@upgirl2013
Happy New Year! New year, new beginnings.
Congratulation on completing your physical therapy! It must feel good to have that behind you. I hope swimming is going well, and you will reach full recovery very soon. I am looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures ahead. I can't say I enjoy walking in snowy, icy conditions, I am still very fearful of slipping, even with the use of 2 trekking poles.

I will be 4 months post surgery January 12. I was diagnosed with a full proximal hamstring rupture/disruption at the origin on my Left leg after a water skiing accident. Torn tendons were approximately 7 cm redundant. The hematoma at injury sight was 2.2 x 5.8 x 4.7. I am a 67 year old female. The surgery required a 7 cm incision and 2 "SwiveLock" anchors. The surgeon felt the surgery went very well. I only had 3 very brief follow up appointments with the surgeon. (2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 2 months). He looked at the incision at 2 weeks. After that appointment he did not do any hands on, only a brief discussion occurred on the last 2 appointments. I do feel like I had a good surgeon, but I don't feel like the follow up appointment were adequate. I thought he might have checked for range of motion, anchor positioning and etc, but he did not, and maybe this information came from my PT notes. I am pleased with my progress, and I guess that is the critical evaluation.

This injury is a very difficult injury, but at 4 months post surgery, I feel like I will be able to make a complete recovery. Will I ever want to water ski again. NO WAY. At some point in time I may try XCountry skiing again, but not this winter. And any future activities I will take the time to stretch adequately!.

I am still doing PT approximately 1 time a week, with exercises at home about every other day. I think the swelling has gone down, but I have noticed my upper thigh will still swell some if I walk too much or overdo it with PT exercises. I think I have regained almost full range of motion on my injured leg, but I am finding I am walking/hiking much more slowly, and I can not go as far. I walked 3 1/2 miles a few days ago, and my body told me enough. Unfortunately, some back/hip/knee problems presented at about 3 months, and PT had to shift to addressing those issues also. My PT seems to think that several weeks of favoring one side, things may just be out of wack.
After 2 visist to the chiropractor, an acupuncturist, and receiving hyaluronic injection in the knees, I think I am finally back on track. For a while, some old issues were more limiting than my hamstring recovery.
As to the above questions. 1. Yes, my surgical scar is still slightly sensitive. I continue to use the Palmers Cocoa Butter as suggested. The acupuncturist also was able to reduce the stretched skin feeling. 2. My AH ah moments were when I could go down stairs, tie my own shoes again, and pick something up off the floor. Each achievement made me more independent.
3. My last appoint with the surgeon was 2 months post surgery. I do feel like I could have used a bit more reassurance that everything was progressing as it should. 4. I think in my situation, I will be almost fully recovered at 6 months, but I will allow myself a full year. My goal will be to continue the stretching, flexibility, and strengthening exercises. 5. Finally, I am much better mentally, I have stopped looking back, and am grateful for how far I have come. I tell myself, the accident could have been much worse. At least I expect to make a full (or almost full) recovery, not everyone is so lucky.
In the early days of my recovery, the encouragement received from this forum was very helpful. It helped me get thru some very dark days! It was a great source for not only encouragement, but useful information to navigate thru the different stages of my injury. Thanks to all who have posted on this thread! Lets have a great New Year!