Joi's ACL Reconstruction.
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Hi everyone!!! I first want to thank you for considering donating to my surgery.
At the end of January I injured my knee during a jiu jitsu class. I thought it was a sprain to my lateral collateral ligament. As a couple months passed, it wasn't getting better, so I got an MRI. The MRI showed a full tear to my left Anterior Cruciate Ligament (this ligament keeps the tibia - shin bone - from moving forward) and a tear to the posterior horn of my medial meniscus. I have been doing my own physical therapy, strength training, and yoga to help with keeping the knee joint strong and mobile. I have not been able to dance or practice jiu jitsu since the accident as lateral movement, pivoting, and deep knee bending causes it to hurt. And now, though I can do alot with my yoga practice, I'm starting to feel more discomfort and achiness. I do not have insurance, so that's been weighing heavy on me knowing that I need to repair the injury. I was referred to Wade Van Sice in Jupiter for surgery. He recommended to have surgery if I was going to stay as active as I have been. There was no question. The answer for surgery was a definite yes. The surgery is scheduled for Sept. 5th. I am so grateful that the surgery center offers financial assistance and the cost decreased $6000. The remaining cost is still a little hard for me to cover as I've been in the process of building a massage and yoga practice from scratch over the past year upon my return to Florida. I have to get back to normal and be able to move freely without the worry of damaging my knee further and creating even more arthritis. I will be on crutches for about 2 weeks post surgery and not able to work. I will have to look at PT on my own or hopefully barter that service. After two weeks, I'll be able to minimally stand. As the days and weeks progress, I know I'll get stronger. Within 3 months I'll be able to do linear type movements and exercises, and within 6 months, that will expand to other types of movements. It will take about a year to be 100%.
Asking for help is the hardest thing for me. It brings forth feelings of shame, guilt, and failure. And I understand that our family, friends, and community want to help us. They are just waiting to be asked. And I truly know that asking for help is OK and it doesn't mean anything about me. So, I'm putting myself out there and being vulnerable: "Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It’s tough to do that when we’re terrified about what people might see or think. - Brene Brown"
Any love offering is great appreciated.
With Love,
Joi
Namaste.
At the end of January I injured my knee during a jiu jitsu class. I thought it was a sprain to my lateral collateral ligament. As a couple months passed, it wasn't getting better, so I got an MRI. The MRI showed a full tear to my left Anterior Cruciate Ligament (this ligament keeps the tibia - shin bone - from moving forward) and a tear to the posterior horn of my medial meniscus. I have been doing my own physical therapy, strength training, and yoga to help with keeping the knee joint strong and mobile. I have not been able to dance or practice jiu jitsu since the accident as lateral movement, pivoting, and deep knee bending causes it to hurt. And now, though I can do alot with my yoga practice, I'm starting to feel more discomfort and achiness. I do not have insurance, so that's been weighing heavy on me knowing that I need to repair the injury. I was referred to Wade Van Sice in Jupiter for surgery. He recommended to have surgery if I was going to stay as active as I have been. There was no question. The answer for surgery was a definite yes. The surgery is scheduled for Sept. 5th. I am so grateful that the surgery center offers financial assistance and the cost decreased $6000. The remaining cost is still a little hard for me to cover as I've been in the process of building a massage and yoga practice from scratch over the past year upon my return to Florida. I have to get back to normal and be able to move freely without the worry of damaging my knee further and creating even more arthritis. I will be on crutches for about 2 weeks post surgery and not able to work. I will have to look at PT on my own or hopefully barter that service. After two weeks, I'll be able to minimally stand. As the days and weeks progress, I know I'll get stronger. Within 3 months I'll be able to do linear type movements and exercises, and within 6 months, that will expand to other types of movements. It will take about a year to be 100%.
Asking for help is the hardest thing for me. It brings forth feelings of shame, guilt, and failure. And I understand that our family, friends, and community want to help us. They are just waiting to be asked. And I truly know that asking for help is OK and it doesn't mean anything about me. So, I'm putting myself out there and being vulnerable: "Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It’s tough to do that when we’re terrified about what people might see or think. - Brene Brown"
Any love offering is great appreciated.
With Love,
Joi
Namaste.
Organizer
Joi Harper Dupre
Organizer
Jupiter, FL