#so i don't think i'll be able to go to the orientation on monday for my hospital volunteer job

[olibavee]

u ever have a day where things just wont stop happening

[willows-unnamed-rpg]

Week 2

Overview and thoughts

I decided I want to try to make one post a week with progress on my project, so I figured I should be more transparent on what these posts should look like and some more insight into what I am working towards.

Each post should be up on Monday to highlight what I been working on for this system/game. I intended to release a playtest of the system that will be open to the public. I currently have only myself on the project so progress will be slow but once I have some sort of Alpha test or something I'm comfortable having people run with I'll post a link to a pdf and host it in a pinned post. I know that this will require a lot and my goal is to have a simple adventure module to test out along with some handfuls of additional monsters to play with if you don't want a module. This is ambitious but I need to shoot for the moon

Beginning on the System - TTRPG stuff to be used for my game

I mentioned briefly in last week's post that I wanted to do a point buy based system and I figured I should go into some depth about what I currently have so far.

I like the idea of loosely placing abilities/features into one of three categories based on traditional MMO style features: Tank, Damage, and Support (I am going to change these names, they are not final). I also want some semblance of balance, so trees or pathways make sense, invest more into something and it gets better. I also want things to overlap so it's more a Venn Diagram and less a defined category. I was also thinking to split based on archetypes but that would be limiting I think. I would want my favorite archetypes to work (spell sword, life as a resource) along with other traditional (fighter, ranger) and non traditional styles (using magical objects rather than magic itself, specific weapon oriented builds).

I also think the point buy idea should help with encounter balance since encounters of specified difficulties will be using a specific amount of points and a Game Master can make encounters based on those points (kinda like armies in war games like Warhammer)

The fear here is that the point buy system will lead a player down a rabbit hole of poor build optimization or choice paralysis. I feel poor build optimization can be solved with allowing players to rebuild their character somewhat with a narrative beat (or in game mechanic for when I bring it over to the rpg but a system like that is common across RPGs so it's not a design flaw imo). The choice paralysis is. I think I need to guide players to cool endcap abilities or features along with features that require investing in multiple areas, like let's say applying poisons in combat without taking up turn resources is an investment in some kind of rogue aligned tree and an alchemy based tree. I think I am finding both Pathfinder and Fallout: New Vegas as inspiration for Horizontal Progression.

Now onto what I have so far for Character Creation. I think I am going to be giving the player about 50 total points they can use for creating a character but are required to use 20 for statistics (I am going to be running with D&D/Pathfinder stats) and 10 for Saving Throws as a minimum. I think players should be able to spend more on these if they would like but it would limit how much depth they get at level one. A player's "Heritage" will either cost points, give points, or be point neutral since if one Heritage gives more benefits or Horizontal potential I think it should cost a player and if a Heritage is very flavorful but punishing, the player should be able to try to use their points to help circumvent these issues or play into their strengths.

My issue I see with this could lead into ridiculous brews since how wide the system is. But that also might not be an actual issue. I need to nail down my specific demographic since this is an indie project and won't have wide appeal, I should find a niche and stick to it rather than trying to take on the juggernauts.

Some notes about my research into non-western piracy

I have begun my initial dive into non Caribbean Piracy and I have found some areas of interest I need to dig into, like the Chen Zuyi, a pirate from the 1400 to 1407 and the Wokou. Forgive me for spelling anything wrong as I am so far working off of Wikipedia as a help to find some primary sources.

Chen Zuyi seems like a very interesting character with little info in the West (unsurprisingly). He seemed to rule over Palembang which I happen to know where that is due to EU4 and my love for naval/trade gameplay as I have played the nation of Palembang and I knew they had an event to reform into a pirate republic. So it's really cool to actually learn a bit about this. I need to find some more primary sources about this man but it seems a bit hard with how little there is in English.

The Wokou were pirates who raided Korea and China from the 13th century to 17th. Again similar to Palembang, in EU4 you can play the Daimyo of So on Tsushima and reform into a Pirate Republic with an event referencing the Wokou, so I knew there was something in this region but that was it going into my initial research. Wikipedia has alot more info on this group but it seems to a bit controversial to claim that The Wokou are all Japanese, when there is evidence to point that the early Wokou were from several different ethnic groups where people whole lived on the fringes of society. Which makes me want to draw parallels to pirates during the golden age of piracy but I need to do more research.

Recommended Reading for this week

I noticed that the whole book Elusive Pirates, Pervasive Smugglers: Violence and Clandestine Trades in the Greater China Seas show up during my reading about the Wokou so I am going to try to read that this week off of some kinda of online library or archive (or get it from my local library's inter library loan)

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[romeingaaround]

Bnha OC time let's go

(I refuse to learn Hori's art style sorry not sorry)

My OC's name is:

(First name): Kenko

(Last name): Ginrei

Pronouns: He/him

Year: 1st

Quirk: Kitsune: Can transform into a fox, and use fire (very poorly)

Drawbacks: Muscle cramps, burns, and potential muscle tearing

I know nothing is in color but I don't care

(Kenko is unfortunately a ginger tho)

He is not a self insert.

Kenko is part of an AU where UA more of a highschool experience than kids fighting for their lives. Some villains do appear but everything is a lot more spaced out.

Kenko is not part of the hero course due to the fact he simply doesn't want to. He's seen the damage hero work could do and wants no part of it.

Kenko's very money motivated and originally wanted to design clothing but making support items pay more.

Kenko's in the support course and business course (not cause he's special I just couldn't pick💀) so he's got a schedule that he has support classes Monday and business classes Tuesday and so forth.

Kenko runs the school newspaper, and is a gossip. Kenko due to having two times the usual amount of classmates and being charismatic tends to know what's going on and get told nearly everything.

Kenko has threatened Koda to join the school newspaper because of Koda's quirk with being able to talk to animals, Kenko thought Koda would be useful in gathering information.

Kenko is very family oriented, he has three sisters who are triplets a mom and dad who love him (very rare to come by ik) they are around upper middle class

Kenko didn't even try during the sports festival and simply forfeited the first event of it.

Kenko doesn't do anything unless he thinks it'd benefit himself (or his parents tell him to do it) Kenko only really helps out for future favors he can cash in on later, and also improving his reputation.

Kenko definitely spreads drama through the school newspaper and is a $h!t talker, he doesn't make stuff up (most of the time), so no one faults him. Kenko judges everyone heavily through the newspaper and even without writing the paper Kenko speaks his mind if he deems the situation appropriate.

Anyways thanks for reading my yapping about my OC

I'll leave you with this ugly chibi full body of his street clothes because I can't draw

If you have any thoughts about how he'd interact with other characters feel free to comment

!!Constructive!! criticism welcome ^^

[seawatersongs]

☽ October 20, 2023 ⸙͎

weight: 132.0 lbs

water intake: 102 oz

breakfast - 7:37 am - waffle with honey cherry sauce

lunch - 11:00 am - orange juice, raspberries

snack - 1:00 pm - coconut pineapple ice cream

dinner + dessert - 4:45 - coconut water, steamed buns, samanco

exercise: a lot of walking today (406)

Total: 1,715 calories | Net: 1,309 calories

fast started: 6:00 pm

☽༺⭒♡⁠⭒༻☾

Notes:

Woke up early today at 6:45 am, and made breakfast. It was delicious, and I took my duloxetine. I was determined to have a good day. I did the kitchen chores (bucket, putting away dishes, breakfast dishes) then took my kid to school.

After, I called the place I was supposed to be interviewing at to inform them I had a job (pending background check) & I would not be interviewing with them. This wasn't my smartest move but truthfully I wasn't in the headspace for an interview, and I wasn't certain I was going to be on time.

I went to donate plasma, where they gave me my weight. By doctor recommendation I am not allowed to step on the scale at home because it only stresses me out, so I'm weight checking by bi-weekly donations (mon & fri) and doctors appointments.

Then, I walked home and ate lunch. I made a tuna sandwich while home but ultimately only had a few bites before packaging it up. I wasn't actually hungry, I realized, and I'm not supposed to force myself to eat if I'm not hungry anymore since it's a binge trigger.

I rested a little, then walked to get my kid from school. We walked to go to the boba tea station, but it was too far and too hot, so we went to Baskin robins instead. We got kid's scoops and a rug. Then walked home so we could get ready for her sleepover at my sister's house.

During this my job called to set up orientation (officially have the job 😊🎉) but I missed the call, I called back, and then now I'm waiting for a callback. Phone tag. If I don't get the call tonight I'll call bright and early tomorrow. Set it up Monday if possible, or tomorrow. So I don't have work on my bday.

Once kid was picked up I went to Asian market for steamed buns, and also picked up strawberry samancos. Had dessert while waiting for buns to cook. Then ate the buns with Gatorade and watched octonauts. I love that show, my six year old thinks she's too old for it but watches with me every time.

I have bad separation anxiety so I spent the rest of the night laying in her bedroom area. If she was gone longer maybe my brain would be able to get to a point I'd get over it but she's never gone longer than 16-18 hours. I do fine if I can distract myself but I'm not always good at doing that.

Laying down in her room helped calm the anxiety to a manageable level. Got some sleep, but my sleep is always restless these days.

All in all, it was a very productive and good day. I didn't binge and best of all I felt much more energetic and positive. It could be the elevation of my duoloxitine,or the relief of actually expressing my needs to my doctor yesterday, or just the good day - but today I felt good for the first time in a long time.

[blogger-yura]

Entry #32 Nov 8th '21

#YurasLife #DailyYura #OctoberRecap #Food

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐘𝐮𝐫𝐚 - October Recap

Hello hello my angels! Happy Monday! How has the week started for you, hm? How did the weekend treat you! Did you manage to rest? Did anything exciting? Mine was just a lil chill weekend, getting over halloween, getting ready for the new month~ My least favorite part of holidays is definitely having to put things away again, been focusing in getting my house back to normal this last week. Have you put away your decorations already?

I must say Monday has had quite of a rough start for me, but thats alright! Not every day can be flowers and rainbows now, can they? Now something that does make my days better is looking back at good things! And since I had promised a little October recap I guessed now would be as good as ever to do so! Shall we get started? These are some of the most memorable moments from October. (^_^)

First of all, 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 release! There were a thousand things going on during October, and technically the eye glitter dropped late September, but the most exciting thing of all is by far how successful the launch has been! I'm so so so super stoked about this! As you can see, this far we've launched the eye glitter, two eyeshadow pallettes (warm & cool!), and a small line of eyeliner pens. Starting new things its always so scary and I was TERRIFIED really of how the business would go, but thanks to all the support from you and my friends the experience has been nothing but positive! So thank you! And please support me on this new journey. ♡

Food! Food food food!!! I've had SO much food the last month alone LMAO Truth is even if I didn't get to share with you guys a lot of the things I did, I've been cooking a hell lot! I'll never be able to catch up with it in time but I'll make sure to share with you the list of recipes I've been going through for the season once I'm done with it! I've also been eating out tons lately, especially during busy schedules -like shooting for Min or Popsy- I don't always have the time to go home and make something for myself, so I've been checking out small cafes around and honestly, been having a great time doing it!

Halloween time! Not necessarily Halloween Night itself but just- You know when a certain time comes around and your entire energy changes? October certainly does that to me! The change in weather, on scenery, the Halloween vibes, horror marathons on TV, kids running around so happy, everything's just so nice and I love it lots! I dont really go out at night a lot, but I do enjoy sitting on my front yard and just feeling the night, hm? I rarely go on walks, but thats really nice too, so I've done that a few times during October too.

Last but never least, outfits! Now there's not much for me to say about these other than they're memorable. The reasons why? The stories behind of course! These are some of my favorite, not just because I look good (>v<) but because of the things they remind me of, you know? I think a good story should always be behind a good outfit! I do hope I can get some more season oriented fits this month around though- Now that the cozy clothes are finally out!

Ah, OK, I won't do this any longer! I'm definitely going to keep sharing memories here and there, those I couldn't fit here and any other really that I'd like to share! I'll get going now though! Need to get started with dinner~.

Do you have any memorable moments from October to share? I'd love to hear them!

I hope the week had a smooth start for you and if it didn't, don't worry! That's completely fine, you'll see things get better! I love you all! Please take care, alright?

I'll see you around, my loves! -Yura ♡

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[obsidianstudy]

hiya!! sorry to bother you, but i'm kind of need of some advice. this might sound ridiculous, but i'm switching to a new high school this upcoming school year and it's all online, which is great for my mental health!! but my problem is that i have a live orientation this upcoming monday and i don't know how to handle it. what should i make sure i ask? i don't like people my age, but i'll be forced to talk to them, how do i deal with these people? help!! - ashton

just to get it out of the way, omg i’m so excited for you??? this is amazing, congratulations on the switch! 

alright, so orientation is a thing, lemme throw some things at you and you can see if anything sticks and works for you? (if not just lemme know and i’m on the case to search for something else!)

as always, some tips in bullet points

firstly, always remember that orientation is about welcoming new students. everyone you see is likely to be just as nervous or excited or what have you! that means it’ll be easier for first impressions- everyone wants everyone to like them, so it’s 100% unlikely that you mess anything up! so no worries about that!

also, you is taking an online school!!! even if u do something even remotely awkward, who cares??? literally no one can hurt you or spread rumors or whatever dumb crap kiddies in high school pull or what have you because you’re taking online classes. so don’t worry too much about that either!

and then i guess my philosophy is always to make nice with everyone you can! i suppose if you don’t like interacting with people your age / people in general, esp at orientation, here’s the game plan:

think of an introduction and loosely memorize its format.

maybe ‘hey, i’m ashton, nice to meet you. i’m (age), a (freshie, junior, etc).’ and then fill in the blanks with something you like perhaps, a hobby, what classes you’re taking, etc. and then say ‘what about you?’ or something along those lines.

the key is to get the other person to talk so you don’t have to! and then you just have to listen (even maybe not listen but pretend to pay attention).

try and see if you can find people taking the same classes as you, see if there’s anyone you can connect to (doesn’t have to be a deep connection, classmate-friendship level is fine) and just maybe give them a way to contact you in case you need help but keep it simple to avoid too much conversation / contact?

in general, just a quick intro to talk to these people is fine! you’ll eventually click with someone enough to at least tolerate, so just stick with them until orientation is over and then you’ll be just fine.

make sure to ask questions about:

the format of the online classes / any questions you have about classes online

how to contact the teacher, etc. in case of an emergency or wtv

ask about your specific classes, if there’s anything to be worried about, maybe any special projects or stuff you should be in the lookout for

how online class works, in the sense of who you need to communicate with (teacher, classmates, etc.), when you might need to call or videochat your teacher, etc.

i’ve only taken one or two online classes so i don’t know much, but that’s probably what you should focus on. maybe make sure to ask how online classes are different than actually physically going to a high school, if there’s any transition tips people can give you?

beyond that, i can’t really think of much else? i know this is in no way comprehensive but it’s just a quick thing i think might help? honestly if you have any more questions or want to know the specifics of stuff, just send me another ask or message me, alright, love?

aaaand my favorite, links bc they probably explain more than i did:

this isn’t quite relevant but it’s kinda got some stuff on orientation that you might be able to adapt

a bigggg mp of starting school / getting back to school

confidence boost talks!!!

wow there are less links about orientation than i thought i’ll send u some if i find any more sorry bb

yours,jo

[tw-existentialdread]

So I got a job! I have orientation on Monday... To be honest, I'm scared.

I'm scared I might miss things up.

That I won't be as good as Tara thinks I'll be.

The expectations that might have been built up by my sister.

And although it's never happened in public before, what if I go suddenly mute? I don't know what triggers it, cuz usually I'm feeling lower anxiety than usual when it happens, when selective mutism is caused by stress and/or anxiety.

If I just knew what triggered suddenly not being able to speak, I probably would have way less worries about it. Or if I knew whether or not be beneficial to tell Ms. Michelle (the boss) about it, when I don't even know if it can happen in public.

Especially since I panic-talk if I'm freaking out/getting overloaded, which decreases the likelihood of it ever happening. But does it decrease it enough to wix being in the stressful situation of not being able to explain why I can't speak.

[anxietalyn]

ACL reconstruction

so. last week on Tuesday I got ACL surgery, and I've looked on a few tags on Tumblr for tips and what to expect. but, I didn't find a lot, and when I did they weren't really descriptive. so ima do one to maybe help some folks out. this is tips and my experience so far.

Edit: this turned out waaaay longer than I thought it would

THIS IS ALL BASED ON MY SURGERY AND RECOVERY. I'M NOT SAYING THIS IS EXACTLY HOW IT WILL GO. I WENT TO A TOP ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON BC MY FAMILY HAD HEARD A LOT ABOUT MY DUDE AND THEY TOOK MY INSURANCE(he turns out to be one of the top orthopedic surgeons in Texas. If you live in the Houston, Texas area, the dude is Dr. Barrett Brown at Fondren Orthopedic Group in the medical center. whoop.) :

if you have the time, money, and availability, go to therapy a few weeks before the surgery. it'll strengthen the muscles in the injured leg, and the leg that isn't going under the knife. it'll help you after the surgery when you're having to use crutches or a walker. trust me on that. I was going to therapy 7 1/2 before my surgery. my orthopedic said that I should've gone at least six weeks.

when I went to therapy for the first time after tearing my ACL and MCL back in October, he was concerned. *I was also in a wheelchair for ten days*.

don't do that

I wish I would've looked up how or asked a family who is a doctor how to use crutches. because I was miserable in that wheelchair. my muscles in my left leg(injured leg) shrinked because they weren't used in a week and a half. and my leg muscles are pretty strong for my height and weight. that was the most difficult part of therapy leading up to last Tuesday. the fact that my strength and body changed.

if you're learning how to use them, or they are unavailable for a day or so, go ahead and use a wheelchair. bc, I'll be honest, it is a lot easier.

You might be at the hospital for a while before they take you in. I was told to be at my surgeon's office at 9:30, and I wasn't taken back for prep until 13:00(1:00pm)

You might also be in the prep area for a bit.. but there is where you get the hospital dress, no-slide socks, a "fall risk" bracelet(which I should've gotten when I started to walk when I was little bc I'm hella clumsy), your IV, I was offered a numbing shot for the area of the IV but I dunno if that's universal

if you have a family member or friend back there with you, ask for them to distract you. I had my goofy brother to make faces at me

if you are offered that numbing shot, they will tell you this, but for about ten seconds it burns like hell

at my hospital, everyone who would be in the OR had to come introduce themselves before surgery, so if you have any questions, ask! they are there to answer your questions. no matter if you think they're stupid.

my Anesthesiologist(the dude who gives the knock out juice) came over, asked if this is my first surgery, and when I told him yes, he explained EVERYTHING. He said that all the folks in the room(for me it was 6) would come by, ask my name, birthday, what was happening during the surgery, and which leg. he then said that the anaesthesia I would get was a non-narcotic which is to help you not throw up after surgery(which I didn't).

five more people then introduced themselves

when they were wheeling me to the OR, they said it would be cold so they gave me a second blanket

they wheeled me up to the table, had me crawl onto it, had a foam pillow for my head, and extended arm holders for my arms to lay outta the way

Steve(anesthesiologist) then asked if I was ready, I said I was scared. one of the nurses then held my hand as he put in the knock out juice. he then said I did good, and to help the anaesthesia work faster, put an oxygen over my nose and mouth until I was out.(last thing I remember)

when I woke up, I was still in the OR, but I was incredibly dis-oriented. I know ASL, so I started signing "want brother" over and over. none of the OR folks knew what I was signing, so they found someone who knows a little ASL and they interpreted what i was signing

they told my that I had to wait for a little bit so they could check to make sure my vitals and wrap up my leg(it's a 30 minute waiting period)

when my parents came in, I was offered sprite(You can't eat anything after ten o'clock the night before, or drink anything(even water) after midnight.) because my sugar level was low

!!!start drinking water a week before the surgery!!!it's so much more difficult to find a good vein for the IV!!! my grandma was poked seven times in different places to find a good juicy vein!!!

the anaesthesia will most likely make you feel weird.

I called everyone cute. everyone. nurse, doctor, patient, people who I don't know. everyone. I asked my nurse out on a date. I told my mom who Is married she's jealous of my "mad flirting skills"

You need to eat something on your way home. I stopped and got soup to-go. I recommend soup, just because it is easy on the tummy

You will not have an appetite for at least a week. regardless, you need to eat protein during recovery bc it'll help your Incision.

I keep repeating this but. YOU NEED TO EAT. YOU WILL NOT FEEL LIKE IT. BUT EAT. I AM AN 18-YEAR OLD AND I GO TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SO I STAYED HOME. I HAD THREE PEOPLE TELLING ME TO EAT. AND ONE WHO FORCED ME TO EAT. GET YOU SOMEONE THAT WILL MAKE YOU EAT WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT.

your leg will hurt. there's no way to sugar coat. it will hurt a lot.

find something to distract yourself. my Alma Mater was in the state championship for football, and I love football and star wars. I watched The Force Awakens an ungodly amount, that I could quote every. single. character.

just find things to do that you don't need to exert yourself too much. I like colouring books, reading, and watching movies. just have something to do while you recover. please.

you'll get prescribed four things: pain medicine, meds for muscle spasms, meds to help with nausea, and a shot that helps prevent blood clots in my leg while I can't move it regularly

I'm about six days into recovery, and the shots are the worst part currently.

The first three to four days are the worst of it. your nerves are waking up, you're getting used to not bending your knee, your learning how to walk again. they are just bad.

take the pain med when your pain level is a 3 or 4 on a 1-10 scale. it'll kick in right before it gets too bad

on that note. DON'T LET SOMEONE TELL YOU HOW BAD YOU HURT. YOUR BODY. YOUR PAIN. EVERYONE'S PAIN TOLERENCE IS DIFFERENT.

when you stand, it will hurt.

when you put pressure on it, it will hurt.

when you move it, it will hurt.

when you hit it(on anything), it will hurt.

when you have to adjust the brace strap that is riiiiight on top of the incision, it will hurt like no other.

that pain, will pass.

I PROMISE you that the pain will reduce. in the moment it may seem like your leg is on fire, but fight on, Strong Warrior. fight on.

elevate your leg from behind your ankle

elevate when ever you can. you're told to, and 10/10 recommend it because it will reduce swelling

you're gonna swell anyways. a little bit of swelling is normal. it's your body trying to heal it's self.

don't take Ibuprofen: it flushed out the good things that the swelling is bringing to heal your body

ice your knee. ice. ice. ice. it will help with over swelling

you don't HAVE to elevate your foot while you sleep though.

You will not sleep for a couple nights. it will suck. it will be frustrating. and it will awful. last night was the first night since Tuesday(it's a Monday) that I got more than four hours of sleep. You will eventually get sleep though. and personally, I was able to take small naps during the day.

I personally, have self-harm scars on my left thigh. so I was slightly uncomfortable with people being around them. You'll have to have someone wrap an ace bandage around your leg(mine is wrapped from my ankle to mid thigh.). Have someone you are comfortable with touching them wrap your leg.

You may not always be fully comfortable during recovery, but try to get as comfy as you can

Go to physical therapy.

it will help(and it's prescribed)

and for goodness sake. Do your at home exercises they give you. they seem like a waste of time, but they honestly do help.

find a PT group you like. **look on your insurance to find a place that is "in network". it'll cost a whole bunch less.**

for PT it's completely okay to go to different people until you feel comfortable. You will do so much better when you're with someone you trust and can tell they know their shit.

I'm curious by nature, and my therapist has the alphabet behind his name. so if you get a card, Google the letters!

for example, the alphabet behind his name is: PT, DPT, FAAOMPT. When I searched them, I found that PT is the good ol' fashioned Physical Therapist. DPT is Doctorate of Physical Therapy. and FAAOMPT is  American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists("The “Fellow” is a physical therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical, analytical, and hands-on skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal orthopedic disorders and is internationally recognized for their competence and expertise in the practice of manual physical therapy." Basically, my dude knows his shit).

Warning though, if you're curious about what a certain exercise does, and you ask,they might touch your body and physically show you what muscle the exercise works. and while you're doing an exersice, if you're doing it wrong, they will fix your position themself. this is why I say find someone your comfortable with. They are very hands on. I was lucky because the first one I went to, we hit it off. we both have mutual interests, and he isn't annoyed when I sass him. he sasses me back.

In pictures of me within a couple weeks of the operation, you can see how swollen my foot is. the brace I have is a pretty general brace, and it I locked straight. I cannot bend my leg while I have it on. under it is two ace bandages, and then on my incision there is a steri-strip. My nurse said not to touch it/try to remove it because it's keeping it clean and helping it heal. I got four holes in my knee for a camera and tools. the graph that is now my ACL is from my Patellar tendon, so the incision is between 6-8 inches.

I'll continue to update this as my recovery continues. and if you have any questions, feel free to message or send me an ask!