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robertp1986
robertp1986

Hi All,

I tore my ACL in March this year, while I was sure the ACL was torn as had suffered an ACL tear 10 years ago which required reconstructive surgery, the doctors ect dragged their heels in diagnosing and only confirmed it and informed me of the next steps in September. As I mentioned, I've previously torn my ACL and had reconstructive surgery 10 years ago which involved the surgeon using part of my hamstring to form the new anterior cruciate ligament. On this occasion they have informed my that I will need to have a 2 stage operations, the first being to remove the old ACL and fill the tunnel holes in my bones.

I am just wondering how long I will be off work during this recovery period? It would seem that the general recovery period is 3-6 months before the second part of the process of reconstructing my ACL can take place. I know when I had my ACL done 10 years ago I was off work for 4 weeks so slightly worried that if both stages require me to be off work for a total of 8 weeks that for me and my family it is a lot of money I cannot afford to lose out of by only being paid SSP.

I know everyone is different so times will vary but hopefully someone can give me an idea of the amount of time they had off for this procedure.

Many Thanks,

Rob

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