IMG_0148 UPDATE.. A BIG Owie. The day after.
(I hope this doesn't gross anyone out) ;-D
The 1st day after knee surgery yesterday.
Had my dressing changed and saw my Surgeon today.
He had to make an extra incision with sutures to remove the VERY large osteophyte. (Bone chip)
I have 2 arthroscopy incisions and one sutured incision.
He cleaned out the joint of the NUMEROUS loose bodies or bone chips and spurs, and smoothed out the bony surfaces.
He told me this was the most arthroscopic work he has ever done on my knee.
He is cautiously optimistic that I will no longer have the joint lock up on me, and will gain extra mobility in extending the joint.
I have to "take it easy" for the next week, use the crutches and rest.
Then I will start physiotherapy.
It will be at least a 2 month rehab, maybe 3 according to the Doc.
In this pic you can see the enormous swelling on the left lateral side. This will subside in time.
I still have a lot of pain and my Surgeon said I can "expect another rough night."
( i have painkillers and a sleeping pill.)
Thanks for all your support. :-))
I will be online when the pain has lessened and when I am feeling a bit better.
(Sorry for not commenting on YOUR pics... but will do ASAP)
Have a good evening and day tomorrow.
xo
IMG_0148 UPDATE.. A BIG Owie. The day after.
(I hope this doesn't gross anyone out) ;-D
The 1st day after knee surgery yesterday.
Had my dressing changed and saw my Surgeon today.
He had to make an extra incision with sutures to remove the VERY large osteophyte. (Bone chip)
I have 2 arthroscopy incisions and one sutured incision.
He cleaned out the joint of the NUMEROUS loose bodies or bone chips and spurs, and smoothed out the bony surfaces.
He told me this was the most arthroscopic work he has ever done on my knee.
He is cautiously optimistic that I will no longer have the joint lock up on me, and will gain extra mobility in extending the joint.
I have to "take it easy" for the next week, use the crutches and rest.
Then I will start physiotherapy.
It will be at least a 2 month rehab, maybe 3 according to the Doc.
In this pic you can see the enormous swelling on the left lateral side. This will subside in time.
I still have a lot of pain and my Surgeon said I can "expect another rough night."
( i have painkillers and a sleeping pill.)
Thanks for all your support. :-))
I will be online when the pain has lessened and when I am feeling a bit better.
(Sorry for not commenting on YOUR pics... but will do ASAP)
Have a good evening and day tomorrow.
xo