I had the surgery 6/13/18...walking with walker that day...stayed overnight cuz I had both at the same time.
PT started the day after I came home. I hit PT like I was trying out for the Olympics because I knew that would be the key to how far back I could make it. Three weeks later walking without assistance. September I ran for the first time. I could have started skating then, but to be honest...I was nervous about how horrible I would be. That was just silly. As my school year ended...I started skating again, so...May 2019. I had to re-learn everything, but it was worth every ounce of sweat. Now I'm playing on two teams, have AAA invitations, get banged around and get up, and I'm coaching at two rinks. I hadn't skated for about 15 years and for the last five I couldn't walk, sleep, or stand...now 6x week at the rink. This has been life-changing gift!
I thought I was too far gone to even think about a normal life. Anyone considering doing it...I am more than happy to talk to you!