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Post-op Day 51 – Review With Orthopaedic Consultant
Post-op Day 51 and I had my review with the orthopaedic consultant today. That was the second one since he did my patella re-alignment operation (patella stabilisation/vmo advancement surgery). Last time friends drove me to the hospital and back as I was unable to drive, but I decided to drive myself today. I had been …
Post-op Day 2 – Hospital & Going Home
After another stifling, hot night on the ward I couldn’t wait to get home to my own cool bedroom. My bedroom is the coldest room in the house, which in winter can be just a touch on the chilly side, but in summer is much more comfortable. In the morning the occupational therapist came to …
Post-op Day 1 – Hospital
I slept or dozed most of the time I was in hospital – no doubt as a result of the morphine, the after-effects of the general anaesthetic and the incredible heat in the ward. I did manage to read a little bit of my book though. The nerve block in my leg didn’t wear off …
I served as an officer in the Royal Air Force for several years before joining the Police Force. After I was assaulted on duty I had to be medically retired due to my knee injury. My ambition is to regain my fitness, or as much of it as possible. I used to have my own horse and loved running and mountaineering. I'm blogging to follow my progress after major knee surgery, asking "Is it better yet?"
Is It Better Yet? 