3 weeks of physical therapy and I am not healing....

[DB1]

Ok, I am posting this to vent a little bit..I fell hiking 3 weeks ago and my full body weight came down on my knee. Well, after 3 weeks of physical therapy, I haven't improved. My therapist wants me to see an orthopedic surgeon and have an MRI done (they took an Xray when this happened).

I am so depressed about this whole ordeal. I can't drive, I can only do pilate type exercises, I have had to cancel trips and other events, and now it looks like hubby will have to cancel his trip to Europe to see his family. Great.

I know things like this happen all the time, and I'll get over my whining, it is just so frustrating to think that 3 weeks of therapy and doing my exercises religously did nothing, nada, zilch. Most of all, I really miss working out. Exercise is my absolute stress release and I guess I am addicted to the way I feel after working out. This has definitely pushed my patience level and I am afraid I am failing at it miserably.

Ok, enough whining. Everyone enjoy your healthy bodies and do a workout for me (and please burn off the large bagel with cream cheese I didn't need to eat today)...

Rhonda

 

[Mckmain]

I'm really sorry Rhonda......I know how it feels to be injured. I have been there and missed many things. What is the diagnosis of your knee??? Will you be able to do any low impact soon? You should feel free to whine. I do hope you feel better soon....sending hugs your way.......Carole

 

[NicoleP]

Rhonda I'm sorry for you to!! Hopefully they will get to the bottom of to WHY you are not healing!! Sending prayers out for you.
Take Care,

(((HUGS)))

~Nicole

 

[Rose11]

RE: 3 weeks of physical therapy and I am not healing......

I'm sorry about your knee Rhonda. These things happen, I've been injured before and it wasn't fun. Then when you're allowed to work out again you have to start really slow otherwise you risk another injury. Your therapist was right in recommending an orthopedic surgeon. I'm crossing your fingers hoping you don't need surgery, but if you do I wish you a speedy recovery. Hang in there! Time flies and you'll be working out soon

PS Meanwhile avoid the bagels with cream cheese darn it!:7

 

[DB1]

RE: 3 weeks of physical therapy and I am not healing......

Thanks for the well wishes. I hate to have a "pity party" for myself when there are people going through much worse things than this....I was just disappointed that physical therapy didn't do a darn thing:-(

Carole, I haven't seen the surgeon yet so I don't have the diagnosis yet. The therapist says it could be numerous things and only an MRI will tell the whole story.

Rose, I promise to come back slowly if/when I have surgery. I definitely DO NOT want to be re-injured again. And I promise that I won't eat another bagel and cream cheese for a very long time. Now if we can work on my peanut butter out of the jar habit...

Rhonda

 

[Timber99]

RE: 3 weeks of physical therapy and I am not healing......

I feel your pain and I am so sorry that you are going through this. Don't feel badly for your pity party. You are entitled to it

I hurt my knee years ago while doing the Three Day Avon Breast Cancer Walk. I was out of exercise for a good year, all in all, and to this day, still sometimes feel the effects of that injury. I gained weight and my body changed. My clothes didn't fit and I was miserable. That was perhaps the second most frustrating year I have had in the past ten years (other than the year BF was deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, which was the first ). That even includes my bar exam Getting nowhere and not being able to do anything about it, no matter how diligent you are at working toward being healthy, is frustrating. After all, from being an avid exerciser, you are quite used to getting results when you work hard, right!? So, I know what you are feeling and in my opinion, it is okay to be frustrated!

All that being said, I will tell you that I certainly regretted not going for a second opinion when my PT was not working. I also regretted not voicing more frustration to the PT about my lack of progress. Be loud and state what you feel!

YOu will get better and it may take a while, but after it all happens, you will come to value your ability to do simple things, drive, work out, etc. and you will get back to your workouts, fitness and health. Be patient and let that knee heal

Good Luck and Happy Healing
Christine

 

[Gayle]

Hi Rhonda,

Feel free to vent away! I'm currently dealing with my own knee injury, although it isn't as serious as yours sounds, it is very frustrating nonetheless.

Are you able to do any upper body work? Sometimes being able to do something that feels like a good workout (get a little DOMS maybe) can lift your spirits.

I hope your recovery is speedy. Take care.