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Starting to really worry

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ElaineA
ElaineA

I am almost 16weeks post op. Having read all the progress on here I am worrying that I am not progressing enough. I saw my consultant for the last time on 13th July. He was really pleased with me and I said I had only achieve 97degrees. He seemed to think that was ok. He said he could see I had been exercising properly because of the state of the scar and muscle tone. He discharged me and also from Physio as he seemed to think I was just fine on my own. However 4 weeks on, I haven't achieved a better bend. My knee still feels heavy. I think it straightens ok. I had a bad weekend but I did much more last week. I walked much further and for longer and I also put resisitance on my exercise bike. Other people on here seem to be much further than me and I am now worrying that I am not doing so well after all.

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    ElaineA

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    OFG gives great advice Mary-Ellen always read his posts (no pressure OFG wink ).

    I didn't have the opportunity to build my quads as I went in only 3 weeks after the decision was made. I did my best but it wasn't long enough. I am really working on them now.

    An exercise bike is also a good idea - I already had one of those and I use it every day.

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