So, it’s 7 weeks for the right and a bit more than 6 months for the left. My legs really hurt after my various excursions almost 2 weeks ago. So I went to PT, we did some simple stuff and I decided to take off 2 weeks. I go back next week.
What i’m experiencing is pain right above my right knee when I stand, just for a moment, but it is like a 4 for a few seconds. Quads, I guess. And then my right leg hurts when I stand too long mostly along the side/back from knee to ankle..i’ve found that the tens unit above my knee and on the back of my leg (calf) helps a lot. Also icing and elevating. I think the quad pain is the same as i had with my left leg. But the pain down my leg is different. Before surgery, the pain in both legs was different.....so why not after? I think I might have it band issues on the right.
Earlier this week, my husband had a retreat with his research group. And I went too, with the dog. It’s a gorgeous place, right at the Swiss Italian border, and I love to go. Unfortunately, the place we stayed in has no lift. So I did stairs. About 3 floors up. No railing on 2 of the 3 levels. But, I had my crutches, and I found that going down was much easier...so I limited my trips up and down the stairs. Sitting for a while, like at dinner is tedious. I do have to get up and walk around. I traveled with chemical ice backs and my tens unit. Both were helpful. But i’m glad I have no PT for another week.
I’m not walking the dog regularly, have just done it twice with one crutch. Will probably walk her in about 2 weeks. I’m walking around for the most part with a single or no crutch. I can sleep on my side and lie on my stomach to read. I’m doing more stretches...I have a skateboard and rocking chair to help with that. I want to walk more outside, now that the weather is nice.
Anyway, my 2 month appointment the OS is on the 24th. I figure my flexion is 100 ish, and he’ll have to be satisfied with that. I am.