Guest guest Posted December 23, 2008 Report Share Posted December 23, 2008 > to Lorie wrote: >Lori, I'm sorry to take so long in reply. I'm glad you were able to >get home quickly. How are you doing now? , I have been taking it very easy since I have been home. I haven't even been online for a few days just so I can rest. I have had my Mom, Step-Mother-In-Law, and one of my daughters to help me out so that I don't feel like I have to do everything for myself. I am able to do my physical therapy while lying down in my bed or on the couch. The physical therapists don't want me to feel like I have to get up and walk a certain amount at this time. They are making sure that my RSD doesn't flare up. As a matter of fact, I had all of the fluid that was causing edema in my right lower leg, ankle, & foot reabsorb into my body during surgery! My orthopedist, his PA, and I were all so happy to see that happen since I have had a terrible time with edema for over a year. I have a follow-up appointment with my orthopedist on Monday afternoon and I already know he is going to be excited at how well I am doing. I am working on getting my muscles to communicate with my brain so that my knee won't buckle on me. I am able to put the majority of my weight on the knee without any pain. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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