It has been 6 days now since I had knee surgery, and I'm still moving about like a ninety year old. I see myself as relatively fit and thought that my recovery would be a little quicker than it has been. Im thinking that because I was required to leave all the padding and bandages on for 5 days has lead to my knee joint feeling so stiff that I cant even bend it without pain. There is still a little swelling not to mention a whole heap of fishing line hanging out of my leg which is probably adding to my dilemma. I see the doctor tomorrow for a review and at the moment I cant see how I can go back to work, I struggle to dress myself let alone carry out my normal duties. This is the first time I have had surgery and probably only the second time that I have hurt my knee to the extent where I cant walk. I cant explain it in words how frustrating it is not being able to walk let alone not be able to run.
Over the past 6 weeks or so I have been running with various run groups in Brisbane and have been getting my fitness back to a decent level. I always knew that I was going in for surgery but had this unrealistic expectation that I would be far more advanced in my recovery than the level Im at now. I can see that all my hard work over the past month or so is rapidly disappearing. Normally I wouldn't mind about not running for a little while and would do swimming but i can't even do that due to the stitches. Whilst Im having a cry I am going to mention how annoyed I am that I didn't schedule the surgery after this weekend for the Kurrawa run, I really wanted to compete in this and after reading the forums about the run on the coolrunning website it has made me think about the timing of the surgery even more.
Alright enough of the whinging, I will continue to try and get a little more range of movement over the next few days and hopefully at least get out of the house and go for a walk. Maybe next post will be a little more cheerful with some better news to write about.
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