ACL Repair Day 5

I ended popping 250 mg of Tylenol last night as my knee was pretty sore from the movement. I tend to be a go-getter and am eager to get back up and going so I'll need to keep my gusto in check to not accelerate too quickly. I can feel the other parts of my body starting to wear aware quickly from non-use, and I don't like it so I have been itching to get some kind of strength building exercise in. However, small tasks like putting on socks and underwear is taking a lot of effort and leaves me tired as it is. Putting on underwear has been a ring toss game with retrieval using my other foot when I miss. It's kind of ridiculous.

My pain and mobility progress has allowed me to prop up my leg on a chair and access my painting table. It's an awkward position to work from but I'm appreciating being able to do short spurts of art. There's a lot swirling inside my head and body and I feel like I need an outlet besides writing. Writing hasn't been quite clicking for me lately, but having my own website again allows me to have my own uncensored sandbox to experiment with, which I really like having.

I tried to take it easy today as I really wanted to make it out to the monthly event I host, Nerd Nite. I iced, did my physio, hobbled around, socialized a bit and did a little work on my projects. Healing is a lot of work and exhausting. But I know the diligence to care will pay off.

I was able to go to Nerd Nite tonight and while I was damn tired the whole time, the talks were excellent and worth it. I know I pushed it tonight but it feeds my spirit to be at that event and see people enjoying what I created. I also really enjoy meeting interesting people and the speakers were particularily of interest tonight.

Besides food, my friends have been stocking me up on books to read while I am on the mend. It's pretty sweet and thoughtful. All the visits, messages, food and random little gifts have been warming my heart.

I'm currently slumped on the couch with a sight blurring headache, icing my propped knee and drinking a hot bev. I'm pooped physically and mentally.

Here's a knee progress shot. I can feel the muscle tone diminishing fast so hoping to figure out some workouts for the left knee by this weekend.