Doctor's visit

Today, my doctor basically cut me loose. I am having some issues with scar tissue and pain but he said that was normal, my hamstring tenderness is normal (and will take the most time to heal), and that I should discontinue formal therapy. I just called the therapist and moved my final appointment to late in the afternoon so he can evaluate me for discharge.

I am so ready to start riding again. The only real warning I received was to avoid "cutting" sports until at least July. So, I will keep posting updates here on a regular basis to let people know how my "personal rehab" is going.

3 Months...

Well, it has been awhile since my last post.  I have my 15 week follow up tomorrow morning.  I went to therapy today after a week of really unusual pain below my knee.  My therapist says that it is "scar tissue" and it is normal. I was told that I need to massage the scar tissue.  I was also told it could be tendonitis which is normal...according to the therapist. 

I have tried riding my bike on my trainer a few times and the knee really isn't ready.  Maybe it is the scar tissue...I don't know but I have to get it ready to go....gotta ride 200 miles in July...

Week 12 Update

Sorry for slacking off the posting.  All is going well now with the exception of noticeable stiffness behind my knee when I go to get up from sitting in a chair.  After a little bit of a stretch it goes away. 

5 more scheduled physical therapy sessions before my next doctor follow up.  Hopefully, that will wrap up the guided therapy.  We will see...

12 week update

Okay, I've been negligent and not posted in a few days. So, here we go.

This wwek I feel like I have hit a wall in my therapy and recovery. My knee and leg have been extremely sore and aching this week. Therapy has been a challenge with me leaving after each session limping again. I know I am progressing and feel that progress but...it's been a tough week.

Oh, and my new most hated exercise....lunge walking.!!! Talk about a challenging and painful exercise!!!! More updates to come

Wow, it's been awhile

Okay, so I am probably losing all of my loyal readers because I haven't posted in awhile...so let's get caught up.

Therapy is now down to the last official 2 weeks. I am still struggling with some of the strengthening "twitch" muscle exercises but am being persistent. By the time I am released in a couple of weeks I hope to have a good solid start on those muscles. Remember I have not used them properly in 19 years.

What I am doing is spinning on my bike every chance I get. The 24 Hours of Booty will be here before I know it and I am shooting for 200 miles this year.

Good days & Bad days...

Today falls in to the latter category. Having the green light from the doctor to start ramping up therapy, the team @ Lake Norman Rehabilition have done just that. Lunge walks, isometrics, plyometrics, and various other quad isolating exercises took quite a toll yesterday afternoon.

I am now not sure if 4 more weeks will be enough since this is the critical time to retrain and strengthen all of the small muscles that I have not been using for along time. However, as I have throughout this surgery/rehab, I will be diligent with my @ home stuff and get through.

As for the day....well....we will see how it goes. It cant get any worse.....?

Riding the trainer...

I hopped back on the trainer tonight and rode for 12 minutes and some change....4.8 miles @ an avg of 71 rpm's. Afterward did my @ home exercises. Will be definitely icing tonight.