Last week at this time was pretty turrible, but it's much better now. Still frustratingly difficult to get around, but it's possible to go places relatively comfortably now, and the rehab exercises have gotten much easier. No more brace, no more crutches, just a little limping. The doc said the first month sucks, and he was right, but fortunately the first month is almost over with.
The goal for the first 3 weeks was 90 degrees of flexion (bending), and I'm well over that already. Full extension is also important, and that is somewhat more difficult but I'm almost completely there now. From everything I hear I'm ahead of schedule, which doesn't feel possible with the way things are going, but it's nice to hear at least. For the next 3 weeks the goal is walking without a limp- that's very exciting. That means returning to work and starting to exercise. I really really really cannot wait for that, it's been so annoyingly awful to just have to sit around with nothing to do. Until then it's just continuing with rehab and getting more comfortable walking. The very faint light at the end of the tunnel is getting slightly brighter. 24 week process, 20 more to go.
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