Hi, Don't get too excited yet. I believe you may have a super weak quadriceps muscle. What does your PT say? The muscles are so very weak after this surgery. I do remember it was very hard for me to get out of bed by raising my leg off the bed, and it was hard for me to stretch my leg out all the way in a sitting position. I would say, give it time. But, ask your surgeon if you are so very concerned. Strengthen your quad muscle. The best one is to lie down on your back, leg outstretched, and then flex your foot toward your chest, and tighten your thigh. This is a good quad strengthener. Remember, you don't raise your leg at all. Try that, and maybe it will help strengthen your quad. But, you are only 8 days postop... give yourself time. It was a major surgery you had and all heal differently. Good luck.
Elaine Y.
RBHR -- 1/22/08 -- Dr. Eugene Lopez