My knee has been killing me for the past few days - aching and throbbing and the like. I spent most of last night curled up on the couch with pain killers and antiinflammatories. Clearly I've been using my knee too much - what with all the walking I do.
Anyway, I have my MACI operation in a week and 2 days. I'm nervous and excited about that. I know it will be a slow recovery and I know that I'm going to be in pain immediately after the operation...but hopefully this is going to fix my knee.
I've been getting prepared for a while now - doing core strengthening exercises and trying to increase my flexibility. I'm planning on reorganising my apartment a little bit too, so it's easier for me to get around with crutches. Oh, and I have a shower stool - sounds lame, but a few of the people I've talked to on forums have reccomended them as standing is not your friend.
It's really only hit home recently how little I will be able to do after I have the MACI surgery. I mean, I'm on crutches for 6 weeks and I won't be able to put any pressure on my knee. So, no standing on my bad knee for 6 weeks. That means I won't be able to cook or clean or washup. I'm going to be lazing around the house doing nothing.
Which isn't all bad...although I will be in pain and my leg will probably turn to jelly!!
