

When I've been injured I've tried to take advantage of the free time to do the things I always mean to do, but don't make time for. Learning or improving on a language; visiting cultural institutions where I live. That sort of thing. I've long been a volunteer with animals and have volunteered to do admin type stuff while I recovered. If you don't already volunteer somewhere, that can give a sense of purpose, and there is always some org that needs admin type stuff done.

 

[Iwannaski]

I’m so sorry. Just sending good vibes.

maybe like Nintendo switch sports?

 

[echo_VT]

Oof, having to wait for surgery sounds very frustrating.

Are there any shorter getaways or proper vacations that you can take before you are 100%? To have something to look forward to and to keep your spirits up. Friends you've been meaning to visit, for example. Or maybe you like the beach but it's not as important as skiing, so you don't typically go. Obviously you'll need some mobility, but not as much as skiing. A car-based foodie weekend in LA or a long weekend of seeing shows in NYC or baseball spring training in AZ (these are ransom, obviously you'd need to think of your own equivalent that doesn't rely on a lot of physical effort).

When I've been injured I've tried to take advantage of the free time to do the things I always mean to do, but don't make time for. Learning or improving on a language; visiting cultural institutions where I live. That sort of thing. I've long been a volunteer with animals and have volunteered to do admin type stuff while I recovered. If you don't already volunteer somewhere, that can give a sense of purpose, and there is always some org that needs admin type stuff done.

I really like these suggestions.

so sorry @SwimSusan what a bummer. Especially when so much of the identity is being physical. Hang in there. And yes to all the goals and motivations and honestly the distractions that can allow you to continue to grow as a person. Please keep us updated on how you’re doing and what you end up doing…!

 

[beane]

That really sucks. I'm sorry. Don't rush into surgery though. I destroyed my knee Jan 2 of 23 and had surgery 2/9 and even then I think it would have been smarter to do a little pre-hab and wait a bit longer. (google prehab guys). Find some seated hobbies (puzzles? crafts?), make PT your job. It's a long road but the more you put into the PT the better your outcome will be. I'd also recommend finding an ACL specialist PT if it ends up being a torn acl.

 

[floatingyardsale]

Oh, you poor kid. Seconding the recommendation for prehab and the prehab guys. Most people wind up with surgery, but there is no need to *rush* this surgery. It can wait until you've had time to recover a little and strengthen that leg, so don't stress about not getting in quickly.

If you, as a cyclist, have a bike trainer, get on it as soon as you can. Getting your full range of motion back is very important, and the bike is an excellent tool for flexion.