Who Needs Knees

My latest adventure has to do with my knees and the journey back to a walking world.  I'm only 1/2 way through the partial weight bearing process.  I have spent nearly 4 weeks in bed with small breaks to keep my sanity.  During which I have had to do my time in a CMP machine (Continuous Passive Motion)...8 hours a day lying in bed while my leg bends back and forth.  The rest of my time has been spent sleeping, eating, reading and watching TV.  I have gone out to dinner less than a handful of times for which I am incredibly grateful.  I also get to out for physical therapy and doctor's appointments.

After two weeks I have been allowed to put 30% weight on my left leg which is a blessing.  My right leg has had to take the brunt of the punishment that my weight has created.  After a week I moved to a walker so that I would have more balance and my arms could help.  I've used a wheelchair on all of my outings.  All of it has been fun...not so much.

Week 3 I developed vertigo and am dizzy all the time.  Even right now I am thinking about cutting this short because I can't focus.  I think that might be best.  My head is heavy and I can hardly hold it up.  Stir crazy can't even begin to describe this time at home.  I keep reminding myself that it will all be worth it when I'm back on my feet again.