So, after two months I am reflecting on my decision to accept surgery, and I am optimistic. Functionally I think I am almost back to normal; I am driving again and back at work. I can walk up and down stairs using alternate feet without holding onto the banister, I no longer think about how I am sitting and standing from a chair or the sofa, using both legs equally. I have no problems changing direction or balancing and don’t think about the many everyday tasks and actions that seemed almost impossible 6 weeks ago. I can now easily complete my 3x daily physio workout of 20 squats, 20 straight leg lifts and 10min cycle. I walk daily and go to the gym 3 times a week to cycle, walk and use a wider range of equipment to support my physio. I do still feel that the muscles in my left leg are weak compared to my right, but hopefully this will correct itself over time. From sitting I need to stand for a moment forcing the leg straight and shifting my weight from leg to leg. If I don’t do this I tend to walk with a limp until I get into my stride. Before my surgery, steps were no problem but walking was painful; walking is now pain free but I am now conscious that steps need concentration, and with a high step I have to lead up with my good leg and down with my bad leg. I can’t kneel on my left knee at all – it just feels wrong, as if something terrible is going to happen – and I have tried swimming, which was effortless before and is now quite uncomfortable. It will be interesting to see what changes over the next couple of months, and hopefully everything will continue to improve.
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