3 ft x-rays and 'regular' x-rays were done. His PA came in and went over everything then he came into the room. He looked around the room and asked "where's Don?" LOL he enjoys chatting with the hubby and me. Hubby was at home.
The swelling isn't a huge concern of his - but rather he wondered why I wasn't still icing. He is a strong believer of ice, as am I, but alas I've not been doing it. The bruising is just that bruising - eventually it will go away. Nothing to be concerned about, now if I happen to have new bruising show up that's a different story.
He was thrilled with my extension 0. He didn't really think I'd ever achieve that. And he said that will very slowly get better, all in time. My ROM isn't great, it wasn't going into the surgery, and hasn't been for 6 years. I never thought I'd have a great ROM but hopefully in more time it will get some better. It measures between 94 and 98. As for stairs I'm just going to be a member of the one at a time club - don't like it but its what I'm used to. He said "your PT did an excellent job" and we both laughed knowing I did my own PT the BoneSmart way.
When I voiced a concern that I just can't make myself 'take a walk.' I'll occasionally drive to the park and walk, but usually I ride the recumbent. He's an advocate to listen to your body and we decided my body doesn't like the unevenness of the street. We both think with time that will change. I do have to concentrate on heal toe foot forward. My homework, if you will. (It's not like I don't walk, per say. I'll do the grocery store, big box stores, etc. Anything unlevel just wigs me out and I don't do it.)
He called me kiddo and gave me a hug for being a great patient - for that I'm very thankful. The knee is stable, finally after what seems like a million surgeries. So slow slow slow and steady. I'm still healing and elevation and ice are my BFF's! (He did say there was absolutely nothing wrong with pulling out the cane for security when walking. Carry it and if I need it I'll have it.) That's the report, not too bad. I know on a comparison level many whom would be devastated with my numbers - but these are my numbers and they are good for me. K