Who needs an ACL anyways?

It has been brought to my attention that I have not blogged in awhile.  To be quiet honest with you I have kind of felt uninspired.  There has been stuff going on my our world but I honestly don't really feel like blogging about it.  Here is a quick recap of one thing that has been going on....

The middle of September Joe had ACL surgery.  He promised me he would be a better patient than he has been in the past.  The last time he had knee surgery, even though it was just a scope, it was painful and due to his lack of patience with the recovery process he pushed it and went back to work far too soon.  This time around he agreed, took three weeks off and was/is more patient with the recovery.  It is a long process though- Holy moly- 4 weeks into it and his knee is still swollen and he is still walking on crutches.  Keeping his spirits up is starting to get harder and harder.  I know its hard for him to still be limping and unable to walk without assistance and I sense his frustration.  We celebrate the small victories.  Putting his own shoes on or walking 3 steps alone, bending his knee at 90 degrees or driving.  Physical therapy is helping and hopefully very soon he will be off the crutches and walking without pain.

The day after his surgery he started this leg machine.  30 degree's caused him pain but Dr's orders stated he had to exercise in the machine 3 times a day for 2 hours each time.  In 14 days he increased 30 degrees to 100.  It was hard for me to see him experience pain.  Watching someone you love, who is insanely independent, in pain, struggling, needing help with simple tasks is sad to watch.  I am so thankful I was here to help him and even more thankful he let me help him.  So, to recap the moral of this story- Take care of your knee's so you wont need ACL surgery one day.






Enjoy your family~