Weight-Loss/CM's Progress and Cancelled Physio Appointment

Today I woke up really looking forward to having my physio appointment as I wanted to see how much I had progressed from my last session. I am sure my knee is bending so much more than what it was at my last session. I have completed all of my exercises on a regular basis for both my operated leg and my dodgy ankle on the other leg! I was hoping that I would be able to progress to the next set of exercises and have my brace unlocked when I am walking. I didn't realise it was more difficult to walk with a straight leg then one where you can slightly bend it.

Unfortunately, I got a phone call at 8:50am informing me my session at 4pm today has been cancelled as my Physiotherapist has called in sick. Initially I was annoyed as I was worried that I may not be advancing according to my rehab plan but then I quickly had chat with myself.. You are doing great Louise... You are bending that knee more and you are doing all of the rights things, resting, icing my knee, elevating it.... So you are heading in the right direction. I was probably a bit annoyed as Saturday I went to London for a family meal which was great. It was really lovely catching up with all the news about the family. I also managed to have my leg bent on numerous occasions (train journey and during the meal) and for longer periods. Now this is definitely progress. It is so much easier to bend the knee when there is a distraction going on. I ensured I iced my knee throughout the day and when I got home.

Sunday I was supposed to be going to a birthday tea but I didn't realise how much Saturday was going to take it's toll on my body. Swelling was still up despite icing it but it was going down and boy oh boy did I sleep well during the night and there was still room for my sleep during the day! Although I really wanted to go to the birthday tea I was worried that I was going to be other doing it and wanted to be fully recovered so that I could have a positive session at physio today... but alas this was not meant to be.

I shall just continue with all the exercises and ensure that I rest and get the swelling under control before my next appointment.

Great news was yet to come:-....... Hurry up mum, I need you to take my photos and do my measurements.... Photos were taken.. The normal front, side and back view.

Drum roll please.... Hurrah 1cm from my chest, 5.5cm from my waist and my hips have stayed the same. Very pleased with Week 1 as to how well I have done. I haven't weighed myself due to being on crutches but as soon as I can I shall start to record my weight.

I have sorted out a food plan for this week and factored in social events just like I did last week.