Week 3 has come to a close since bilateral knee replacement. Each day has its ups and downs, its high points, and its points of discomfort.
I am learning all over again how to deeply treasure things that I take lightly on a normal day: four hours of good, solid sleep, moving around, the ability to get into the kitchen and make coffee. The list goes on, and on! Right now I am relishing being able to stand without holding on to anything for short periods of time. Before long, I will transition from the walker, but right now it is very important that I not do anything that will bring on a fall.
My physical therapist Jill continues to be wonderful although she does require me to do some things which are less than comfortable. Each time I go, I leave exhausted but also feeling better than when I got there.
Klep is thrilled that I am more capable now of taking care of many of my basic needs. I can now get my own clothes and dress myself. I am also able to slip into the kitchen in the early morning while he still sleeps and make coffee.]
Yesterday was a milestone at PT. I actually really pedaled the bike and went for over half a mile according to the dials. That will go a long way toward getting me back to full mobility.
We also stopped at Olive Garden for a late lunch/early supper and went in, sitting in a booth for a real meal.
My bending angles on both knees excellent for this stage of recovery. I am over 100 degrees with both.
Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for the cards and well wishes. I know all of this would have been easier if I had stayed on the prescription pain meds, but I so much prefer not being on them even when the discomfort gets a little difficult. I keep remembering that old chorus, "Learning to Lean" and know that it will all pass and get better!
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