So I saw the surgeon today - my 10 week appt. Color me a little frustrated with everything. I'll probably ramble on here, sorry!
I had my list of questions - and he's always open to questions, which is good. But - don't you just hate a but? - but he was very quick to point out all of the work this knee has had and we're kind of in uncharted territory here. And since I'm a scare maker I need to consider that. My blank look confused him.
I'm to elevate / ice as much as possible. Also to stretch the knee / leg as much as possible. Toss in a short walk. Keep using the cane and walker for stability but work hard on extension. This knee is new and still quite swollen so I won't have the ROM I want. (Like I don't know that) When I ask about pain medication - goodness me you'd have thought I'd had numerous refills. I was told no more pain med refills. I was to go to a pain management doctor. I said no - you just said its swollen & hot & I've had one refill in 10 weeks. (Not sure why I was so bold, but I was.) He agreed and gave me 60 pills. (I just mentally need to know I have them for when nothing else is controlling the pain.) I measured and 8 & 103. I frankly thought I would have better numbers. Are these 'normal?'
I guess I just wanted some validation of the hard work I've put in thus far - and didn't get it. Probably silly but think that would have helped. With this recovery I've really been very conscientious about my recovery, and certainly cautious to not over do. He didn't want to see me until Nov. I don't know - guess I just wanted more.
As stated, sorry for the ramble. Guess what? My knee is sore so I'm going to lay down ice/elevate and keep on keeping on.