My brother had commented a while back that my legs were more “bendy.” My whole body has felt different since not being at Barwis for almost 10 months. My core is not as strong and Dr. Frush commented on how atrophied my legs are. It’s strange to feel what a difference not being at Barwis makes. As we passed Barwis to go to ATI (it’s right next to it) I looked at the signs with longing and tears filled my eyes. I was so glad to be able to go to the Barwis golf outing in a few days!
Brad told me that my tone was almost nonexistent. I agreed and said maybe it’s the stress of going back to work is not there anymore but if I think about the stress of not being able to pay my bills, that tone would come back. I just kind of chuckled and concentrated on what we are doing. He said he was going to bend my knee and take some measurements today.
He bent it and measured about 109° but I knew I could go further. I remember that Dr. Frush had said the goal was going to be 120°. Brad bent my knee a second time and I felt the pull on the front of my knee. It didn’t hurt but I felt tightness in the front of my knee. Brad got that protractor thing out again to measure it and it was 123°!
I made the goal! I have a couple more weeks until I see Dr. Frush so maybe it will get even better! Brad straightened my leg and got the belt to do some traction on me. That felt so good! Getting the 120° felt really good too!!! We finished with ice and stim. And as I laid back on the table I felt that I was making progress! It took two months after surgery, it still hurts, and I know that I have a long way to go still but for right now, it felt good!