Confused

[frankx99x]

Woodstock, If I can get close to what you're doing I will be satisfied.

[jd]

That's great news Frank. Yup, it's hard work to retrain and rebuild some of these muscles, but you'll get there, and it'll be worth it!

[karlos.bell]

 :) Good Frank it is hard work, it is the opposite to what you think I have found that out. To rebuild the muscle and tendons up again one has to use them in order to get back to normal. Exercise, rest, eat, takes some time my physio said. 9 to 12 months from the time your can start to walk a little normal. keep at it. Cheers K

[frankx99x]

After 4 months the progress continues. I have no trouble sleeping on either side. I can get dressed normally. I walk without a limp and pain free. I am going to the gym, doing full body workouts including squat and hamstring machines.


My question now is that I feel some stiffness around both incisions from scar tissue. Is this normal on my timeline? If so, when can I expect it to be completely healed?

[oldsoccerplayer]

Not sure there is such a thing as normal, but from what you're describing you might want to look at getting a foam roller to work on the incision areas. Of course consult your surgeon / PT before you start using it.

[frankx99x]

Do you feel that the roller is necessary, as the scar tissue will not break down on its own?

[Woodstock Hippy]

Yes Frank, the foam roller works well.  I also saw a chiropractor for the Graston Technique to bread up any scar tissue.  This was at the advice of another MD who I used to ride with.  You are doing great, keep working at the gym.  Build back strength and everything else will follow


Good Luck!!!