Pheebs52
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United StatesLOL, I think they leave when you go upstairs @JennyLynne! Maybe not this time since hubby was clearly enjoying himself, but in general I think most would take that hint.
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JennyLynne
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Haha good point Pheebs! But they have 3 kids, the youngest is 18 months and they were here till almost 10pm!!
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If they linger again, say "It's lovely to see you. I've enjoyed it so much, but my knee needs me to go and rest now."
They will probably take the hint.
By the way, even though your outside activity is restricted at the moment, your husband doesn't need to be housebound too. There's nothing to stop him going out for a couple of hours.
They will probably take the hint.
By the way, even though your outside activity is restricted at the moment, your husband doesn't need to be housebound too. There's nothing to stop him going out for a couple of hours.
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JennyLynne
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@Celle because of our 5 yr old, my husband wasn't leaving us home without him much. But finally this weekend, he went back to playing tennis! And he's doing a work overnight this week too.
He wanted to be sure I was fairly stable and driving before he spent much time out.
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He wanted to be sure I was fairly stable and driving before he spent much time out.
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JennyLynne
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Week #2 of outpatient PT. Bend went from 90 last week to 98 today. Still stuck at -10 extension. Even though I did too much this weekend, the benefit is that I'm more steady on my feet, walking more naturally. Today I used a cane to come here instead of a crutch and I'm doing ok with it! I think I'll still use a crutch when I'm doing more or going somewhere with more people around, but it's nice to use a cane for PT.
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Woohoo! 8 points of bend gain! With you walking more and better, your extension will start to improve. Walking is one of the best ways to help that.
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JennyLynne
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I think I'm going to start little laps around my cul de sac after dinner each night. We don't have sidewalks in my neighborhood but it's quiet at the end where I am at.
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BrokenMaMa
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Great news!!!
I'm on a cul-de-sac, too, and did a lot of walking that way. Is yours paved? Watch out for dogs and holes!
Pheebs52
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What fab news @JennyLynne! It's also great to hear you are able to use just the cane for shorter walks and excursions.
Well done with the flexion. It's not unusual for extension to take longer to achieve than flexion. It will come, in time. Just work gently at it. One of the best ways of helping extension is to increase the length of your stride.
Here is an article about extension, with some exercise that help. Don't use the hone with weights until at least 4 months post-op.
Extension: how to estimate it and ways to improve it
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JennyLynne
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No. If lying on your stomach is comfortable, do it by all means. Just watch that you don't twist your knee while turning over.
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JennyLynne
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My inaugural cul-de-sac lap was a success, complete with a VIP escort!
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He is absolutely precious! That looks like a perfect walking place.
mechellec
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He is darling!
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JennyLynne
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Thanks! [emoji847]
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