Originally Posted by
stanleyl
Sorry to hear about your injury. I had the same surgery a couple years ago and just want to share a couple of lessons learned:
1. Stay as active as the doctor permits. Being active helps recovery and helps prevent deep vein thrombosis.
2. Keep an eye on prevent deep vein thrombosis. I found out mine almost too late.
3.
KNEEguru | The Knee Learning Resource has lots of good information.
Good luck and wish you a speedy recovery.
Thank you! Your thoughts are much appreciated.
I stand up and walk around for a minute or two every 30 minutes. I also do the "gas pedal" ankle movement 4-5 times a day. The doctor wants my brace to remain locked in full extension until I see her on the 12th, so there's not much else I can do for the next several days. Hopefully she will allow me to adjust the hinge so I can start bending my knee.
Thanks for mentioning KNEEguru. I've actually been reading and posting on the KNEEguru website since the day I got injured. They are full of useful information as well as empathetic and helpful members.
Just curious, how long did it take you to be able to get on a real bike, if not with clipless pedals?