update

Knee update!

Yes, my ACL is still torn. However, the doc says I'm doing an awesome job with my crutching and brace-wearing (even though I hate it more than anything else in my whole whole whole life)... He is still confident that my MCL/ACL will heal up without surgery! I am not holding my breath, but will be super happy if I don't have to do knee surgery after all this nonsense.

Yesterday I finally got released to start some physical therapy and gym time (bike only)! I still have to wear a brace, but after whining at Dr Peterson for a few minutes he agreed I could downgrade to a bit sportier one - it is on order and I should have it in a week or so! Yay!!! I start PT on tuesday...

Went to the gym this morning to give the bike riding a go... It was definitely SLOOOWWW going, as my knee is still pretty resistant to full extension/flexion (it does NOT like to be straightened at all). So that should get better in time I hope. It was pain-free at least. Although when I say slow, i mean SLOW - couldn't even pedal fast enough to keep the bike turned on LOL! But that's okay, I made it 35 minutes before deciding I probably shouldn't get too gung-ho on Day 1. Dr's goal (and mine) is 60 minutes every day. I go back to him in a month, and will either have a good progress report or possibly a decision on the surgery at that point...

Sadly, I'm still on a crutch (only 1 at least) for the next month, boo. But at least things are getting better... :)