Setbacks are all a part of it, right?

[thunderflyer]

I have had a really good day, for the most part. Great mobility, almost no pain, and I was able to forgo the Norco pills. I even managed to drive Jessica to school this morning with only mild discomfort, but not really pain. Like I was having to get used to how my knee is arranged now as far as its position in space, and how it extends itself to

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[ellakite]

Yes, setbacks are a part of the process... at least, they are in "the real world".

It does sound like you're generally making progress... so while I understand you feel frustrated right now, try to focus on the fact that things are getting better -- you're no longer in the *INTENSE* pain that you had before.

Have patience; I believe you'll continue to improve. Just give yourself a little time.

[thunderflyer]

Just before I was cleared to go home, Carl told the nurse that I would be my own worst enemy in that I would expect more of myself than I should and be harder on myself than even the meanest physical therapist could ever try to be.

He is right in that I expect to be dancing a jig while cleaning the entire house right after I get done doing all of the yard work and laying in the fall vegetable garden.

Reality is such that clearing the table after supper and picking up the living room is just about too much right now.