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I really haven't updated anything of substance lately. Hrm.
I've been very "blah" lately, probably the cause of the lack of writing. My recovery is slower than I thought it would be, and I've been attempting to fight off whatever bug is going around (which I think I officially failed at today, we'll see). I have made progress though, and am able to lift my leg without the brace (after I learned that I need to consciously flex my thigh then lift). I am now gradually beginning to walk without the brace, and have been introduced to the stationary bike. Still have not been cleared to go completely without the brace, so no work. Buh. Also working on putting full weight on the leg, which supposedly I should have been doing since I woke up from the surgery, but felt more than a little frightened doing it on my own. So I'm a bit behind in that area.
Thanksgiving this year will just be the two of us. Paul usually has it at his house and he does all the cooking, but he too is still recovering from his surgery and the huge spread he puts on is a bit much for him to handle. We live too far away to merit traveling to north shore to see any other family and then come back for Black Friday, so we're staying home for the first time ever. We picked up a boneless stuffed turkey breast and stuff to make butternut squash soup and green bean casserole. I'm excited to have enough mobility to undertake this mostly on my own.
Tempers have been flaring here, I've been mostly patient but it's hard sometimes, and Mike is getting really sick of having to do everything on his own. He's been a trooper though, and hopefully he'll be able to hold out a little bit longer.
Should finish icing the knee and head to bed.
I've been very "blah" lately, probably the cause of the lack of writing. My recovery is slower than I thought it would be, and I've been attempting to fight off whatever bug is going around (which I think I officially failed at today, we'll see). I have made progress though, and am able to lift my leg without the brace (after I learned that I need to consciously flex my thigh then lift). I am now gradually beginning to walk without the brace, and have been introduced to the stationary bike. Still have not been cleared to go completely without the brace, so no work. Buh. Also working on putting full weight on the leg, which supposedly I should have been doing since I woke up from the surgery, but felt more than a little frightened doing it on my own. So I'm a bit behind in that area.
Thanksgiving this year will just be the two of us. Paul usually has it at his house and he does all the cooking, but he too is still recovering from his surgery and the huge spread he puts on is a bit much for him to handle. We live too far away to merit traveling to north shore to see any other family and then come back for Black Friday, so we're staying home for the first time ever. We picked up a boneless stuffed turkey breast and stuff to make butternut squash soup and green bean casserole. I'm excited to have enough mobility to undertake this mostly on my own.
Tempers have been flaring here, I've been mostly patient but it's hard sometimes, and Mike is getting really sick of having to do everything on his own. He's been a trooper though, and hopefully he'll be able to hold out a little bit longer.
Should finish icing the knee and head to bed.