Getting better fast.

I could be that the techniques have evolved. I could be that my memories of the last ACL reconstruction as worse than they should have been, but the recuperation seems like a walk in the park. Not a big deal, I think, so far. Over the last couple of days, I've regained a  good amount of flexibility in the joint, and feel comfortable walking, with a limp, anywhere. On the stationary bike today to test where the knee is vs. two days ago, and the leg can go around the loop with little problem or discomfort.  The swelling has reduced further and today I can see muscle definition in the thigh area as I flex the quadricep. The knee itself is still swollen, and the fluid is still build up over the sides of the knee, but it's coming down rapidly. Taking Motrin twice a day, 3 tabs helps this plus the refrigeration by cold pack, I'm positive helps. 

When the knee is flexed over the last day or so, if feels as if the ligament is stretching out little by little. I can feel this doing the exercises prescribed. When the knee is double, I can reach just above the other knee when the other  leg is laying flat. As I extend I can feel the ligament wanting to resist, but after a number of stretches, this ceases and becomes comfortable. This is now getting easier and less stressful on the ligament apparently and it does seem like the motion is becoming more normal. A very good sign, I think for this point in time. 

Have returned to the weight regimen for the upper body. In terms of psychological state, that helps a lot. I do few exercises with the legs, as I think it's proper to remains cautious about this for the time being. Mostly arms, and core at this time.  The cardio vascular end is suffering, but with good luck I'll resolve this with the stationary bike when allowed to do so.  The next appt is on Wednesday next.  Between now and then, the prescribed exercises, proper diet so as not to put on unnecessary weight and continue with upper body work.

As far as getting around, inside the house, I'm not using the brace for the most part. I'm reserving the brace for outside the house as nothing is predictable there.