Wow...almost three months have now passed by. There have been lots of ups and plenty of downs. The biggest change is that I am finally off the crutches. My fun, out of the house, conversational piece is now out of my hands. Honestly, I feel like a new person and yet, I look like a baby colt trying to walk for the first time.
Walking feels great because I like having the freedom to get things on my own and the freedom to pick up my kids and walk around the house. Those are the few things I have found I really took for granted. Overall, the pain is doing ok. When I am on my feet for an extended period of time the pain increases. As long I have time to rest and sit down things stay pretty manageable. Sunday was Easter and as a result I was on my feet a long time...that meant by the evening time I actually had to take a Vicodin to help me recover and sleep. I hadn't had to do that for weeks.
Physical Therapy is slowly coming along. I have reached full range of motion on the stationary bike with the seat fully lowered. That means that I can now slowly begin to increase a no resistance spin for 30 min every other day. That feels good to finally get to this point. I am really looking forward to my doctor visit at the end of the month to see what he has to say about my chances and timing to ride outside again.
At this point I am getting really comfortable with the unloader brace. It really helps manage the pain and gives me great support when getting around. In the evenings I walk around the house without it and that isn't necessarily a pretty thing.
I am also getting to do 45 degree wall sits. I hate wall sits...I have always hated wall sits...but I guess it is one thing that is good to help develop the muscles around my knee. 45 degrees is better than 90...but I still hate doing them.
Overall, the knee feels good and I look forward to my next doctor appointment.
