Progress

Today marks my 3rd week post op from knee surgery! I feel like I am a completely different person from just 3 weeks ago after my surgery. I was hopeful but did not know what I had in store with this recovery nor how long it would take. I have seen my therapist for two weeks now and she is optimistic that I will only have a 4-6 week recovery. The doctor had initially told me that it is going to depend on my muscles and that I am not in control.. other than to do what I am told:) Which I have... and just this week I ditched the brace except at night when I sleep and ditched the crutch. Hopefully the Dr. will be okay with that next week when I have my follow up!! Now, I do not walk fast..but it is getting better. I compare it to having braces. It has a strange feeling to it...like it is not my own knee. I guess it will either get better or I will get used to it like braces. After I have been sitting for awhile it gets real stiff too and then I have to loosen it back up. I see major improvement though since my procedure. This is a marathon rehab and not a sprint..I have to remember that! Yesterday I went walking with Aubrey though and the whole time I was thinking praise the Lord that I can do this! Now, I got lapped a few times by an older man but hey...I was moving! I could not have done that last week or even at the beg of this week. I just wanted to sing bless the Lord oh my soul!!! I was beaming with joy that I could walk and enjoy the outdoors. My therapist said I would not hurt it doing so, so I thought a slow pace couldn't hurt! It just made me realize what we take for granted before something happens to us. I forever will be changed by this experience and will hopefully cherish each moment. Things I am not doing yet...kneeling or getting down on the floor. Little difficult with a 7 month old but we are making it! My husband has been gracious to do all of the baths:) I think I will be able to eventually, but it is going to take time. I am happy to see the progress I have made though and look forward to each therapy session!