|
My new knee is working out pretty good so far. Two weeks so far.
Day 5 I was back on my cane after parking the ol man walker. Been doing the few exercises the hospital gave me. Pain in the quads has subsided. Calves and behind the knee are still tender as I try to restretch them. Otherwise mostly pain free.
Started physio and have more exercises. Internal swelling is still restricting some movements but I have noticed a bit more ability to bend my leg. Not far from being able to walk without the limp both assisted and unassisted. I did something today that most of us would think was nothing big. I went and walked through two supermarkets looking for something. I did this without needing a trolley to lean on or without feeling sore and tired in the legs. Still with cane, looking forward to when the physio says I prob don't need it. Benchmark for that is no limping. For anyone who was like me that wasn't ready and nervous about a major joint replacement. Go do it. I'm super pleased with how well my recovery is and a lot of movements are mainly pain free now
|