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Knee Surgery Update, Two Weeks Later
Jun. 6th, 2016 11:28 pmThe surgery was two weeks ago and recovery is going very well. About midway through last week, I realized I was walking without any pain or irritation, perhaps for the first time in 2016. I could still feel some discomfort climbing stairs, and a lot going down stairs at that time. As of today, going up is now perfectly pain-free and going downstairs is a minor irritation.
The sutures were removed today, and I was glad of it. It was very uncomfortable to look at my own body and see bits of foreign material sticking out of my skin. The skin still needs more time to fully heal but another week should do it.
The surgeon's follow-up appointment today indicated I have excellent cartilage in that knee and am recovering at an obscene rate. He offered rehab physiotherapy but I turned it down with his agreement: I'm getting back full function quickly enough on my own, and I don't need external reinforcement or encouragement.
The doctor did suggest when I return to the gym that I spend some time on the ellipticals or stationary bikes to keep working the knee. I expect I will return to doing regular leg days (with reduced weight, of course) in another week or two.
Per his instructions, I've booked a follow-up appointment eight weeks from now, but the doctor told me I should feel free to cancel it as we approach the date if I feel it's unnecessary.
In all, it's a good report and I'm looking forward to formally closing this chapter.
The sutures were removed today, and I was glad of it. It was very uncomfortable to look at my own body and see bits of foreign material sticking out of my skin. The skin still needs more time to fully heal but another week should do it.
The surgeon's follow-up appointment today indicated I have excellent cartilage in that knee and am recovering at an obscene rate. He offered rehab physiotherapy but I turned it down with his agreement: I'm getting back full function quickly enough on my own, and I don't need external reinforcement or encouragement.
The doctor did suggest when I return to the gym that I spend some time on the ellipticals or stationary bikes to keep working the knee. I expect I will return to doing regular leg days (with reduced weight, of course) in another week or two.
Per his instructions, I've booked a follow-up appointment eight weeks from now, but the doctor told me I should feel free to cancel it as we approach the date if I feel it's unnecessary.
In all, it's a good report and I'm looking forward to formally closing this chapter.
