I went to physical therapy on Wednesday, exactly one day after one week and surprisingly, it went well. I hadn’t really had that much pain the first week after the surgery while I was in an immobilizer. It could also be the two Vicodin that I took about half an hour before therapy. My bend was good for not using it all week and it actually felt amazing to get it out of that contraption. I was at around 92degrees bend.
Then, the drugs wore off!
I haven’t had physical therapy since then and it’s now Monday. I will be coming here three times a week for 4 weeks. I have been doing my exercises at home though and I am in some real pain now, Ugh! I hate this part. At least this time around, I know that either I endure and suffer through the pain NOW or for the rest of my life, including no child’s pose for me. I am so hoping that I can do that pose again.
Today was my second time with Rick and he was very impressed with my will. I reached 117degrees of bend today! Woo Hoo! My knee still hurts and burns like crazy and it feels bruised in more than one area. I am guessing that’s where they removed the scar tissue. Not sure but I know I have to keep going and ice is my friend.
Next appointment, Wednesday….