Well, recovery from knee replacement in June, continues. I still do some physical therapy every other week, and have a workout routine at the YMCA. Swelling is down. Very little pain.....but alas my knee will not bend to 110 degress. It bends about 88 to 91 degrees. Do you know what you cannot do when you knee will not bend? I have learned you cannot get in and out of the car without moving my seat back. I cannot drive long distances. I cannot ride a bike or walk on a treadmill or walk around a track for more than 3 mins. And when you walk you walk with a limp. I still cannot walk up steps properly. So.....what does this mean? More surgery after the first of the year. They will radiate the scar tissue and he may replace a ligament and plate. It will be about 6 weeks recovery. Ugh!
But the big question for me is why does my body develope scar tissue so quickly. I have been reading and investigating this issue. Is there something my body needs to heal properly? My leg is strong and I do very well with all exercise's, but my knee will not bend. I do have product I use on my knee and supplements I take. Hopfully I will find an answer. Till then I continue resting and working at the same time. Fortunately I am a member of a GREAT company that provides GREAT product for healing. My next meeting with the doctor is November 30th. I will keep you posted......all prayers are appreciated!
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