I can see the progression each every day. Sunday I had a pretty good day getting out and walking around. I was able to leave the house and actually go serve at Manna. It is always great to get together with our serve team at Manna. They are much like our family.
After Service was over and I came home I was able to get outside for a walk in some nice weather.
After Service was over and I came home I was able to get outside for a walk in some nice weather.
If it wasn't for the walker I would have felt like I was walking pretty naturally. Considering it has only been 9-days post surgery I am pretty happy with this walk. Later that evening after having a few visitors we left the house to go grocery shopping. I was excited about that because I was able to get a scooter in the store and embarrass my lovely wife. Even to the point I was making child like race car noises. Vroooom Vrooom.
Mission accomplished. She was embarrassed.
Today, Monday the knee has been a little bit more swollen than it has been, but yesterday was a busy day. Off for another walk at lunch time at about the same distance as yesterday. Just after lunch the Physical Therapist showed up. I like this lady over the one that was here last week. This lady explained everything and walked me though what I should be doing daily at help reduce the swelling and things that I can do to help reduce the pain to help me get off the pain meds. I wish I knew some of this information last week. I would have tried it already. So the new mission is to get off the narcotics by the end of the week.
We went through several exercise and she was happy with where I am at this point in my recovery. Further along than most patience at 10-days post surgery. She will return again on Wednesday and Friday this week. Looking forward to getting rid of this walker and starting to "run" with a can.
Today, Monday the knee has been a little bit more swollen than it has been, but yesterday was a busy day. Off for another walk at lunch time at about the same distance as yesterday. Just after lunch the Physical Therapist showed up. I like this lady over the one that was here last week. This lady explained everything and walked me though what I should be doing daily at help reduce the swelling and things that I can do to help reduce the pain to help me get off the pain meds. I wish I knew some of this information last week. I would have tried it already. So the new mission is to get off the narcotics by the end of the week.
We went through several exercise and she was happy with where I am at this point in my recovery. Further along than most patience at 10-days post surgery. She will return again on Wednesday and Friday this week. Looking forward to getting rid of this walker and starting to "run" with a can.