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We have arrived at the day I am able to bear weight. I went to the clinic and I tested my flexion – 120 degrees with some resistance. Ain assisted with getting my flexion to 125 degrees. Because of this progress we could hit the bike immediately – YES! I didn’t have any expectations –…

How have 15 days sped along like that? I didn’t have time to update, but I have been going for physiotherapy regularly (2x a week, some weeks 3x). I’ve been doing all my exercises – minimum of 2 sets a day. I’ve also started incorporating some light upper body workouts, and single leg planks to…

Only 15 more days until I can walk! I’ve still been eating well and maintaining a relatively nutritious diet. I’ve been mostly diligent with my exercises (give or take some days where I only do 2x sets…). We’ve introduced forward weight-shifting / small steps into my training so I’m taking small steps forward (with crutches)…

Nearly 3 weeks have passed since the operation! Even though my world has become much smaller, there is still plenty to do: Exercises 3 x a day takes up about 2h Icing and compression Work – it’s started and I’m back in full swing Meditation – minimum of 15 minutes, including visualisation meditation I am…

It’s here! Two weeks since my surgery, and my first follow-up with the surgeon. All in all I think things are tracking well and I am grateful. The first 6 weeks are critical for healing and recovery, and so far things are looking good. My stitches have been cut, my wounds are clean and dry,…

Sleeping: First time I slept through the night without getting up! I am a fitful side sleeper so this was one of the biggest challenges for me (especially without painkillers). I hate lying on my back like a log with my leg elevated and my brace on. I’ve gotten used to the leg brace and…

The pain has reduced to a mostly deep muscular ache. Blood rushes down when I try to stand, and my foot turns red in a minute or less. I’ll still try to stand to brush my teeth, or do some ankle pumps etc. Still deeply uncomfortable. I’m continuing to elevate my knee (I’ve found a…

Some of the small things I’m looking forward to: 16/2 – dressing change 17/2 – third physio visit 19/2 – removing my stitches 20/2 – ortho visit (16 days since op!), physio visit Bigger milestones: 16/3 – 6 weeks – weight-bearing can commence!!! Day-to-day, I’m trying to manage the swells of frustration that rise when…

Today’s wins: second physio session (ROM – 70-75 degrees) got my second dressing change – my stitches are looking pretty clean – there is some swelling at the back of my knee, and mild bruising but nothing too bad I’m moving around better with the crutches – longer distances (e.g. from the car to the…

We’re nearly at day 7. An entire week since the surgery. Today we modified the wheelchair – “extending” it by placing one of those cushions with a backrest on top of the wheelchair for greater comfort / elevation, and I was wheeled around the block by A. and R. I rewarded myself with a teh…