sunflower
graduate
I posted this thread in the pre-op area and I thought the thread would be moved to post-op but I guess I have to create a new thread post op.
Anyway.....today I had my staples removed. I am happy, happy, happy. Last Wednesday the PT put me on the recumbent bike and I pedalled a whole stroke so my knee is already flexible enough for pedalling. I now sit for 5 minutes pedalling slowly and it feels really good for a change.
I didn't do the CPM this time as I found I experienced more set backs than anything~like swelling and more pain. I tried it briefly a day after surgery and it wasn't 10 minutes when I told the nurse that I am finished with it. So pedalling on a stationary bike will be my choice of keeping the knee flexible while increasing ROM.
I am -8 and 97 right now and I am trying to work on my extension by resting my heel on the back of the arm rest of the couch and allowing the knee to passively straighten. This my least favorite thing to do and I know the PTs want to hurry up and get to number X but honestly, it will happen when the swelling decreases. Whether I get to the finish line early or late, I will still cross the same finish line.
I am going about 5½-6 hours in between doses for pain medication and some days I can get by without a nap. On PT days, not so much. I feel spent by the time the morning winds down, after my early morning PT session.
I feel stable enough on my feet that I will probably ditch my Rollater on my next PT visit on Wednesday. I walked several laps without it today at PT so I know I am getting strong enough to walk on my own. I do like using the Rollater to carry my laundry and my food. It's pretty handy that way.
Anyway.....today I had my staples removed. I am happy, happy, happy. Last Wednesday the PT put me on the recumbent bike and I pedalled a whole stroke so my knee is already flexible enough for pedalling. I now sit for 5 minutes pedalling slowly and it feels really good for a change.
I didn't do the CPM this time as I found I experienced more set backs than anything~like swelling and more pain. I tried it briefly a day after surgery and it wasn't 10 minutes when I told the nurse that I am finished with it. So pedalling on a stationary bike will be my choice of keeping the knee flexible while increasing ROM.
I am -8 and 97 right now and I am trying to work on my extension by resting my heel on the back of the arm rest of the couch and allowing the knee to passively straighten. This my least favorite thing to do and I know the PTs want to hurry up and get to number X but honestly, it will happen when the swelling decreases. Whether I get to the finish line early or late, I will still cross the same finish line.
I am going about 5½-6 hours in between doses for pain medication and some days I can get by without a nap. On PT days, not so much. I feel spent by the time the morning winds down, after my early morning PT session.
I feel stable enough on my feet that I will probably ditch my Rollater on my next PT visit on Wednesday. I walked several laps without it today at PT so I know I am getting strong enough to walk on my own. I do like using the Rollater to carry my laundry and my food. It's pretty handy that way.