Made it to week 4.5.
In retrospect, the first week or two were horrible, but I expected that.
I am now much more mobile, and I have made the decision to spend half my day downstairs. I'm doing circuits around the house every 1.5 hours, increasing the numbers of circuits every week. I tried my DeskCycle. Ooh, that was a stretch. Starting slowly. Ten reps of one revolution, 3 sets. It actually feels better as I do more.
The knee bending was progressing along beautifully. My physio was quite pleased. I'm thinking it's regressed, as my knee is stiff as a board. Sleeping is difficult, as I just can't get comfortable. I want to sleep all night all curled up, as that's my normal sleeping position, but it means my knee is bent all night.
Biggest surprise to date. Major, major incontinence. I have no control. No Kegel could stop this flow. My DH dropped by the GP's to pick up my prescription. I had noted that I have spastic bladder gone berserk, so she's thinking infection and sent a bottle home for a specimen. I'm glad I read on Bonesmart awhile ago, to invest in some incontinence pads. I've had a few spills on the floor, as I have no control. Oh well.
Going up and down stairs is challenging, as my former bad knee (right), was actually my good knee. My left knee is super weak, so the last step is always a challenge. I always used my right knee as my lead knee going up and down stairs, and now it's supposed to be babied along. It feels good to be more mobile and being able to do a few things myself, like prepare my tea, although my DH has to deliver it to me.
Monday is physio, part 3. My instructions always read to not go beyond the beginning of pain. My DH does press downs. He presses until I start counting, which indicates when the pain is starting.
I'm starting to feel impatient, but then I remind myself that I would be having to go outside more often, but baby it's cold outside.
Hoping all the other January joint recipients are doing well.