So here I am, now coming up to 6 months. The knee continues to be recovering brilliantly, I rarely even think about, and it certainly doesn't physically stop me doing anything I want.
The thing I have been disappointed with is the lack of enthusiasm, energy and stamina.
So I could do anything, but not much of it!
This doesn't make sense, because I'm not old (72) and not obese, no other physical problems.
I had a bright idea the other in that it's not my body holding me back, it's that jellyish grey matter between my taboils. (Taboils is the Yorkshire slang for ears!)
Some years ago, I used CBT to sort out a stress problem, and it worked great!
If you aren't familiar with it, CBT is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and looks at how we think impacts the way we behave, and how the brain controls it. If we think negatively, we behave in a way which supports that thought.
So I dug my old book out and only read 3 pages before my brain remembered the old training and reloaded it, it's like when I reloaded an app which I had forgotten on my computer.
So, 3 pages, a few minutes of contemplation and I'm suddenly walking faster and further, enjoying it more, and I'm zooming around the house fixing the things which have needed fixing for weeks or months.
If you are depressed, tired, fed up, and a pain in the neck for everyone around you, it might help. BUT you have to be honest with yourself with your thoughts.
If interested, Google CBT.
It's only 11am, and I've already cleaned out the fridge, changed the bedsheets, repaired 2 window blinds, cooked my wife her breakfast, loaded the washer etc etc. I only got out of bed just before 9am.
Next, changing a light fitting, then taking the dogs for a long walk. (We've had a snow shower, but it's now sunny)
I'm a "white tornado!"