Changes Taking Place

I noticed yesterday that I had become a bit more emotional than I have been through this entire knee surgery process. I think the reality of all that I have gone through is finally hitting me.

My mom was wonderful. She spent 2.5 weeks with me to help out. The original plan was one week with the possibility for a few more days past that if needed. Well, when I had the set back from the DVT, that possibility became reality. She was a super helper and a comfort to have here. She left today to go home and get back into her normal routine. I am sure it will take me a day or two to get used to being alone again.

I am now on my own to begin taking care of myself again. I CAN DO IT. I have continued to get a bit stronger each day. I also started physical therapy today. It wasn't too bad. I have exercises to practice twice a day on the days that I don't have therapy. But, I will be in physical therapy 3 days a week for at least four weeks. The therapist is nice and I like her very much. I am guessing that there will be days that I am not so happy while I am being "tortured" but will always keep in mind that it is for the best.

The good news from the therapist: I have strong ankles and fairly good range of motion. And, I was able to do some leg lifts on my own today. The doctor wanted me to be able to bend my knee 90 degrees and do leg lifts. I might be able to get there by Monday when I go see him.

I have to give myself a second injection today and then I move to once a day. Yay! My stomach is still purple and yellow after having the injections in my arm since Monday. And, my arm has some bruising. I will be glad when I no longer have to have these injections. Keeping my fingers crossed that that will be soon.