Starting Out-Patient Therapy

[Hearth_Cricket]

Hi TKR Peeps!
I was discharged from my in-home physical therapist today because "I am doing so well and can benefit better from equipment, weights, pool, etc."...so I have my evaluation appt. tomorrow afternoon with my out-patient therapist. My in-home physical therapist measured the circumference of my knee for swelling today and compared with her measurement on 08/17 (one week ago), the swelling was reduced 4 inches in one week! How awesome is that? I ice often and elevate often...my ROM today was 122 and my flexion was 4. For some reason, I'm flexible early on in recovery, but I still have early recovery stiffness and internal swelling...but I am ready to begin my out-patient rehab to begin my new life with my 2 new knees. I am so, so relieved that both surgeries are behind me and life will be better sometime soon down the road...Just wanted to share.

 

[cindy88fan]

Linda,
That is so good to hear. I know I felt so much better when I was able to start out-patient therapy. I started to do a lot better! Love it!!! Keep up the great job...you are well on your way to a full recovery!!!!

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BTKR 7/20/09
Cindy

 

[sykeRN]

Hi Linda----One of my partners in recovery. I too will be going to outpatient physical therapy since my home PT says she is most likely discharging me tomorrow---I have surpassed her expectations---knee flexs 125 and extention is straight. Tomorrow is my two week OS appt and I will (I expect) receive an order for out patient therapy. I'm excited. Yesterday my staples came out-feels good!

I wish you continued success with your recovery--now both knees are done and you can have a more active life without pain. I'll be thinking of you in out patient therapy. Regards! Nancy

 

[Josephine]

Excellent! I'm delighted for you.

 

[calling_all_angels]

Linda,
Wow it looks like recovery is really going good for you!!!
I can't wait till i have Rom like that!!!