Well, unfortunately my progress is weak. Still unable to walk normally and still using a crutch. Not sure why things are turning out this way- as I have followed all instructions to the letter and am doing lots of PT and home exercises. Every step without a crutch is a lurch and it is painful. Should have a better idea of the situation when I go to see my doctor for my 12 week check up. Maybe this is normal(?). At this point I feel like I have made a mistake by having the surgery, but hopefully that is the depression talking. Thinking about canceling yet another trip planned when I assumed my recovery would be normal. Ughhhh. Will not write again unless I have good news or figure out what the problem is.
Archive | May, 2012
7 1/2 weeks post surgery
7 MayWell, I’m almost to eight weeks, at which point I am suppose to be able to bear 100 percent of my body weight on my knee. I have come to terms with the fact that I will not be walking once I get to eight weeks in a few days. But I am hopeful that I will be walking using one crutch this week and hopefully without any next week. I am starting to feel somewhat better and can get around better now. My knee is about twice the size of the other knee, but that is an improvement. This is a really LONG road. However, in the bright side, I have resumed my routine of doing push ups ( 4 sets of 30) and sit ups (4 sets of 50) a couple of times a week. I’m still lifting weights and the doctor said I could use te elliptical at 8 weeks. That should be interesting. I can’t wai to sweat again!
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