Got an e-mail from my doc instructing me to begin range of motion and weight bearing. You just gotta love modern technology. Must admit, pretty intimidating to unlock the frame for the first time and try to move this thing you've been protecting so hard the past 4 weeks. One of the down-sides to trying to do this long distance. I think there's a great psychological comfort in having the doc tell or do these things to you in person. At home, I just have to trust nothing is going to fall off! Also have to admit, not much motion. Lots of stiffness, and lots of pain trying to dorsi flex. I have some serious work to do over the next 7 weeks. Since we're still a few days shy of a full 4 weeks, I decided to ease into the weight bearing by having it on the floor when I sit. The "weight" is just the weight of my leg. Achey-est day so far. But as with everything else, should improve with time and patience.
Really wish I could go to the pool, or at least soak it in the jet tub.
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