6 weeks! Time flies and I can not wait for the next six weeks!
Yesterday was first day walking around without the single crutch. I have to say, this has been the slowest thing to come back, the regular walking. I still plan on carrying the crutch with me as it is very obvious that both the operated leg and non-operated leg feel the stress when the distance increases after 1/2 mile.
Where I feel like I am doing well is the range of motion. Just this morning I cut my toe nails
I have been able to put my socks on for about a week without any help.
Strength wise, I think I am doing ok. Yesterday at the gym I did 25 minutes on the stationary bike and did about 10 minutes of it at 150 watts. My routine at the gym is as follows: Stationary bike, resistance band work, bridges, clams (no resistance), side leg raises, crunches, planks on knees, and side-to-sides.
My general thoughts are very positive, but I do have a lot of doubts about my non-operated leg (right leg). I am feeling a lot of discomfort in the hip flexor and it does get tight. If I did not already have arthroscopic surgery on that side and the images didn't show slight narrowing, I wouldn't worry as much as I would say it is "picking up the slack". With that said, seeing how good my left leg feels after the surgery this soon, I keep on telling myself not to think about it too much, I always have options. Easier to say though, especially after going through 3 surgeries in the last year and a half..
Like I said, I am really looking forward to the next six weeks. I feel happy that the first six weeks have gone by uneventfully. Also, I feel happy my diet changes haven't made me gain any weight or take any pain medication (i think it's the diet :-)
Goals for the next six weeks are more discipline in the gym; creating a more systematic routine to allow me to get back to sports, walking more routinely to improve my gait, road biking outdoors, and easy climbing on top rope. Oh, I would also love to spend more time in the water since everyone tells me it would really help.
Hope everyone is feeling well! As always, thank you Pat and everyone who has contributed. I read through the stories on a daily basis, it really helps me feel like I am not alone.
Shoto