Compression

I am now at 24 days post op and I am still trying to battle the swelling. I ice as much as I can, 20 minutes at a time, and I also try to elevate. But it seems that is not going to cut it now, especially after adding new exercises and working my leg more.

I stopped in to the amazing team at Kinetic Connection and picked up a compression knee sleeve. I've been told to wear it all day, from when I wake up until I go to sleep.

It's nice and thin, so I can wear it at all times. Hopefully this will help over time. I also booked a knee massage for next week to try and get some of the swelling down. 

My straight leg raises are getting easier, which is good. But I still have a lot of work to do. I sat in a chair for about 40 minutes today with my knee quite bent in, maybe 100 degrees, and it was not comfortable at all. The thought of returning to work in just over a week is starting to worry me, but I am going to really push myself this weekend and next week. I want to make significant progress since this Tuesday will be 4 weeks post op! 

My goals for next week:

1. Get 0 degree straightening 
2. Get 115-120 degree flexion
3. Walk a bit better
4. Get cleared for driving! 

I miss driving my car, but since it's a manual, I don't think I'll be able to drive it by next week. 

The steristrips are finally starting to fall off. The front of the knee isn't looking too bad. The side incision definitely left a scar. I can also feel some scar tissue under the surface of the side incision, but I'm sure with time that will go away.

Side incision.

Front of the knee incision. Steristrips still hanging on for dear life.