Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Setbacks....



Well, I’ve had a terrible time the past few days. It is still unknown for sure as yet, however it seems the medication I was receiving would be the cause of all of my troubles.
On the evening of the 1st I started to itch on my lower back where the swelling is. By the morning of the 2nd I looked like I had the chicken-pox!! Subsequently ALL medication was stopped and my system flushed. During the past 24hours I have managed to stay sane and as of this morning (minus the insane itchiness of my whole body), for the first time after the operation, I feel fantastic!
Managed a whole hour of rehab, appetite returning, still having swelling problems in my leg but hoping that too will subside with the new medications.
I have had my black, flexible knee-brace fitted. Am able to extend my leg from 85° bent to 30° straightened. The 30° position is fixed to allow the ACL to heal without being stretched and/or pulled.
Strength is slowly returning to my legs (helped by the ankle-weights my Rehab PT delights in attaching whenever possible.) and range of motion as well.
I am hoping with the resolution of my setbacks, I can get back on schedule for my discharge in 2ish weeks.

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