Today marks 3 weeks post-op. Progress still feels impossibly slow, but it is moving forward nonetheless. Pain is under control, but sometimes takes my breath away in the middle of the night. It’s amazing how your knee wakes you up almost precisely when it’s time for your next dose of meds! I am still managing most of the night in bed, but by about 4am or so, I am ready for my recliner
At pt on Tuesday, my ROM was 95/6...a small improvement on the bend, but extension was worse. I’m sure the hours of traveling I did on Sun/Mon did not help my ROM. I spent most of yesterday elevating and icing, but the knee is more swollen and stiff today. It is hot and humid, with thunderstorms expected...I am not too surprised by the complaints from my knee...even the other knee is unhappy today.
I try to walk around the house as much as possible, using my walker the whole time. My leg lifts are getting stronger, hence the feeling of my knee buckling is becoming less frequent. Yesterday, I even made some egg salad. It was supposed to be for lunch, but because I did it in stages (like, all day long), I ended up having it for dinner instead...it was delicious! Wow, could I EVER feel the energy drain throughout the day! But, at least I was able to accomplish something, even if it took forever, lol.
Heading out to PT today. I am thinking I’ll give it another week. My hubby thinks I should keep going until they are happy with my progress, but if I can be doing all the same exercises at home, I don’t see why it’s necessary other than to get my ROM measured. Getting myself in and out of the car is still a huge undertaking that I would rather be without.