Tomorrow is six weeks post-op. I go in for my next follow-up on Thursday.

I assume I will begin physio soon. I’m both eager and nervous. It doesn’t sound like fun:

Courtesy Google AI:

Mid-Phase Challenges (Weeks 6–12)

• Breaking Scar Tissue: As you are allowed to bend the knee further, you will fight stiffness from scar tissue build-up. Pushing past these barriers requires mental toughness during physical therapy sessions. [1]
• Patellar Mobility: The kneecap can become bound down by scar tissue. Your physical therapist must manually mobilize the kneecap to prevent long-term joint restrictions. [1, 2]
• Gait Retraining: Transitioning away from crutches and the brace forces you to relearn how to walk smoothly without a limp. [1]
• Muscle Atrophy: Your injured leg will look noticeably smaller than your healthy leg. Rebuilding this foundational mass takes months of consistent hypertrophy work