Knee Watch

It has been exactly two weeks since my knee surgery. I return back to the surgeon in one more week. The three holes in my knee have healed but my knee is still swollen. This past weekend I over did and was on my knee more than I should have. I don't regret the decision even though it probably set my recovery back a day or two.

I really believe that as soon as the swelling goes down I will have more mobility and range of motion. I can hobble without the crutches around the house but don't feel very secure about going up or down stairs or on uneven terrain without some additional support.

Mean while I've discovered some new uses for crutches.

1. Crutches are good to point things out when Mr. Wonderful can't find an item that is right in front of him and you don't want to get up from your chair.
2. A Crutch makes a pretty good pool cue if you need one.
3, Crutches gets you seated right away in a crowded restaurant.
4. Crutches get you a closer parking place.
5. Crutches make your friends overly protective.
6. Crutches helps move your cat from underfoot when you walk.
7. A crutch make a good substitute for an air guitar.
8. A crutch is a good poker if your hubby is a sound sleeper.
9. A crutch is good for fishing shoes from under the bed.

and then there is my personal favorite use of crutches.....