13 weeks post-op today.
I think I read somewhere that scars are their most severe at 12 weeks. So I took this close-up shot just for posterity.
I am apprehensive about physio tomorrow considering how the last two went, and how long the fatigue lingered. Regardless, it’s critical work.
Recovery continues to go well. I did 10+ minutes on the bike yesterday, which felt great. Each of my kids dragged me out (ok, other way around) for 1-block walks last night, which were also excellent. My stride/gait are pretty good, I think. Sleep was unusually excellent last night, despite the work during the day. So does that mean more exercise creates less aches and pains at night? I can’t make sense of it.
I am confidently (though not quickly or smoothly) climbing stairs now and starting to slowly work on going down stairs. Down things is the hardest – stairs, hills, curbs… In and out of the car is easier than ever. My knee still starts to ache after about 30 minutes in the car, and doesn’t let up until I can get out and give it a decent break (15+ minutes).
I continue to do my upper body workouts with some easy squats thrown in. I was demoing some exercises for my 11 year old this morning, and was surprised that I can actually perform a full thruster, which made me smile. Such a good one for several muscle groups – I’ll see if I can do a full set or two of them next time.
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