I visited my consultant at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary today. He stated that I am progressing very well and that me knee seems to very strong. It would appear at this stage as though the operation has been a success.
He also stated that I have to wear the fixed brace for another 2 weeks with it set at 0 degrees movement. He then said that the over the next 4 weeks I should ask the physiotherapist at Forth Valley Royal Infirmary to initially set it to 45 degrees for 2 weeks and then to 90 degrees for a further 2/3 weeks. At the same time the physiotherapist and myself can begin a programme of active physiotherapy.
He also stated that I should lose the Axillary crutches and start using Lofstrand crutches. I have to go back to see my consultant on Thursday 12 June 2014.
All in all I was quite pleased with the outcome of the meeting with my consultant. I think I am making progress, albiet, slow progress. I am so looking forward to my next visit to my physiotherapist to see what we can do. I hope that I can become more active in the physiotherapy class and that I can start to undertake active exercises on my own.
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
7 Weeks Post Op
It has been a while since I last posted on Buddha Belly Bikes (BBB). Sorry for that. I am also really sorry to go on about this, but this has been the most boring few weeks of my life. Maybe, it's because I have not been posting on BBB. I hope that you can imagine that I am stuck in the house with limited mobility. Yes, I am still in the leg brace with 0% movement, non weight bearing and still with crutches. It is driving me mad! I know that I am not the best patient. I have had a lot of visitors during the last few weeks. I am very thankful. But, still its still really boring.
My treats of the week are going to the hospital and also getting taken for a coffee (which I am very grateful for). Last weekend, I was taken for a wee trip down to North Berwick to see the fat bikes at Forth Fat. I would like to take part in Forth Fat next year. Here's hoping that I can.
We also went to the newish coffee house called "Steampunk". Lovely we place. Loved the coffee. Bought a pack of freshly roasted and ground expresso coffee to bring home. I've used it up already. Never mind, my old mate, Pete, is now living down in North Berwick, so I got in touch and ask him to bring me some more up to me the next time he is in this neck of the woods.
After the trip to North Berwick, my knee was pretty swollen and sore, so I sat all night with the Cyro Cuff on. The Cuff has been a godsend for pain relief. I wish I had known about it when I first came off my bike as it would have help no end. I think the cuff will be my pal for sometime yet.
The weather seems to have improved the last few days. I have been fantasising about getting out on my bike. One of the things that I have been dreaming about is an overnighter in the Cairngorms. At the moment it seems so far off. Maybe, I will get there in August 2014. Here's hoping.
My treats of the week are going to the hospital and also getting taken for a coffee (which I am very grateful for). Last weekend, I was taken for a wee trip down to North Berwick to see the fat bikes at Forth Fat. I would like to take part in Forth Fat next year. Here's hoping that I can.
We also went to the newish coffee house called "Steampunk". Lovely we place. Loved the coffee. Bought a pack of freshly roasted and ground expresso coffee to bring home. I've used it up already. Never mind, my old mate, Pete, is now living down in North Berwick, so I got in touch and ask him to bring me some more up to me the next time he is in this neck of the woods.
After the trip to North Berwick, my knee was pretty swollen and sore, so I sat all night with the Cyro Cuff on. The Cuff has been a godsend for pain relief. I wish I had known about it when I first came off my bike as it would have help no end. I think the cuff will be my pal for sometime yet.
The weather seems to have improved the last few days. I have been fantasising about getting out on my bike. One of the things that I have been dreaming about is an overnighter in the Cairngorms. At the moment it seems so far off. Maybe, I will get there in August 2014. Here's hoping.
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