Two Weeks + Two Days

Guess what? Yesterday, in PT, I was able to get on the stationary bike for the first time. I biked for ten minutes, relatively pain free. This felt like a huge accomplishment and really did a lot for my morale. I did more advanced exercises, and I woke up today sore, especially in the glutes. I take this as a good sign that the exercises are waking up and working muscles that need to be strengthened. My therapist said we would start sessions off from this point on by warming up on the bike. I leave PT each session feeling like I've made more and more progress. My therapist does a great job of encouraging me and taking the time to get to know me and my journey. He let me know that I no longer have to worry about breaking the 90 degree rule. For now, my only restriction that remains is the weight bearing restriction on my right leg. That will remain the same for now. If you are debating surgery or are about to journey through this yourself, just know that it may seem rough for a little while, but in the grand scheme of things, you will be moving around better and better before you know it, truly feeling better with each passing day. Hang in there through the tough times. You will make it through.