First post op surgeon visit
October 7, 2011
Been 10 days since surgery, uneventful visit. Was told I was a fast healer (that’s good) but be patient about rehab (oh well). Was re-cast in a style’n blue hard cast. Will be back in two weeks to have sutures removed and get boot. Short term recovery timeline is predictable, PWB 4 - 6 weeks post surgery, FWB 2- 4 weeks after that.
Am on the fence whether to get a knee scooter. I’m getting around pretty well on crunches but miss the use of my hands for mundane activities like bringing a hot cup of coffee to my desk (Yeah I have a thermal mug with a top, bowl of cereal though is challenging)! On the other hand scuttling around on crutches takes lots of energy, which I like. It’s the only aerobic exercise I’m getting these days. Looking forward to swimming but that won’t happen until sutures are completely healed.
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1. ryanb | October 7th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Did you see the iwalk-free (leg mounted “crutch”)? I tried to send you a link in an earlier comment, but am not sure it came through-
2. jjniss | October 7th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Yes, I saw the iwalk-free and have checked it out. If I can find one on ebay for around $200 I’m going to get it. Insurance won’t pay for it and I’m projecting I won’t need one past week 8 or so (post surgery).