The blues......

So it has been 2 weeks since my hospitalization and the blues have slowly started to creep in.

Being stuck in a bed, in pain and having restricted movement for this long is a first for me. But, another reason is being away from my family.

According to my rehabilitation doctor I am on track with my rehab, however, I feel as though I should be progressing more. My body mass has severally decreased….worked hard to build myself physically and now it’s almost back to square one.

On to some good news, my rash has almost gone. Just a discolouration left, no more itchiness. My swollen calf has decreased in size dramatically, the redness has almost all gone but leg is still a funky yellow colour, bruising and pain around the ankle (which is supposed to happen….apparently) has appeared and my brace now fits correctly allowing better range of motion.

I am able to bend my knee to a full 80° (85° with a warm-up), perform unassisted leg raises and side leg raises and daily activities are becoming increasingly easier to perform.

Still no weight bearing, walking or actual usage of my repaired leg as yet (this is part of my cause of the blues I think) and below my knee cap, where the staples holing the ligament in place are, and the outside of my knee is still somewhat numb.

I am thankfully everyday for the positive words (beit by mail, phone call or in person) of encouragement and support of my beautiful wife. If not for her, hospital life would be unbearable.

My return to karate, teaching or training, seems soo far off at times. 8 to 12 months from this bed seems like a lifetime away…once I return to daily life outside of hospital, I am sure it will pass in no time.