ACL Surgery Post Op Day 13 : Sutures Out

Day 13 was a day of much activity as I got out of the house. First, there was an appointment with my surgeon. He didn't do much, just asked questions and said that I was a model patient because I'm motivated and follow all exercises. Being the teacher's pet that I am, that made me happy. Seriously though, he said all looked good and that he'd see me in 4 weeks. He expected me to be walking without crutches or brace by then--up to the physical therapist in when I can do things and others like drive. Still, for the next week he still want be locked at 0 except for sittings because he wants to protect the graft.

The sutures are out and that feels better. The skin doesn't look so bad--a little puckery.

He said the "bubble" I feel is scar tissue and I need to work it out. Fun.

Then off to physical therapy I went. A few new exercises--hip lifts to strengthen the calves, some inner thigh exercises. Leg lifts without the brace. And she said that on Friday we'd try the stationary bike and standing!!

So all is progressing, but the process can be draining. I stood outside yesterday to watch the girls play for awhile, then did some household chores, then my exercises and my knee got swollen. I know it's only been two weeks but sometimes it's hard to imagine being "normal" again.

Doing a quad flex. Notice my right leg has a bit of muscle flex now.