Today was a pretty light day in terms of activity, but I use that term lightly (double pun?). I didn’t have to actually go to physical therapy today, but I think I more than made up for it with my workouts here at home. I was feeling pretty sore all over today – my body’s response to the first day of therapy and just trying to move around the house. Surprisingly, my arms were really sore all day, especially my biceps and triceps. Getting yourself around on those crutches really gives your upper body a workout, and I guess my arms are just complaining a little bit.
I’ve started trying to stand around on both feet without crutches a little bit, and there is really no pain associated with it. I just don’t have full confidence in my quad muscle in my left leg to keep me upright, since it’s relatively weak right now.
I spent about half the day upstairs today, which was a first, and I slept in my own bed for the first time last night. That was really nice, as it is infinitely more comfortable than the couch.
Sorry for no pictures today. I had my mom take one of my leg without the band-aids on, showing the stitched up incisions. I didn’t manage to get it put on the computer in time for today’s post, so it will probably make it on tomorrow.
I think tomorrow I’m going to try to walk a little bit (with the assistance of the crutches). I feel like that will be a big step (hope the puns tonight have had you kicking and screaming in laughter).
