Post-op recovery

I had my first session of Physical Therapy (PT) last Wednesday. I'll be going 2 times a week for the next few weeks. My knee feels OK but gets tired easily. The therapist explained that any damage to the knee causes the thigh muscles (quadriceps) to "shut down" and PT is intended to awaken the muscle and build strength.

I have been doing PT at home at least once per day, sometimes twice. I'm supposed to do it 3 times, but have not been able to make the time. I'm able to bend my knee 120 degrees which is pretty good compared to my good knee (135 degrees). I do feel that my knee buckles from time to time when I'm walking but I'm told that will go away when the quad is stronger.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch

I had to take a couple of days off. I decided against continuing with the description of my surgery. It's all in the past and quite anti-climactic. Synopsis: I woke up, waited a long time, went home. I have a couple of pictures which I'll scan and post later.

I am recovering nicely. I shed the crutches today and started putting weight on the right knee/leg. I even went for a walk with the family to Ciao Bella on 92nd. That's half a mile back and forth but on the way back the knee was getting tired. It was downhill to boot and I had G in a stroller.

My PT is Wednesday and I see Dr. Gladstone on Thursday. I am going to do everything I can to have a speedy recovery. I won't push too hard that I hurt myself, but I'm 42 and every day out of the lineup counts against me.