Cathe, quick question about your recovery

[MarleysMom]

Hi Cathe,

Since I have to undergo a knee surgery too, I just wanted to ask you since your surgery has it been difficult to get your leg strength back? You are very strong in your legs and I know part of rehab is building that back up, I am just wondering if it feels like starting from scratch or if it has been not too difficult. Loosing my leg strength that I have worked so hard for over the past 6 months is my biggest concern.

Thanks!
Jana

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Jana! Depending on the circumstances surrounding your surgery, it shouldn't feel like you are starting from scratch. More like muscles that took a long nap and are waiting to gradually wake up. Muscle memory is a wonderful thing and comes back nicely once you are given the green light to GRADUALLY pursue it. Just don't rush it. You will have good days of recovery and bad days of recovery. Be faithful, and I mean faithful, to your rehab and icing and you will do well. Good Luck! Keep me posted on your progress!

 

[MarleysMom]

Thanks so much Cathe! You are awesome! I will keep you updated!
Hugs to you!
Jana