I'm slowly recovering and feeling much chirpier. The knee is very stiff at the mo and I've a sharp pain sometimes when I straighten it but clinic says that's normal so that's ok. If I really engage my quads it's not so bad. PT thinks my quad isn't firing properly so we are working on that. My extension was 2 but has gone back to 3. My rom is about 100 now - with a push - just doing normal day to day stuff is helping it more than anything. Slowly but surely.
I can't peddle yet. I can wait but it will be nice to do a cardio type of exercise eventually.
I've not been in the pool yet - it's beckoning but the PTs scared me so I'm waiting for the scabs to fall off my scar before I venture in.
My left knee is moaning. The bone on bone is there and reminds me that its now gone in my right knee! The right knee may be stiff, ache a bit, twang from time to time - but the bone on bone has gone!
I have to concentrate on my gait and remind myself how to walk. The PT has told me off for walking like a pirate!
I drove for the first time today. Had a practice in the car park first though.
It's an up and down recovery but I think that's just how it goes looking at all the threads here.
My way you've not long now - and yes it's enforced relaxation. You are much more aware of that than I was - I think I was very naive really and had no idea how it was going to be or that I would feel such despair at times. Daft but I did.
Good luck with all your preparation! Feather that nest with lots of things to do, a nice bottle of vino and loads of chocolates! Oh, and Diana's warriors if you feel so inclined.
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Gotta start getting the nest ready soon. Only a couple of more days left in school with the little darlings and then off for the summer. My summer will be one of complete, forced relaxation.
Please let us know how you are and if you got in that pool yet.
That sounded like I was talking about unwanted house guests. By now you must be very excited about your trip!! 
Not likely.
