Four Days Post-Op - little walking w/o brace (patellar tendon graft)

Hi

First and foremost, don't worry about the muscle issue - your knee has just been through a fairly major op and it's only been four days! Take your time, and don't worry - the rest of your leg will get better with time, patience and the right PT.

Second, 6 months is going to take quite some recovery. Admittedly I'm a little behind with my physio (mainly due to work travel), but I'm at 4.5 months post op and I've only just started light running. I certainly don't feel like I'll be kicking a ball in 1.5 months - much as I'd love to return to the game that put me in this situatiom. But I was autograft from the same leg so perhaps there is hope for you.

That said, base your recovery on your recovery, and what your PT reckons. Whilst you can do everything you can to help it, your body will only heal as fast as it wants to and I'd strongly advise waiting until you're fully fit before you throw yourself back in. You have youth on your side (by the sounds of it), however it's better to miss the start of the season getting fully fit, than missing the whole of it because you went back too quick.

Good luck, and keep us posted!