Just had my 2nd PT session - with a new therapist. I was a bit concerned at first because I thought I 'd be using the person I had last week - who also had both knees replaced - but she seemed pretty nice and did not push me. She said the incision looked good and not too much swelling. ( think those exercises I was doing to reduce the swelling really work well!) I was able to get 115% flexion but only 5% extension. She also explained why my upper thigh was hurting - not because I overdid it as I had thought, but because that and all the other muscles are now in their correct alignment, whereas previously they weren't, so of course, they are complaining. But she also said no walking other than around the house. Waah! Good thing its raining or I'd be very tempted to ignore that. I think this weekend, I'll get someone to take me to Menard's or Costco where I can drive all over the place in one of their electric carts. I did that after my foot surgeries and it was kind of fun. She did tell me to keep using the walker which I don't mind too much, keeps my back and hip level and I am barely putting any weight on it.
She said I can probably start on my stationary bike next week so that will be good.
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