Days 6-8

Much better frame of mind over the past few days. The physio on Monday was really good and I got lots of my questions answered and my mind put at rest about a lot of suff.

Bascially, it's fine to have the odd sharp pain and realistically, the only way I'm gonna break the graft is if I fall over or something like that. Plus, I'd know if I did it cos my knee would swell up (even bigger tan now!).

So, I think I'm OK. The physiotherapist gave me a leaflet with exercises to do. The are basically made up of strectching my leg out to straight and bending it to a 90 degree angle if I can. I had 45 degrees on Monday which has definitely increased to around 70-80 in a few days. My lef staightens well too and I've been putting some weight on it to see what it's like...it's pretty week at the moment but will get stronger.

SHe also took my bandage off so I could see what the surgeon had done. It's not too bad, a large incision below the kneecap and some other wounds but it all seems to be healing well.

Ice will help with the compression and i've also got to move my kneecap around a bit to stop it seizing up. So, I've got lots to do.

I've made an appointment for Monday to have my stiches out which will be great because I'll be able to come home and have a shower! Then in a couple of weeks I should start my physio proper with things lke the bike and other stuff. That's what I'm really looking forward to.

The physio also said that after a week or so I might be able to go down to one crut ch and then no crutches a week after. I'm not sure about this though, my right leg won't take lots of wight at the moment, I can just about do it on the flat but no way going up or down stairs or even a slope. Still, this will come.

So, in summary, I feel a lot better now. Thise first few days I felt very isolated, my leg hurt, my back hurt, I didn't know what to do with myself. Now I have a bit more purpose.

Plus, Becs is being a start doing lits for me and my Mum and Dad have helped. Neal's been round from next door too so I have a link to the outside world. Much better!