K's Drama S4E19: ACL Surgery Explained! ft Dr. Edgar "Gar" T. Eufemio

K's Drama S4E19: ACL Surgery Explained! ft Dr. Edgar "Gar" T. Eufemio

From K's Drama by Karylle

February 17, 2026 · 40 min · Season 4 · Episode 19

About this episode

Karylle discusses her ACL surgery experience with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gar Eufemio.

Ever wondered what surgery is actually like? After tearing her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) while dancing (whoops!) on Showtime, K sits down at Peak Form BGC with her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gar Eufemio, to break it (pun-intended) all down. In this episode, they unpack what an ACL injury even is, what happens during ACL reconstruction surgery, what post-op looks like, and how recovery really feels?even emotionally. Bonus: Doc confirms women tend to have higher pain tolerance than men. We'll take that win! K says: Thank you to everyone who helped me in the healing journey. Dr. Edgar Michael Eufemio Dr. Rene Magalona III Magnolia Cruz (scrub nurse) Christian Reyes (surgical technician) Randy de Castro (surgical technician) Peak Form team Gaex Nicole Carriaga (physical therapist) The St. Luke’s Global Management and the Heads of the Orthopedic and Anesthesia Departments. Thank you to the nursing staff and the hospital staff too. Dr. Serafin “Pi” Bernardo V (Anesthesiologist) Miss Veg Edwin Guerzon Marc Denver Yray Bianca Veda Coach James Sandoval (pilates instructor). Check out his episode from season 1. Mama Zsa Zsa and Yael + “nurse” Finny for taking care of me. All of you for…

People in this episode

Host: Karylle

Guest: Dr. Edgar "Gar" T. Eufemio

Topics covered

  • ACL injury
  • surgery
  • recovery
  • pain tolerance
  • orthopedic surgery

Keywords

  • ACL surgery
  • reconstruction
  • post-op recovery
  • pain tolerance
  • orthopedic surgeon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peak Form, St. Luke’s Global Management

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