So it has been exactly 3 weeks--21 days since my knee surgery. I am feeling absolutely phenomenal! This week I am markedly improved from last week, and I continue to improve with my physical therapy every day. On Tuesday when I went, I was at 0 degrees straight and 120 degrees bent...both were a struggle for me. Today I was at -3 degrees straight and 124 degrees bent--without help! (Post surgery, the goal is to be at 110 by 2 weeks and 130 by 6 weeks. After the first couple of weeks, progress slows significantly...there is only so far you can push it.)
That is not to say I don't get frustrated. I want to run again, and the exercises are tedious. I am determined to keep improving, though. I am in the market for a PT partner--someone who will help me and push me through, especially now that I am able to walk far distances (eg. more than like 50 yards at a time.) I just need to have someone with me in case I need them for whatever reason (I am still weak and unstable at times...strength will come in time, I am just super impatient.)
I am excited to see where I am going to end up. It is a long journey, but one that is necessary if I want to remain active for the rest of my life. I am grateful that I have been given this gift of a new start (for my leg at least!) and I will never take little things like walking and climbing the stairs for granted again.
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