7-weeks post-op
At PT this afternoon, I measured 135/2. We could not believe it! Evidently 140 flexion is the maximum. Therapist tells me each week that I'm advanced in my recovery and I feel very blessed. He pushed me hard today but I was ready for it. Also, my scar was feeling and looking like it was 'stuck' so he massaged quite vigorously and it released quite a bit. It was very uncomfortable but not painful. It's much better. He also looked at the scar, which I thought was becoming keloid. He doesn't think it is and thinks it will lower into the skin in time. I have new exercises and will continue to work on extension. I continue to desensitize the scar and entire knee at least twice a day, which is helping. It doesn't feel normal yet, but the sheet or clothing can touch it now. He reminded me that complete recovery takes at least one year. It will not feel normal until that time. Oh, patience!
I'm still off pain meds but taking Aleve twice a day. Late afternoon into evening, my knee starts to hurt and gets very warm - sometimes really hot - so I ice and elevate until bedtime. The only way I've been able to get 6-7 hours of sleep is to take Ambien and go to sleep while icing my knee. Sometimes I wake up but can always get back to sleep. I still lack energy and rest most of the day. My appetite is coming back so I must be careful to eat healthily and keep smaller portions. I want to lose more weight.
I'm planning to get in the pool this week and stretch everything out. I am terrified of falling, so I'll be that little old lady creeping along with a cane!
Wishing everyone a peaceful night's sleep.
United States
! But I'm being careful with what and how much I eat.
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