So the knee unveiling was today. The bandages came off and I was left with this...
I have to say I was expecting far worse. I have had ice on it today so the swelling has gone down a little, there is still a visible difference in size, but I was thinking it would be black and blue. There is some bruising underneath the dressings where the stitches are but it's so neat and tidy. The incisions are tiny and only have one stitch in each. Please do excuse my slightly hairy legs in this photo also, I was told not to use any hair removal methods in the week prior to surgery to reduce the risk of infection.
Movement is getting better today, I can put a little more weight on it, cross my legs, straighten my leg out no problem. I can lift it and do most of the recovery exercises I have been given. I still struggle to bend it but that is probably due to the swelling more than anything. I am trying my best to keep it resting but in all honesty I am sooo bored now. The only thing that keeps me slightly occupied is the X-BOX, but I can only play on that for a short time as the dihydrocodeines make me feel sick all the time and I get the worst motion sickness.
I'm about to attempt a shower, I don't know how long I will be able to stand as I usually end up holding onto the sink to brush my teeth, that's if I can even climb into the shower. It's so hot and clammy here though and the medical stockings aren't helping matters.
The worst of it is again my stomach. The muscles were so sore last night and are still extremely tender today. All this pulling myself around and hobbling on crutches isn't helping me heal from my previous surgery.
I think a little bit of rest and this knee should heal pretty quickly. Then my stomach can heal once and for all.
xx
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