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Hi everyone,
Just thought I would take a moment to update you on my recovery from
medial and bilateral hamstring lengthening...
I had the surgery on June 24. Had staight leg casts until yesterday.
Now I am walking with the help of knee imobilizers. The best part is
that I do not have to use the imob. if I don't want to. So far, though,
I am not sure enough of my ability to hold myself up so I wear them to
walk. I will begin PT three times a week here at my apt. hopefully
tomorrow. Then the painful part begins.
I am just excited because I thought I would not be able to do therapy
until 3 more weeks. It is quite an exciting time here! I can touch my
toes for the first time ever. When they took the casts off, the entire
underside of my legs were touching the table...another first ever
(especially since I was sitting up without anything supporting my back!)
Anyhow, I thought I would share my tiny triumphs. When I take my first
step without those imobilizers and walker I'll shout for joy so loud
that you all will hear me around the world.
Linda
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