ONE YEAR OF ACL SURGERY RECOVERY

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thanks for coming to check out this video! If you're new to the channel, my name is Jenise and I'm a professional snowboarder. I fully tore my ACL and partially tore my meniscus while trying to make it to the 2018 Olympics. I waited seven months for surgery because I was still competing and trying to earn a spot for the games. After coming one spot away from getting an invite, I finally got an acl reconstruction using a quad graft (I had an acl rebuild using my hamstring 6 years prior.) I'm currently training for the 2022 Olympics and would love for you to subscribe to my channel to watch the rest of this journey!

[@HarpreetSingh-wx6kl]

Hey jenise.. Is your knee is absolute normal after surgery?

[@Itzkyraz]

Harpreet Singh No I had surgery too and your knee is not perfectly straight like it used to be and it hurts every now and then

[@alishamarie3534]

Hi jenise I’m currently waiting for insurance to approve physical therapy then seeing if we are gonna need surgery I injured my acl and meniscus in September. But due to swelling it’s been a slow process to say the least I wanna say thanks for this video it gave me a glimmer of hope. This short time has been tough but seeing this video has been very inspiring to keep my head up and keep moving. 🤟🏻

[@lifeisanexperience1648]

Can I contact you please. [phone] what's up.plse please please

[@thisbeastra0902]

@@Itzkyraz That's sucks I'm sorry

[@KatieKeungyeet]

watching this made me so nervous for your knee

[@christiantenoso5180]

Same here

[@tomspellikom]

Me 2. STOP THE SKATING BEFORE YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY!!! God damn :D

[@mikhailvershinin2292]

Me to guys

[@Jojo-ki9xt]

Lmao same Especially when she trys to bend it

[@galiharyodwiseno3001]

Me to😭

[@cesarcadena8774]

I’m about to hit my 8 months post ACL/meniscus reconstruction. I started playing soccer again last month and life is good again. Best wishes on your goals.

[@baklangdiego7872]

What graft did you choose?

[@ahmadelshbasy3222]

Graft or orthoscopix

[@mohamedgaroui8918]

That is amazing i will be haveing my acl reconstruction next month , and I'm so curious on how long it will take me to get back to playing football again

[@lilhuntxd]

Is ur ACL still good?

[@Graniteguy94_]

Is your knee still good?

[@paytlynhenderson7077]

I have to get surgery tomorrow for my acl and meniscus wish me luck ): :)

[@civillifevk4792]

Have u done with your surgery

[@civillifevk4792]

Have u done with your surgery

[@paytlynhenderson7077]

@@civillifevk4792 yes I'm 2 weeks out and I'm doing pretty good physical therapy is really painful though

[@javainea3335]

I ripped my acl and meniscus too and im still waiting for my operation

[@paytlynhenderson7077]

@Hi it’s Bria it's not as hard as everyone thinks don't be nervous...I had surgery about 3 to 4 months ago and I'm already walking...I'm sure u will do great

[@prettymuch5639]

Pretty motivating seeing how I’m just 4 weeks in my recovery journey. You seem so much further than me in some aspects, I have a good bend but can’t fully get it straight. I swear this set back is nothing, I will become a world class soccer player!

[@edge803]

How are you doing 1 year later? Are you playing soccer again?

[@saragazaEmpress]

I cried watching this :tears of joy: I just had this surgery and I lost hope after feeling weak and in pain this gave me hope thank you for uploading this NEW SUBBY 💜❤️

[@JeniseSpiteri]

I definitely had a moment where I lost hope because my recovery was taking so long but eventually it works out. When your body is ready, it'll be ready. Just trust the process :)

[@chrisbiker4702]

My 16 year old is so brave and making me proud. She had the surgery 5 months ago . She is at 97% full extention but she does limp still. Today she said "my knee does feel different I can not explain it" and I was so hurt when she said that. I hope your leg feels normal now. God bless you and thanks for posting

[@ahmadelshbasy3222]

How it’s going beauty?

[@apexbgmi4590]

​@@JeniseSpiteri my ACL surgery done before 6 month in 6 month I do physiotherapy exercise and also walking .my knee bending is 80 degree ACL recovery is very slow what should I do plz reply

[@mohammadnagib5074]

Thanks, feeling 10% more motivated to do the surgery

[@santiagoguier9490]

Do it the pain only last 14 dats

[@charleshudson4337]

I have my surgery this Sunday. Nervous and excited. Have been waiting 8 months and just want to get on the road to recovery now

[@mohammadnagib5074]

@@charleshudson4337 you’ll be ok. I was out of the hospital second day . The pain wasn’t much, I was on medication. Be prepared to be patient and follow up with your rehab

[@rudymelendrez]

@@charleshudson4337 Good Luck get well I'm in the same situation had my surgery this morning road to recovery now

[@tasyfantasy4603]

@@rudymelendrez how is your knee today? After 2 years

[@risteardwest3384]

I give these people a lot of credit for filming this and putting it on a video to show everybody what they went through for knee surgery because everybody more confidence so they go ahead for it especially after you tried everything and nothing helped anymore the only thing left is tell you to replace the knee or replace whatever the doctor feels is necessary for you just make sure you get the best there's a lot of doctors out there that are not really know what they're doing and it's a shame I give her five stars and wish you the best the luck for doing this and letting us know about it thank you so much ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯👍❤️❤️🍀

[@danerot2497]

I'm on a day 3 of my rehab after ACL surgery. My knee still hurts, it's still sore and it doesn't bend as it should, but after watching your video I'm sure it will all be good in the end. Thanks :)

[@jamikalwalker8071]

Did u sleep without the brace immediately after surgery?

[@dryandraa]

You gave me inspiration.. RN, I can barely walk and losing hope to walk again like I used to but when watched your video, it's just waked me up like," Hey gurl, don't lose hope. U can do it."

[@daliopekovic7434]

This video is great. Everyone’s progression is different but what matters is u trust the process. I tore my acl and meniscus in February and got surgery in May Also with a quad tendon. I’m 4 months out in a couple days and I’m doing double leg jumping, jogging and single leg pressing 145 pounds with the surgery leg. I can’t wait to go back to soccer it’s literally killing me the fact that I can’t kick a ball rn. I’ll get there tho I’ve learned to enjoy my rehab in a way and get over the mental and physical challenges.

[@mohamedrashid5517]

Update on this please?

[@itschanellee]

What an inspirational video! I just had my ACL done almost 2 weeks ago and to see your progress is awesome! It def is tough and frustrating, but like you said got to be patient. You’re crazy for going on a skateboard though lol

[@hannaheckert843]

Wow. I got acl and meniscus surgery a week ago and I have been struggling very much emotionally. This video has helped me change my outlook a little bit and realize that this isn’t the end. Thank you so much! Very inspirational

[@teodorm1258]

An amazing story to do after one-year post-surgery, and the struggles you had to go through. It was so good to see someone getting back happy after all of the struggles and rehabs you have to do! Congrats on the rehab! Great video to inspire people and give them some light to believe in them selfs!

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thank you so much for watching and for this comment ❤️ there's still room to progress every day

[@jminta9966]

Wow, just seeing your range of sports is crazy, you’re an amazing individual! Also great inspiration, I’m having my surgery soon on an Acl and meniscus tear !

[@Variushna]

Thanks for sharing! And as someone who has also been through knee surgery I can only support your statement: If it's not okay yet, it's not the end.

[@j.t.6417]

What happened to your knee ?

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Hey Hanna!! I hope your recovery has been good.... I don't know if Serkan is asking me or you, but I tore my ACL completely and partially tore my meniscus in a snowboarding accident

[@carlacaires4679]

Your positivity is impressive. I never injured my ACL, but recently I also a knee injury, and I'm in the least very anxious about the future. I wish you all the best.

[@gabrielabesel6903]

Thank you for this video. The narrative is very clear. I am still about 6 months away from surgery, but this ACL tear is putting into perspective how much I've neglected by body. This is an opportunity for me to train my mind and body to be stronger. I've been given a chance to learn

[@mohammedatif9759]

You are inspiration to all of us who is suffering from leg injury

[@ndeupewa]

I can totally relate to you not being able to move your knee, I’m on day 8 post surgery. I’m hopeful I can start physio next week. Your story does give one more hope. Thanks for sharing

[@jacobharo2953]

Actually going through this rn it’s been a whole week since my surgery & it’s very hard physically & mentally.

[@jessica892]

Trust me, it will get better. I'm 6 wks out and yes it was a struggle. Be consistent with physical therapy and you should be fine.

[@Sportskneetherapycom]

The first month is the hardest. You'll get through it :)

[@Sportskneetherapycom]

@@jessica892 Keep it up!

[@jacobharo2953]

Thank you guys for the support into my 3rd week things are getting a little easier. :)

[@alexboicsgomore7903]

Dont scare me like that man. Im doing surgery in 1 week

[@CupiDany]

Great video Jenise! Very inspirational. I'm at 6 weeks post surgery after my ACL and meniscus reconstruction. Today is hopefully the day I get off crutches! This gives me drive to get better quickly and get back into snowboarding and skiing next year.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

You definitely have time to be able to make it to snow next winter. Just don't slow down your recovery by trying to push yourself into other things too fast. You've got this!

[@CupiDany]

@@JeniseSpiteri Thanks, that's good advice. I shouldn't push myself too much. I still need to be very careful, I'm just excited that I can walk!

[@guitarguy884]

Super glad that you made a good recovery! I tore my acl dirtbiking and need reconstruction. Your video makes me feel a lot better. Thank you for this.

[@elimanep5101]

Chris Maz you will feel better trust me I had my surgery March 2 I was really scary but everything went well I’m still on my rehab!! The first week is kinda hard but you will be ight!!!

[@Jerraleon]

Seeing this while having just finished my 9 months rehab from my acl surgery reminds me of the thoughest month of my life. I wasn't allowed to walk or even pressure the knee for the first whole month.

[@rhianna278]

i’m 3 weeks post op from acl, mcl, and meniscus repair around the growth plate, and honestly it’s been tough. im only 13. but therapy has been good, and i’m proud to say i’m already at 90 degrees of flexion :) for anyone going through this or scared, i promise it’s gonna get better. the first week was tough because i had to balance school (YES SCHOOL AFTER SURGERY 😂) and medication, and depresssion took my appetite. but now two weeks later, i’m thriving and going to be off crutches on nov 10 :)

[@mr.thanos8792]

How are u doing now i’m 16 with torn acl, meniscus haven’t got surgery yet

[@elosgt58913]

Thank you for making an inspirational video. Even though I didn’t have acl surgery but this video gives me hope on my injured knee.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Glad I could help!!

[@Moyski04]

This is amazing I go into acl surgery on the 17th and hope to get a good recovery like you

[@blackbadger3924]

Aniyiah hawthorne good luck

[@brendanwebb1341]

My surgery was on the 17th too 👀

[@Moyski04]

I had my surgery and everything went well my meniscus and acl are look good they took me off crutches Tuesday and now I'm in this hitech brace and thanks

[@dperry2768]

I want to thank you for your video. I also did the same thing your did to your ACL also my MCL and Meniscus while skydiving on Mother’s Day. I have been a deputy for 21 years and am use to busy days getting in and out of my car 50 to 60 times a day. That all came to a stop. I just had surgery on July 18th. Im feeling depressed. I have a lot of off days and w I wonder will I ever be back in my patrol vehicle. I am hobbling around but have a hard time sleeping and still can’t bend my knee much. Your video has helped me. Thank you so much. And good luck with your journey from the looks of it your going to do great!!

[@aatulinna_]

Just over two weeks post my ACL surgery, this vid brought me a little comfort but also reminded me that it is a looong way to recovery. But exactly like you said I´ll get there someday. Thank you for awesome vid!

[@nooraal-muhannadi948]

Thank you❤️. I have my first appointment with the surgeon in 3 days and I was nervous. I needed this video.

[@dianawong1152]

Thanks for sharing! I also had my ACL and meniscus surgery 6 months ago . Love your energy!

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Hope you're healing up!

[@judehammad2720]

Damn girl you had a bad fall in 7 months that's pretty cool. The doctor told me after 10 months I would be healed, I trained mixed martial art professional fighter and I really enjoyed your video for sure. It doesn't seem too bad just a lot of patience. I'm glad you can keep active and drive and all that good stuff on crutches that definitely makes me feel good.

[@lauratoyoda3348]

Your story is so inspiring .I just recently torn my ACL this past March 1st 2020 and im nervous and scared, but most of all confused if should reconstruct or to leave it alone. Don't know what to do. 😢

[@madmechanic7976]

Me too

[@elimanep5101]

Do the surgery is better is hard and scary but is better to do it!!! I had my my surgery March 2 I start feel better I still have some trouble but it worth to do it!!!

[@SquirrelGirrel523]

Tore mine in May this year. Man I haven’t had surgery yet and I’m PETRIFIED

[@aracel15]

I know how you feel, I tore mine last year as well on March the 4th. It sucked to be honest. :( I decided to get the surgery. It was hard at first but to be honest It has not been a year and already I am feeling way better than what i did when it was torn. Everyone is different and not everyone needs it. Just look at the type of lifestyle you live. Will it impact it in any way? I was able to talk to my doctor and he helped me break down if i would need it or not. Its a tuff choice to make but I am sure whatever you decide it will go well for you :)

[@mojtaba_m]

Me too

[@quedgeleyshredders7061]

Thanks for sharing this. It's so important to know you can come back from this type of injury even though it seems impossible at the start. I'm a year post surgery and have only just started progressing further than before my injury - feels great!

[@fades707]

I had the same surgery on my left knee too lol that was when I was 18 n I'm 31 now n my knee gives me so many problems n gets super sore when I skate or snowboard.. I hope yours is doing better than mine

[@codwithluke9152]

the quote at the end really helped what i'm going through right now

[@ramerchoudhary312]

Most inspirational thanks a lot & love a lot. I am also suffering from this.

[@misskristinyoo]

I had my first ACL surgery back in 2009 when I was 17. I don't remember much... 4 months ago I tore my other ACL. Life of a skier. But I am probably going to get surgery for this knee in December or January and honestly I'm kinda freaking out reliving this again. This video helped a lot. Helped me remember what it was like. It sucks now because I have a full time job (luckily workin from home and on a computer) so I'm just hoping a week off will be enough and I'll be able to do all this therapy and healing while also maintaining my work schedule. I'm kinda freaking out lol. also... cost. Ug. Thanks for making this - I would be extra lost without it.

[@scarlinthompson3240]

You are a total badass ... you are so brave ... thanks for the inspiration... I am 10 days post surgery and feeling pretty defeated seeing this gives me hopes I will ski again .. thanks !

[@maryamafshar12]

I am soo happy for you!!! I hope all of you guys who are gonna have surgery or already had surgery good luck!!

[@afabaldwin1659]

Thanks alot for this video my dear..you made mention of something that touched me alot .." somedays you feel like you have made somesteps backwards and its exactly what i am feeling in my 8 months since surgery..but you have motivated me alot and thanks .i love you loads

[@JeniseSpiteri]

I'm glad I could help you! Yes, some days felt like a step backwards and it was really frustrating and hard to not lose hope but with time it gets better

[@64thunder17]

all of your subs are so proud of you Jenise, keep pushing it and keep being awesome

[@Jorge50505]

Just found out i have a small bucket handle tear on my medial meniscus and partially torn acl 50/50 for surgery if pain doesnt go away by January of 2020 might need surgery this is a very encouraging video and glad you made it very detailed day by day in the beginning I fear not being able to play soccer again or do any form of cardio of not being able to walk again since i run restaurants for a living also that can drastically change life as i know it.. But your going great after 1 year crossing fingers i dont need surgery but we will see only time will tell

[@tigasetiagarareal]

Hey my name is Tiga, I am from Indonesia, i wanna say thank u for ur video, i had my ACL surgery 2 weeks ago at US . I was worried how my recovery would go. , I am not the strongest person, and.always scared about everything. Also i got paranoid bc in my mind i thought how if my knee ends up being smaller than my other knee,, or how if this surgery doesn’t work and bla bla bla... but since i saw ur video, you gave me inspiration and hope. I realized I don’t need to be worrying about everything. Thank you, and iam so happy to see your character is soo playfull and that you have such a happy face.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Aw thank you so much! I'm glad my video could help. Just remember the recovery takes time! Eventually you'll be perfect again but you have to be patient :)

[@pedroforonda]

Thanks for sharing, I have to admit I closed my eyes every time you jump on the skateboard. I'm looking at the horizon and I see a big storm coming my way. I hope I come out half as good as you did.

[@whooaitsmeghan]

i had surgery on my right knee about 10 years ago and just sprained my left acl this fall. great video was hard to watch you trying to bend you knee. i know exactly what you meant how it feels like a rubber band. glad you’re feeling better and are only going to get stronger. shred on 🤙🏼

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thanks for watching. Hope your acl is doing better now. Sprains are way easier to recover from but they still take time and patience

[@whooaitsmeghan]

Jenise Spiteri i thought i was going to need surgery again so glad i didn’t need it i don’t know if i could mentally or physically go through that again

[@JeniseSpiteri]

It really takes a lot to get through. This was my second. Definitely don't want to ever have a third

[@kreush7329]

Didn’t even get my surgery yet and this made me cry. Your positivity is beautiful

[@zamax97]

I torn my same leg twice it took a lot of time but I’m happy now and and happy for you to see how you were taking it

[@kristiansletten247]

Same-Same. Waiting for surgery date. This was really helpful in terms of expectation setting. Thank you

[@anettahato]

Thank you for this. I’m going to have the screws removed after two years in less than 30mins. I got nervous and started searching and found this video. You’ve given me so much hope. God bless you.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Let me know how it goes! I want to get mine out because they said I don't actually need them and I can feel them from the outside/hit them on things

[@anettahato]

@@JeniseSpiteri I survived and surgery was successful but I’m in so much pain as we speak. I’m waiting to speak with my doctor in the morning about how everything went. I’ll keep you posted.

[@Charlotte-rr5dh]

Thank you for this I was In tears when they said how long I’d have to wait to do sports and snowboarding and good to see the progress

[@aarantxa3]

I had ACL and meniscus surgery exactly 3 months ago. I can be a normal person now which I’m happy because the first 6 weeks post op were a pain as I wasn’t able to weight bare and lost lots of muscle in my injured leg. Yesterday was my first day since getting injured that I was able to play catch and throw some passes (being super careful). I’m definitely really far to coming back and being the same flag football player I was but I will get there in some months. Motivation is key in recovery. Thank you for your video!

[@onpoint6868]

It's satisfying to see someone happy with their life....good luck

[@jcup187]

just got my acl ligament surgery done 4 days ago hurts like hell and just watching some videos to see how people have recovered from surgery 👍🏼tore it while skating

[@kunalsharma9156]

Wow.. Beautiful recovery, i recently had acl surgery two weeks back, your video has given me positive vibes..

[@chrismiller5155]

I recently just completely blew my ACL along with some meniscus damage, and damage to my MCL and PCL. This gives me hope. Thank you

[@gauravsingh9752]

This is so good. Your words are so inspiring and motivating.

[@Botoyloft25]

Wow . you are my inspiration now 😊. Beacause i have knee fracture almost 5 months

[@salatibrahim7574]

What kind of fracture bro? I have fracture in my knee for 10 months now...+254722103265 Rich me on WhatsApp

Salat Ibrahim I have an avulsion fracture (that means my bone that held my knee cap to my ACL fractured

[@chefrayb1]

Congratulations on rehab! One of your best videos!

[@villagetechie5321]

I'm in a 5th week of my ACL and meniscus repair and I'm already above 💯 degree flexible. Excited for my first walk from next week 💪. The progress shown in this video gave me a great confidence. Thanks You So Much @jenise Spiteri ♥️

[@RemeFX]

I'm now 1 year post acl and meniscus reconstruction (hamstring graft) was side tracked and left hopeless with nothing after the lockdown from march-august all the gyms and physios closed and did next to no extensive training which actually let my graft and hamstring heal properly with no issues. (i'm 21 years old) Have been training ever since and returned to coaching high level alpine ski racing this past november and finally skiing at a high level again being comfortable from on all terrain from icey steep black pitches to powder filled bowls and bumps! I have a little bit of scar tissue which causes some pain for extensive single leg movements but other than that i feel confident and fantastic. 80 percent of the battle is mental but when you get through it anything feels impossible again. Good luck everyone

[@gabyr5226]

Thank you so much for this video. Your story is very inspiring! I got my ACL surgery 3 weeks ago and definitely going through all the motions. This video motivated me to keep pushing through every day because it’ll all get better and be ok in the end :)

[@chatree2327]

Yes. Physical therapy after surgery is very important. I didn't do it good enough when was the 1st time (20ys a go). The 2nd surgery was done last week and will do workout seriously to make sure my knee strong enough. Thanks for your sharing.

[@VenomizerX]

Just got done with my ACL reconstruction surgery. Watching your level of zealousness and positivity helps me feel relieved and hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experience! 😄

[@JeniseSpiteri]

You're welcome. I hope you have a great recovery!

[@kathrynsimanu7330]

I didn't know I needed this. It's been almost 3 months since I had surgery on my ankle and my recovery, although bugs me sometimes, is great. your progression is so cool to watch as well!

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thanks for watching! Good to hear your recovery is going smoothly. Honestly, every once in a while my knee still bugs me but I think that's kind of common with anything that's had surgery

[@marinrands]

Your recovery and abilities are super human!! I had allograft ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair 12/10/19. I was not allowed to weight bear for 3 weeks and here l am at 4 weeks now and l am finally allowed to try walking with the brace unlocked, stepping up and can bend to 110° when lying flat on my abdomen but my knee is still swollen, stiff and struggles to improve ROM and strength. It's so discouraging some times 🥺 it feels like it's going so slow!! My nerve block didn't reach the back of my knee and the pain was off the chain unbearable for the first 5 days! You're a beast! Maybe I'll be able to ski next year too ⛷

[@DivineKaze]

I don’t snowboard and haven’t skated in years. I don’t even know how I stumbled on your channel. But you give some super good positive vibes.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thank you!

[@tristonjenniges9944]

i’m 7 days post op. and i CANNOT wait to get back to snowboarding. this was probably the most inspiring video i’ve watched about acl recovery. thank you for making this

[@natek1993]

It's amazing what hard work and dedication can accomplish. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps other people experiencing similar things

[@justinewhitney]

Thanks for this video, it’s been a month and two weeks dined my ACL reconstructive surgery+femural medial condyle cartilage repair. It’s tough note but will get better

[@briannagroce]

I LOVE how you documented this. 😍

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Thanks! I'm glad I had lots of footage to go back on

[@muddassirmasihuddin311]

I am in my 12th day post-surgery and seeing this video gave me more hope and motivation. Thanks a lot.

[@aracel15]

Thank you for posting this! It has helped me so much and has given me so much hope! I wish you well in your journey!

[@shellymartin7613]

This video helps feel that I’m not alone cause I tore my acl from skateboarding and I miss it a lot 😭💕

[@Fayiex]

Im watching this after 3 yrs! Im having my surgery soon and needed to see this thanks!

[@searcherer]

I'm in the hospital bed now after my surgery today, hope you're doing well! Any tips 😅?

[@brenndanpark2795]

This is crazy i remember when i first came across you're channel. It is crazy to think that, that was a year ago. huge fan of yours! keep up the awesome work.

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Time flies!!! Thanks for sticking with me

[@SRIRAMGURUMURTHY]

Terrific....you are.....I did ACL surgery on my left knee in 2011. But, it was done through patella tendon graft. The recovery process was hard and painful. It's been 12 years over, but still, I can't bend my knee while standing at my feet.. Otherwise, I can bend the knee. Since you are a skiing ⛷️ and sports person, I could see in your video that the doctor did surgery on your knee through Quadriceps graft. Kindly confirm the graft. The kind of guts and determination that you had during 1 year of rehabilitation was phenomenal and inspiring.

[@searcherer]

Well, i got my surgery today, looking forward to a long (hopefully not too long) but fruitful recovery journey, stay healthy!

[@Dtileandremodeling]

well done. had my knee cap scoped in 2013,7 years ago now..Pain come and goes..I take on day at a time.Hope your doing better

[@Viendork]

At only day 7 post op for my first (and hopefully only?) ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair I look at these things you're doing and can't imagine doing any of them yet, it makes me so nervous. Before the injury I rode my bicycle around 20 miles a day, danced, and my job is teaching martial arts, so I'm missing doing so many things. This video made me cry cause I can't do all these things yet but gives me hope that one day I hopefully will again. Super realistic depiction of not being able to lift one's leg on their own for a while, so thank you for that. Hoping you're still well?

[@charley5650]

ahhhhhh this is gonna be me in the next couple of weeks. it feels daunting as hell but KEEPING POSITIVE AHH

[@caseydattola9568]

It’ll be me first week of March. I’ll be thinking about you girl. We’re going to get through this!!

[@estebanpinedasantos5258]

We basically got ACL surgery around the same time lol

[@charley5650]

@@caseydattola9568 ahhhh just saw this but yes!! we got this

[@charley5650]

@@estebanpinedasantos5258 cripple gang, lets go xD

[@oliviahopkins5371]

@@caseydattola9568 hey how is your knee doing? i had mine may 7th so its kinda hard staying positive when i can’t see a huge difference

[@josevelasquez3927]

I had my surgery last week and i can't wait to be able to run and jump again, I think I am going to start surfing classes as a type of therapy. Thanks for taking some of your time to make this video and sharing it, you're a BADASS on my book...!

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Nice! Surfing is a little risky because theres all sorts of currents underwater that can throw you around in unpredictable ways. Lap swimming is a safer bet until like 5 months out at least if you want to be in water, or whatever your doctor recommends.

[@arimir1306]

You inspire me so much, I'm so touched by your video. And it makes me way more optimistic about the future.

[@quintonfarrell5961]

mid way through my junior year of high school and i just tore my acl. This was my 11 year of football and I’ve never had a surgery before. It came at the worst time but that’s okay life’s all about how you react to adversity. I am scheduling my surgery tomorrow hopefully to have it sometime this week. my goal is to be back to 100% in 9 months to be able to play football my senior and hopefully continue playing into college. I won’t let this injury ruin my childhood dream.

[@kylerain7]

Your message in the end if video gives me hope that my knee will heal again.. It's exactly 1 year and 20 day today since i got my acl and meniscus repair on my left knee.. And I'm kind of depressed and losing hope.. Thank you for this wonderful video.. Hope one day i can finally play sports again.

[@zachhowarth3267]

KyleExtreme12 coming up to 1 year since I ruptured my acl still not had my surgery, feeling the same as you. It’s like being in-prisoned not being able to play football I feel you bro

[@Caseyjones94573]

Iron sharpens iron! You’re truly an inspiration, I’m 4 days post op from a hip labral tear/impingement. I have to have another surgery on my other hip, but hey it’s part of the active rad lifestyle I choose to live! Thanks for the positive thoughts and words, truly brings peace to my heart and others stay blessed!

[@ohtamii]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’m still first month post surgery , so far being mentally stable is the most difficult part. I play volleyball, and the hardest thing is seeing my healthy teammates losing their motivation to play, while I have to wait for months and work a lot harder than before in order to get back in court. I keep thinking maybe 9 months later I would have lost my teammates, and that frustrates me. I love this sport, I will do whatever I can to be able to play again. I just want to know if anyone ever felt the same, it is just very hard sometimes.

[@aaronfernandes8635]

I went through the surgery and the same feeling too .. important part is within few months you will be fine and start doing what u love rather than just watching.. stay positive.. as time will pass you will feel stronger and healthier.. physiotherapy is the key and keep smiling.. theres a beauty at the end of this journey

[@serenitygarcia8669]

i've skateboarded my whole life. tore my acl a month ago at the skatepark. was heartbroken. i am 11 days post-op. i just have to say, i have never felt as deep terror and fright as i did watching you skate with a post-op knee brace on. BUT your sheer lack of fucks given is inspiring. thank you.

[@lakeishablakley7352]

I just had this surgery the other day. This makes me feel waaaaaay better about recovery.

[@rohitggly]

Hoping for your good recovery. I have a grade 2 acl tear.

[@wakeuppakistan905]

Hi i got my fracture 1st of may this year and had surgery on 12 of may. it was open compound patela fracture. they used metal wire to joined the knee cap which they gonna remove aftar 8 to 10 months. I lost my weight about 25 pounds in just first 20 days of accident. but when i get back home i was careful about my diet and added few pounds in my body. but my right leg(fractured patela) its very skinny and very soft now as there are no muscles in it. i will Appreciate if you share details about yours too.

[@vic_s888]

I had ACL and meniscus surgery in 2016 and I think this video is amazing cause when I got this done I didn’t understand why my knee was in so much pain and why I wasn’t able to move as well as I used to. It’s nice to see that I wasn’t the only one so thank you for posting this

[@JeniseSpiteri]

Your welcome. Hope you're all healed up now!

[@vic_s888]

@@JeniseSpiteri hope you're doing well too!!!

[@TheJanet48]

Im a month in. & thank you so much for the video. Ur words towards the end of your video. Were great to hear. This month has been the worst and i can relate so much

[@antonellaterracina3815]

Hell yeah on the wall ride! Loved the video- def. Made me feel less anxious for my upcoming acl surgery🤗

[@Arhat8]

Hi Jenise, you gave me hope for my acl reconstruction surgery and I wish you all the luck for 2022 Olympics🔥🔥

[@ramko1980]

Thanks Janise....a wonderful video & very informative one. And you look very andventurous & a lovely person.

[@uriahc.8900]

Haha, I tore my meniscus in April, knees are very serious, I'm glad I saw this video, very encouraging for me to continue playing football

[@aruns8840]

Day after tomorrow is my ACL surgery.. kinda nervous but watching this video makes me feel never give up! Thank you for the video ☺️

[@programmer519]

how are you now bro

[@aruns8840]

@@programmer519 ahhh not really good. Passed 2 painful nights.

[@programmer519]

may i get your number bro mail me on [e-mail]

[@programmer519]

very helpful

[@lorabrooke794]

This makes me want to bomb my recovery! I had ACL surgery back in 2014 recovered. Than I just had another ACL surgery 5 days ago! Thank you for being so inspiring.

[@shanebrain]

Im 5 days post op...and i really liked this video of the timeline and events..thats awesome...thanks so much for documenting your events for us.

[@thedevildragonbg2153]

Really inspirational video im 17 years old athlete volleyball player tore both my meniscs and ACl now im post 19 days out of surgery.

[@momof2dc]

Thank you for doing this video. Gives me great milestones for perspective on recovery.