4 1/2 Stars

Today at my physical therapy appointment I was fully prepared for a lecture of how important it is to follow the strict guidelines of the exercises laid out by my therapist. Well, no such lecture occurred, as I happen to be progressing so well, he had no idea I actually had not followed through with any of the exercises I was suppose to do since our last visit 5 weeks ago. The best part was he didn't even ask how well I have been following the program, so I didn't have to lie through my teeth about what a great listener I have been.

I know, I know, as Gabe has said, "Just think about how well you would be doing if you actually had taken it seriously and done the therapy." Always stealing my thunder with his logic. But, that doesn't matter, because this visit today has given my a new outlook on my recovery, one that I really needed. I am excited to get out there and exercise, no matter how much it may hurt, because I know that regardless of my thoughts on this whole process, I have not given myself enough credit for how hard it actually is to overcome major knee surgery.

I have asked my therapist Dave in the past to give me a rating system, because I wanted to be able to tell Gabe on a scale of 1-5, where my progress falls. Well, I am more than pleased to inform you that I received a 4.5 today, my highest score yet!! I didn't receive a perfect 5 only because I have quite a bit of swelling still.

He said that I only have to see him one more time in 6 weeks, then I am cleared and considered well on my way to being normal again, whatever that is!