3 months, 2 weeks out

Ahhh…sitting inside watching the snow falling. Looks like at least 3” on the deck. That’s my lavender bush covered with snow.

Went into PT last Wednesday with leg muscles to the right of and behind my knee so painful I could hardly walk on my leg. So PT wasn’t super productive. I think Drew is a bit frustrated with me. But it is what it is.  Not sure what was going on. He asked the owner, Luke, if he would see me for a session just for another set of eyes. (I saw Luke off and on for three years a couple years ago.)

Between now and then, I’m daily exercising, though I took 3 days off except for gentle stretching, so my leg could recover! Have also started back with Advil for possible inflammation (one in morning and one at night), and have been massaging the muscles every morning.

Am just into the the beginning of long term recovery – 3-6 month period. Just read that a positive attitude is everything.  And that I should be prepared for diligent work, some pain (more deeper, achy kind), and an expectation that the future is going to be bright!

Think I’ll put in a call to a friend who had both his knees done a few weeks apart a year or two ago. A support network of folks who’ve  been through this experience is super helpful.

It always seems impossible until it’s done. – Nelson Mandela