Today was my 2 week post op appointment. I know tomorrow is actually 2 weeks but my doctor does surgery on Tuesdays, like mine 2 weeks ago. So when I got there I had an X-ray and then the Dr came in. He checked out my knee as far as when it’s straight and bending. It is still pretty swollen so even with that he said it looks great. I’ve got great straightening and as far as my bend he said that’s as far as he’s expect me to be able to go whether it was 2 weeks out or longer. I was at 120* which he said is awesome!!! He was like, you’re only two weeks out? You’re doing great. That was pretty exciting. So we talked about the swelling which will take a while to go down. He asked about my pain. Cause I really was having so much even last week but it has gotten so much better. I told him I really only take pain meds at night and that’s cause I get these muscle spasms. He said that was normal and could last even another couple months. I take the pain meds cause it’s the only thing that gets my knee to settle down. And depending on how sore I am after PT I might take them then. But overall I’m barely taking them. Which is funny cause I had such a hard time getting them. The Dr did give me some muscle relaxers to take at night to see if that helps with the spasms. I have to wait one more week before I can swim, I’m ok to drive and I shouldn’t take a walk longer then 3 miles. When he said that I was like I wish I could go walk 3 miles right now, but I know it’ll come.
After my Dr appointment I went to PT. Had another good session. Each time I go Austin adds new stuff to my workout. So far it’s all stuff I can do, not easily but doable. At this point I decided I’m not going to go to the gym here on days I have PT. And I’m saying that for maybe this week. I’m beat when I get done, and it’s not like I would do a whole workout but I would do more biking or walking. I’ll see I guess how these next few days go.
I did just spend a couple hours on my CPM machine which always feels good. I’ve got great range in it so I’m sure it’s just helping me get more and more bendable.
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