2 Weeks

It been two weeks since my knee operation. I guess everything is going OK. I added a picture of someone's knee I found on the web to give everyone a reference for the procedure. I know I didn't know I had a fat pad in my knee before I got part of it removed. My knee is starting to look like a knee again. The swelling is still present but is concentrated at the lower part of my knee near the operation site. The pain isn't too bad. Most of the day I don't notice it. However, if I walk around in a brace for too long it will start to hurt. Walking in the brace is definitely a skill. I have to roll one foot and bounce to keep from pointing my foot out.

I have started taking the brace off when I sleep. On the bright side sleeping is easier, on the down side, if I get up I have to break out the crutches to keep the weight off. I am starting to get some mobility back but in general the only time I get to move my leg is when I am at PT. I can move up to just over 90 degrees but my knee is really tight. The range of Motion should return once I can flex the leg but right now I am no where near normal.

I have started to workout again. No, I can't ride, run or even swim yet, however, I have found the weight room. I am doing rehab work with a straight leg and brace. Additionally, I have started to lift with my upper body and left leg. It's great to be moving again. Of course, maneuvering my leg/brace around as I go from machine to machine is constant learning experience.