Getting Better

I have seen the x-rays and can see how much difference this has made to my leg already. The before and after leg length show how much straighter my leg is.

The circulation has caused me more problems than the knee op over the weeks. I am now wearing a stocking to help the circulation and the doc told me in another couple of months the skin will look more normal and less like a dragons scales. It still feels as though i have burnt the skin in a big patch that circles my leg from the ankle to half way up the calf but the swelling is so much less.

The problems i am experiencing now are that it is difficult to sit for any length of time if in a chair other than the one at home. Going out gives problems but not so bad that i am sitting at home.

I would certainly recommend this op for anyone - the pain is soon no more than a bad day before the op. The scar though long is neat and will be nothing at all soon. It is already strong and i know that in another month or so it will be taking over as my good leg giving some respite to my poor right leg which is still riddled with Arthritis and is not used to be so abused and relied on.

Where am i achievement wise? I can wash and dress myself. I can wash my hair and even the bottom of my feet but i cannot yet climb into the bath to have a full shower. I can do some cooking and cleaning and a small amount of gardening. I am getting interested in crafting again.

The pain is still with me. I don't sleep well at night although already i am sleeping a bit better than i was for the first four weeks after the op. I have not managed to get up the stairs, but that is a personal fear and probably nothing at all to do with my knee.

Today is the sixth week anniversary. I am not sure i am doing as well as i could but i am not worried about where i am or how i am feeling. In fact i am surprised that i am feeling as well as I am.