Four weeks ago yesterday I underwent my second knee surgery in the past year. I'm happy to report that it seems like this one is going to have not only a much faster recovery but a successful one as well. In my physical therapy today I was able to get my knee to 122° flexion even if it hurt a little bit to do so. There are times I actually find myself walking with zero limp whatsoever. I am definitely far from recovered as any trip down the stairs will show me but even as I feel like I'm tearing through the last remaining fibers of scar tissue when the knee gets bent, it's more discomfort than pain.
Weight: 210.4
I am a little bummed that my weight has pretty much stayed stagnant the past two weeks but that's mostly because as I am more ambulatory I am more apt to grab a little snack here and there. I need to continue to curtail that so that I can below 200 lbs in the next 2 weeks. I have that goal because that is when I've been told that I can be gone swimming again and it sure would be able nice to cut through the water and continue to burn calories in that manner until I can do outdoor or heck, indoor, running again.
Mainly I'm doing everything I can to continue to stay positive not try to think about the year and a half that I have lost because of this knee injury. I've always been very grateful for my ability to do what I have done for the last 18 months have really driven that point home. I'm extremely pleased with how the scar is healing period it is almost, I wouldn't say unrecognizable, but definitely on the way there!
I do hope that this journal is helping other people if they have to make a similar decision with their own knee or with any other surgery or speed bump they have in their life. The world is a scary and depressing place right now because of the horrible people we have running the United States government. If that last sentence turns you off , you obviously don't know anything about me but I welcome the fact that you found this journal. I find myself needing running more than ever just to stay sane and take me away from the ridiculousness of trump and his supporters.
I'm keeping my chin up and I hope you are doing the same. Thanks again for reading. If you have any questions or want any advice because you are feeling something similar, please drop me a line!
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