Monday marked the beginning of week 7. Last week I had a small setback because I strained a muscle a little bit and had to take it easy. This week at physical therapy I was able to get back on the bike and warm up. I am currently working on graduating from two crutches to one. I'm pretty stiff in the morning so I have to start out with two and once the day progresses I move to just one. I only go short distances on one crutch because my leg muscles are pretty week from not being used the past six weeks. You never really know how much you use your legs until you're off the leg for six weeks and then start putting weight on it and it feels like it's going to collapse. The physical therapist added some exercises for at home this week. I'm still working to wake some stuff up and rebuild some strength so I can get off crutches. I have noticed that since I've been using only one crutch and putting about 80% weight on my leg that my butt muscles get sore fast.
I have also noticed that getting in and out of bed is getting better and I am able to shower standing up without a chair. I moved from my parents stand up shower to my bath shower today. I kinda have to pivot on my good leg to move around, but it's worth it.
I'm excited that every day I get closer and closer to walking on my own! It's been a long 7 weeks and I know I still have months to go, but I'm ready for this part to be over.
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