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Surgery of ACL reconstruction and Medial Meniscus Repair

Just visit Dr. Tong for more understanding for my mental preparation for the surgery of Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and medial meniscus tear in my left knee. Knowing that... I would take the method of the reconstruction with patellar tendon as advised by Dr. Tong. Reference: http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/aclrepain/a/aclgrafts.htm Few days after the surgery, I may feel little dizzy after the operation. 1 week after the surgery, my left knee will be swelled and feel pain, need to walk with a stick and keep icing it, will avoid contacting water when the wound still not cured. Expecting to resume swimming and stationary bike exercise after 4 weeks. Expecting to wear the knee braces with thinner material for better movements Expecting to visit Physical Therapy in the 1st few months for rehabilitation advise and progress review. Expecting to feel the minor pain on the left knee in the following year, the pain will be gone gradually. Expecting to resume jogging and runni

Saturday ride (race course)

Brunch of us riding Tung Chung/Disneyland for race course preview, take a look at the choppy swim course, long transition for T1/T2, complicated "Inspiration Lake" route and windy Cheung Tung Road to Sunny Bay. Supposingly ride 3 loops with everyone but I dropped out after 1, too tired over the week... Polar not working...