3 month checkup today

[Nursepair]

Hey guys, just to let you know, I had my 3 month check up today (6 days late). My OS was opleased to notice a difference in my swollen knee. (It has gone down about half an inch since my lymph drainage massage on Friday).

He said he will wait another 4 weeks to decide if I need a manipulation. Said he would be happy to see me at 100-110 tops ROM. Says it's not necessary to get more to get good use out of my knew knee. Wants it straighter too though.

I was on the bike again this evening and I am going around quite fast now, still at higher setting though. When it is less painful I will lower the seat again.

I am also down to 1 Perc every 6-8 hours now too. I will stay at that for a week, I had a few bad reaction again today when I went 6 & 7 hours, so my body needs to adjust to the lower amount a bit more yet. I think I will try just Tylenol as soon as I am free of the Percs.

Sorry to be rambling, but I am so relieved not to be having the MUA for now and happy I can ride my bike at last.

Well have lots of catching up to do today, and want to get to bed ASAP after I take my next pill as I am going to watch my little grandaughter swim in the morning. Thanks for all your encouragement as always, (((((HUGS))))))) Sue

 

[Newwoman]

Sue,
How great is that you don't have to have the manipulation. I know you can get the extra degrees because we are all here pulling for you.
Hang in there Sue and get a great night's sleep you deserve it.
Cathy

 

[Nursepair]

Thanks Cathy. I can feel the pull!!!!!!!

How are you doing in your physio sessions nowadays? Hope all is going well now.

 

[beachcomber]

Great news Sue! I am really happy for you!

Keep up the good work. You are improving and you will reach your goal. Four weeks gives you a lot of time now that you are making some progress with your bike and swelling. I predict you will progress faster now.

 

[Nursepair]

Thanks Carolyn for the continued support, it is very much appeciated. I do feel more positive now. (((((((((HUGS)))))))))) Sue

 

[Newwoman]

At my last physical therapy I was at 93 degrees and that was Monday. I go 3 times a week so tomorrow is my next visit but I don't care if I increase on a per visit basis. My therapist told me to look at the big picture and see how far I've come in a month not visit to visit. So one month ago I was at 83 degrees so I am very pleased with my progress. Let's face it we are probably not planning on running marathons.
I'm thinking about you Sue and sending bends and straights your way.
Cathy

 

[Nursepair]

Bends and straights back at you Cathy. Thanks

Yes my physio looks at it that way too, she is always encouraging me. I think she's nice 'cos I take her English chocolate!!!LOL

 

[Newwoman]

Heck for that I'll come and pretend it's my knee and let them bend it, I'll do just about anything for chocolate.
Cath

 

[Nursepair]

I'll send you some virtual chocolate then ..........

 

[Newwoman]

Ouch Ouch Ouch I'm bending can you tell.........................................

 

[Nursepair]

Good girl, well done, now you can eat the chocolate.

 

[Newwoman]

Thanks lil sis......................