Well I just arrived home after my second day back at work and my 4th physio appointment, just three weeks after surgery. I'm pretty exhausted but that's to be expected. I haven't fallen down the stairs, spilled coffee on myself, peed my pants, or lost a crutch while battling a printer. Okay that last one might not be entirely true...
But in all seriousness, it's great to be back into the swing of things and to have a change of scenery. Even if the change is pretty tiring since I can't have my much-loved 3pm nap and I have to navigate the stairs at home every day now instead of twice a week. On that front though I'm happy to report that I've built up enough muscle strength in my arms, shoulders and back that I'm able to use one crutch and the handrail to get up the stairs relatively easy. I'm pretty psyched with being able to use the stairs somewhat normally again :)
Physio was actually GREAT today! This 'Little Warrior' is officially at 85 degree range of motion (just for some perspective - I'm where I'm supposed to be at 6 weeks at just 3!!), my muscle strength is greatly improved, I'm almost able to lay my leg flat (this has become my new goal now that my range of motion is greatly improved), and I'm doing more reps of the weights on the pulleys with my leg.
Next week I'll be able to increase the weight and I'm going to reach for 90 degrees and a flatter leg!
My swelling is down a lot, the bruising is almost all gone, and all but the main incision are completely healed over and the scarring is looking very healthy. I'll have to get someone to pick me up some Bio-Oil so I can start working on the ones that are healed over.
I'll check back in soon :)
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