OK, so now that the surgery is behind me (July 1) I can officially start getting my knee back to 100%. Alot of anxiety had built up inside of me leading up to surgery so I glad I can now move on. I have been fortunate enough to have alot of support all around me, including my brother who has been my "nurse" for the past week. He's been through 4 knee procedures so he's familiar with what I am going though. I have been forced to lay in horizontal positions about 99% of my day and I am trying to remain upbeat and productive at the same time. I mix in some movies, get things done on the web, and get plenty of naps in. My parents will come later this week and provide relief for my brother...who gets a 10 for his cooking, cleaning, and companionship skills. He leaves large shoes to fill, even for my "do it all" mother!
Doc made a new ACL ligament out of a piece of hamstring that he took from my leg. He also cleaned up my meniscus and did a microfracture procedure. I have pictures if you want proof ;-)
I have a badly bruised leg, but it's hardy visable because of the excessively heavy brace that I wear all day. I am starting to put weight on it and should be off crutches in the next couple weeks. My rehab needs to be intense if I want to snowboard in 5 months!
Now I am about to doze off, the medication is making me a lil drousy................
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