Wow, I’ve really been slacking on the updates. It’s been a month now since surgery, and things have been going well! Two weeks ago, I started riding on the stationary bike, and that’s been super helpful to my recovery… plus, I’m finally getting some cardio! It’s pretty crazy how much muscle my right leg has lost. Prior to getting on the bike, my leg was feeling extra jello-like. It felt like I was touching my grandma’s arm. And there was a very obvious difference between my right and left leg. Well, the leg is still not very muscular, but I’m seeing improvement now that I’ve been stationary biking a lot.

On Monday, my physical therapist said I could try walking around on one crutch now, which I did. My knee was feeling really unstable but I was feeling no pain, so I think my difficulty walking was a psychological thing. And yesterday, I got to put away the other crutch, and now I’m walking freely! Well, almost freely. I still have to wear the brace for two more weeks. But since yesterday, walking has gotten easier and easier, and I’m even going up and down stairs now! It feels really good walking around with my hands free, and I’m really excited to finally get this brace off! If only that way will be as epic as this:

Next Friday, I have a final follow-up appointment with my doctor. She’ll check everything out and make sure I’m good to go, especially for Hawai’i. I leave for Hawai’i in two weeks!! Hopefully my knee will be almost fully healed by then, at least healed enough to do mild hiking and snorkeling!