3 Weeks done and dusted....

Well it’s been 3 whole weeks of good, bad, depressing and exhilarating hospitalization.

If all goes according to plan and there are no more problems, I should be outta here by next weekend! Rehab is progressing nicely, I am able to walk with crutches while applying 30% weight on my bad leg. I am having rehab everyday now, except weekends, and am able to do stretches etc. on my own as long as I keep it within reason and without pain.

My wheelchair life is over, living on crutches now. AND I am able to, finally, shower everyday!! Muscle density is still a bit of a problem, my rehab doctor is using muscle defribulators to help enhance muscle rebuilding whilst performing usual rehab exercises.

I have lost a total of 15kg in these past 3 weeks, mostly muscle mass, but the tummy has shrunk a bit so I am happy about that! I am allowed to start upper body training now, in my own time, so I am currently working on rebuilding my upper body muscle mass and strength in the afternoons. My mornings are rehab so have been asked NOT to train in the mornings.

I have become quite friendly with Tsutomu Kamohara Kancho (see previous post) and spend a good part of my free time in the afternoon talking, discussing and “geeking out” over various karate topics and differences between Japanese, Australian and European styles of training and mentalities toward martial arts. He is extremely friendly and easy to talk to, never ever does the “politics” of styles/organisations/grades ever come into conversation.

I have attached pictures of my knee as it is now, so please excuse the “white” leg!