Living Without ACL Surgery? Full Tear + Meniscus Damage

Full ACL tear + meniscus injury – ortho suggested no surgery for now. Anyone here living normally without reconstruction?

I’ve got a complete ACL tear, a posterior horn medial meniscus injury, and recurring knee instability (occasional subluxations). My orthopedist suggested trying conservative treatment first, with focused physiotherapy, to see if the knee can stay stable enough without surgery.

I’m really curious: Is anyone here living a full, normal life without ACL reconstruction, despite a full tear and some meniscus damage? How’s daily life, sports, walking, gym, work? Any real experiences or advice would help a lot.