Third Physio Session - 10 Days Post Op
Posted by bennet on May 24, 2009
Yesterday I went to my third Physio Session. Same procedures as the first two sessions but yesterday he asked me to get on the stationary bike and pedal for 20 mins. WOW. Felt very weird to be using the quadriceps and pushing off on my heel but no pain. After about 2-3 mins, I was enjoying it and felt “normal”. Great to be exercising. So starting Monday, I’ve been cleared to starting lifting (upper body) and biking with my boot. I am happy to be getting back to my normal routine…
I have one remaining insert in my boot and that will probably come out in the next 4-5 days. Hoping I can ditch the crutches soon after that and hobble around just in the boot.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Sounds like it is all going well, great to hear Bennett. If Shanghai is anything like Beijing then it ain’t too disabled-friendly! How the heck they staged a paralympics here I don’t know…
I have my 2 week post-op consultation with the surgeon tomorrow at which I’ll be begging him to get a boot for me to wear after week 4.
All the best
May 24th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Thanks Tommo. I actually was in BJ for the paralympics in sept. Never thought I might qualify as a potential participant!! Getting around in Shanghai hasn’t been too bad. Of course, having a driver pull right up to every place I’m going definitely helps. And I’m surprised but people have actually been pretty courteous - opening doors for me, letting me out of the elevator first, etc.
Let me know how your 2 week post-op consult goes. I have mine on Tuesday.