Yes! That’s right! My therapist told me to throw the crutches away last Monday! 
Sorry I’ve not been posted much these past few weeks. Things have been busy on the work / home front lately, but I’m happy to report that at about a month post-op (my surgery was on July 30), I’m now able to walk around inside and outside crutch-free. The knee is still stiff, but when last checked (this past Monday) my bend was at 130 degrees. My goal is 140 degrees, so … almost there! I’m no longer taking any pain killers. Yay! When the knee feels sore, I just take a couple of regular Motrins (200g).
Still doing PT twice a week at the center, and twice a day every day. I can go upstairs normally, but going down I still need to do one step at a time. I’m quite happy with the progress though. Never thought I could be crutch-free at one month post-op, but I am (with a slight limp for now). It feels liberating!
Btw, on the stationary bike at Level 2, I can paddle pretty fast. What a difference from that first bike ride a few weeks ago. If you are going through the growing pain period of up to 1-week post-op, hang in there. The end of the tunnel is not that far off!
And last but not least, thank you Katherine for gently reminding me to post. You’re always my inspiration to get better soon and fast!
Happy healing everyone!
Posted by Tnelson on October 1, 2009 at 12:27 am
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Posted by Sarahdippity on February 28, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Thanks for your comment Tnelson!