5 weeks post-surgery

Posted on December 23rd, 2015 by howard

Tomorrow is 5 weeks since surgery, and I’m very happy to have chosen the surgical route.

I was in a splint and on crutches for two weeks, and then went to a boot. I saw the orthopedist today, and he is very happy with the progress. He wants me to start PT now, and in three weeks, when I see him again, the boot is scheduled to come off. I’m pain-free, and, needless to say, very grateful for what has so far been a smooth recovery.

The doctor told me I can start using an exercise bike as long as I stay seated, and can do any weight exercise that can be performed seated on a bench. I want to work off the pounds I gained during the last five weeks of inactivity. I can also now take a shower standing up (I’ve been crawling into the tub and showering from a kneeling position), as long as I use common sense and caution.

I hope the recovery process continues to go as well as it has, and wish everyone else a speedy recovery in addition to a happy holiday.

I’ll report back after I start PT.

Howard

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One Response to “5 weeks post-surgery”

  1. frankie88, on December 23rd, 2015 at 4:27 pm Said:

    Nice to hear Howard. Ill be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and everything seems to be really smooth for me as well. Good Luck and Happy Holidays.

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  • s40love | May 16th, 2016 | 10:36 am

    Congrats on your progress howard. Keep doing both, adding more weight, and soon you will be doing one! I can’t wait to be 100% either, but it’s a long road. The important thing is to be making a little progress every day, and we will get there soon!

  • frankie88 | December 23rd, 2015 | 4:27 pm

    Nice to hear Howard. Ill be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and everything seems to be really smooth for me as well. Good Luck and Happy Holidays.

  • beanie | December 17th, 2015 | 6:33 pm

    Hi Howard, it sounds like your recovery is going well so far! There’s a cheap shoe attachment called an EvenUp. Many people get it and find it excellent for bringing your good foot up to the same height as the booted foot and you can attach it to any shoe. Sorry about your ski plans and I hope they refund you!

  • oldduck | December 14th, 2015 | 6:34 pm

    Your blog brings up a lot of good points, and makes me wonder why doctor’s offices don’t better prepare their patients for this life after surgery. My doctor: zilch.

    My surgery was just two days after yours, so it will be interesting to compare progress. I, too, have had practically no pain so far, but that may change after starting PT next week.

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