Soreness is here and "real" life is returning

On Wednesday I got the go ahead to move up to 50% weight bearing and ever since my right leg has not been happy.  I was quite the sight on Thursday morning when I was really hobbling around the house and the physical therapy clinic muttering "ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch". Thankfully the soreness, and stiffness in my ankle and foot, is getting much better as my leg adjusts to being used again. It's really weird but I almost feel as if my right leg is longer than my left, however when I look in the mirror I look even, and I have noticed that the feeling is going away the more I use my leg. I guess I'll find out at the end of March if my leg is uneven. (I hope not!).

My x-ray pictures were pretty impressive and my surgeon was thrilled with my progress. The reason my surgeon likes the Biomet Distal Femur Compress is because it saves bone by putting counter pressure on the end of the femur which, ultimately, encourages bone growth and keeps it strong. According to my x- rays my bone is already starting to grow wider and thicker along the end of the implant. The humerus bone that they placed along the length of my femur and implant to stabilize everything is starting to mold into my femur. See, all of that hobbling and gym time have really helped with my healing, even when certain people (ahem long suffering husband) thought I was crazy.

Speaking of gym time... I have managed to PR on my bench press and am progressing very nicely with my upper body lifts. I have missed going to the gym and am really happy that even though I haven't been going to the gym consistently the past year or so I haven't lost much strength.

Another exciting thing happened this week. I finally got to see Wicked!!  Sorry for the picture quality, it was taken by cell phone. Our seats were all the way at the top and the staff was worried about my being able to go up the steps but I made it. The seating was a bit tight and I had to maneuver myself around to get comfortable with my leg but it was well worth it. It was an awesome show.

Last but not least my parents are (finally) leaving tomorrow. They've been a huge help with everything but now that I'm able to drive again they are going back to Oregon. It's going to be weird, we've had visitors since the beginning of January and it's going to seem so quiet and weird. I have a feeling that between the kids after school activities, guitar lessons and practice, and soccer we'll be too busy to notice things being too weird and quiet at home.