1.5 years post opHey everyone – thought I’d post a quick update. I took a nice long break after I saw my OS for my 1 year appointment. Which overall was really great for my knee. After the constant rehab for a year, it really needed a break and it seemed to loosen/relax much of the tightness left in my leg. But after a couple months of sitting on my butt, I could also feel the inactivity getting to my knee as well. I think this was the “healthy balance” my OS encouraged me to find.
SO… That meant I needed to get back to the gym.
I’m to the point where I just live my normal life and do what I want when I want. My gym routine isn’t rehab focused at all, and while I do some strength training yet – it doesn’t consume my workout. I am usually jogging a couple miles a couple times a week with no problems, filling in with biking and the elliptical for more cardio work other days. If I push it too many days in a row, I do get a little swelling in the knee, and that’s when it doesn’t feel the best. But within a day of rest though, it’s usually gone. I have very little pain compared to pre-surgery, and if I’ve been pushing my activity, it’s usually my other knee that is yelling at me it seems. All is right in my world again.
The great thing the last few months of working out, I’m finally feeling endurance and power come back to my leg which is a huge aid to my confidence. I accept the fact that my knee is always something I’m going to have to manage to a degree. It is what it is. But it’s a heck of a lot better than what it was and I sure don’t worry about it anymore.
My goal this summer is to run a 5k at some point. I know some ‘runners’ on this board think this is easy peasy. But I’m not a runner, and actually hate it – but it is growing on me. My time isn’t going to be amazing, but I just want the satisfaction of doing it. I’m also looking forward to playing volleyball this summer again. Okay, I’m just looking forward to summer and all the fun activity it holds, I have a lot to look forward to this year. It’s been a long, cold winter here in Minnesota.
