I really wish I could have taken another week off of work. I underestimated the stress I would put on my knee driving and walking around at work. While I am trying my best to limit my activity, it is inevitable that I have to get up and stand at my lab bench. It also does not help that I can't elevate my knee, at least not in a comfortable position. This means that it is a constant ache, and it is really not pleasant. I can hardly wait to go home and elevate my leg and sit with a huge bag of peas. I have never looked forward to sitting on the couch so much! This is going to make for a long week, that is certain!
In other news, I had my follow up appointment from my surgery this morning. The doctor said everything is looking good and just working on my range of motion is important right now. I am motivated to keep improving my range of motion, even though some of the exercises hurt so bad. It is so imperative that I not get lazy about it. Also, I am glad to be able to drive again, but I have to limit myself. I can drive, up to a point. Once I hit that limit it gets painful and uncomfortable. Once I start feeling pain, it is tough to get rid of it. It lingers around and makes me feel pretty crummy.
I can't wait to be able to go home again. I look forward to the next five or six weeks being over with! I will finally be feeling better, won't have to wear a brace and can walk normally. Once three months pass, I can start riding a bike again get in the habit of working out and going for walks. I can't wait to be all better and go to baseball games, have fun on the weekends and see my friends again!
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