Hi everyone-please FORGIVE me for taking so long to reply to all your thoughts and well-wishes about my recovery.
@Macknit sent me the kindest message tonight and I briefly explained to her why my posting has been delayed.
I just want to say the folks here on BoneSmart....the posters, members, administrators, contributors, etc...everyone has been awesome. Based on what's occurred, I am 10,000% grateful to everyone. If I didn't have BoneSmart in my life, I know I'd be an absolute basket-case by now.
And for anyone reading this, the BoneSmart way is THE WAY TO RECOVER...hands down. Please don't doubt.
The entire MUA drama had me crazy and stressed. I allowed myself to go down the rabbit-hole dug by my OS and I shouldn't have. I should have know better and remained calm & focused. I am embarrassed about how much I obsessed and agonized over the entire situation. I felt crazy about the prospect of another painful procedure that might set-back all my progress.
With the above said, my OS's PA (Morgan) evaluated me last Tuesday. Morgan was shocked at my "progress" in just 3 short weeks. By all measures and milestones, including flexion (which unassisted was measured at 120º), Morgan was baffled by the notes and findings of the previous exam. It's not like such progress is unheard of, I imagine. However, Morgan DID tell me "a MUA was absolutely in my future based on my OS's exam three weeks prior."
So, that was it. A MUA is currently not an option. My OS wants to see me in 6 weeks and he wants me to have PT 2 x weekly for the next 6 weeks. I work my recumbent bike about 5 x weekly for 15-20 minutes each time. Needless to say, I am beyond relieved that I've made such progress and never should have doubted myself. I never doubted the wisdom of BoneSmart...but I doubted myself.
Thanks again to everyone who reads my posts. I generally jump onto BS 2-3 times weekly to follow up on everyone. I read more than I post! Thank you again, everyone!